Kylie, I have found the mPower to be a lot more reliable and a lot more efficient as compared to the Classic. I won't go into much detail but the mPower is a lot faster and less prone to crashes.
It is still possible to emboss/print to a device using a parallel port, there are Bluetooth to Parallel adapters and USB to Parallel adapters and believe Serial to Parallel adapters. The nice thing with Bluetooth is that there are no wires involved. Do let us know if you require or wish more specifics or details. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kylie Forth Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 9:51 PM To: 'List Braillenote' Subject: [Braillenote] mPower reliability and parallel port Hi everyone I am considering a transplant to the mPower but have a few questions. I do not need convincing of the superior functions of the mPower over the Classic, but I wondered whether the mPower is as reliable. My classic is running 4.1 and I have not had any trouble with it whatsoever over the last five years. I still even have the original battery and it outlasts that of my PK. How have people generally found the mPower? Is it more likely to need servicing/repairs? My classic is purely a standby machine if my PK breaks down, but I am beginning to think that its software should be a little more up to date. The other major function of my Classic is to emboss. My embosser uses a parallel port. Is it still possible to do this with an adapter from one of the ports on the mPower? As I said, my Classic is simply a backup and I have absolutely no problem with it as a machine. I know the mPower is much more advanced, especially when running 7.5. But I don't want to trade in my most reliable piece of equipment for something that is likely to need constant servicing, or cannot emboss to my machine. Thanks for your help Kylie ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. 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 ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. 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
