I will let Joseph handle the differences between ce5 and ce6 since he knows more about it than I do. I cannot speak to hardware durability for either unit. However, again, you are going to have tradeoffs no matter what. For example, the apex has three usb ports, not counting the mini one, while the bsp has 1 (maybe 2) but includes a built-in lcd display for showing text to sighted people. In both cases the battery can be replaced by the user, though the apex battery might be cheaper. There is a pretty significant difference in size, with the apex being the smaller of the two by a good margin. Yes, see the wiki page for specifics.
As to the future, no one can say for sure, of course, especially as Hims is now directly in charge of upgrades instead of dealing with GW Micro. However, they used to be quite good at upgrading. That said, they seem to have slowed down in the last couple years, but everything is still free. That is a big change from Humanware's policy of charging $200 per upgrade (unless you get an sma, which effectively cuts the price in half). I think that's everything. Definitely join the hims list, and take a look at the wiki page for a comparison. On 2/12/11, Josh Gregory <[email protected]> wrote: > You mean the Apex can withstand more than the BS? I think I get > what you're saying. For instance, the BS's battery is attached, > not contained in the unit like the Apex. This would mean that if > the unit was dropped in just the right way (no offense intended), > the battery could technically come off. And if it's like those > portable DVD player batteries... there could definitely be > issues there. > Hmm, let's see, hardware specks. I think I remember seeing one > USB port, one serial port, and a bunch of slots I didn't ask > about. Have to go to Mr. Joseph's wiki page for that and the > rest of the stuff. > Josh > >> ----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Paul Leake" <[email protected] >>To: "Josh Gregory" <[email protected] >>Date sent: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:54:06 -0000 >>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] off topic: braille sense vs > braillenote apex > >>i don't think the BS units are as robust as the apex though! > >>Cheers > >>Paul > >>[email protected] >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Josh Gregory" <[email protected] >>To: "Alex Hall" <[email protected]>; <[email protected] >>Cc: <[email protected] >>Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 10:27 PM >>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] off topic: braille sense vs > braillenote apex > > >>> Mr. Alex, >>> Saw that page before, I'll have to look at it again though. I >>> think I'll subscribe and see what I get. Mr. Dean or anybody, >>> do you think they'll upgrade the OS? >>> I also heard that it's really easy to upgrade and that it's also >>> free. Go to the Utilities Menu, go to the last item, hit enter, >>> and when it asks if you're sure you want to upgrade, hit enter >>> and it'll install the new version. Are the upgrades for the >>> Braille Sense similar to the BN? For instance, do they release >>> maintenance releases and stuff like that, and does anybody know >>> what current upgrades have included? >>> Thanks! >>> Josh > >>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>From: Alex Hall <[email protected] >>>>To: Dean Martineau <[email protected] >>>>Date sent: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:17:14 -0500 >>>>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] off topic: braille sense vs >>> braillenote apex > >>>>Josh: yes, someone from Hims monitors the list. >>>>Dean: I agree that the Sense family will likely see more >>> development >>>>in terms of features. However, they all run CE5, whereas the >>> apex runs >>>>ce6 and so has much more potential. The hardware (ram, drive >>> space, >>>>processor, and so on) is almost exactly the same, I believe, >>> though >>>>there is a really nice comparison page on braillenote.pbwiki.com. > >>>>On 2/12/11, Dean Martineau <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> I spent a little time with a Braille Sense Plus. It's a good >>> machine, but I >>>>> chose the Apex. I prefer the smaller size, less expensive >>> battery, I >>>>> believe better battery life, a multi-language capability. With >>> the recent >>>>> Keysoft upgrade, networking is better on the Apex. I didn't >>> like the >>>>> Windows simulated environment on the Braille Sense. I expect >>> HIMS will >>>>> develop the Braille Sense, perhaps more than Humanware will do >>> with the >>>>> Apex, but I'm glad about my choice. > >>>>> Dean > > >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: [email protected] >>>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >>> Alex Hall >>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 1:38 PM >>>>> To: Josh Gregory >>>>> Cc: Braille Note >>>>> Subject: Re: [Braillenote] off topic: braille sense vs >>> braillenote apex > >>>>> As this is a comparison thread and so still involves the bn, I >>> would >>>>> leave it on list. > >>>>> The primary difference is the interface. The bsp (braille sense >>> plus) >>>>> and bsoh (braille sense on hand, basically the HIMS answer to >>> the pk) >>>>> are good devices and have some features that the bn does not. >>> However, >>>>> they are made to resemble Windows. For example, in any program, >>> you >>>>> access different menus which may have submenus or dialog boxes. >>> In >>>>> keysoft, as you know, everything is done through lists and >>> menus. I >>>>> know a few people on here have, or have used, both devices, so I >>> will >>>>> leave the details to them. In short, though, you will always >>> trade >>>>> some features for others with whatever device you use. >>>>> The hims list is pretty low-traffic; if you want more >>> information and >>>>> first-hand experience, I would definitely join it. > >>>>> On 2/12/11, Josh Gregory <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> I was just at my state's Braille Challenge and I got to see the >>>>>> Braille Sense Plus. It looked pretty cool and seemed to have >>> all >>>>>> the same technology as the Apex. However, it doesn't seem to >>>>>> have a calculator. >>>>>> I guess what I'm asking is: Has anybody ever used a Braille >>> Sense >>>>>> and if so, what did you think? >>>>>> If anyone would like to comment on this, can you please email me >>>>>> offlist since this is off topic? >>>>>> Thanks so much! >>>>>> Josh >>>>>> PS: Does anybody think it'd be worth subscribing to the HIMS >>> list >>>>>> to get more info? > >>>>>> ___ >>>>>> 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 > > > > >>>>> -- >>>>> Have a great day, >>>>> Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >>>>> [email protected]; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap > >>>>> ___ >>>>> 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 > > > > >>>>-- >>>>Have a great day, >>>>Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >>>>[email protected]; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap > >>>>___ >>>>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 > > > >>----------------------------------------------------------------- > --------------- > > > >>No virus found in this incoming message. >>Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3439 - Release Date: > 02/12/11 >>07:34:00 > > > ___ > 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 > > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) [email protected]; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. 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