Braillenote is specialized software, it does what the company says it does and no more. Is a great little notetaker if you want it to work the way it is supposed to every time. We actually use several Braillenotes with the kids as they are relatively durrable. The PPac Mate is a lap top with all its qwerks, idosicrancies and oddities. IOne plus to the Pack Mate is the removeable display so if it needs cleaned or what have you. You still have a notetaker. Both are good. I use a Braillenote Qt. If you are looking for more of a lap top though go with the Pac mate. Smile. Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Alumni Association Board www.guidedogs.com More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my limitations fall from me, my spirit is free. - Helen Keller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Roderick" <richard@xxxxxxxxx> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 8:46 AM Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: o t attraction Shelley, What is your feeling about the PacMate versus the BrailleNote? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.25/1018 - Release Date: 9/19/2007 3:59 PM To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank Email to bookshare-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the Subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.25/1018 - Release Date: 9/19/2007 3:59 PM To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank Email to bookshare-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the Subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.