Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

I agree.  One issue I had in my brief foray into the Google world, is that 
Google allows manufacturers to do whatever they want with the phones.  So, for 
example, I had a Motorola phone that I mostly liked.  But they disabled 
accessibility for customizing ringtones, which is a feature that I use.  Google 
wants to let everyone do whatever they want, and at least when I tried them 
out, that sucked for accessibility.
Cheers,
Donna
Donna

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 6:11 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> You can always hope that Google actually keeps its promise and supports the 
> hid protocol which this device uses. Way too rich for my blood, but really 
> Google. You were on board with the standard, but when push came to shove, you 
> wouldn’t do it. Just another reason not to trust Google I guess.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:40 PM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> On 5/1/24 18:08, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
>>> I can’t imagine switching to an Android phone, but you’re absolutely right. 
>>>  If one were to do that, the Activator would lose much of its luster.
>> 
>> If you "can't imagine" it, then you're the right kind of customer for the 
>> Activator.
>> 
>> I can more than imagine switching to Android. I've been careful to avoid 
>> "vendor lock-in" as much as I can. Facetime is the only application of note 
>> that I would lose, and there are alternatives. Apple Music has an Android 
>> version, so it wouldn't pose a problem.
>> 
>> Due to Apple's hardware quality, good accessibility, and the policy of 
>> supporting devices longer than most Android manufacturers do, I'm likely to 
>> buy an iPhone again next time. However, I want to make that choice on its 
>> merits when the need for a new device emerges. The apparently ongoing lack 
>> of support by Android for the HID braille display standard, especially via 
>> Bluetooth, is another substantial reason against choosing an Android option.
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Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Hi Jason,

The reason I can’t imagine switching to Android is because I did, back in 2010. 
 I tried three different phones, and hated them all, for different reasons.  
After the third phone, I said forget it, and went back to an iPhone.

I’m sure the Android experience has improved a lot since 2010, but I’d have to 
have a pretty compelling reason to give Android another try.  As we all know, 
technology can evolve in unexpected ways, so I’d never say it couldn’t happen. 
And maybe that in itself is an argument against the Activator.  But I have to 
believe that some day, they’ll offer a similar experience for Android.  They’d 
be crazy not to try and make in-roads into that market.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 5:40 PM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
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> 
> On 5/1/24 18:08, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
>> I can’t imagine switching to an Android phone, but you’re absolutely right.  
>> If one were to do that, the Activator would lose much of its luster.
> 
> If you "can't imagine" it, then you're the right kind of customer for the 
> Activator.
> 
> I can more than imagine switching to Android. I've been careful to avoid 
> "vendor lock-in" as much as I can. Facetime is the only application of note 
> that I would lose, and there are alternatives. Apple Music has an Android 
> version, so it wouldn't pose a problem.
> 
> Due to Apple's hardware quality, good accessibility, and the policy of 
> supporting devices longer than most Android manufacturers do, I'm likely to 
> buy an iPhone again next time. However, I want to make that choice on its 
> merits when the need for a new device emerges. The apparently ongoing lack of 
> support by Android for the HID braille display standard, especially via 
> Bluetooth, is another substantial reason against choosing an Android option.
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Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

[Mary Otten]

You can always hope that Google actually keeps its promise and supports the hid 
protocol which this device uses. Way too rich for my blood, but really Google. 
You were on board with the standard, but when push came to shove, you wouldn’t 
do it. Just another reason not to trust Google I guess.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:40 PM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
>> On 5/1/24 18:08, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
>> I can’t imagine switching to an Android phone, but you’re absolutely right.  
>> If one were to do that, the Activator would lose much of its luster.
> 
> If you "can't imagine" it, then you're the right kind of customer for the 
> Activator.
> 
> I can more than imagine switching to Android. I've been careful to avoid 
> "vendor lock-in" as much as I can. Facetime is the only application of note 
> that I would lose, and there are alternatives. Apple Music has an Android 
> version, so it wouldn't pose a problem.
> 
> Due to Apple's hardware quality, good accessibility, and the policy of 
> supporting devices longer than most Android manufacturers do, I'm likely to 
> buy an iPhone again next time. However, I want to make that choice on its 
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> support by Android for the HID braille display standard, especially via 
> Bluetooth, is another substantial reason against choosing an Android option.
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Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries]

On 5/1/24 18:08, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
I can’t imagine switching to an Android phone, but you’re absolutely 
right.  If one were to do that, the Activator would lose much of its 
luster.


