Hi all, I heard that there is a mailing list for the pilot program for the human where e reader. Or the other one I guess is that true? If so does anybody have the way to join? Thanks
Lelia Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2022, at 1:17 AM, Joshua Hendrickson <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Pricilla. The humanware braille E-reader is not the BI-20X > display, however, it is very similar. I have a bi40x display instead > of the 20x. There is an hour long tutorial of the humanware braille > E-reader available on bard that I highly recommend you take a quick > look at. Regarding a nicer case for your display, I recommend > checking out the executive leather case for the bi20x display. I saw > it available from AT guys. The cost is $95 which is expensive for a > case, however, executive products makes wonderful cases and the cost > is well worth it in my opinion. You'd then have the sholder strap > like you want, and the case is very nicely thick and padded for great > protection of your device. One of the differences between the > humanware braille E-reader and the bi-20x display is on the 20x, you > can directly download books from bookshare and the braille E-reader > you cannot. I'm glad you're enjoying your E-reader. > >> On 4/2/22, Priscilla Garces (prisci) <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi everyone, >> This is Priscilla. I have a couple questions since I am new to the NLS >> E-Reader pilot program and just received the NLS E-Reader because my library >> just got onboard. >> So far, I’ve had it for a week. >> I called my local Talking-book and Braille library and they said that they >> are currently participating in the pilot program. Some of my observations of >> the Humanware NLS E-reader are as follows: >> When opening the cardboard box containing the device, I got very excited >> because the braille display felt just right and pretty comfortable for me to >> use. I liked the ergonomic keys and the fact that the space keys were >> further apart from the braille display. That position is more comfortable >> for me, and the keys felt rather large. But then again,I have small hands >> and fingers because I’m very petite. >> It came with two lanyards, one for the case holding the braille display, and >> the other one for the braille display itself. When closed, the braille >> display looks like a small hardcover book which is cute, and with the >> straps, it feels like wearing a cute pocketbook. >> They’re meant to be hung around the neck, but I would prefer to use them as >> a shoulder strap and wear it as a small purse. Beware that the straps are >> indeed skinny and fragile, so you cannot put too much force on them. I’d >> prefer thicker straps with a stronger clip. >> Personally, I’d rather carry it in my regular purse than just by itself >> because chances are that one of the clips can break easily if not careful. >> >> One thing I would like to have is the ability to use it as a basic notetaker >> though. >> I have a Macbook air M1 computer using VoiceOver, and to my surprise, it >> works beautifully when I connect it using the USBC cable that came with my >> laptop. It also charges the display which is a bonus, and I don’t need to >> bring multiple cables if I need to travel. I can leave the charger and cable >> at home. >> It also connects to my iPhone using bluetooth like all other devices. >> In comparison to the freedom scientific focus 40 braille display, the keys >> work better for me on this one and are quieter. I also like the fact that >> you can connect USB drives to the braille E-Reader. >> As for the focus 40 braille display I mainly use it for editing on my >> computer. With the focus 40, you need to bring the extra bulky charger which >> I don’t like because it doesn’t have the ability to charge using my >> computer. But with this new Humanware E-reader, you can do that, and it has >> a separate cable and wall charger which is a lot better. >> The braille feels crisp for me to read. Also the cursor routing buttons >> feel like bump dots. >> It also has a memory card slot to insert a memory card which I like. >> I connected my bard account and it is a breeze to download books onto the >> device rather than getting the extra cable and hooking it up to the included >> cartridge to load the book. >> I tried using a USB flash drive and it worked well. So far, I was able to >> open PDF files on it. However, I was disappointed in finding out that you >> cannot open word or powerpoint documents. >> I connected my external drive , and was disappointed because it said USB >> connection failed. >> >> I have a question though, >> I’ve heard that at the end of the pilot program, you can keep the device if >> you want? How does this work? Do you have to email a completed transfer of >> ownership form for that after you do all the surveys? From my experience, I >> had a school-issued laptop, and once you graduate you fill out a transfer of >> ownership form proving that you completed all required courses, final exams >> and papers. >> >> >> Because if that is the case, that would be of great use for me in the future >> since I plan to go back to school someday or attend other conferences. >> Also, what has been your experience with the NLS E-Reader. I believe I got >> the new version. >> It’s so small that I can carry it in my handbag and use it as a braille >> keyboard for my phone. >> Why didn’t I do that instead of buying a keyboard case for my iPad during >> the Covid19 pandemic? Laughing out loud . >> I wish I knew this sooner though. >> Is this the smart brilliant VX braille display from humanwhare or another >> model? >> Just wondering. >> >> >> Thank you, and I hope this helps >> Kind regards, >> >> Priscilla >> >> -- >> 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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