Last comment on the Braille and Speak. My experience was with an old
one prior to the 640, but I forget the model, etc. Glad to know things
have greatly improved with BrailleNote.
Jean
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] introduction
Believe me Jean, the PK is much better than a Braille and Speak but
the Braille and speak 2000 on was a good product.
Jim
At 02:19 PM 05/27/2005 , you wrote:
Hi Jim
Thanks for the description. It sounds like quite the device. I did
have a Braille and Speak for a while and hated everything about it.
Jean
----- Original Message ----- From: "James Aldrich"
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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"
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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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