cases was Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi, It's worth noting that brailliant BI and Focus Blue are supported with executive leather products cases for better portability and protection than any of the stock cases which ship with the units. I haven't read that there's a case for the braille edge but there ott to be. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-05-25, at 12:40 PM, Annie Skov Nielsen annieskovniel...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jim. I would wait a little, and buy a brailliant, I have the 32 cells that is a great display, it has a bug, that I have heard would be solved in the near future. I will really recommend a display with a good bag. The focus can fell out and be harmed. There are problems with the braille cells. Apple has also created a problem that makes focus a pain. You can only go to next line with the button in the right edge of the display. If you read with your right hand, and will use the left for going to new line it is not possible at the moment. Again I am not impressed with the cells. I have always used 40 cells display. I have been told that it is the best with a long display. I have figured out, that 40 cells maybe is to long a display. It can be an advantage in a few situations, but if you are reading much as I am, I would really concider a shorter display. I think something about 24 cells would be a great length for a braille display. Cheers Annie. Den May 23, 2013 kl. 1:26 PM skrev Jim Noseworthy jim.nosewor...@compuconference.com: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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Hi Eric, I have a brilliant PI 40 and the case is great. I wouldn't be without it. It's very portable, and it has the feel of the unit really being securely in place. Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 3:36 AM, erik burggraaf e...@erik-burggraaf.com wrote: Hi, It's worth noting that brailliant BI and Focus Blue are supported with executive leather products cases for better portability and protection than any of the stock cases which ship with the units. I haven't read that there's a case for the braille edge but there ott to be. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-05-25, at 12:40 PM, Annie Skov Nielsen annieskovniel...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jim. I would wait a little, and buy a brailliant, I have the 32 cells that is a great display, it has a bug, that I have heard would be solved in the near future. I will really recommend a display with a good bag. The focus can fell out and be harmed. There are problems with the braille cells. Apple has also created a problem that makes focus a pain. You can only go to next line with the button in the right edge of the display. If you read with your right hand, and will use the left for going to new line it is not possible at the moment. Again I am not impressed with the cells. I have always used 40 cells display. I have been told that it is the best with a long display. I have figured out, that 40 cells maybe is to long a display. It can be an advantage in a few situations, but if you are reading much as I am, I would really concider a shorter display. I think something about 24 cells would be a great length for a braille display. Cheers Annie. Den May 23, 2013 kl. 1:26 PM skrev Jim Noseworthy jim.nosewor...@compuconference.com: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi Ahmed. There are more controls on the Edge than the Focus 40 for some types of navigation. Also, there will be a new feature coming out with the Braille Edge firmware which will give it some added functionality. I don't think I'm at liberty to talk about it yet, since I'm beta testing it. However, as you have most certainly found out if you have been following this entire thread, no one display is going to be the best for everyone. Some people prefer 40 cells and others prefer fewer cells. Also, the feel of the braille on one device over another is going to appeal to some and not to other people. All the best, Scott On 5/26/13, dan Thompson dthomps...@mchsi.com wrote: Where do you get the New Kid Braille display? verse of the Week For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. --Ephesians 2:10, NLT Lord Jesus, you satisfy the deepest longing of our heart and you feed us with the finest of wheat (Psalm 81:16). Fill me with gratitude and give me a generous heart that I may freely share with others what you have given to me. Psalm 27:1-4, 11-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me, uttering slanders against me, my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. 11 Teach me your way, O LORD; and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD! to ssubscribe, email dthomps...@mchsi.com with subscribe in the subject. This email has been scanned by Microsoft Security Essentials -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carla Savage Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 7:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. Hi, I use a new kid on the block with my iphone very successfully, the Seika Mini braille display. I was looking for something small and lightweight which I could take out and about, so I chose that one. It's only 16 cells but I'm pleased with the quality of the braille. It's not too sharp which some braille displays can be. It works well with the iphone too. Take care, Cokes. Sent from my iPhone On 27 May 2013, at 12:32 AM, Rose Combs rosecom...