[access-uk] Re: Braille notetakers
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:14:38 -0000
Hi David
Ah! No, actually I haven't. I've tried, least when it was on OS4, but I
haven't had another go since updating my iPod Touch to OS5. I found I ran
out of time when I kept trying it, so haven't gone back to it. There seem
so many things to do and the days fly by.
And, yes, you did spell my name correctly thank you.
David, if I do manage to get it paired, I will try to give you my way of
doing it, but don't hold your breath! (smile). Rest assured it can be done
though.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
David Weston
Sent: 15 March 2012 12:20
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Braille notetakers
Hi Jackie,
Not shore that I have written your name right, Please for give it is wrong.
Have you sinked your Braille Sense with an Apple device, if so how do you do
it?
David Weston.
On 15 Mar 2012, at 08:37, Jackie Cairns wrote:
> Hi Mary
>
> Please, whatever you do, don't go for a Pac Mate. Support for it is
> dwindling, contrary to what is said by the dealers here. It has no
> built-in Bluetooth or WiFi, and I wouldn't even use it as a doorstop!
>
> Your best bet is either the BrailleSense - which is what I use - or
> the Apex. Sight and Sound have just taken over the BrailleSense from
> Force Ten, and they claim to be able to support it and know how to
> train someone using it. Humanware, on the other hand, sell the Apex,
> and do have people working there who competently read Braille and are able
to support it fully.
>
> There isn't a pile of difference between the two note-takers I
> recommend. I went for the BrailleSense for its very nice, quiet
> keyboard which is lovely for writing Braille on. It comes with
> built-in BlueTooth and WiFi, as does Apex, they are both 32 cell, and
> both have 8GB onboard storage with the capacity to facilitate up to
> 32GB SD cards. There is also the BrailleSense OnHand, which is an 18
> cell baby to the 32 cell model, but the keys are a bit smaller.
>
> Both the Sense and Apex families come in qwerty flavours, but I can't
> comment on them as I haven't used either in that format.
>
> I am giving an honest view Mary, so if someone wants to take offence,
> it's up to them. But as a long time, experienced Braillist, I know
> what I am talking about here.
>
> There is also the Esys note-taker from EuroBraille, but while these
> are very nice, small and compact in either 12 or 40 cell, I wouldn't
recommend them.
> They have their own little note pad, but the keys are tiny, and you
> don't have the flexibility for the money that you do on the Sense or
> Apex families.
>
> But I implore you, don't go near Pac Mate, it's a heap and outdated now.
>
> Good luck.
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jackie Cairns
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Mary Tottle
> Sent: 14 March 2012 13:15
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Braille notetakers
>
> Hi,
>
> I am thinking about buying a Braille notetaker as I would like to read
> and write more in this form. I know very little about the various
> ones available so could someone please advise. I am tempted by the
> Pac Mate Omni, does this have the latest firmware on the market? Does
> this have the largest storage capacity? What other things would I
> need to consider? Is there good support for the product here in the UK?
>
> Any help much appreciated.
>
> Regards
>
> Mary
>
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