Well I am not planning to travel but thanks for the info it is really quite useful.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sarai Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 2:36 PM To: 'Braillenote List' Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions I bought mine here. HW sent it to me from Ca. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bray, Terry Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 1:31 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions I wasn't either although I did assume they did something for those in Europe. The question of course is can we buy it here in north America or do you have to find a dealer there. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of VIRGIE UNDERWOOD Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 2:11 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions Evelyn, I was not aware that Humanware sold an international adapter. It makes perfect sense though. Thanks for the information. Virgie Underwood ----- Original Message ----- From: "Evelyn Weckerly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 1:57 PM Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions > Hi, > > Well, I have an old BLT 40. I alsohave the international charger for > it because I have taken a BLT overseas several times. Then Blazie/FS issued > multivoltage, lightweight chargers but found them to be a serious problem, > especially with the M series. The main trouble was that you had to be > careful to stop the charging when it was completed. You couldn't leave the > unit overnight because the charger would not drop back to tricke. If I go > overseas again, I will buy an international adapter from Humanware. > > Evelyn > > At 01:45 PM 9/13/05, you wrote: >>Yes that is the whole idea. Most days I could go a whole day with out >>any trouble because I don't have high demand and of course the >>batteries last longer than that. However there are situations where I >>might just want more. For example if I traveled to a different country >>for extremely long flights or where I might not have a converter for >>the local power. Now that brings up another question why isn't the >>adapter multi voltage? >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of VIRGIE >>UNDERWOOD >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 1:22 PM >>To: Braillenote List >>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>Hey Terry, >>If it was a portable battery pack we could choose to take it with us >>or we could just take the Braille Note. I have another notetaker which >>shall remain nameless and it is heavier to >>carry. >>Virgie Underwood >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Bray, Terry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:48 PM >>Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>I like the idea but I also wouldn't want it to add much to the weight. >>Since I use mine for GPS I sure don't need anything heavier smile. Of >>course its still far lighter than my laptop its on right away and I >>don't have to wait for it to boot so its an all around useful device. >>Of course there is another solution and that would be a portable >>battery pack. For those of us willing to carry it they could make it >>last a lot longer. >> >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of VIRGIE >>UNDERWOOD >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:36 PM >>To: Braillenote List >>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>Terry, >>I don't have an answer for that one. >>However, I still think it is a good idea. >>Virgie Underwood >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Bray, Terry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:21 PM >>Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>My concern though is especially when you look at the case where do >>they put it. It does take up a lot less room to mount them inside. >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of VIRGIE >>UNDERWOOD >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:11 PM >>To: Braillenote List >>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>Terry, >>I think a detachable battery pack would be just the berries. Great >>idea! Virgie Underwood >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Bray, Terry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:01 PM >>Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>I would to because most of the time it runs out when I am nowhere near >>a charging point. So what would be needed would be a detachable pack >>like in laptops. I actually like the detachable idea better than a >>battery case where you just put in the replacement cells. I suspect >>they don't have that because they don't want people putting in the >>wrong type for example none rechargeable in a recharging system. >> >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of VIRGIE >>UNDERWOOD >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 11:50 AM >>To: Braillenote List >>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>Hi Terry, >>I was not talking so much about having to replace your batter, I was >>talking about having an extra battery to put in when your regular >>battery needed >> >>charging. >>Maybe it does not make sense to you but I think it would be a good >>option to have. I would be willing to pay for that privelege. Virgie >>Underwood >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Bray, Terry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 11:25 AM >>Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>And I thought I was a cynic. I suspect though that there is another >>reason why they are not removable. I don't think they are making any >>money doing it in fact I bet it is a pain. 95 per hour to have someone >>sit there and pull the units apart isn't cost effective at all. Since >>I have never opened the unit and looked inside I don't know however >>suspect that the redesign would cost more money course then we could >>all complain about that cost. I have had my units both of them for >>over three years and never replaced the batteries. >> >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Isaac >>Obie >>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 11:05 AM >>To: Braillenote List >>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> >> >>Virgie, >>Trust me. It won't be offered because it's a money issue! do you think >>these companies will willingly give up money? come on. they're out >>there >> >>to gouge you to death like an angry bull with a matador chasing after >>him! It's more than the battery issue that needs attention. Isaac >> >>On Tue, 13 Sep 2005, VIRGIE UNDERWOOD wrote: >> >> > Hi Isaac, >> > Just because this option does not exist now doesn't mean that it >> > can't >> >> > ever be offered. If we cannot replace the battery now, then perhaps >> > Humanware needs to take a look at fixing the battery charging >> > problem. >> >> > I know this is probably a difficult problem to fix, and I am not >> > being >> >> > critical, but this issue needs to be addressed in my opinion. >> > Thanks, Virgie Underwood >> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Isaac Obie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> >> > Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:34 AM >> > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Suggestions and questions >> > >> > >> > > Birgie, >> > > An extra adapter will cost you $50. You can certainly buy as many >> > > extra adaptors as you want. batteries is another matter. Users >> > > cannot change their batteries at this time. they probably won't >> > > ever >> >> > > have that ability. Only the Braille Sense has that ability from >> > > GWmicro. Isaac >> > > >> > > On Tue, 13 Sep 2005, VIRGIE UNDERWOOD wrote: >> > > >> > > > Hi list members >> > > > Is it possible to purchase an extra ac adapter? >> > > > It would be useful to have an adapter and one at home also. >> > > > Will Humanware sell an extra battery for the Braille Note >> > > > family of products? If so, how much would the ac adapter and >> > > > battery cost? Is it possible for a Braille Note user to replace >> > > > the battery? If it is not possible now, I think it is something >> > > > that could be >>offered >> > > > in the near future. >> > > > What do you think Jonathan, and or, Dean? >> > > > Thanks for listening. >> > > > Virgie Underwood >> > > > ___ >> > > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> > > > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > ___ >> > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> > > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> > > >> > >> > >> > ___ >> > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> > >> > >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