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Braille note mPower, so obviously it won't connect with the phone, got a RefreshaBraille and one of the things I can't get used to is not having the thumb keys for operation, I hate having to use the keys above the cells to go where I want to go, I use it but not as much as I thought I would. Size is OK but I just can't seem to adjust to reading long amounts of anything with it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Personal Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:21 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. I have always liked Humanware displays Myself but maybe that is because I used their note taking devices for so long. The braille seems to be more crisper then with other displays. Although I do like the 14 cell display that freedom scientific has. Aaron Linson Once an Eagle Always an Eagle On May 25, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi Annie and all. I forgot to add in my last message that I have found 32 cells to be the perfect portable reading length for me. In my search for a Bluetooth display I could have easily gone with a model which has 32-cells, but something about the Focus 40 Blue really sold me on it and if they would have had a 32-cell version, I would have been there instead. I know the handytech ones and Humanware ones are proven and are work-horses, but maybe I'm just drawn to new and shiny things. I don't know. Only time will tell how well the Focus 40 Blue pans out. From the few people I've spoken with who have one, they have been impressed also, and holding it in my hands, and using it with my iPhone during a presentation felt nice. I of course realize that using something for 45 minutes isn't the same as for a week or longer, but still, I liked it. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi Dan. It's not actually called that, it's called the Seka Minni. Or in the us, it's called the Perkins Mini. I don't like it because of the keyboard lay-out, but again, that's personal preference. Scott On 5/28/13, Scott Davert scottslistm...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ahmed. There are more controls on the Edge than the Focus 40 for some types of navigation. Also, there will be a new feature coming out with the Braille Edge firmware which will give it some added functionality. I don't think I'm at liberty to talk about it yet, since I'm beta testing it. However, as you have most certainly found out if you have been following this entire thread, no one display is going to be the best for everyone. Some people prefer 40 cells and others prefer fewer cells. Also, the feel of the braille on one device over another is going to appeal to some and not to other people. All the best, Scott On 5/26/13, dan Thompson dthomps...@mchsi.com wrote: Where do you get the New Kid Braille display? verse of the Week For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. --Ephesians 2:10, NLT Lord Jesus, you satisfy the deepest longing of our heart and you feed us with the finest of wheat (Psalm 81:16). Fill me with gratitude and give me a generous heart that I may freely share with others what you have given to me. Psalm 27:1-4, 11-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me, uttering slanders against me, my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. 11 Teach me your way, O LORD; and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD! to ssubscribe, email dthomps...@mchsi.com with subscribe in the subject. This email has been scanned by Microsoft Security Essentials -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carla Savage Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 7:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. Hi, I use a new kid on the block with my iphone very successfully, the Seika Mini braille display. I was looking for something small and lightweight which I could take out and about, so I chose that one. It's only 16 cells but I'm pleased with the quality of the braille. It's not too sharp which some braille displays can be. It works well with the iphone too. Take care, Cokes. Sent from my iPhone On 27 May 2013, at 12:32 AM, Rose Combs rosecom...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Braille note mPower, so obviously it won't connect with the phone, got a RefreshaBraille and one of the things I can't get used to is not having the thumb keys for operation, I hate having to use the keys above the cells to go where I want to go, I use it but not as much as I thought I would. Size is OK but I just can't seem to adjust to reading long amounts of anything with it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Personal Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:21 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. I have always liked Humanware displays Myself but maybe that is because I used their note taking devices for so long. The braille seems to be more crisper then with other displays. Although I do like the 14 cell display that freedom scientific has. Aaron Linson Once an Eagle Always an Eagle On May 25, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi Annie and all. I forgot to add in my last message that I have found 32 cells to be the perfect portable reading length for me. In my search for a Bluetooth display I could have easily gone with a model which has 32-cells, but something about the Focus 40 Blue really sold me on it and if they would have had a 32-cell version, I would have been there instead. I know the handytech ones and Humanware ones are proven and are work-horses, but maybe I'm just drawn to new and shiny things. I don't know. Only time will tell how well the Focus 40 Blue pans out. From the few people I've spoken with who have one, they have been impressed also, and holding it in my hands, and using it with my iPhone during
