Hello!
I don't have one yet myself but it is smaller than a braille and speak I'm
certain. It has eight small braille keys on its small keyboard and a split
spacebar. There is a spacebar key for each thumb. It has an eighteen cell
braille display only. Most everything about its operation is similar to a
BN even though the PK has bluetooth capabilities and one can hear MP3 files
in stereo rather than mono on the BN. One cannot print or emboss documents
with this unit. It would be especially fine I think with GPS.
Jim Aldrich
At 09:20 AM 05/27/2005 , you wrote:
Could someone describe the PK? If it's a handheld device, then how do you
use it to enter text? My assumption would be that for extensive braille
input, the standard BN 18 with braille keyboard would be better.
Jean
----- Original Message ----- From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] introduction
Hi Jean,
The Braille Note or PK is a good choice. I can't answer as to how
difficult it may be to upgrade the display from 18 to 32. I believe the
BN is a good choice for braille users. It works well with Enabling
Embossers and the Blazer. It is very automatic when reading many
document types as Microsoft Word Documents on the BN display. One can
pretty much read and write in Braille Grade two with this notetaker. It
is very easy to use and with the latest upgrade, it has any number of
fine features. Please feel free to write with your questions.
Jim Aldrich
At 07:59 AM 05/27/2005 , you wrote:
I've recently joined this list as an observer and potential buyer of a
BrailleNote down the road. I'm looking into some possible funding, but
in the meantime, I'm just going to be observing the list to see what
people are saying about BrailleNote in all its configurations. I may
have a question from time to time, and please understand I'm not a user
and have never actually used this equipment. So, what I ask may seem
stupid to some.
If I opt for a BrailleNote 18, how difficult is it down the road to
upgrade to the 32?
I'm considering the BrailleNote because I have heard from so many of its
superior responsiveness for fast, accurate braille input. Would those of
you with the braille keyboard agree?
I want the braille experience, and BrailleNote seems to be to be built
around braille, whereas the PacMate is built around speech access with
braille tacked on. Is that a fair assessment?
So that's it for now. I just thought I'd speak up and say I'm here
observing.
Thanks to anyone who is willing to share their thoughts and experiences.
Jean
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