Hi Terry,
Yes, you're right, it is indeed what one gets used to using. I
do use an 80 cell PowerBraille display at work, seeing as that is
what they purchased for me. But, with working for the IRS and
they having to replace our equipment from time to time, I've also
used a 40 and a 20 cell display. But, for my personal use, the
PK is great to travel with me.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Powers, Terry \(NIH/OD/DEAS\) [E]"
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To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:02:46 -0400
Subject: RE: [Braillenote] braillenote mpower q t
Vicky;
I think of a 32 cell display as about half a line. How can you
read
such a small field and still find your place. I can not imagine
using
such a small field. I guess it is because I use a Braille
display at
work. It shows almost a full line. This reminds me of the days
when we
only had a 1 cell display. I think it was the versa Braille.
Like someone said earlier, I guess it is what ever you learn
first.
That is why I love the BT over the QT.
Terry Powers
-----Original Message-----
From: Vicky Collins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 6:29 AM
To: Braillenote List
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] braillenote mpower q t
Hi Jenny and All,
I am fortunate enough to be working and have both an mPower 32
cell BT
model, as well as a BNPK with the 18 cell display. And, although
I do
use
both, for portability purposes, I find myself mostly using my PK
when
going
to and from work. For, it is just the right size for me to use
on the
bus,
and the lighter weight makes it much easier to be carried around.
Now, I know you weren't asking about the PK, but an mPower QT
model.
But,
my point here is that, in my opinion, as well as that of others,
guess
it
kind of comes down to your budget and personal preference and
maybe just
what you get used to using. I have no problems using my 18 cell
unit;
and,
in fact, when I do go back to using my mPower from time to time,
then I
kind
of have to take a few minutes and adjust back to using the larger
display.
And, grin, had I started using the mPower before the PK, who
knows what
my
thoughts may have been, although I really do love the portability
of the
PK.
Good luck with your choice. I know I really do enjoy having both
of my
units.
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