[real-eyes] Re: tips for connecting a braille note to the internet
- From: "Reginald George" <adapt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:59:11 -0500
I love my Braille Note. I got my BN classic maybe almost 15 years ago when
there was no NVDA, and there were very few options to portably handle things
like web braille and to deal with pocket Word and Excel files and things
like that, also instant note taking with long battery life. . Times
definitely are a changin, but in their defense, those devices filled a need
at that time that wasn't being met by any other technology. These agencies
are hearing you, trust me. They are even buying people IPads now. Soon
enough you won't be able to get them to purchase a specialized notetaker
without a damn good reason. So be careful for what you wish.
Reg
-----Original Message-----
From: blindbites
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 8:21 AM
To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: tips for connecting a braille note to the internet
I've suggested for years that people would be better off with some
mainstream technology plus whatever is needed to make it accessible. I
used to get so irritated with state agencies wasting money on overpriced
technology that limits what people can do.
This netbook was about $320 around 5 years ago, NVDA will do just about
everything that one needs for normal tasks, and add an external braille
display if someone needs one and its cheaper than some specialized
technology. Plus the person isn't as limited as to what they can do.
Steve
On 4/19/2012 7:46 AM, Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD wrote:
> I can't resist the temptation to make an editorial comment here. Who else
> agrees with me? Back in 2004 I spent $5.000 of my hard-earned money on a
> BrailleNote Classic (can I get an amen? I'm sure many of you have been
> there!) Then in 2008 I took advantage of the transplant program and
> purchased the Empower, which I still currently have. Now HumanWare has
> come out with the Apex, and I've decided I'm not upgrading from my
> Empower. Reason: When most products no longer required wireless connector
> cards (2008), the Empower still required them. The BrailleNote, aside from
> its refreshable Braille display, which is fabulous, feels in my hands like
> 2002 era technology. I have not had the honor of seeing an Apex yet, but
> my guess is that the BrailleNote family of notetakers will never keep pace
> technologically with Apple products. I don't even go online with the
> Empower anymore. My Ipod does that job so much more efficiently and
> conveniently, and for a fraction of the cost. My next p
ur
> chase will be a Braille display that connects to all of my Apple
> devices. BrailleNote, it's been nice knowin' ya. . .
>
> Kimberly
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> Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD
> Communications Specialist
> Unity
> Message of Hope Ministry
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of blindbites
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 7:22 AM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [real-eyes] tips for connecting a braille note to the internet
>
> Hi Karen,
> Here is a page of tips I found for connecting a braille note to the
> internet and wifi.
> http://www.braillenoteusers.info/articles/internet/Connecting-to-the-Internet.php
>
> This makes it sound as clear as mud, but maybe something in there will
> help.
> Steve
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