[access-uk] Re: Notetakers again
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <cairnsplace@xxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 18:00:37 -0000
Steve, you've answered all the questions I wanted to know perfectly. Thought
as much (laughing again).
I must admit I use my phone wherever I can for most things. It came into its
own recently and we weren't easily parted I can tell you.
Jackie
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Nutt
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:40 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Notetakers again
Hi Terry,
I agree with you that Humanware UK's support of the Braillenote is
exceptional as far as it goes. However, there are still serious issues with
Keysync and the Braillenote PK Version 7.5. It will only ever sync to my
machine once, then I have to reset the BN and re-establish the partnership.
This is not at all good. New Zealand know about this, but haven't fixed it
yet. So I would say the UK support is great as far as it goes, but Humanware
as a whole, seem a bit slow at fixing problems from headquarters.
As for networking, I would have to disagree with you that it is good, it is
frankly rubbish. It does not support browsing files on a networked machine for
a start, something that is easy with Pacmate. It doesn't support Bluetooth
fully, transferring files for example, only the Serial Protocol. Heck, it
doesn't even support Bluetooth audio so you could use a Bluetooth headset.
In summary then, I would say that the Braillenote is conceptually the best
machine out there in my opinion, as a note taker, but as a PDA they are all
pretty ropey.
I use the PK mainly for GPS work, as I think that Sendero still have the best
implementation of GPS, followed by Wayfindder. But for real PDA work, I use a
good old Symbian phone, connected to a Handytech Braillino.
All the best
Steve
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Terry Clasper
Sent: 02 January 2008 14:34
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Notetakers again
Hi.
From a networking point of view the BN range is now very flexible, and KeyWeb
is OK although purely because I don't use it as much as my PC I personally
don't find it as intuitive as I would if I used it more.
There are however still some issues with file format. Now the M-Power and PK
does read word formats to a certain degree, although in fact all its doing is
using a Microsoft filter and converting the file before importing it into
keyword. The result is often that either the word format cannot be read, or it
gets messed up.
Tables, well again some issues here I'm afraid.
I find that basic tables are OK but tables which contain advanced formatting
again problematic.
My general view this whole topic for what it's worth is that there isn't one
notetaker that does everything.
I agree with Brian that the PacMate has lots of potential if you are able to
script, however falls down by default badly if you are a brailleist.
The BrailleNote range on the other hand whilst offering a great user
interface, and lots of overall stability lacks some of the things which busy
people need when on the move like a text and voice chat facility.
The best advice has to be talk to people who are independent and who
understand the product range and choices in detail, and if you can talk to
users particularly about stability reliability and the level of support you get
from the supplier.
Terry Clasper.
MSM: terry.clasper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Skype: terryclasper
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Work E-Mail: terry.clasper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: ari
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 12:56 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Notetakers again
Hi Deon,
I looked once at the ELba, but no go, as it hasn't been updated from 2005,
I don't know how well it's grade 2 support is, it can't even work with Word,
you have to apparrently convert them first, I wouldn't get it now, maybe
earlier or if it was updated, and it only has a USB port which can't takea
memory stick, because it can only receive data. I've heard of the Icon, but
their site says they won't send outside the US, and anyway, I've got no idea of
their braille or word processor.
Ari
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