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi Scott and All, Of course, I would never want you to violate a NDA. However, although I can't say for sure about the Edge as I have the Sense notetaker products; but, on the Tek Talk of Monday, May 13, about two thirds of the way through the program, I believe Jenny Axler from HIMS describes the upcoming features of the Braille Edge. - Original Message - From: Scott Davert scottslistm...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Date sent: Tue, 28 May 2013 05:50:15 -0400 Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. Hi Ahmed. There are more controls on the Edge than the Focus 40 for some types of navigation. Also, there will be a new feature coming out with the Braille Edge firmware which will give it some added functionality. I don't think I'm at liberty to talk about it yet, since I'm beta testing it. However, as you have most certainly found out if you have been following this entire thread, no one display is going to be the best for everyone. Some people prefer 40 cells and others prefer fewer cells. Also, the feel of the braille on one device over another is going to appeal to some and not to other people. All the best, Scott On 5/26/13, dan Thompson dthomps...@mchsi.com wrote: Where do you get the New Kid Braille display? verse of the Week For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. --Ephesians 2:10, NLT Lord Jesus, you satisfy the deepest longing of our heart and you feed us with the finest of wheat (Psalm 81:16). Fill me with gratitude and give me a generous heart that I may freely share with others what you have given to me. Psalm 27:1-4, 11-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me, uttering slanders against me, my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. 11 Teach me your way, O LORD; and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD! to ssubscribe, email dthomps...@mchsi.com with subscribe in the subject. This email has been scanned by Microsoft Security Essentials -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carla Savage Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 7:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. Hi, I use a new kid on the block with my iphone very successfully, the Seika Mini braille display. I was looking for something small and lightweight which I could take out and about, so I chose that one. It's only 16 cells but I'm pleased with the quality of the braille. It's not too sharp which some braille displays can be. It works well with the iphone too. Take care, Cokes. Sent from my iPhone On 27 May 2013, at 12:32 AM, Rose Combs rosecom...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Braille note mPower, so obviously it won't connect with the phone, got a RefreshaBraille and one of the things I can't get used to is not having the thumb keys for operation, I hate having to use the keys above the cells to go where I want to go, I use it but not as much as I thought I would. Size is OK but I just can't seem to adjust to reading long amounts of anything with it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Personal Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:21 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. I have always liked Humanware displays Myself but maybe that is because I used their note taking devices for so long. The braille seems to be more crisper then with other displays. Although I do like the 14 cell display that freedom scientific has. Aaron Linson Once an Eagle Always an Eagle On May 25, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi Annie and all. I forgot to add in my last message that I have found 32 cells to be the perfect portable reading length for me In my search for a Bluetooth display I could have easily gone with a model which has 32-cells, but something about the Focus 40 Blue really sold me on it and if they would have had a 32-cell version, I would have been there instead. I know the handytech ones and Humanware ones are proven and are work-horses, but maybe I'm just
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hello Scott, What is the difference between Focus 40 blue and Braille edge in terms of their functions as braille displays exclusively for iPhone? In other words, What gives the Focus 40 blue precedence over the Braille Edge as a preferred braille display for the iPhone? This is very 9interesting for me to know in order to transfer this knowledge to people in my area about the proper braille display to choose for those interested in using their iPhone with a braille display. Thanks a million. Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakha...@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life Scott Davert scottslistm...@gmail.com May 24 02:17PM -0400 Hello. As others have said, it depends on what exactly you want the display to do and what functionality is important to you. If having something exclusively for the iPhone is all you're looking for, certainly I'd say the Focus 40 Blue may be the way to go. But if you want to be able to read books without having to connect to your phone, or if you want to have any internal functionality, the Edge will probably be your best bet. Also, HIMS will soon be releasing an update to the Edge, which will incorperate some cool new functionality that I don't think I'm permited to talk about publicly. Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
