This is common with PDA's in general. I have the Maestro-Trekker and I have to make sure to keep it on charge when not using it. This isn't the fault of MT, it is the fault of the PDA. Andy
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicole Torcolini Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 3:50 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] COMPARISONS I have only used the PacMate in a demonstration, but I have heard that you loose all of your work if the battery goes flat. Nicole ----- Original Message ----- From: "kathleen spear" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 1:16 PM Subject: re: [Braillenote] COMPARISONS > Dear Adrian, > > It has been my privilege to use both the Braillenote and Pac Mate. Even > though I used the latter for only a short time, I think I gleaned the > fine points of these device. Here is my take on your question. > > * If you are using a PC with JFW, you might be more comfortable with the > Pac Mate system. However, it will take you a bit of time to work quickly > with it. > When I bought my Braillenote, I turned it on and was in the "Menu." I > just used my downarrow and went through the "desktop" list. (I have a > 32-cell Bn M-Power QT.) Using the braille copy of the User Guide, that > comes with the device, I was in business is short order! > > As a student, you might also consider adding an extyeran hard-drive, so > you can work quietly and easily in the library or online. I have added > the Western Digital Pasport 80GB extrernal hard-drive, so I can keep > loads of things in one place! > > * The Bn is lighter than the Pac Mate, a fact I appreciate. > > If I may make a suggestion, you might want to take a look at the User > Guide for both devices, because only YOU know exactly what your needs > are. > > Best of luck. > > KC Spear > > ___ > 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
