Now Terri, Of course they're not going to mention everything. Which note taker do you think they're attempting to promote?
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terri Pannett Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 7:30 AM To: Braillenote List 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/braillenote : : : __________ 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/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
