Hi: I use the Focus 40 Braille display and I'm happy with it. Though I don't know much about any of the others.
VicOn 7/18/14, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi. Have you considered buying the Audio Feature Pack for your Alva > BC640? This adds a Braille keyboard to your display, internal usb > storage for files, which can be read and edited, while away from your > computer. In addition, the display can be split between your computer > and mobile phone. In addition, the bc640 can be connected either via > usb or bluetooth. > > It does widen the bc640, and because of the Braille keyboard, it is not > possible for the display to fit under your computer keyboard, but the > Braille keyboard, internal usb storage, and split display capabilities > do greatly enhance the usefulness of the bc640. > > It's not difficult to attach to your display. It just fits up against > the rear edge of the display, which has an edge connector the the > feature pack attaches to. Then there are two allenscreews, one on each > end which must be screwed in. > > One more thing. The feature pack also adds an extra battery, which > extends the battery life of the bc640 to over 30 hours. > > Gene > > >>I'm going to have to replace my Braille display. I need advice about what >>model to get, please. >> >>The one I have now is the old Brailliant model. The navigation keys keep >>failing and it's becoming problematic to have them repaired. >> >>I also use an Alva BC 640. That might be my default choice. >> >>I want a 40cell display, primarily for desk work. Bluetooth would be nice. >> >>I've previously felt that having a Braille keyboard on a Braille display >>wasn't all that useful and only served to add distance between the Braille >> >>cells and regular QWERTY keyboard. I still feel that way sort of, except >>I'm beginning to miss the Braille keyboard option for use with mobile >>devices, so I'm ambivalent. >> >>Any recommendation? >> >>What's the Alva comfort? Is that any good? Does BRLTTY support it? >> >>Thanks >> >>_______________________________________________ >>This message was sent via the BRLTTY mailing list. >>To post a message, send an e-mail to: [email protected] >>For general information, go to: http://mielke.cc/mailman/listinfo/brltty > _______________________________________________ > This message was sent via the BRLTTY mailing list. > To post a message, send an e-mail to: [email protected] > For general information, go to: http://mielke.cc/mailman/listinfo/brltty > _______________________________________________ This message was sent via the BRLTTY mailing list. To post a message, send an e-mail to: [email protected] For general information, go to: http://mielke.cc/mailman/listinfo/brltty
