I think I learned that window eyes doesn't have braille input. Pam.
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From: Barbara via Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 12:25 PM
To: 'Ray Campbell' ; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List'
Subject: RE: Seeking Information on Braille Displays
I know someone else gave a comprehensive response. I do have a 40 cell
Braille Edge acquired early this year. It meets all your criteria with one
small exception. Keep in mind I do not have a comprehensive knowledge of
what other models can do, so this may not be unusual. I can input using
braille into my i-phone. I cannot input directly using braille to the
computer. I do not know if this is because of the technology of the Braille
Edge or Window-Eyes. The Braille Edge has a built-in Note Pad. For the
Note Pad, you can write in braille. The Note Pad uses a SD card for storing
all your files etc. So what I do is take the SD card out and insert it into
my computer where I can transfer files both to and from the SD card. So in
that sense you can write in braille and get it to your computer. I am happy
with it.
Barbara
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Subject: Seeking Information on Braille Displays
Hello All:
I am looking to replace my current Braille display and would like some
information on potential replacements that are available. While I won't be
putting any money down right away, I'm in a position where I'm able to put
funds aside with the idea of purchasing sometime in early Spring, 2016.
The main criteria required in a Braille display for me are:
1. that it have Bluetooth Connectivity along with USB connectivity. That
way, I can connect the display using Bluetooth to work with my MacBook Pro,
iPhone and via USB to my Windows 8.1 machine which I'll be upgrading to
Windows 10 early in 2016.
2. That it work with Window-Eyes. While I have JAWS on my PC and of
course, use VoiceOver on the Mac and the iPhone, Window-Eyes is the primary
screen reader I use on the PC.
3. That the display offer Braille input capability to the computer and the
phone. While it's something I wouldn't use as often as other features,
having the ability to do input using Grade II Braille would be an important
nice to have feature. Also, while I'm not looking for a full-fledged
notetaker, if the display have the capability where I can use it to take
some toes then transfer these to the computer, that would be nice.
4. the display needs to have at least 20 cells. I will be using this unit
for, among other things, reading information during ACB Board meetings and
in other settings. I'd be looking for a unit with at least 20 cells, 32
would be preferred.
Two displays which have been suggested to me are the Brailliant by HumanWare
and the Braille Edge. I'll be prepared to spend up to about $2,500. I'd
like to know if people have other display ideas that you think would meet my
needs. Please try and let me know who makes a given display; I have access
to some distributors nearby so want to be able to see demonstrations of
displays before I put my money down if possible. If you would prefer to
communicate about this via phone, please email me privately with a phone
number and best times to call and I'll reach out to you; I'm in the U.S.
Central time zone. Thanks in advance everyone for any help.
Ray Campbell
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