[bookport] Re: Book Port
- From: "Richard Fiorello" <richkar1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:55:38 -0500
Hi;
I know this is a bookport list but it was said that the primary difference
between the braille plus and the icon is the braille keyboard? If so, what
type of keyboard is on the icon? I'm impressed with the size if its really
smaller than the braille n speak. Its a shame its so pricey.
You could still buy a laptop for lots less but it would also be bigger.
I find it difficult writing grade one or computer braille with a braille
keyboard. My fingers think in grade two. Gets confusing when you try and
transfer that info to a pc.
Thanks everyone for all the web braille and memory card info.
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Lambert" <rmlambert1987@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 10:49 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port
The Icon and Braille Plus are both about 1/2 the size of the Braille 'n
Speak and roughly 1/4 the size of the BrailleNote (or so I've heard);
however both units will definitely fit in your pocket. If you are braille
savvy I'd recommend the Braille Plus because if you turn it sideways 90
degrees clockwise, you will be greeted with a full 6 dot braille keyboard
and a shift & control key on either side of a central space bar. The main
difference between the two units is the fact that the Braille Plus has those
extra keys on it (just think of it as the Icon Plus Braille). However, you
can get an external Bluetooth keyboard (such as the iGo Stowaway - formerly
the ThinkOutside Stowaway keyboard) and it will recognize it immediately.
You can also get a full docking station that provides extra power to the
unit if needed as well as a full QWERTY (or Braille) keyboard (your choice).
Sharon <mt281820@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I'm a bit confused; what's the
difference between Braille Plus and the Icon?
How large are they? I'm looking for something small once my laptop dies;
something I can carry around but read with, and type clinical notes on and
synchronize with my desktop. Sharon
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of PAMELA RADER
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 8:47 AM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port
Bertha:
As Marta said, we also now have the Braille + PDA Mobile Manager, which will
currently read BRF files, Daisy files from Book Share and MP3 files. As I
also pointed out yesterday, if you were on the list then, we are currently
testing for NLS, so it will also be able to do that format soon, as well as
Audible.com books.
Since it is a PDA, it does more than the Book Port. The price is $1395. I
understand that not everyone can afford that, but you asked the question and
currently, that is the answer.
Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT
American Printing House For The Blind
1839 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307
>>> missmommymomma@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 12/13/07 10:51PM >>>
Hello All,
Is there any other product through APH that is similar to the Book Port.
I had just about made a decision to purchase a Book Port and I found out,
they are no longer availible.
thank You
Bertha
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