Hi Bob, Well, this sounds strange coming from you considering the distress that you recently experienced with your BN. If you are talking about me, I never used the word "foolish" or suggested that anyone was foolish for having a BN. All I am saying is that especially if finances are a concern, and we can only have access to one tool, that we need to carefully choose the best tool for the job. I think that the BN is wonderful, and I do not regret purchasing it for one minute, but it has its limitations, and I know not to expect more from it than it is capable of giving. I also know that my needs are such that a PDA cannot satisfy all of them, so, if I knew that I could only have access to one computing device, at this time it would not be a BN. Again, I am happy with my BN, and it is one of the tools that I use on a regular basis in my work and community activities, and I am thankful that Humanware, and its staff work so hard to keep servicing and developing the product. My comments above refer to the present time, and considering the continued development and miniturization of these devices, there may indeed be a time not to far away where these devices will totally replace computers.
Andy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of bob mates Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Braillenote] Recent comments Hi, folks: I've read some recent comments on this list, which seem to imply that anyone who strictly use a BN, and not a PC, is foolish. Well, I don't mean to be rude, but I think those comments are insensitive and elitist. I'm sorry, but not everyone, for various reasons, has a lot of adaptive equipment. We usually get one or two shots at the brass ring in a lifetime. Many of us have chosen the BN, because of its portability, and because of its functionality. To us, it's more than just aa neat little tool; it's everything. People who seem to say that we're wrong to expect a lot out of it are wrong and mis-informed. The fact is, we know exactly what to expect, and Humanware agrees with our high expectations. That's why they came out with the M-power. Those of you who have a number of pieces of equipment should thank God you have them, and not look down your noses at those of us who don't. By the way, this absolutely does not apply to most on this list; just a couple. Comments like the ones I read earlier make me want to unsubscribe. But, I won't. We're all in the same boat on this list, and we shouldn't even imply that folks who don't have as much equipment are somehow inferior. If I'm over-reacting, I'm sorry. God bless. Bob and Maxy-wax ___ 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