If you "can't imagine" it, then you're the right kind of customer for 
the Activator.


I can more than imagine switching to Android. I've been careful to avoid 
"vendor lock-in" as much as I can. Facetime is the only application of 
note that I would lose, and there are alternatives. Apple Music has an 
Android version, so it wouldn't pose a problem.


Due to Apple's hardware quality, good accessibility, and the policy of 
supporting devices longer than most Android manufacturers do, I'm likely 
to buy an iPhone again next time. However, I want to make that choice on 
its merits when the need for a new device emerges. The apparently 
ongoing lack of support by Android for the HID braille display standard, 
especially via Bluetooth, is another substantial reason against choosing 
an Android option.


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Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

That makes sense to me, Jason.  I can’t imagine switching to an Android phone, 
but you’re absolutely right.  If one were to do that, the Activator would lose 
much of its luster.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 4:51 PM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
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> 
> 
> On 5/1/24 17:30, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
>> I think the situation with the docks will sort itself out eventually, 
>> though I would want to know the cost of the new dock before purchasing 
>> the unit.
> That's very wise. I would be reluctant to purchase a device designed to be 
> considerably iPhone-dependent, as it would then constrain my choice of future 
> phone purchases for a number of years, effectively ruling out Android. At 
> this point, I expect my next mobile device to be another iPhone, but I would 
> much prefer to leave the options open.
> 
> I want my braille display fully to support whatever else I have, now and 
> later, as it's the most costly single item and I am not about to substitute 
> another without loss or damage to the original.
> 
> Of course, there are good reasons why other people legitimately have 
> different priorities. I'm merely explaining mine, not trying to influence 
> anyone.
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Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries]

On 5/1/24 17:30, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:

I think the situation with the docks will sort itself out eventually,
though I would want to know the cost of the new dock before purchasing
the unit.


That's very wise. I would be reluctant to purchase a device designed to 
be considerably iPhone-dependent, as it would then constrain my choice 
of future phone purchases for a number of years, effectively ruling out 
Android. At this point, I expect my next mobile device to be another 
iPhone, but I would much prefer to leave the options open.


I want my braille display fully to support whatever else I have, now and 
later, as it's the most costly single item and I am not about to 
substitute another without loss or damage to the original.


Of course, there are good reasons why other people legitimately have 
different priorities. I'm merely explaining mine, not trying to 
influence anyone.


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Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Hi Jason,

Well, I’m glad my review affirmed your decision. :). Honestly, I very nearly 
purchased it.  I loved reading with ATC.  I’ve gotten just enough arthritis in 
my hands that I was quite happy not having to scroll, and ATC is preferable I 
think to auto-scroll because it moves when you finish the line, not according 
to some pre-established pace.  I think the situation with the docks will sort 
itself out eventually, though I would want to know the cost of the new dock 
before purchasing the unit.  That was supposed to be announced before 
Christmas.  Not sure why it wasn’t, but I imagine it will be soon.  The deal 
breaker for me was not being able to update.  I got no timeline for when 
HelpTech would be releasing the alternate option, and as for waiting for 
Microsoft, well, that’s just funny.  Not very optimistic there.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:31 PM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
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> 
> On 5/1/24 14:23, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
>> It’s a pretty nifty device.  It’s just young, and it’s therefore having some 
>> growing pains, some of which are the direct result of things that Apple and 
>> Microsoft have done.  It wouldn’t surprise me at all if I own one some day.
> Thank you for the review, which actually makes me more comfortable with the 
> choice I made in purchaisng a display last year. However, I have long been 
> interested in the HelpTech products, including the automatic tactile control, 
> which worked reliably in a demonstration after it had been set to the most 
> sensitive level.
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Re: facetime

[Herbie Allen]

there’s an easier way, in the Facetime app on your Mac, do a Command K which 
should disable. You can also find that in the menu bar.

