Hi Crystal, Both displays are of high quality. The routing keys above the Apex keyboard are small buttons. The routing keys above the BSP keyboard are meatier, slightly rectangle in shape. Someone can correct me on that description. The quality of the dots is great on both devices. For me, the difference is in the navigation keys. You're familiar with the Pac Mate, and so you know how there are wheels at either side of the display. The BSP has similar keys, only these are capsule-shaped keys divided into upper and lower halves. Perhaps I did not learn how to correctly use the Whiz wheels on the PMO, but I rather enjoyed the reading experience on the BSP. I thought I was attached to the BrailleNote signature thumb keys, but in the Apex these thumb keys were reduced in size. If the device is used on a table, the difference is not bad. If, however, you use it on your lap, I sometimes found it difficult to easily press the keys because of their size. Mind you, these are all personal preferences. These observations have nothing to do with the functionality of the device, and if at all possible you should try to get your hands on both technologies to compare for yourself. In terms of the Braille display, I felt that perhaps the Apex may have had a crisper quality, but nowhere near enough to make me want to belittle the excellence of the BSP Braille display.
Best, Joe "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing -----Original Message----- From: Crystal French [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [GWN] Introduction Hi Joe, No, GPS is not the only thing I am looking at between the two note takers. You bring up a very important factor to me: the Braille displays. I may be making a wrong assumption from your message, but gather that you have some experience with both units. May I ask why you feel that the Braille reading experience is better on the Braille Sense Plus? I thought the Apex used the same display as the BSP? Thanks. Crystal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Orozco" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 10:19 AM Subject: RE: [GWN] Introduction > Let us hope it is not the Rolls Royce of GPS, unless BMW has allowed the > model to go by the wayside. All GPS functionality is primarily led by > Sendero. One notetaker's ability is not significantly different from the > other, if at all. My recommendation is not to use GPS as your deciding > factor between the two products. Even the veteran traveler will find > themselves using the other functionalities more than the GPS application. > If you want GPS, use your phone. The iPhone already provides good > navigation. The Android platform is catching up, and it will not be long > before something comparable is launched for Windows Mobile. > > Moving from the Pac Mate Omni you will find yourself losing the > flexibility > of Windows Mobile. Say good-bye to third-party applications, among many > of > the formatting features found in Office, but say hello to portability and > easy user interface. I've chosen to gamble on the Braille Sense Plus > because the keyboard is the quietest of all the notetakers. It's menu > structure most closely resembles Windows, not including the Pac Mate Omni, > and it feels good in your hands. I know this last may sound bogus or full > of personal opinion, but anyone who's ever spent hours reading a book on a > Braille display understands the importance of a product that can give you > a > good comfortable experience while reading and typing. All this does not > include the bigger storage, built-in wi/fi and Bluetooth, etc. > > Just my thoughts, > > Joe > > "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, > some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Gallagher [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:13 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [GWN] Introduction > > Hi there I use both products and gps is a must for me. > At the moment the gps on the sense is behind the apex or should I say > braille note products. > I understand very very soon the new update to the sense products will > have the most up to date sendero gps on it. > all I can say for gps on the apex that it is truly great though > expensive I do know it is the rolls royce as regards gps products. > both apex and braille sense are very good indeed but the sense has a > much quieter keyboard. > if further interest email offlist and I will answer any questions as > both products are not cheap and you need to right choice. > cheers then.At 14:10 29/05/2010, you wrote: >>Hi, >>i have just joined this list, and want to introduce myself. >> >>I do not have a Braille Sense Plus, but am considering it or a >>BrailleNote Apex. >> >>I know that the Apex is available now in an eighteen cell model, but >>understand that there is also a soon to be Braille Sense Plus >>eighteen cell model, too. >> >>I am trying to learn as much as I can about both units, although, I >>have seen neither one as yet. >> >>I have used a Pac Mate Omni for several years, but want to go to >>something smaller and lighter, especially, since I am interested in >>the Sendero GPS. >> >>I will want a unit with the Braille keyboard. >> >>I would be interested in any comments from users who may have >>familiarity with both the Braille Sense Plus and Apex, if it is okay >>to ask that on this list. >> >>Thanks. >>Crystal >>If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, visit: >> >>http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv >> >> >>__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>signature database 5154 (20100528) __________ >> >>The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >>http://www.eset.com >> >> > > > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, visit: > > http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv > > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, visit: > > http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, visit: http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, visit: http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv
