Hello listers, I have been using Braille input devices for wordprocessing since
the advent of the good old Eureka, but of all the devices which have come to
hand, the Braillenote has the most responsive keyboard and I revel in its speed
of operation. Yes, I too write all my letters on this machine and also am able
to write my bank cheques; this is a most useful feature. However, the greatest
difference it has made to my life is surely the ability to communicate by
email. I have no PC with which to connect it, and, due to the fact that I'm
such a rotten typist, I probably never will have, so I am especially interested
in features that may be used independently, and not necessitate having a PC.
Though the present GPS system needs some work to make it more usable, the poi
file, which is not, in its present form, especially useful for me, has one
great attribute; it can be personalized by the addition of specific points of
interest. I am enjoying visiting all the pubs and restaurants in my region so
that they may be marked in. What fun! All my magazines, previously received in
Braille, now come by email. I find them quicker to deal with, and I'm not left
with masses of paper to dispose of. Also, a great many books now arrive for me
down the wire; At present I've about six unread books waiting my attention,
they are stored on a 6 gyg accurite hard disc, purchased from Pulsedata. I
also have bought a 250 meg card which gives me a feeling of security when
handling large files. It is indeed interesting to note the different
facilities which people regard as important, I, for example, have not used the
planner and rarely use the calculator; though when I've used this last feature,
I've found it very good. Anyway, I'd better get back to those books, though
I've not even touched on the preparation of printed and Braille documents and,
oh yes, my exciting ventures on to the net, and the words of the hymns for
church which now arrive by email from which I get a Braille copy, but I really
must stop, but life can be so interesting, can't it? Cheerio for now, and my
sincere thanks to all who contribute with advice and suggestions on this list.
have a good Christmas. Don Cooper.
