I think the notetakers probably format better than the on-line braille (reading on the computer.) If the display is clean and displaying all dots, it is very comfortable reading. I never minded reading plastic. Cindy Cindy Lou Ray. Each day is a new adventure. ----- Original Message ----- From: Basler, Ellen LRN To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 1:49 PM Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: old vs new Can I ask those of you who use Braille for some help? I don't have to tell you that Braille in paper takes up a lot of room so I may have to consider alternatives for my students. I also know that this group is comfortable with reading off computers one way or another. So, are people comfortable using refreshable Braille for extended periods? Is it comparable to paper, or better, or do some people find it as unpleasant as plastic? Ellen Basler Ellen Basler Alternate Format Librarian __________ NOD32 2664 (20071116) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.30/1125 - Release Date: 11/11/2007 9:50 PM