I can sort of compare the brailliant to the focus. I've never actually seen a
focus display, but I can definitely tell you that the Brailliant is much
quieter - the focus uses the same sells as the PAC mate display, which is very
noisy. The build quality is also better - aluminium body VS
Hi Amy,
I haven't followed this thread closely, so my apologies if this has already
been covered.
Part of the difficulty in what you are asking is that to a large extent, this
is a very subjective choice. What bothers me may not bother you. What you
consider noisy, I may not. So it's
Thank you Piotr! This is the kind of thing I'm looking for.
I have a Brailliant demo coming to the A T center hopefully Friday.
Another thing I am considering is if I should keep my refreshabraille. My purse
is big enough to Cary a 40 cell display and I already Cary my iPad in its
zagfolio so
Hi there
I just bought a 14-cell display because you don't always need the 40 cells when
using a computer. You can switch back and forth, depending on the activity you
are doing and whether it benefits you to carry less bulk at times. The iPad and
that little display together would give you a
Hi Amy,
The only other thing I may add is the feel of the braille cells under your
fingers. All braille displays have a disstinct feel to them. I have not
investted in a dedicated braille display because I have a Braille Note 32,
which meets my needs as a braille display. With JAWS 15 (latest
Hello Eileen. I did notice the difference between the focus and my
refreshabraille. I like the feel of the refreshabraille better.
I know I don't want anything less than 40 cells for work. I may go ahead and
keep the small one to keep in my purse.
Aimee
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On Feb 26, 2014,
Hi Aimee, having designed one of the family of displays you're looking at, I'd
obviously have a preference. :)
Some of the comment you're getting clearly do not refer to the latest Focus
displays since they have referred to whiz wheels, a feature not on the new
products. The thing I would say
Thanks a bunch. Yes I have the brailliant coming hopefully Friday and the
VarioConnect sometime next week.
I brailled on the Focus for a good 4 and a half hours and felt no fatigue. We
will have I see what happens with the others.
Aimee
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On Feb 26, 2014, at 11:28 AM,
I think it's also important to remember that there has been downward pressure
on Braille display prices over the last decade. In 2004, you'd be looking at at
least $5,000 USD for a 40 cell display. Manufacturing processes have improved
and you can now get a 40 cell display for $2800 USD. I
Hi,
I currently have the braillient and like it a lot.
I mainly use an i mac and a mac book air with it. I haven't tried using it
with my i phone, so can't talk about that.
I like the feel of the dots. You can do some navigation commands with it from
the display, and you can enter text
Hi there
I had an 80 cell display at work using JAWS. I did not like the thing because
of the weight and size. I even prefer the smaller ones for looking at a screen,
even when the screen line is bigger. I think they cost about 7 grand, so
personally I wouldn't want an 80 cell display unless I
Hi Jonathan,
Doesn't it seem to you that while the cost of a 40 sell braille display has
fallen by half to 2 thirds in the past 5 years or so, the cost of an 80 cell
braille display remains high? I mean, the cost of a focus 80 has been about
$8550 Canadian forever, and the cost of a brand new
Hello Jonathan. I actually agree that the prices have come down a good bit. I
am getting the display purchased for me, so I can go for the larger display if
need be. I had hoped that you would have given me some of your wonderful
insight on pros and cons of the displays that I had listed. I
Hi Justin. Does this display have a braille keyboard?
Thanks
Aimee
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On Feb 23, 2014, at 10:51 PM, Justin Mann w9...@me.com wrote:
Hi Amy,
Another braille display that I would consider is the alva BC640. It has all
the features that you've been looking for, but
Yes it does absolutely. You will need to get the feature pack with it however
in order to get the braille keyboard. However, it is well worth the investment.
On Feb 24, 2014, at 7:52 AM, Aimee Harwood awildh...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Justin. Does this display have a braille keyboard?
Thanks
Hi Amy
Since you are not yet sure about the job you might get, you might also want to
consider the weight of a braille display you get and the features that come
with it. I know that my situation is different than most because I have a
business doing braille proofreading. In my case I need 40
I have always wanted a braille display, but imo it is nearly impossible to
afford one. I can't see paying *that* much for something, I just can't. I keep
reading about cheaper options soon, but cheaper has simply seemed to mean less
useable, imo.
Alia
On Feb 24, 2014, at 8:54 AM, Justin Mann
Hi there
I don't think it's realistic for us to expect braille displays to go down that
much in the foreseeable future. There's just not that many of us, relatively
speaking, who need or want them. Even if braille once again became the hottest
thing for us the way it should be, we're a highly
Hello listers. I am trying to decide what braille display to get. I am going to
get at least a 40 but am considering an 80. My main question to you is, those
of you that use your displays for work, which is better? Can I use a 40
productively, or would I be better off with an 80?
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Subject: The age old question of which braille display to get
Hello listers. I am trying to decide what braille display to get. I am
Hi Amy,
Another braille display that I would consider is the alva BC640. It has all
the features that you've been looking for, but will also work with two devices.
I use an alva with my iPhone, and it also works with the Mac as well.
On Feb 23, 2014, at 8:07 PM, Aimee Harwood
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