I got the free case when APH offered it. I use it with my iPHone, although there is a bug currently that APple is working on that poses problems with paring and other odd behaviors. However, it works great with the Mac Book pro via bluetooth or USB. Scott
On Feb 7, 2011, at 12:36 PM, Cheree Heppe wrote: > Cheree Heppe here: > > This is good to hear. > > How do you carry and use the refresh-a-braille when you are out in the > community? > > > Regards, > Cheree Heppe > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Scott Howell > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:19 > Subject: Re: refresh-a-braille reseatch > > I have this Braille display and like it very much. > Scott > > > > > > On Feb 7, 2011, at 11:16 AM, Cheree Heppe wrote: > >> Cheree Heppe here: >> >> In considering a refreshable Braille display that will be small, functional >> enough and compatible with the most devices, I am starting with the >> refresh-a-braille, an 18 cell display. >> >> Because I already use the PK successfully, I like Baum's products and >> discovered that the 18-cells offer enough readability. >> >> Here is what the website says in the intro material about the >> refresh-a-braille. >> >> >> Refreshabraille 18 User's Guide >> APH logo >> Refreshabraille 18 logo >> Copyright 2009-2010 >> American Printing House >> for the Blind, Inc. >> All Rights Reserved >> 2010/07/22 >> Introducing the Refreshabraille 18 >> Refreshabraille 18 image >> Congratulations. You now possess a unique refreshable braille display that >> sets a >> new standard in functionality, flexibility, and portability. Measuring only >> approximately >> 3 X 5 X 1 inches and powered with state-of-the-art battery and energy >> management >> firmware, Refreshabraille 18 is an ideal braille display and braille >> keyboard for >> mobile devices like notebooks, mobile phones and PDAs. It serves as an >> excellent >> reading environment for desktop computers as well. >> Refreshabraille 18 works with common screen readers like Window-Eyes and >> JAWS for >> the PC running Windows, Voice Over for the Mac (with 10.6 or later), iPhone, >> and >> iPod Touch (version 4.0 or later), and screen readers like Talks and Mobile >> Speak >> for mobile phones and PDAs. Accessible mobile managers like Icon™ and >> Braille+™ already >> work with the display and do not require a screen reader. >> Refreshabraille works under Linux using the >> BRLTTY >> program. Version 4.0 or higher is required. >> Refreshabraille 18 features: >> 18 eight dot Braille cells >> 18 cursor routing keys >> Forward and Back scroll buttons >> Eight dot braille input keyboard >> Five position joy stick >> Aux space bar >> USB Serial and HID protocol support >> Bluetooth connectivity >> Rechargeable lithium-ion battery >> Protected USB connector design >> Reversible operation >> Refreshabraille connects to your mobile device or desktop PC via USB or >> wireless >> Bluetooth interface. Leave your mobile device in your pocket while you >> control its >> full functionality with Refreshabraille's keys and joystick and read the >> device's >> screen with Refreshabraille's braille display. >> Outstanding battery life time of about 30 hours on Bluetooth or up to 100 >> hours on >> USB allows total freedom and mobility when using Refreshabraille with >> portable devices. >> Refreshabraille does not come with an AC adapter. It is designed to charge >> through >> your PC's USB port or with an optional USB AC adapter which you may purchase >> at places >> like Radio Shack or Best Buy. USB chargers are universal, so once you obtain >> one, >> you may use it to charge a variety of devices including Refreshabraille. >> Since many >> modern phones use such adapters, chances are you already have a charger you >> can use. >> Developed with the excellent engineering and attention to quality by Baum to >> APH >> specifications, Refreshabraille combines elegant design, reliability, and >> ease of >> use with a rugged metal case, small size, and extended battery life. >> In the Box >> Refreshabraille 18 display >> USB Cable >> CD ROM >> Print Quick Start >> Braille Quick Start >> The manual is on line and there is a discussion list at: >> >> [email protected] >> >> Send a blank E-mail and wait for the confirmation return E-mail inn order to >> write to the list. >> >> That's what I'm going to do. >> >> >> Regards, >> Cheree Heppe >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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