Hi folks, can I thank you all for your feedback on the comparisons between pack mate and BrailleNote. I've had lots of information and it's been extremely beneficial. Once again, thank you all very much.
Adrian Adrian Snelgrove MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bray, Terry Sent: 06 July 2006 16:43 To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] COMPARISONS Actually it's the fault of windows. This problem has been taken care of in windows mobile 5. Terry Bray System Support Analyst Adaptive Technology Services - Strategy and Planning Desktop Planning & Design ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS, Technology & Solutions Phone 416-549-6190 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 11:38 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] COMPARISONS 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 ___ 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
