yes, the Braille Edge was a great device. Too bad they have moved on to the QBraille, which has the potential of being a great device but has issues when trying to use it with more than one device or via bluetooth with a computer. If the Braille Edge is still available, it is a good choice for around $2800 to $3000.
Richard Always look out for #1, and be careful not to step in #2. On Aug 21, 2019, at 7:01 AM, Duane Steele <duanestee...@gmail.com> wrote: Hims Inc. also offers some great Braille displays. I have the BrailleEdge 40, and I'm using it almost constantly. It's a truly great machine, and the company stands behind its products, offering quick turn-around time if the machine needs servicing. I think that's a crucial point. Someone told me that the Braille Me, offered by National Braille Press is inexpensive, but repair is hard to get. I'll also say that using a Braille device with an iPhone allows you to find things and perform functions on your phone quickly. Peace & Blessings, Duane L. Steele Phone (276) 730-5194 On Aug 21, 2019, at 9:01 AM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com<mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote: most every company makes iOS compatible braille displays with braille keys for input. It partly depends on what features your friend wants and how much money they have. The Orbit Reader 20, about $600 from Orbit Research. I own that one and find it excellent, plus it has the ability to write notes or read BRF files on an SD card. 'Focus 40 5th Generation from Freedom Scientific, around $3000. Can connect to up to 5 different devices, also has a Mini sd card and lots of features. The BrailleMe is another small display for under $500, I think from Perkins, but someone will correct that. Humanware makes a couple the Brailliant BI 14 and 32 cell models. O, and Freedom Scientific also has the Focus 14 for around $1000. That should give your friend a start for doing research at each companies web site to get further details. HTH, Richard Always look out for #1, and be careful not to step in #2. 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