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 16:16, Lorie McCloud  wrote:
> 
> is this on the phone or on the Mac?
> 
>> On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:51 PM, joseph hudson  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Lori, you need to turn off Wi-Fi calling under system, preferences and 
>> FaceTime. That will stop your Mac from ringing whenever you get phone calls.
>> Joseph Hudson
>> 
>> EmailFaceTime/iMessage
>> jhud7...@twc.com
>> 
>> Connect with me on zoom
>> 
>> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09
>> 
>>> On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:43 PM, Lorie McCloud  wrote:
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>>> whenever I get a phone call whether facetime or not, my new Mac running 
>>> Ventura interrupts what it’s doing and tells me I have a facetime call. how 
>>> do I turn that off?
>>> 
>>> thanks.
>>> Lorie
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Re: facetime

[Lorie McCloud]

is this on the phone or on the Mac?

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>> On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:43 PM, Lorie McCloud  wrote:
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>> whenever I get a phone call whether facetime or not, my new Mac running 
>> Ventura interrupts what it’s doing and tells me I have a facetime call. how 
>> do I turn that off?
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>> thanks.
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Restore Previous Music Database

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Hello,
   What is the method for restoring a music database from the Previous 
folder? There are 3 of them and I think the newest one is what I want to 
use to replace the current file. Thanks.


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Re: facetime

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Hi Lori, you need to turn off Wi-Fi calling under system, preferences and 
FaceTime. That will stop your Mac from ringing whenever you get phone calls.
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> On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:43 PM, Lorie McCloud  wrote:
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> whenever I get a phone call whether facetime or not, my new Mac running 
> Ventura interrupts what it’s doing and tells me I have a facetime call. how 
> do I turn that off?
> 
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facetime

[Lorie McCloud]

whenever I get a phone call whether facetime or not, my new Mac running Ventura 
interrupts what it’s doing and tells me I have a facetime call. how do I turn 
that off?

thanks.
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Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries]

On 5/1/24 14:23, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
It’s a pretty nifty device.  It’s just young, and it’s therefore 
having some growing pains, some of which are the direct result of 
things that Apple and Microsoft have done.  It wouldn’t surprise me at 
all if I own one some day.
Thank you for the review, which actually makes me more comfortable with 
the choice I made in purchaisng a display last year. However, I have 
long been interested in the HelpTech products, including the automatic 
tactile control, which worked reliably in a demonstration after it had 
been set to the most sensitive level.


