Hello
Don't think the design intention was for a braille display but rather as
a stand alone device hopefully with high specs.
Deon
On 07/07/2016 16:44, Steve Nutt wrote:
Hi,
I still don't believe it will connect to a PC in order to let you get
Braille fron a screen reader. You can only copy files to it and read them
internally.
All the best
Steve
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Hi Steve
Think you were responding to a different message but to clarify.
From the Blitab site:
"The accessible design allows you to convert any text file (from USB sticks,
memory cards and online content) into braille code, which then appears
through raised buttons that move up and down on the interface."
http://bvi.blitab.com/product/#genesis-content
Also from the James Dyson Foundation:
http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/projects/blitab-first-tactile-tablet-for-the-
blind/?cookies=true
"BLITAB® converts any document into Braille text. You can plug a USB flash
drive or connect to Wi-Fi. The tablet surface raises little smart tactile
dots from the surface, which we call “tixels” (from “tactile pixels”).Users
can read a full page of text at a time but also listen to the text-to-speech
voice."
Have not yet seen any specifications though.
Deon van Wyk
On 07/07/2016 13:14, Steve Nutt wrote:
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Not even a comparison, as it can't be used as a Braille display. It
can only be used to read files stored on it. So you can't connect it
to a screen reader for example.
All the best
Steve
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Steve wrote:
"However, if every cell had to be
replaced, you'd be getting a bargain, as each cell is about 100 quid
to produce."
Enters the BlinTab with around 14 lines of on screen Braille not based
on raised pins to produce dots.
I believe it is hitting the market soon at around 2500 Euro.
Don't know what service costs will be nor how esthetically pleasing
this form of braille is going to be.
Deon van Wyk
On 07/07/2016 12:30, Steve Nutt wrote:
Hi Jackie,blind
Actually if you think that an 80 cell display is about 5K to buy,
that servicing cost isn't a lot really.
As for Peter's answer, that's a typical answer from a blind person
who doesn't know anything about running a business and the costs. I
am a
person in business. We are not all out to rip off blind people,do
though I
think that cost may be a little excessive. However, if every cellbe
had to
replaced, you'd be getting a bargain, as each cell is about 100 quidOf
to produce.
All the best
Steve
All the best
Steve
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Hi Jim
Yes there is a lot of skill involved which means labour. It is still
a
of dosh on top of what it cost to purchase.Of
I hope you get it sorted either way.
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Hi Jackie,
I now understand that each tiny pin is removed and placed inside a
special cleaning device. So that is where the cost ramps up. Of
course all these multiple pins have to be replaced.
Jim
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Well good luck whatever way you go. I have nothing against companies
running their business, but it sure is a heck of a lot of money for a
service in anyone's language! (smile.) I guess car owners run up
against the same problems when they need to take their vehicle for an
MOT, it must be heartbreaking.
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Hello Jackie,
I suspect the guys that do the servicing are using isopropyl alcohol,
a
soft brush and a wee bit of compressed air, I've got a tame techieover
just
the back garden wall, hm hm!.Of
Jim
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Hi Jim
It's still an awful lot of dosh no matter how intricate the
procedure. I wouldn't pay it anyway, I think I would want all its
cells replaced for that! (smile.)
I was only saying to my husband this week how much I use my Braille
at the PC, perhaps without realising it. I have been loaned an Alvawhat
BC680 while mine has been away, and I am so grateful for that because
it is an invaluable tool to me.
My advice to any would-be Braille display user is to ask at the
outset
service and support is offered once the warranty expires. This, inmind,
my
is crucial. I have to speak as I find, and say that Optelec haveof
really looked after me as a customer, and that is what you want when
you buy one
these things.Of
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Hi Jackie,
I was informed that the time consuming part was the cleaning of all
the multiple pins etc harumf!!!
Jim
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Hi Jim
Blimey that's a large mouthful to swallow! (smile.) I needed my Alva
BC680 serviced, and it cost a third of that! I wonder how these
people can
that cost?Of
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Hi List,
I'm just looking for some feedback re the servicing of devices.
Yesterday I called Sight and Sound technology regarding the
serviceing of
Focus 80 Braille display.this
I was somewhat shocked to find out that if I wanted a full service
for
device it would be in the area of £620 or thereabouts. I quick glancewould
cost £75.best
I am hoping to sell this device and obviously I want to sell it in
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