I have a Braille note mPower, so obviously it won't connect with the phone, got a RefreshaBraille and one of the things I can't get used to is not having the thumb keys for operation, I hate having to use the keys above the cells to go where I want to go, I use it but not as much as I thought I would. Size is OK but I just can't seem to adjust to reading long amounts of anything with it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Personal Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:21 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. I have always liked Humanware displays Myself but maybe that is because I used their note taking devices for so long. The braille seems to be more crisper then with other displays. Although I do like the 14 cell display that freedom scientific has. Aaron Linson Once an Eagle Always an Eagle On May 25, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi Annie and all. I forgot to add in my last message that I have found 32 cells to be the perfect portable reading length for me. In my search for a Bluetooth display I could have easily gone with a model which has 32-cells, but something about the Focus 40 Blue really sold me on it and if they would have had a 32-cell version, I would have been there instead. I know the handytech ones and Humanware ones are proven and are work-horses, but maybe I'm just drawn to new and shiny things. I don't know. Only time will tell how well the Focus 40 Blue pans out. From the few people I've spoken with who have one, they have been impressed also, and holding it in my hands, and using it with my iPhone during a presentation felt nice. I of course realize that using something for 45 minutes isn't the same as for a week or longer, but still, I liked it. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi, I use a new kid on the block with my iphone very successfully, the Seika Mini braille display. I was looking for something small and lightweight which I could take out and about, so I chose that one. It's only 16 cells but I'm pleased with the quality of the braille. It's not too sharp which some braille displays can be. It works well with the iphone too. Take care, Cokes. Sent from my iPhone On 27 May 2013, at 12:32 AM, Rose Combs rosecom...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Braille note mPower, so obviously it won't connect with the phone, got a RefreshaBraille and one of the things I can't get used to is not having the thumb keys for operation, I hate having to use the keys above the cells to go where I want to go, I use it but not as much as I thought I would. Size is OK but I just can't seem to adjust to reading long amounts of anything with it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Personal Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:21 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. I have always liked Humanware displays Myself but maybe that is because I used their note taking devices for so long. The braille seems to be more crisper then with other displays. Although I do like the 14 cell display that freedom scientific has. Aaron Linson Once an Eagle Always an Eagle On May 25, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi Annie and all. I forgot to add in my last message that I have found 32 cells to be the perfect portable reading length for me. In my search for a Bluetooth display I could have easily gone with a model which has 32-cells, but something about the Focus 40 Blue really sold me on it and if they would have had a 32-cell version, I would have been there instead. I know the handytech ones and Humanware ones are proven and are work-horses, but maybe I'm just drawn to new and shiny things. I don't know. Only time will tell how well the Focus 40 Blue pans out. From the few people I've spoken with who have one, they have been impressed also, and holding it in my hands, and using it with my iPhone during a presentation felt nice. I of course realize that using something for 45 minutes isn't the same as for a week or longer, but still, I liked it. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com
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Where do you get the New Kid Braille display? verse of the Week For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. --Ephesians 2:10, NLT Lord Jesus, you satisfy the deepest longing of our heart and you feed us with the finest of wheat (Psalm 81:16). Fill me with gratitude and give me a generous heart that I may freely share with others what you have given to me. Psalm 27:1-4, 11-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me, uttering slanders against me, my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. 11 Teach me your way, O LORD; and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD! to ssubscribe, email dthomps...@mchsi.com with subscribe in the subject. This email has been scanned by Microsoft Security Essentials -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carla Savage Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 7:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. Hi, I use a new kid on the block with my iphone very successfully, the Seika Mini braille display. I was looking for something small and lightweight which I could take out and about, so I chose that one. It's only 16 cells but I'm pleased with the quality of the braille. It's not too sharp which some braille displays can be. It works well with the iphone too. Take care, Cokes. Sent from my iPhone On 27 May 2013, at 12:32 AM, Rose Combs rosecom...