I will answer two of your questions. Yes, I use my Braillenote BT while I stand up. It is held in the case in such a way that it would be difficult for it to fall out.
I have an 18 cell BT and don't have any problems with it. I did not want to spend the extra money to purchase the 32 cell. That may be done at some point in the future. I understand they can upgrade the 18 cell to the 32 cell for the difference in cost. Marianne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vicky Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 12:48 AM Subject: [Braillenote] some BrailleNote questions > Hi All, > > Well, it has been a little while since I've posted to this list. And, for > the record and hoping it doesn't cause a problem here before I even buy > anything, I do use other devices that I like and plan to keep. However, > seeing as there are still some > things I am missing, and seeing as my finances are such that I can look at > making another purchase at this time , I do have some > questions about the BN. > > First, thanks much for updating the web pages with prices > for the BN models. To have at least a kind of starting point for the price > is certainly helpful in ones planning. Now, along those same lines, if one > takes that base price, say the $4,095 for the BNBT model, other than > shipping, what else should one plan to purchase at the same time, and what > could maybe wait till a bit later? And, seeing as I didn't see any means of > doing so, I'm guessing there is no way to purchase online at this time? > > Second, from listening to the recently made tutorial/getting started guide > for the BNBT, it was mentioned that one can use the BN in its case. Would > this be true whether a person was standing or sitting? I mean, for example, > I wouldn't hesitate at all to use my laptop in the case sitting down in a > seat on the bus; but, being afraid it would fall out of its case, I sure > wouldn't want to try standing at the bus stop and use it. > > Third, seeing as I am more interested in purchasing the BNBT18, maybe my > next question would be best directed towards those users. Anyway, if I > understand things correctly, the BN is the same unit, no matter whether you > buy the 18 or 32 cell Braille display, it's just that the 32 cell display is > a bit longer, and of course gives one access to more Braille. But, grin, my > pocket book and my shoulder are both thinking I might be better off buying > the 18 cell, as I'm still wondering if my shoulder will ever be the same > after carrying my three to four pound laptop with me to and from work > everyday for > maybe six months or so. > > Yes, as I did mention, I do indeed have a question about the 18 cell Braille > unit. So, let's see if I can make that question make sense. Again, if I > understand things correctly, on the BNBT18, the area just to the left and > right of the Braille cells is smooth, while the BNBT32 would have Braille > cells all the way across that area. So, when you are using your 18 cell > units, does that smooth space bother you, meaning is it kind of constantly > reminding you that there should be Braille there and that you should have > purchased the 32 cell display? Or, maybe I'm picturing this appearance in > the two units differently than it really is? But, either way, are you quite > happy with your choice, > and does say maybe the eleven ounces or so less in weight, or the $1,700 > less in price, confirm that you have made the correct choice for yourself? > Although I would want the lighter unit, I would hate to get it and already > start regretting my choice. Hope that question made sense. > > > Fourth, regarding the BrailleNote GPS, and I do know that is an optional > feature for an additional price, does one have access to the other BN > functions wile using the GPS feature? Oh, I'm guessing one couldn't > hear/read > both at the same time, but could one switch directly from one application to > another without having to disconnect the GPS first? > > And, fifth, and finally for now, seeing as I'm asking questions, anyway, I > have a Nokia 6340I cell phone that has a built in 9.6K modem. Would I need > to use that modem to connect with the BN, or would I be able to use the > faster 56K modem that the BN has? > > Answers/opinions to any of these questions would be appreciated. Thanks. > > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >
