Hi Amy Since you are not yet sure about the job you might get, you might also want to consider the weight of a braille display you get and the features that come with it. I know that my situation is different than most because I have a business doing braille proofreading. In my case I need 40 cells on at least one braille display and preferably two in case one goes to the braille display hospital.
Recently, my old PacMate finally crashed, and I had to make a dcision about whether to spend more money on it or get something new. Its braille display was in good shape, so I had to decide whether to keep it or sell it. I bring all this up because I started out wanting to get another 40 cell display by buying a Focus 40 Blue. That is, until I discovered that those babies cost as much as my Braille Edge 40, which has more features, such as the ability to have stand alone note taking features. I paid about $3,0000 and my Braille Edge 40, and they wanted $2,895 for the Focus 40 Blue, and it is only a computer braille display; it also is heavier than my Braille Edge 40. So, I ended up keeping the PacMate Braille display which has 40 cells, keeping my Braille Edge 40 which I won't give up unless I have to, and buying a focus 14 so that I could have another keyboard for my computer and iPhone. That only costed me about $1295. If you can find somewhere to go where they have some of these things in one place, it might save you from some disappointment on a Braille display. Before you ask, in my business it benefits me at times and increases efficiency to have two braille keyboards, which is something almost nobody else will need or find beneficial. I wouldn't find it needful either if programs were set up better for braille proofreaders so that I didn't have to count lines and find page numbers. Oh, and you never know about what might happen with regards to what you might get at work. I just talked to someone whose employer bought them a Mac Book Pro. Regards, Gigi On Feb 24, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Justin Mann <w9...@me.com> wrote: > Yes it does absolutely. You will need to get the feature pack with it > however in order to get the braille keyboard. However, it is well worth the > investment. > On Feb 24, 2014, at 7:52 AM, Aimee Harwood <awildh...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Justin. Does this display have a braille keyboard? >> >> Thanks >> >> Aimee >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 10:51 PM, Justin Mann <w9...@me.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Amy, >>> >>> Another braille display that I would consider is the alva BC640. It has >>> all the features that you've been looking for, but will also work with two >>> devices. I use an alva with my iPhone, and it also works with the Mac as >>> well. >>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 8:07 PM, Aimee Harwood <awildh...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello listers. I am trying to decide what braille display to get. I am >>>> going to get at least a 40 but am considering an 80. My main question to >>>> you is, those of you that use your displays for work, which is better? Can >>>> I use a 40 productively, or would I be better off with an 80? >>>> >>>> Next is the question about connectivity. I currently have all Apple >>>> products, but know that when I finally find an employer that will give me >>>> a chance, I will most likely will ,e using Windows and probably JAWS. >>>> Which display will keep my hands on the display more and reduce the amount >>>> of time going back and forth between display and keyboard? >>>> >>>> If I end up going with a 40 cell display, which one works more seamlessly >>>> with the iPhone, and MacBook Pro? >>>> >>>> Is there a display that can be paired with more than one device? Like with >>>> my Refreshabraille, I have to make sure my iPad is turned off if I want to >>>> use it with my iPhone, or I have to tell one device to forget it before I >>>> can use it with the other. >>>> >>>> Which displays can be supported and repaired in the United States? Is >>>> Freedom Scintific's maintenance agreement worth the price and worth >>>> choosing a Focus even if it isn't your favorite just to have the agreement? >>>> >>>> Here are the displays that I am considering I currently use a >>>> Refreshabraille and like the feel of the dots, like the keyboard, and like >>>> the joystick. With that in mind with all the other comments and concerns, >>>> which display would be a better fit for me? >>>> >>>> Brailliant BI >>>> VarioConnect >>>> Braille edge >>>> Focus >>>> Active Braille >>>> >>>> Feel free to make any other recommendations if I haven't listed one that >>>> you think would be a good fit. I am trying to get my hands on some of >>>> these but may not be able to get my hands on all of them. >>>> >>>> I have been reading a lot of archived messages and looking at sites where >>>> they are sold, but I still ckn't figure out which will be the best fit. >>>> Unfortunately people don't go to sites and give feedback. I really haven't >>>> found a lot of reviews online or on youtube. 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