I have read this thread with interest because I want to buy another Braille display; I bought a VarioUltra 20 and I regret that decision, partly because of its difficulty connecting with iPhone and now the US office is gone. I am reluctant to consider the BrailleMe because it is not based here and I don’t want the same experience. Also, I really want more cells, 40 or 32. If an Orbit 20 cann be $500 or less, could a 40 be $900 or so? Does anyone know if Orbit is considering that option?
Sandy Finley Sandy Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2018, at 6:50 PM, Cris Ali <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Kitty, > > No I have not considered buying a more expensive display. I run on a limited > budget. Because I have a job, i do not qualify for state assistance. That > leaves orbit or braille me as most viable choices. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 16, 2018, at 4:40 PM, kitty hevener <[email protected]> wrote: > >> chris, have you considered something a bit more pricy, but not as high as >> braille note touch or braillesense polaris? Am thinking braille ddge from >> hims? I have never used it, but have heard goot reports. >> >> From: Cris Ali >> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 12:47 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? >> >> I agree with you Kitty, I prefer to have the cursor routing buttons over >> having braille dots seven and eight. I suppose If I am to do professional >> editing, Dots seven and eight can be very important. >> >> Regards, >> >> Cris >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of kitty hevener >> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 11:17 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? >> >> Chris, I have used braille displays for years and am trying to remember when >> I last used dots 7 and 8. I will tell u that those dots are used to show >> the cursor. I have also seen times when the full cell is used to show the >> cursor. I think the main issue is not in locating the cursor, but routing >> it quickly to the area you want to edit. I personally use cursor routing >> buttons so much that if I did not have them, I would go nuts!!! It’s just so >> efficient to hit the button right where your finger is and have the cursor >> come right there. >> >> From: Andy Baracco >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:13 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? >> >> Off hand, with an 8 dot display, it is very easy to find the cursor. Also, >> I believe that computer Braille utilyzes dots 7 and 8. >> >> Andy >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Cris Ali >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:02 PM >> Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? >> >> I like to hear from those who use braille displays. What are the advantages >> of having eight dots braille cells verses having six dots braille cells? >> Does it make a huge difference in practical terms? >> Regards, >> Cris >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of Donna >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:41 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? >> >> Hi >> >> In the March edition of APH newsletter the Orbit Reader 20 should be >> available for purchase again sometime this summer. Unfortunately APH is the >> only place to purchase the Orbit Reader 20. >> >> There is another low cost braille display that you can research for >> information; the Braille Me. I think the price for the Braille me is $450. >> >> Donna >> >> It’s my understanding now that APH isn’t shipping orbits until the summer. >> >> >> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Cris >> Ali >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 5:22 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? >> >> Hi Carla, >> Where did you order your orbit reader? I have been checking the American >> Printing House for the last three weeks, and I continuously find a message >> on the website that says: currently out of stock. Is there any other >> distributer? >> Regards, >> Cris >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of Carla >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 5:58 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? >> >> If you find the routing buttons helpful I would go ahead and order the >> Braille Me. I don't know if they are similar in price. I just ordered the >> Orbit and it meets my needs very well. There is a lot I have to learn about >> it but it works very well with the iDevices. >> >> Carla >> >> >> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Cris >> Ali >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 2:41 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? >> >> Hello folks, >> I wonder if any of you have acquired and used the orbit braille reader or >> braille me and used them with iOS devices. >> I read the description of both on their respective websites, but very >> interesting to hear the views of people who have actually have hand on >> experience with these devices. I know that the orbit reader is already out >> of stock. I am not sure why so quickly! I also know that the major >> differences are first the orbit uses the eight braille dots while the >> braille me uses the six dots. The second major difference is that Braille >> me has routing buttons while the orbit does not. In other descriptions they >> sound similar. >> Any input on this topic will be extremely appreciated. I am not sure if I >> should wait for the orbit to be back in stock, or go ahead and order the >> braille me. >> >> Cheers, >> Cris >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> [email protected]. 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