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Braille note mPower, so obviously it won't connect with the phone, got a RefreshaBraille and one of the things I can't get used to is not having the thumb keys for operation, I hate having to use the keys above the cells to go where I want to go, I use it but not as much as I thought I would. Size is OK but I just can't seem to adjust to reading long amounts of anything with it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Personal Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:21 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question. I have always liked Humanware displays Myself but maybe that is because I used their note taking devices for so long. The braille seems to be more crisper then with other displays. Although I do like the 14 cell display that freedom scientific has. Aaron Linson Once an Eagle Always an Eagle On May 25, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi Annie and all. I forgot to add in my last message that I have found 32 cells to be the perfect portable reading length for me. In my search for a Bluetooth display I could have easily gone with a model which has 32-cells, but something about the Focus 40 Blue really sold me on it and if they would have had a 32-cell version, I would have been there instead. I know the handytech ones and Humanware ones are proven and are work-horses, but maybe I'm just drawn to new and shiny things. I don't know. Only time will tell how well the Focus 40 Blue pans out. From the few people I've spoken with who have one, they have been impressed also, and holding it in my hands, and using it with my iPhone during a presentation felt nice. I of course realize that using something for 45 minutes isn't the same as for a week or longer, but still, I liked it. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone
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Hello Scott, What is the difference between Focus 40 blue and Braille edge in terms of their functions as braille displays exclusively for iPhone? In other words, What gives the Focus 40 blue precedence over the Braille Edge as a preferred braille display for the iPhone? This is very 9interesting for me to know in order to transfer this knowledge to people in my area about the proper braille display to choose for those interested in using their iPhone with a braille display. Thanks a million. Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakha...@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life Scott Davert scottslistm...@gmail.com May 24 02:17PM -0400 Hello. As others have said, it depends on what exactly you want the display to do and what functionality is important to you. If having something exclusively for the iPhone is all you're looking for, certainly I'd say the Focus 40 Blue may be the way to go. But if you want to be able to read books without having to connect to your phone, or if you want to have any internal functionality, the Edge will probably be your best bet. Also, HIMS will soon be releasing an update to the Edge, which will incorperate some cool new functionality that I don't think I'm permited to talk about publicly. Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi Jim. I would wait a little, and buy a brailliant, I have the 32 cells that is a great display, it has a bug, that I have heard would be solved in the near future. I will really recommend a display with a good bag. The focus can fell out and be harmed. There are problems with the braille cells. Apple has also created a problem that makes focus a pain. You can only go to next line with the button in the right edge of the display. If you read with your right hand, and will use the left for going to new line it is not possible at the moment. Again I am not impressed with the cells. I have always used 40 cells display. I have been told that it is the best with a long display. I have figured out, that 40 cells maybe is to long a display. It can be an advantage in a few situations, but if you are reading much as I am, I would really concider a shorter display. I think something about 24 cells would be a great length for a braille display. Cheers Annie. Den May 23, 2013 kl. 1:26 PM skrev Jim Noseworthy jim.nosewor...@compuconference.com: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
What bother you referring to? I hope it has to do with the battery dying even when the Brownian reports that 11% of battery life is remaining. Sent from my iPhone On May 25, 2013, at 12:40 PM, Annie Skov Nielsen annieskovniel...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jim. I would wait a little, and buy a brailliant, I have the 32 cells that is a great display, it has a bug, that I have heard would be solved in the near future. I will really recommend a display with a good bag. The focus can fell out and be harmed. There are problems with the braille cells. Apple has also created a problem that makes focus a pain. You can only go to next line with the button in the right edge of the display. If you read with your right hand, and will use the left for going to new line it is not possible at the moment. Again I am not impressed with the cells. I have always used 40 cells display. I have been told that it is the best with a long display. I have figured out, that 40 cells maybe is to long a display. It can be an advantage in a few situations, but if you are reading much as I am, I would really concider a shorter display. I think something about 24 cells would be a great length for a braille display. Cheers Annie. Den May 23, 2013 kl. 1:26 PM skrev Jim Noseworthy jim.nosewor...@compuconference.com: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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Hi Annie. I just ordered a Focus 40 Blue and am a bit worried about what you say below. Do you know if this is affecting all units or only a few? I guess what I'm wondering is if this is a general design flaw, or something seen only with a few units. From what I've seen about the Focus 40 Blue, it's seems rather nice and so far, from my limited use, I like the way the dots feel. I'm not a huge fan of Freedom Scientific, but at least on the surface, it looks like they have done this one right. I know it's too soon to tell, but I also am wondering if you or anyone else has any ideas of repair percentages and the issues associated with warranty issues with Freedom. I realize of course that this strays off topic from an iOS discussion, so if it gets too involved as things tend to do, we can certainly take this off list. