Really? Lucky! All I got with my BLT m20 and my copy of jaws 10 years ago was just a braille quick start guide. and all I got with my blazer was a tape. Same with th disk drive. a tape and that was it. But i guess things changed?
Take care. and happy sunday. On Dec 1, 2013, at 5:17 AM, Gordon Smith <[email protected]> wrote: > Another aspect I like is the fact that they provide extensive Braille > documentation, rather than just the printed and electronic versions which > some other manufacturers provide. > > Kind regards > > <--- Gordon Smith ---> > > <[email protected]> > > Information Technology Accessibility Consultant; > Providing Help & Support To Young People LivingWith Visual Impairment, plus > Braille Transcription services. > > Telephone: > > United Kingdom: Free Phone: > 0800 8620538 > > Mobile: > +44 7907 823971 > > Europe and other non-specified: > +44 1642 688095 > > Or: > +44 1642 941776 > > United States Of America And Canada: > +1 646 9151493 > Or: > +1 209 436 9443 > > Australasia: > +61 38 8205930 > Or: > +61 39 0284505 > > Fax: > +44 1642 365123 > > Follow Us On Twitter: > <http://twitter.com/maciosaccess> > > Skype: > <skype:mac-access-dot-net?call> > > ------------------------------ > > > > > On 30 Nov 2013, at 15:54, Dane Trethowan <[email protected]> wrote: > > One of the best displays around in my opinion. > > > On 1 Dec 2013, at 12:03 am, Gordon Smith <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi all >> >> Around 3 or 4 years back, I had the opportunity of trying a Focus 40 Braille >> display. At that time, they used thumb wheels and I hated the darn thing! >> >> I’m now the owner of a Focus40-Blue, and what a change of design philosophy >> since those days! They now use panning buttons and rocker bars and I have >> to confess I love it! It’s a very nice display indeed now. I know I’m not >> all in favour of how Freedom does things. But on this occasion they’ve >> definitely scored a major hit in my opinion. >> >> The Braille display itself can be adjusted in terms of the firmness of the >> cells. The ability to move as per the speed of your reading is not unique, >> but it is a nice touch. The surface of the display is nice and smooth, >> which makes the Braille stand out. >> >> The charging, power usage and management are excellent. The unit is >> host-powered when connected to USB so there is no drain on battery. The >> unit is only self-powered when used with BlueTooth and even then you get an >> average of 20 hours continuous use before a recharge is necessary, according >> to Freedom. >> >> I’ve only had this since last Tuesday but didn’t get the opportunity to try >> it properly until last night. I am very very impressed, well done Freedom >> Scientific on this one. >> >> Kind regards >> >> <--- Gordon Smith ---> >> >> <[email protected]> >> >> Information Technology Accessibility Consultant; >> Providing Help & Support To Young People LivingWith Visual Impairment, plus >> Braille Transcription services. >> >> >> ======================================= >> >> The Techno-Chat E-Mail forum is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus >> and worm-free >> >> To modify your subscription options, please visit for forum's dedicated web >> pages located at >> http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/techno-chat >> >> You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Techno-Chat group at >> either of the following websites: >> >> http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/techno-chat/index.html >> >> Or: >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> >> you may also subscribe to this list via RSS. 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