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Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Thanks Joseph.  It’s a pretty nifty device.  It’s just young, and it’s 
therefore having some growing pains, some of which are the direct result of 
things that Apple and Microsoft have done.  It wouldn’t surprise me at all if I 
own one some day.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 12:39 PM, joseph hodge  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for this in-depth review! I have fascinations about this device, but a 
> lot of your cons are what I was sort of thinking that might be for me as 
> well! I do like what they're doing with the iPhone, though as for most 
> people, they don't use anything more powerful so it makes a lot of sense!
> 
>> On Jan 4, 2024, at 10:15 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I have just spent the last two weeks demoing the Activator braille display, 
>> and I thought I’d send my review in case anyone is interested.
>> 
>> There is a lot to love about this display.  Unfortunately, there were also 
>> some things not to love.
>> 
>> The form factor is amazingly streamline, especially given all that it 
>> contains.  It is slightly bigger than the braille displays most of us are 
>> used to, but in large part, that is because the back portion contains the 
>> folding qwerty keyboard.  On the right side is the magnetic strip, used for 
>> connecting the smart dock.  On the left, farthest from you, is the USB port 
>> for connecting it to a computer.  In front of that, closer to you, is the 
>> on/off switch.  A long press of this button turns the unit on and off, while 
>> a short press cycles it between menu, Smartdock, and USB modes.  On either 
>> end of the top of the device are three buttons.  The top and bottom buttons 
>> are up/down buttons, while the right middle button is Enter, and the left 
>> middle button is back.  These buttons are all small, so the middle 
>> buttons—Enter and Back—are identified with a raised line.  Starting in the 
>> front of the unit, are the concave braille cells, as you would expect.  
>> Behind those is the Perkins keyboard.  The one unique thing about this is 
>> that there are actually three space bars, two below the braille keys, and 
>> one in between the two groups of four.  And behind that is the qwerty 
>> keyboard.  All you have to do to use the qwerty keyboard is fold it back.  
>> One of many nice touches HelpTech added is that on the back of the qwerty 
>> keyboard there are little feet on each side, with a small rubber strip on 
>> the bottom that you can pull out to help keep the device stable,  They 
>> recommend that you not use the qwerty keyboard in your lap, but I did with 
>> no problems.  You just have to put the feet down, and position your legs so 
>> that they support the device.  A lap desk would accomplish the same thing.  
>> The qwerty keyboard was comfortable to use, but you do have to stretch to 
>> reach it, sort of like you do on the Mac, except it’s a slightly bigger 
>> stretch.  The newer units are going to be shipping with a quieter keyboard, 
>> so at this time I can’t say anything about what it is like to type on, as 
>> that will not be the same for anyone who purchases a device moving forward.
>> 
>> The concave braille cells, in conjunction with the ATC (Active Tactile 
>> Control) make reading very comfortable.  In my experience the ATC technology 
>> works quite well, though it worked best when I read with one hand rather 
>> than two.
>> 
>> It also worked very well as a display when paired with my Mac and my PC. I 
>> tested with JAWS on my PC, and on the Mac with Voiceover.  There is no need 
>> to install drivers in either use case, you simply plug it in and it is 
>> detected.  You can, of course, also pair it via bluetooth, with PC, Mac, or 
>> phone.  It also works as external storage on the Mac, which was a great 
>> bonus.  (The one problem connecting it to the Mac as external storage is 
>> that the Mac will dump a bunch of junk files on the Activator.  That results 
>> in a No Disk Room error, so you have to delete the junk files and reboot the 
>> unit in order to use it after transferring files.  Kind of a pain, but you 
>> can transfer files that way, if you don’t mind the cleanup.)  It did not 
>> work for me as external storage on Windows, more on that later.
>> 
>> Now for the best part, the interface with the iPhone.  It is AMAZING!  You 
>> slide the phone into the dock, connect the dock via the magnetic strip, and 
>> it’s like you have one device that is essentially an iPhone with braille and 
>> the keyboard of your choice.  You can access all your apps and files, and 
>> you can move files back and forth from the Phone to the Activator.  There’s 
>> also a shortcut on the Activator that you can use to access the apps you use 
>> most often.  It really is very slick.  The only drawback, and this won’t be 
>> a problem for everyone, is that in this configuration, it isn’t very 
>> portable.  The magnetic strip can’t support the dock and phone all by 
>> itself, so 

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

[joseph hodge]

Thanks for this in-depth review! I have fascinations about this device, but a 
lot of your cons are what I was sort of thinking that might be for me as well! 
I do like what they're doing with the iPhone, though as for most people, they 
don't use anything more powerful so it makes a lot of sense!

