[BNU] Re: Mpower vs apex
- From: Robert stigile <rstigile@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx" <pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 16:42:44 -0800
The real sense can read Excel files and HTML email and the apex cannot
I have talk to Humanware about both of these many times and they keep saying
they will work on it and they never do
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 30, 2013, at 4:26 PM, Marissa <pianogirlforlife7@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> Also, since the new keysoft 9.3.1 is out, pdf and other file formats can be
> viewed. And the student will be able to do math on the Apex with the new
> Keysoft 9.4 which is free from humanware when it comes out, soon this year I
> think.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: JD TOWNSEND <1587@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: MarianneRobbins2011@xxxxxxxxxxx, braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date sent: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 19:19:14 -0500
> Subject: [BNU] Re: Mpower vs apex
>
>
> 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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