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/25/2013 11:40 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: Hi Jim. I would wait a little, and buy a brailliant, I have the 32 cells that is a great display, it has a bug, that I have heard would be solved in the near future. I will really recommend a display with a good bag. The focus can fell out and be harmed. There are problems with the braille cells. Apple has also created a problem that makes focus a pain. You can only go to next line with the button in the right edge of the display. If you read with your right hand, and will use the left for going to new line it is not possible at the moment. Again I am not impressed with the cells. I have always used 40 cells display. I have been told that it is the best with a long display. I have figured out, that 40 cells maybe is to long a display. It can be an advantage in a few situations, but if you are reading much as I am, I would really concider a shorter display. I think something about 24 cells would be a great length for a braille display. Cheers Annie. Den May 23, 2013 kl. 1:26 PM skrev Jim Noseworthy jim.nosewor...@compuconference.com: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi Annie and all. I forgot to add in my last message that I have found 32 cells to be the perfect portable reading length for me. In my search for a Bluetooth display I could have easily gone with a model which has 32-cells, but something about the Focus 40 Blue really sold me on it and if they would have had a 32-cell version, I would have been there instead. I know the handytech ones and Humanware ones are proven and are work-horses, but maybe I'm just drawn to new and shiny things. I don't know. Only time will tell how well the Focus 40 Blue pans out. From the few people I've spoken with who have one, they have been impressed also, and holding it in my hands, and using it with my iPhone during a presentation felt nice. I of course realize that using something for 45 minutes isn't the same as for a week or longer, but still, I liked it. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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Hi Raul. I have a focus that has a problem with a cell not all the time but sometimes, it is difficult to solve, because if you have to change 1 cell you will have to change 20. I do not know if there has been improvements in the last year, I think so. The problem apple has made is that you can not use the rocker navigators in every side of the display to go to the next braille line, you could do that in earlier versions of IOS, now you can only use the little button in the right side of the display. You can change it if you are one of the jailbreakers and get the great functionality back. Cheers Annie. Den May 25, 2013 kl. 8:09 PM skrev Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com: Hi Annie. I just ordered a Focus 40 Blue and am a bit worried about what you say below. Do you know if this is affecting all units or only a few? I guess what I'm wondering is if this is a general design flaw, or something seen only with a few units. From what I've seen about the Focus 40 Blue, it's seems rather nice and so far, from my limited use, I like the way the dots feel. I'm not a huge fan of Freedom Scientific, but at least on the surface, it looks like they have done this one right. I know it's too soon to tell, but I also am wondering if you or anyone else has any ideas of repair percentages and the issues associated with warranty issues with Freedom. I realize of course that this strays off topic from an iOS discussion, so if it gets too involved as things tend to do, we can certainly take this off list. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/25/2013 11:40 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: Hi Jim. I would wait a little, and buy a brailliant, I have the 32 cells that is a great display, it has a bug, that I have heard would be solved in the near future. I will really recommend a display with a good bag. The focus can fell out and be harmed. There are problems with the braille cells. Apple has also created a problem that makes focus a pain. You can only go to next line with the button in the right edge of the display. If you read with your right hand, and will use the left for going to new line it is not possible at the moment. Again I am not impressed with the cells. I have always used 40 cells display. I have been told that it is the best with a long display. I have figured out, that 40 cells maybe is to long a display. It can be an advantage in a few situations, but if you are reading much as I am, I would really concider a shorter display. I think something about 24 cells would be a great length for a braille display. Cheers Annie. Den May 23, 2013 kl. 1:26 PM skrev Jim Noseworthy jim.nosewor...@compuconference.com: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To
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I have always liked Humanware displays Myself but maybe that is because I used their note taking devices for so long. The braille seems to be more crisper then with other displays. Although I do like the 14 cell display that freedom scientific has. Aaron Linson Once an Eagle Always an Eagle On May 25, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi Annie and all. I forgot to add in my last message that I have found 32 cells to be the perfect portable reading length for me. In my search for a Bluetooth display I could have easily gone with a model which has 32-cells, but something about the Focus 40 Blue really sold me on it and if they would have had a 32-cell version, I would have been there instead. I know the handytech ones and Humanware ones are proven and are work-horses, but maybe I'm just drawn to new and shiny things. I don't know. Only time will tell how well the Focus 40 Blue pans out. From the few people I've spoken with who have one, they have been impressed also, and holding it in my hands, and using it with my iPhone during a presentation felt nice. I of course realize that using something for 45 minutes isn't the same as for a week or longer, but still, I liked it. