[BNU] Re: Mpower vs apex
- From: JD TOWNSEND <1587@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: MarianneRobbins2011@xxxxxxxxxxx, braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 19:19:14 -0500
Hi:
Just a in note in agreement with Mariann; the mPower is a
good solid device - justification to upgrade to an Apex needs
serious consideration. The advantages of the Apex for a student
would hinge on if
documents are given to students in the doc or dox format. Also,
if math exercises are provided and if the student knows the math
code, this would be a decision changer for me.
----- Original Message -----
From: Marianne Hewitt Robbins <MarianneRobbins2011@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date sent: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:52:10 -0800
Subject: [BNU] Mpower vs apex
Dear Ms. Russell,
I am a blind user as well as an adaptive technology instructor.
As a blind adult, I have used and instructed students in the use
of the classic, Mpower and Apex BrailleNote devices. I
understand and sympathize with the very real economic constraints
you refer to. Adaptive Technology is costly.
That said, I do want to mention that the next free upgrade
(Keysoft 9.4) will include a very significant feature.
BrailleNoteApex will be the first electronic note taking device
capable of doing math entry and translation. There will also be
a free software program teachers can use to display the student's
work on computer screen in order to "follow" the student as s/he
works. This is an incredibly important move forward for blind
students who will take Algebra and beyond. (& for educators who
work with students who are blind or have low vision) This update
is due before the end of 2013.
At different times, Humanware has allowed for trade-ins of the
MPower which significantly minimizes the cost of acquiring an
apex. A call from a concerned instructor or someone from your
school district might uncover such an opportuunity for your
student.
Best of luck
Marianne Hewitt Robbins
MarianneRobbins2011@xxxxxxxxxxx
"Love is an Action Word."
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