Great Advice Jackie,I have to say that all the dealers I met at Sight Village were both helpful and not at all pushy.
Again Many Thanks. Niamhs----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 9:56 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Braille Sense: where can I find a list of features
Hi NiamhI understand, it is a huge investment and something of a dilemma for anyone.I always used to say to customers that they needed to ask themselves what they actually wanted, a fully fledged Braille note-taker with its own software and list of applications, or a Netbook/lightweight laptop with Windows, their own programs, and an external Braille display. Now, ofcourse, there is the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad where Braille can be addedfor consideration. It's a very different concept, but one some have switched to successfully.For what it is worth, my advice would be to contact the various dealers andask for a demonstration of their offerings and see what you think thereafter. At least then you will be armed with more knowledge if you decide to splash the cash. Good luck whatever you decide. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns -----Original Message-----From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf OfNiamh Sent: 03 September 2012 13:12 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxSubject: [access-uk] Re: Braille Sense: where can I find a list of featuresHi Jackie,That is a good question. I need to persevere with Braille. Part of me wants to travel with as little as possible. I think the BrailleSense would meet most of my needs, it is the cost which is so prohibitive. I think I am going to think about it a while longer. Niamh ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 9:13 AMSubject: [access-uk] Re: Braille Sense: where can I find a list of featuresHi Niamh What would you like to be able to do is the big question? If you want simple word processing, Email, wireless connectivity, a simple calendar and reminders etc, then certainly one of the BrailleSense family would be suitable. But if you want to do a whole lot more than that, then a lightweight laptop would be the answer. I suppose it depends on whether you want to use Braille, and whether you would prefer to have it as one package rather than a laptop, separate display etc. And certainly your C5 should work with the BrailleSense via Bluetooth. My advice, for what it is worth, is to contact Sight and Sound, and ask for a demonstration of the BrailleSense. I don't know where you live, but I am sure they could help? It's a lot of dosh, so it is important for you to get a demo of the whole range to see whether you would prefer an 18 or 32-cell device, Braille or qwerty, or even consider one of the other note-takers on the market. If I can help further in terms of what the BS does, please let me know. I have the BrailleSense Plus 32-cell, and I really like it very much. I don't use everything it offers, but what I use I find very satisfactory. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Niamh Sent: 02 September 2012 09:17 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Braille Sense: where can I find a list of features Hi All, I saw the Brailles Sense at sight Village a few months ago, but was a bit overwhelmed by the exhibition. The Sense Stuck with me though, rather liked it. I am trying to find a list of features, I suppose I am wondering if I had it and my trustee C5 phone would I need to drag a laptop around with me? Niamh ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
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