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you're having a bad day, just remember in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $2,300. It is now worth $59,565,410,309. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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Hello. As others have said, it depends on what exactly you want the display to do and what functionality is important to you. If having something exclusively for the iPhone is all you're looking for, certainly I'd say the Focus 40 Blue may be the way to go. But if you want to be able to read books without having to connect to your phone, or if you want to have any internal functionality, the Edge will probably be your best bet. Also, HIMS will soon be releasing an update to the Edge, which will incorperate some cool new functionality that I don't think I'm permited to talk about publicly. Scott On 5/23/13, erik burggraaf e...@erik-burggraaf.com wrote: Hi Cait, Focus bue should be alright on a mac if you use that platform. It works on window-eyes but with very limitted functionality. If using window-eyes you would be better off with a brailliant BI or a Braille Edge. If using NVDA, it has native support for focus blue and brailliant BI, but I don't know about the brailleedge. If you have specific questions about compatibility you can email me off list and I'll find out. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-05-23, at 2:56 PM, Cait and Maggie caitlyn.furn...@gmail.com wrote: Do you have a pc or a mac that you use with this display as well as the i phone? I'd be interested to know how it works with the desktop as well if you do? I'm not a jaw user is why I'm asking. thanks for any input. You can answer off list if you want. thanks, Cait On 2013-05-23, at 10:53 AM, Sharonda Greenlaw sbgreen...@gmail.com wrote: I have the Focus 40 Blue and truly love it. The braille is very easy to feel and the unit is quite lightweight as well. As Raul said, it is certainly up to you which one you decide upon, since many of the hotkeys are the same. Sharonda On 5/23/13, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, since the hot keys are pretty much the same when using the iPhone or more specifically, iOS, it's up to you on which one you get based on your own preference and available money and other factors like who is the manufacturer. Humanware Brailliant and Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue are two good choices. There are others, like the HIMS Braille Edge and the handytech Easy Braille as well. I'm getting the Focus 40 Blue in the next couple of weeks and am looking forward to it. -- Raul A. Gallegos Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/23/2013 6:26 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sharonda Greenlaw President (Phoenix Chapter) National Federation of the Blind - Come, read and take a journey with me at www.WorldOfShariG.blogspot.com or find me here: http:\\shari_greenlaw.livejournal.com Skype: sharonda2004 Twitter: shari_rocks Facebook: facebook.com/TheSharondaWhiteGreenlaw -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more
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Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi, since the hot keys are pretty much the same when using the iPhone or more specifically, iOS, it's up to you on which one you get based on your own preference and available money and other factors like who is the manufacturer. Humanware Brailliant and Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue are two good choices. There are others, like the HIMS Braille Edge and the handytech Easy Braille as well. I'm getting the Focus 40 Blue in the next couple of weeks and am looking forward to it. -- Raul A. Gallegos Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/23/2013 6:26 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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I have the Focus 40 Blue and truly love it. The braille is very easy to feel and the unit is quite lightweight as well. As Raul said, it is certainly up to you which one you decide upon, since many of the hotkeys are the same. Sharonda On 5/23/13, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, since the hot keys are pretty much the same when using the iPhone or more specifically, iOS, it's up to you on which one you get based on your own preference and available money and other factors like who is the manufacturer. Humanware Brailliant and Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue are two good choices. There are others, like the HIMS Braille Edge and the handytech Easy Braille as well. I'm getting the Focus 40 Blue in the next couple of weeks and am looking forward to it. -- Raul A. Gallegos Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/23/2013 6:26 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sharonda Greenlaw President (Phoenix Chapter) National Federation of the Blind - Come, read and take a journey with me at www.WorldOfShariG.blogspot.com or find me here: http:\\shari_greenlaw.livejournal.com Skype: sharonda2004 Twitter: shari_rocks Facebook: facebook.com/TheSharondaWhiteGreenlaw -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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Check out the Braille Edge from HIMS. The only advantage it has over some others is the built in notepad function. If you want to be able to jot something down without being connected to your iPhone, it is worth the extra 200 dollars over the Focus. If having the notepad feature isn't important to you, then I'd go with the Focus 40. Richard (Sent from Richard's iPod Touch 5th gen) On May 23, 2013, at 4:26 AM, Jim Noseworthy jim.nosewor...