I have my PK in a Fanny pack or what some call a money belt. It's close at hand whenever I need it. It carries everything I need including a few e-text books. Cheers, martin
> Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:53:07 +1000 > From: "Sharon S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Braille Note" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Portability factor > > Hi, I'm the one with the PK and BN Classic. Like Vicky I like the PK > because it is so light, and it fits in a small bag. I hardly carry just > the BN or PK by itself however I put it into a Backpack. When on public > transport it is less likely to be knocked when in a bag on your back > rather then hanging off your shoulder. > > But if you are looking at buying a PK you have to remember that you > can't print or emboss from it so you will need either a computer or > another Braillenote for this. This is why I still hold onto my Classic > for embossing and also if something goes wrong with my PK, like it has > at the moment. But I know that not everyone will be as lucky as me and > can get both so I would suggest you look at exactly what you want the > machine for and make your choice from that. > > I love my PK because I have back problems and it is allot easier to > carry around, but I know it isn't for everyone because of some of the > things it can't do. > > >From Shaz. > BN Classic and PK user. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Vicky Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Rob Lambert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Braillenote List" > <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:51 AM > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Portability factor > > > Well, I have both a PK and mPower, so I'll give your questions a try. > I'm actually thinking that either device, meaning the PK or mPower, > could be knocked, should it get in the wrong place at the wrong time. > But, since it is somewhat smaller, maybe the chances would be at least > some less of that happening with the PK. > > I myself, do take the PK with me to work most of the time. But, it's > not really that I'm anymore afraid of bumping it than I am the mPower; > but, rather, the PK is just much more portable. It fits in my purse, > admittedly a pretty good sized purse, and it causes much less weight on > my shoulder than the mPower. > > Oh, as far as the pants pocket thing goes, it sure wouldn't go in the > pocket of the slacks I wear. I do have a raincoat, though, with really > deep pockets, and I can get it in there. However, that is a real thin > plastic jacket type thing, and I just wouldn't carry my PK in that > pocket, even if it does fit. > > So, if one is trying to decide between a PK and an mPower, guess one > needs to determine whether they want the portability of the PK, or the > at least some larger mPower with its more features/connectivity. > Vicky Collins > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rob Lambert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 6:03 PM > Subject: [Braillenote] Portability factor > > > I know someone on here has both a PK and a BrailleNote > Classic (which is the same form factor as the mPower) > and I was wondering - which would be better for a > teacher-to-be who wishes to keep an eye on their > students' records while in transit? I'm just worried > about accidentally bumping the mPower against > something (such as a pole on the public bus) > especially after hearing of those display problems and > i think the PK would have a far less chance of this. > Also what kind of pocket can the PK fit in? Can it fit > in a pants pocket or would that be a tight pinch? > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ____________ Get your own web address. > Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! 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