Joe how do you know its inaccurate? Shouldn't you be in school studying for a math or physics midterm? Prove that these specs are inaccurate. The list is the perfect place for debate on these things. We come to decisions from you guys who are so quick to have the answer for everything. Let's do the comparison out in the open. Is this opinion or fact. You know what they say about opinions. Maybe you'd like to weigh in on the new 12 cell and 40 cell braille displays that Humanware has come out with that wer shown at ATIA last week. I believe that these displays are call Connect. Maybe you'd like to weigh in on that Joe. I say let the free flowing ideas go forth. This list is supposed to be educational. You say these specs are inaccurate. Your welcome to write me publicly on the list or privately off the list and prove your alledged fact or opinion. You think you know but really--do you? I imagine that some of us have had a few things to prior to todays activities. So come Joe. Come out and give us your thought or opinion on these specs on why your opinion should be fact. The best every day.
Sukosh Fearon -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 9:54 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Notetaker comparisons Terri, This so-called "comparison" is the same thing that is found at the GW Micro website. If you go to that site, you'll find this same comparison sheet. It is inaccurate in some respects (please email me off list if you want to find out more about it). Cheers, Joseph > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Terri Pannett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected] >Date sent: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:30:22 -0800 >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Notetaker comparisons >The comparison is interesting, but they forgot a few things: >They didn't mention synthesizers used >They didn't mention braille translation software >They didn't mention the crispness of the braille displays >They didn't mention support for reading continuous braille >They didn't discuss the batteries >They didn't mention the QT models >Another thing I don't understand: Why did they say the BN had no braille >shortcut menus for the hearing impaired? The BN has the best help system >I've seen! >Terri, Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA. Army MARS call sign AAT9PX, >California >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Michele Thredgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[email protected] >Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 4:16 AM >Subject: [Braillenote] Notetaker comparisons >: Hi listers. I received so many request for this that I decided to post >: it on the list after all. >: >: You can give Stefan all the credit for finding it and me all the blame >: for any backlash. >: >: Thanks Stefan. >: >: Michele >: >: >: Hi The following table compares the Braille Sense, BrailleNote BT 32, >: and PACMate BX440 displays in Audio, Hardware, Interface, Software, and >: Spec categories. >: Summary: Audio Comparison Chart >: table with 4 columns and 9 rows >: Audio >: Braille Sense >: BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >: PACMate BX440 >: Stereo Speakers >: Yes >: No >: No >: Built-in Microphone >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Digital Audio Recorder >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: External Microphone Jack >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: External Media Player Controls >: Yes >: No * >: No >: DAISY Player >: Yes >: Yes >: No >: Media Player >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Independent Media and Speech Volumes >: Yes >: Yes >: Unknown >: table end >: >: * The BrailleNote MPower BT 32 includes a single record button which is >: disabled by default. >: Summary: Hardware Comparison Chart >: table with 4 columns and 17 rows >: Hardware >: Braille Sense >: BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >: PACMate BX440 >: LCD display >: Yes >: No >: No >: Braille Cells >: 32 >: 32 >: 40 >: Built-in Ethernet Port >: Yes >: No >: No >: USB Ports >: 1 Client & 1 Host >: 1 Mini Client & 2 Hosts >: 1 Mini >: CF Slots >: 2 >: 1* >: 2 >: Parallel Port >: Yes >: No >: No >: Serial Port >: Yes >: Yes >: No >: Infrared Port >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Built-in VGA Port >: Yes >: No >: No >: RAM >: 64MB >: 64MB >: 64MB >: Flash Memory >: 64MB >: 128MB >: 32MB >: Bluetooth Capable >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Wireless Capable >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Built-in Modem >: No >: Yes >: No >: USB QWERTY Keyboard Capable >: Yes >: Yes >: No >: SD Slot >: No >: Yes >: No >: table end >: >: * For an additional charge, an adapter can be purchased for the >: BrailleNote MPower BT 32, which converts the PCMCIA slot into a CF slot. >: Summary: Interface Comparison Chart >: table with 4 columns and 3 rows >: Interface >: Braille Sense >: BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >: PACMate BX440 >: Menu Shortcuts in Braille for Hearing/Visually Impaired Users >: Yes >: No >: No >: Windows-type Task ID Manager >: Yes >: No >: Yes >: table end >: Summary: Software Comparison Chart >: table with 4 columns and 11 rows >: Software >: Braille Sense >: BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >: PACMate BX440 >: Multitasking >: Up to 7 Programs at Once >: No >: Yes >: Windows CE >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Word Processor >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Address Manager >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Schedule Manager >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Calculator >: Yes >: Yes >: Yes >: Built-in Zip/Unzip Utility >: Yes >: No >: No >: Windows-based Interface >: Yes >: Keysoft >: Yes >: Database Manager >: Coming Soon >: Yes >: Yes >: MSN Messenger >: Coming Soon >: No >: No >: table end >: >: Note: Multitasking assumes multiple programs can be running >: concurrently, and more than two programs can be running at the same >: time, much like the Microsoft Windows environment. >: Summary: Specs Comparison Chart >: table with 4 columns and 4 rows >: Specs >: Braille Sense >: BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >: PACMate BX440 >: Weight >: 2.7 lbs. >: 2.9 lbs. >: 4 lbs. >: Maximum Dimensions >: 10" x 6.1" x 1.9" >: 9.9" x 6.1" x 2" >: 12.5" x 6.81" x 1.93" >: Price >: $5495.00 >: $6195.00 >: $5595.00 >: table end >: >: >: Stefan Slucki >: Braille Instructor >: Royal Society for the Blind >: Phn 8232 4777 >: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >: >: -- >: No virus found in this incoming message. >: Checked by AVG Free Edition. >: Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.14/658 - Release Date: >: 29/01/2007 2:49 PM >: >: >: -- >: No virus found in this outgoing message. >: Checked by AVG Free Edition. >: Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.16/660 - Release Date: >: 30/01/2007 5:04 PM >: >: >: >: ___ >: 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/br aillenote >: >: >: __________ NOD32 2013 (20070127) 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/br aillenote ___ 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