> On Jan 4, 2024, at 10:15 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have just spent the last two weeks demoing the Activator braille display, 
> and I thought I’d send my review in case anyone is interested.
> 
> There is a lot to love about this display.  Unfortunately, there were also 
> some things not to love.
> 
> The form factor is amazingly streamline, especially given all that it 
> contains.  It is slightly bigger than the braille displays most of us are 
> used to, but in large part, that is because the back portion contains the 
> folding qwerty keyboard.  On the right side is the magnetic strip, used for 
> connecting the smart dock.  On the left, farthest from you, is the USB port 
> for connecting it to a computer.  In front of that, closer to you, is the 
> on/off switch.  A long press of this button turns the unit on and off, while 
> a short press cycles it between menu, Smartdock, and USB modes.  On either 
> end of the top of the device are three buttons.  The top and bottom buttons 
> are up/down buttons, while the right middle button is Enter, and the left 
> middle button is back.  These buttons are all small, so the middle 
> buttons—Enter and Back—are identified with a raised line.  Starting in the 
> front of the unit, are the concave braille cells, as you would expect.  
> Behind those is the Perkins keyboard.  The one unique thing about this is 
> that there are actually three space bars, two below the braille keys, and one 
> in between the two groups of four.  And behind that is the qwerty keyboard.  
> All you have to do to use the qwerty keyboard is fold it back.  One of many 
> nice touches HelpTech added is that on the back of the qwerty keyboard there 
> are little feet on each side, with a small rubber strip on the bottom that 
> you can pull out to help keep the device stable,  They recommend that you not 
> use the qwerty keyboard in your lap, but I did with no problems.  You just 
> have to put the feet down, and position your legs so that they support the 
> device.  A lap desk would accomplish the same thing.  The qwerty keyboard was 
> comfortable to use, but you do have to stretch to reach it, sort of like you 
> do on the Mac, except it’s a slightly bigger stretch.  The newer units are 
> going to be shipping with a quieter keyboard, so at this time I can’t say 
> anything about what it is like to type on, as that will not be the same for 
> anyone who purchases a device moving forward.
> 
> The concave braille cells, in conjunction with the ATC (Active Tactile 
> Control) make reading very comfortable.  In my experience the ATC technology 
> works quite well, though it worked best when I read with one hand rather than 
> two.
> 
> It also worked very well as a display when paired with my Mac and my PC. I 
> tested with JAWS on my PC, and on the Mac with Voiceover.  There is no need 
> to install drivers in either use case, you simply plug it in and it is 
> detected.  You can, of course, also pair it via bluetooth, with PC, Mac, or 
> phone.  It also works as external storage on the Mac, which was a great 
> bonus.  (The one problem connecting it to the Mac as external storage is that 
> the Mac will dump a bunch of junk files on the Activator.  That results in a 
> No Disk Room error, so you have to delete the junk files and reboot the unit 
> in order to use it after transferring files.  Kind of a pain, but you can 
> transfer files that way, if you don’t mind the cleanup.)  It did not work for 
> me as external storage on Windows, more on that later.
> 
> Now for the best part, the interface with the iPhone.  It is AMAZING!  You 
> slide the phone into the dock, connect the dock via the magnetic strip, and 
> it’s like you have one device that is essentially an iPhone with braille and 
> the keyboard of your choice.  You can access all your apps and files, and you 
> can move files back and forth from the Phone to the Activator.  There’s also 
> a shortcut on the Activator that you can use to access the apps you use most 
> often.  It really is very slick.  The only drawback, and this won’t be a 
> problem for everyone, is that in this configuration, it isn’t very portable.  
> The magnetic strip can’t support the dock and phone all by itself, so you 
> have to have it on a table or in your lap.  You could pick the whole thing up 
> and move it, you’d just need to make sure to support the dock while you did.
> 
> For those of you in the US, the Helptech dealer here is Dream Vision, and 
> they are *fabulous to work with.  The owner, Damian Pickering was great.  
> Their tech support is provided by Mike Tindall, who many of you may 

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

You’re welcome, Mark.  Glad you liked it.  As you can see, it’s a device with a 
lot to offer, but also some challenges, at least in the short-term.
Cheers,
Donna

