[access-uk] Re: Braille notetakers
- From: Glenn Tookey <glenn.tookey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:31:14 +0000
Jackie et al
We can support the Braille Sense range. We have the same teamworking for Sight
and Sound that Force Ten Co had, plus associates who are Braillists and end
users who help us out. Not perfect, but a competent user who uses a device
every day in my eyes is what the customer needs to have an honest view of what
equipment will and will not do
Regards
Glenn
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jackie Cairns
Sent: 15 March 2012 08:37
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Braille notetakers
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But I implore you, don't go near Pac Mate, it's a heap and outdated now.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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