Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice?
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice? Get the Baum Vario ultra, it is hands down the best new braille display out on the market. It has features like (and surpassing) the braille edge, but those wonderful Baum braille cells. I found that the cells on the braille edge are too sharp and I have to stop reading every half hour or so. (finger fatigue) But, I can read my Baum pocket vario for hours before stopping. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195687#p195687 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice?
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice? Simba, I didnt dispute your need for a braille display so much as your need for the display to function as a notetaker. If you already have a tablet could you not use it with that? Of course if I misunderstood and you dont already have a tablet then disregard what I just said. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195273#p195273 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice?
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice? Depends on the definition of a notetaker. If it just reads and writes files with or without translation, and especially if it supports brf and/or plain text, then I personally would consider (and do consider) the notetaker feature valuable. Smartphones/tablets are all very wonderful, but if you cant do a lot of bulk reading and writing on them, that will probably always be true.Having said that, my BrailleNote Apex is no longer fit for purpose as anything more than notetaker, braille terminal and Z-Code game player (caveats apply), as well as clock and dictionary, so if even those functions could be delegated to an external device Id do away with even that and get just the display with input.Its up to the user, of course, I just dont think we should be too quick to banish what works, either. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195280#p195280 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
in search of a new braille display, any advice?
in search of a new braille display, any advice? Hello everyone,So, a few days ago, my braille display stopped working and After I send it to the company who produced it, they told me that it is unreparable and that I need a new one.Now I am searching for a new display, but I dont know witch one to choose. Maybe you people can help me.It should have bluetooth support, so I can connect to my phone or tablet.The second thing is, that it should have an intigrated notetaker, so that I can quickly write down something, or copy files if I need them on the move.Is there such a display available? And if so, would you recoment it?Greetings Moritz URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195211#p195211 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice?
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice? Im sorry but I have to ask, if you have a tablet and smartphone do you really need the display to act as a notetaker? As for copying things, USB stick?Im not trying to criticise you, I just feel traditional thinking regarding these kinds of devices needs some poking to make sure were all using the best option for our individual needs. In fact Id go so far as to say that smartphones and tablets have overtaken most of the purposes of a notetaker, making them pretty much obsolete.These things are very, very expensive so it never hurts to take another look at exactly what you need and want from them. Youll likely be stuck with it for a number of years so making sure it is the best fit for your requirements is important. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195235#p195235 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice?
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice? Hi, I still need a braille display, due to the fact that in our school, we sometimes change rooms for different lessons and sometimes, I need to bring some documents with me.I think it is much more comfortable to bring a display with you. Sadly I cant use my phone in school for notetaking, cause or school is a bit strange in the habit of phones in the school, even if it is just for taking notes or texts with you. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195237#p195237 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice?
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice? Hmmm. What you do ask is a little tricky. If you can put up with having a laptop, then carrying a laptop and display may be your best, but if I am reading your post right, that will not really work. Anyway, do you just need to write something down or do you need a full word processer with spell check in the like? If I am remembering right, the braille edge has basic note taking built in to it and it can load some documents from a SD card. Sounds like what you are looking for, but we will need more info to say for sure. HTH. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195238#p195238 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice?
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice? I wish DSB would actually get back to me about this so I could have information for you.I tried looking up and comparing all the different option out there a few months back. I cant find my notes at the moment, though. Ill post if they show up. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195249#p195249 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice?
Re: in search of a new braille display, any advice? Here it is (prices are in US dollars):http://www.applevis.com/reviews/accesso … le-devicesHeres the quick notes I took on them:Esys (1495 for 12, has internal notetaking abilities. Catches: really small, and made in France.)Focus 14 (1295; price of the 40 wasnt included, but is probably at freedomscientific.com. No apps. I think these will work with both Windows and iOS.)Braille Sense ($3995. Included just because people seem to like it.)Refreshabraille 18 (Routing buttons and joystick, contraction problems, price not given. I think its specifically for the iOS devices. The Perkins review hints that its probably around $1595. I think the contraction problems are due to Apples braille programs and not the display itself.)Perkins Mini (mentioned as ~$50 more expensive than the focus14, and ~$250 cheaper than the Refreshabraille. Reviewer complained about the keyboard.)Brailliant 32 (Price not given, reviewer complained of sluggishness and the spacebar being weirdly positioned)Braille Edge (price not given, but was ~$250 more than the Focus 40. Carrying case sucks and I think this means I should learn how to make my own. Dont remember off hand if it sounded particularly nice, but since the Focus40 is doubtless 2-3 times the price of the Focus14, it must have had something cool for me to include it.)I wound up leaning toward the Focus Blue, Refreshibraille, and Esys, in that order. I could never remember enough about the Braille Edge to decide how to place it (I cant remember anything other than the comment on the carrying case... ). URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=195250#p195250 ___ Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
