I wrote this last night but it keeps coming back trying to post again. Full disclosure I work for APH. However I am totally blind myself and I would not try to miss lead anyone.
The Mantis for me is a great keyboard. I like that I can switch from my Mac, to my Windows, to my iPhone easily all one keyboard. I mention this in my demos but I used to work in insurance and having a keyboard and a Braille Display drove me nuts because your constantly fiddling where they both are. With this its one device. I think the terminal where you connect to IOS and such is wonderful. We have had issues with IOS do to the new Hid standard and Apple just not getting it right, but these will be worked out shortly. Thickness its thicker than my MacBook Pro lol. However it goes in my bag fine where I would put a laptop. I like having an editor but the older I get I would be just fine with a dummy device only that connects to my devices I need. I don’t need the extras they are nice but Bookshare locally I only use for testing because I just use Voicedream reader and sync between all my devices. The one thing and place I think I wouldn’t reccomend the Mantis is travel. I mean the Mantis is small and usable on the go, but if your in a taxi cab do you see yourself really using a qwerty to type and be productive? If you never use a display in this manner then it won't bother you, but if you are someone who uses their display a lot on the go you may not like the size. Me personally I think I could see this sitting on my desk full time or maybe take it out to my recliner but I would prefer a skinnier display to take with my more powerful devices on the road. Joe > On Mar 3, 2021, at 11:58 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Anders, > > I believe that Humanware is now selling it in Europe. > Best, > Donna > > >> On Mar 3, 2021, at 10:49 AM, Anders Holmberg <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Hi! >> So this display is for the US only guess? >> Then I guess its not for me yet if they don’t make it available in other >> countries with the correct keyboard layout. >> /A >> >>> 3 mars 2021 kl. 17:27 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>: >>> >>> Hi Tracy, >>> >>> That's one drawback to the Mantis. When you switch devices, you have to do >>> it manually from the device. I didn't keep mine, so I don't remember the >>> exact process, and the latest update may have made the process more >>> streamline. Joseph can speak to that better than I. >>> >>> Using the keyboard in your lap is, in my opinion, a place where the Mantis >>> truly excels. I loved being able to just put my phone or my iPad on the >>> coffee table, set the Mantis in my lap, and just do everything from there. >>> If you're a qwerty user, that feature alone is truly awesome! >>> >>> BTW, the reason I did not keep the mantis was because I wanted a more >>> robust editor. I don't care much about calendars, stopwatch timers, and >>> stuff like that, because I just use my phone for those things. But I do >>> want the option to do editing independently of my i-device. Mostly, the >>> editor on the Mantis is pretty good, but it has some file size limitations >>> that didn't work for me. That said, I'm still very interested in the >>> Mantis, and I suspect that eventually, I will own one. >>> >>> The staff at APH are very helpful. I found them to be great to deal with. >>> The user list for the Mantis is full of helpful people, and when I returned >>> my unit, the return was handled promptly, with no questions asked. The one >>> drawback is that at that time--and I think maybe still--the Mantis was >>> back-ordered. So they had my money for a good month(ish) before I got my >>> unit. I imagine that either has changed, or will change, because the back >>> order was due to supply chain issues related to COVID. >>> >>> Hope this helps. >>> Cheers, >>> Donna >>> >>> >>>> On Mar 3, 2021, at 10:13 AM, Traci Duncan <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> So something I’m still not clear on when comparing older braille displays >>>> and new ones, is the multiple connections. My 4th gen Focus 14 connects to >>>> one device at a time, however it does automatically connect. So, if I am >>>> on my iPhone using it, lock that phone and move over to my iPad, the Focus >>>> works with that device. >>>> >>>> Is that the difference? The new displays connect to multiple devices, but >>>> I need to reestablish the connection? >>>> >>>> Back to the Mantis specifically, could I use the keyboard on my lap? >>>> >>>> As far as I understand, I’d purchase Mantis directly through APH right? >>>> I’m not super familiar with them as far as a store goes. Last year I >>>> bought some slate & stylus supplies. :) That’s the extent of my consumer >>>> experience. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Traci >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Mar 2, 2021, at 12:45 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>>> <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> It is more like a laptop keyboard. However, the keys are a comfortable >>>>> size, spacing is comfortable, and the key action is very good. I found it >>>>> very easy to type on. >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 2, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Traci Duncan <[email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> The YouTube video I watch said it was like a laptop keyboard. Not large, >>>>>> but not a small mobile keyboard. I don’t know the dimensions. >>>>>> >>>>>> Traci >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mar 2, 2021, at 11:36 AM, Anders Holmberg <[email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi! >>>>>>> Well, thanks but I don’t think I contact the person. >>>>>>> I just wanted to know if its a full query keyboard or a small laptop >>>>>>> one? >>>>>>> /A >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2 mars 2021 kl. 20:27 skrev Traci Duncan <[email protected] >>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>>: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi someone replied to me off list, which I am fine with, however I >>>>>>>> didn’t find any text. It was some sort of confidential email link. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> If you are >>>>>>>> this person, feel free to send your reply again with text in the body. >>>>>>>> :) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Traci >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Mar 2, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Anders Holmberg <[email protected] >>>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi! >>>>>>>>> Yes I am also very interested in this unit. >>>>>>>>> I still like my Focus 40 but a display with built-in query keyboard >>>>>>>>> is something I’ve only seen on the Inka display and the Papenmeier >>>>>>>>> displays. >>>>>>>>> /A >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 2 mars 2021 kl. 18:57 skrev Traci Duncan <[email protected] >>>>>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>>: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> It has been a while since this device has come out. I wondered if >>>>>>>>>> those of you that are using it could update the groups with your >>>>>>>>>> experience. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Connectivity, ease of use, switching between phone, tablet, >>>>>>>>>> computer, etc. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I’m very interested in the Mantis Q40, but admittedly nervous about >>>>>>>>>> such a large purchase. I own a Focus 14 Blue and purchased that in >>>>>>>>>> 2013. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thank you for any user experience you share. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Traci >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>>>>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>>>>>>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>>>>>>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>>>>>>>>> list itself. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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