On Fri, Jun 23, 2023 at 11:45:17AM -0400, Jason White wrote: > I have two 40-cell braille displays, one of which is only partly > functional due to multiple hardware problems with both cells and the > command keys, and the second of which is not functional at all. The > second display is a Baum SuperVario 40 from the mid 2000s, parts for > which aren't available anymore. In the best case scenario, the issue > is only with the battery, which can be replaced. > > I'm investigating and considering my options. One of the options > would be to buy a new display. > > In the current market, which manufacturers are producing the most > reliable and long-lasting hardware, so far as is known? If I make a > purchase, I want it to last for a long time. I have been using an BC680 from Alva for over eight years. Then I needed some maintenance on some of the braille cells but they don't do maintenance on such old stuff. The insurance replaced it with a Focus80 by Freedomscientific and so far I'm very pleased with it. The Alva was very expensive, 10000 euro, the focus80 is much cheaper, 4000 euro. So I do understand the insurance when they decided to give me a cheaper display. I mean even if it fails sooner you can have 2.5 for the same price. But I don't think that will be necessary.
> > I think BRLTTY compatibility can be assumed for most, if not all > current devices. > > _______________________________________________ > This message was sent via the BRLTTY mailing list. > To post a message, send an e-mail to: BRLTTY@brltty.app > For general information, go to: http://brltty.app/mailman/listinfo/brltty -- Adri P. van Bloois It's never too late for early music!!! _______________________________________________ This message was sent via the BRLTTY mailing list. To post a message, send an e-mail to: BRLTTY@brltty.app For general information, go to: http://brltty.app/mailman/listinfo/brltty