@compuconference.com wrote: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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Do you have a pc or a mac that you use with this display as well as the i phone? I'd be interested to know how it works with the desktop as well if you do? I'm not a jaw user is why I'm asking. thanks for any input. You can answer off list if you want. thanks, Cait On 2013-05-23, at 10:53 AM, Sharonda Greenlaw sbgreen...@gmail.com wrote: I have the Focus 40 Blue and truly love it. The braille is very easy to feel and the unit is quite lightweight as well. As Raul said, it is certainly up to you which one you decide upon, since many of the hotkeys are the same. Sharonda On 5/23/13, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, since the hot keys are pretty much the same when using the iPhone or more specifically, iOS, it's up to you on which one you get based on your own preference and available money and other factors like who is the manufacturer. Humanware Brailliant and Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue are two good choices. There are others, like the HIMS Braille Edge and the handytech Easy Braille as well. I'm getting the Focus 40 Blue in the next couple of weeks and am looking forward to it. -- Raul A. Gallegos Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/23/2013 6:26 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sharonda Greenlaw President (Phoenix Chapter) National Federation of the Blind - Come, read and take a journey with me at www.WorldOfShariG.blogspot.com or find me here: http:\\shari_greenlaw.livejournal.com Skype: sharonda2004 Twitter: shari_rocks Facebook: facebook.com/TheSharondaWhiteGreenlaw -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi, Many of us will tell you our preference. Personally I find that a bit meaningless. Cells and controls that feel nice to me may not be at all comfortable to you. I strongly suggest you try to feel a few braille displays and decide for yourself which feel good to you and which don't. Not an easy task, but considering what you're paying it would be worth your while hunting for some demo units. The new brailliant BI and Brailleedge devices are real workhorses. The old focus blue was alright although I am not a fan of the focus control surface or cells myself. I've only trained on one new focus blue for a client and the dots failed last month. Can't go by one in all fairness but for the price i'm keeping an eye out to see if I notice a trend. Avoid the alva bc640. They are incredibly breakable I've had four or 6 of them fail on clients in the last three years or so. In fact, they were all the rage here when they were the only modern thing to be funded, but as soon as you could get a focus blue or a brailliant BI, no one here would authorize them any more and the number of alvas I see has dropped right off the bottom of the map. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-05-23, at 7:26 AM, Jim Noseworthy jim.nosewor...@compuconference.com wrote: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: iPhone 5 and Braille display question.
Hi Cait, Focus bue should be alright on a mac if you use that platform. It works on window-eyes but with very limitted functionality. If using window-eyes you would be better off with a brailliant BI or a Braille Edge. If using NVDA, it has native support for focus blue and brailliant BI, but I don't know about the brailleedge. If you have specific questions about compatibility you can email me off list and I'll find out. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-05-23, at 2:56 PM, Cait and Maggie caitlyn.furn...@gmail.com wrote: Do you have a pc or a mac that you use with this display as well as the i phone? I'd be interested to know how it works with the desktop as well if you do? I'm not a jaw user is why I'm asking. thanks for any input. You can answer off list if you want. thanks, Cait On 2013-05-23, at 10:53 AM, Sharonda Greenlaw sbgreen...@gmail.com wrote: I have the Focus 40 Blue and truly love it. The braille is very easy to feel and the unit is quite lightweight as well. As Raul said, it is certainly up to you which one you decide upon, since many of the hotkeys are the same. Sharonda On 5/23/13, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hi, since the hot keys are pretty much the same when using the iPhone or more specifically, iOS, it's up to you on which one you get based on your own preference and available money and other factors like who is the manufacturer. Humanware Brailliant and Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue are two good choices. There are others, like the HIMS Braille Edge and the handytech Easy Braille as well. I'm getting the Focus 40 Blue in the next couple of weeks and am looking forward to it. -- Raul A. Gallegos Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/23/2013 6:26 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: I am looking to purchase a 40 cell Braille display for iPhone access. Any thoughts concerning the best one to purchase for this purpose? Thanks all over the place gang. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Sharonda Greenlaw President (Phoenix Chapter) National Federation of the Blind - Come, read and take a journey with me at www.WorldOfShariG.blogspot.com or find me here: http:\\shari_greenlaw.livejournal.com Skype: sharonda2004 Twitter: shari_rocks Facebook: facebook.com/TheSharondaWhiteGreenlaw -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this
