Hi, Terry. I just started using the planner today. I had just never tried it in the past, but decided I needed to learn how to use it. It looks really wonderful and I have been able to put in a few simple appointments. However, it looks like you can do some really complicated things with it such as setting different times and days. My reason for bringing this up is that there would be no way I could do this using outlook 2003 and window-eyes. I don't think it would be near as easy. I know that window-eyes and the contact list doesn't work very well. That's why I use my address list on my Mpower and now the planner as well. They are easier to use than the pc and you get Braille to review what you have done as well.
Paul Henrichsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E] Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 4:15 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Recent comments Good one Paul; The main thing I miss with the MPower is to be able to put your e-mail in different folders. That is why I continue to use the computer, at work, for e-mail. I love my BT, especially the address book. I can look up any adress I have and not depend on what little sight I have. Since my sight is getting worse, I am trying to stop using jumbo print and use the BN more and more. It sure is handy. I even keep record of my nut sales, for the NFB. I am hoping to make a data base or just put it in word processer, of my family birthdays. I might add addresses or put them in the address book. A lot of work ahead on my new baby! Terry Powers -----Original Message----- From: Paul Henrichsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 6:15 PM To: 'Braillenote List' Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Recent comments I'd still drive the compact car. I'd rent the truck or borrow one from a friend when I needed to move large items. There is still the matter of fuel costs to consider. Although one does lots of things with a computer, there only a few necessities of life as it were that the bn fills nicely. These include sending and receiving email, composing or editing a document, browsing the web when necessary and listening to audio. The bn is certainly powerful enough to do all of these and with good programming, should be able to do them well. There are plenty of people out there who find it daunting or difficult to use a PC. The braille note fits their needs quite nicely. There are also those who want a portable solution with a refreshable braille display. The bn fits those needs as well. If my house suddenly caught fire and burned to the ground, If I could get my Mpower and its accessories, I could accomplish all I needed to until I could get another computer for the superfluous stuff. It comes down to portability, ease of use, a longer battery life than with a laptop and smaller size. I believe that it is possible that the bn can be made to do anything that a pc can with good programming and accessories. Yes. The Pc has a faster processor and more memory, but does that really matter when you are writing a document, downloading email or browsing the web? ___ 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 __________ NOD32 1.1446 (20060316) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ 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
