Sorry George,
Try
https://mosen.org/brailleondisplay/
All the best,
Richard
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George Bell
Sent: 04 November 2019 19:48
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Small Braille Displays.
So where does one obtain Jackie’s book?
I can ask her myself, but I’m sure many on the list would also like to know.
George
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Small Braille Displays.
I think it would be worth reading this bit from Access IT!
Braille on Display, by Jackie Brown
Jonathan Mosen
(mosen.org<http://mosen.org>)
There was a time when many people predicted that technology would cause braille
to die out. How wrong they were.
Freed by the restrictions of bulky hardcopy braille volumes, people can now
carry a device with them that gives them access to thousands of books. When
used in combination with smartphone technology, it's even possible to get
instant transcription from print to braille. Braille is more vibrant and
relevant than ever.
Sadly, braille devices are expensive, so choosing the right one is a
significant technological decision. How can you be sure you're choosing the
option that best meets your needs?
Braille on Display 2020 Edition by Jackie Brown is here to help. It's a useful
guide to many of the braille devices on the market today, in plain English.
Jackie will tell you about the features found in most of today's popular
braille devices, and offer her opinion on their pros and cons.
You'll learn about full braille note takers, devices that act as braille
displays for your computer and smartphone, and devices that fall somewhere in
between.
A handy table at the end of the book allows you to perform a feature comparison
on all the products covered.
It's hard for many of us to get our hands on all these devices. So why not
purchase a handy guide written by someone who's done all the evaluation work
already? It's a small price to pay to ensure you get the best device for your
needs.
Learn about the latest technology from all the major vendors, including: Hims,
HumanWare, Baum, Seika, Eurobraille, Alva, Handy Tech, InsideOne, Freedom
Scientific, Harpo, Papenmeier and Orbit.
Who is this book for?
You'll want to read Braille On Display 2020 Edition if:
* You're a braille user who can afford, or who can access funding for, a
new device and you want to be sure you're choosing the one that meets your
requirements.
* You enjoy window shopping the latest and greatest braille tech.
* You're an assistive technology trainer and need a concise overview of the
braille display market.
* You're not a braille user yet, but want to understand what braille
devices do, so you can consider the benefits of learning.
All the best,
Richard
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[mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mandy
Sent: 04 November 2019 13:00
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Subject: [access-uk] Small Braille Displays.
Hi All.
Next year I hope to have a little money at my disposal so am thinking of
treating myself to a small Braille display.
I use my Focus 40 extensively and really enjoy it and so I could buy the Focus
14 but am wondering what else is on the market.
The Brailliant has been suggested to me and I see it costs £800 and something,
I am considering that one and would request a demo, I know exactly what I want
from a display and would compare it to the Focus.
I want something as quiet as possible both for reading and writing: I do not
want either the BrailleMe nor the Orbit.
Any suggestions with reasons for the choices in view of what I have said?
A simple notetaker would be useful as with the scratchpad on the Focus and
perhaps the facility to convert text files although reading books is not so
necessary with such a small display: really it is mainly for taking when I am
away and would be used only with my Apple products for texting and emailing
with, as I said, perhaps the functions of notetaking and reading books as a
lesser consideration.
Mandy.
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