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 12:13 AM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Donna,
> 
> This is an absolutely fabulous review.
> 
> Thank you ever so much for posting.
> 
> Mark
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries  
> Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2024 7:15 PM
> To: via MacVisionaries 
> Subject: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have just spent the last two weeks demoing the Activator braille display, 
> and I thought I’d send my review in case anyone is interested.
> 
> There is a lot to love about this display.  Unfortunately, there were also 
> some things not to love.
> 
> The form factor is amazingly streamline, especially given all that it 
> contains.  It is slightly bigger than the braille displays most of us are 
> used to, but in large part, that is because the back portion contains the 
> folding qwerty keyboard.  On the right side is the magnetic strip, used for 
> connecting the smart dock.  On the left, farthest from you, is the USB port 
> for connecting it to a computer.  In front of that, closer to you, is the 
> on/off switch.  A long press of this button turns the unit on and off, while 
> a short press cycles it between menu, Smartdock, and USB modes.  On either 
> end of the top of the device are three buttons.  The top and bottom buttons 
> are up/down buttons, while the right middle button is Enter, and the left 
> middle button is back.  These buttons are all small, so the middle 
> buttons—Enter and Back—are identified with a raised line.  Starting in the 
> front of the unit, are the concave braille cells, as you would expect.  
> Behind those is the Perkins keyboard.  The one unique thing about this is 
> that there are actually three space bars, two below the braille keys, and one 
> in between the two groups of four.  And behind that is the qwerty keyboard.  
> All you have to do to use the qwerty keyboard is fold it back.  One of many 
> nice touches HelpTech added is that on the back of the qwerty keyboard there 
> are little feet on each side, with a small rubber strip on the bottom that 
> you can pull out to help keep the device stable,  They recommend that you not 
> use the qwerty keyboard in your lap, but I did with no problems.  You just 
> have to put the feet down, and position your legs so that they support the 
> device.  A lap desk would accomplish the same thing.  The qwerty keyboard was 
> comfortable to use, but you do have to stretch to reach it, sort of like you 
> do on the Mac, except it’s a slightly bigger stretch.  The newer units are 
> going to be shipping with a quieter keyboard, so at this time I can’t say 
> anything about what it is like to type on, as that will not be the same for 
> anyone who purchases a device moving forward.
> 
> The concave braille cells, in conjunction with the ATC (Active Tactile 
> Control) make reading very comfortable.  In my experience the ATC technology 
> works quite well, though it worked best when I read with one hand rather than 
> two.
> 
> It also worked very well as a display when paired with my Mac and my PC.  I 
> tested with JAWS on my PC, and on the Mac with Voiceover.  There is no need 
> to install drivers in either use case, you simply plug it in and it is 
> detected.  You can, of course, also pair it via bluetooth, with PC, Mac, or 
> phone.  It also works as external storage on the Mac, which was a great 
> bonus.  (The one problem connecting it to the Mac as external storage is that 
> the Mac will dump a bunch of junk files on the Activator.  That results in a 
> No Disk Room error, so you have to delete the junk files and reboot the unit 
> in order to use it after transferring files.  Kind of a pain, but you can 
> transfer files that way, if you don’t mind the cleanup.)  It did not work for 
> me as external storage on Windows, more on that later.
> 
> Now for the best part, the interface with the iPhone.  It is AMAZING!  You 
> slide the phone into the dock, connect the dock via the magnetic strip, and 
> it’s like you have one device that is essentially an iPhone with braille and 
> the keyboard of your choice.  You can access all your apps and files, and you 
> can move files back and forth from the Phone to the Activator.  There’s also 
> a shortcut on the Activator that you can use to access the apps you use most 
> often.  It really is very slick.  The only drawback, and this won’t be a 
> problem for everyone, is that in this configuration, it isn’t very portable.  
> The magnetic strip can’t support the dock and phone all by itself, so you 
> have to have it on a table or in your lap.  You could pick the whole thing up 
> and move it, you’d just need to make sure to support the dock while you did.
> 
> For those of you in the US, the Helptech dealer here