Hi All, Well, it has been a little while since I've posted to this list. And, for the record and hoping it doesn't cause a problem here before I even buy anything, I do use other devices that I like and plan to keep. However, seeing as there are still some things I am missing, and seeing as my finances are such that I can look at making another purchase at this time , I do have some questions about the BN.
First, thanks much for updating the web pages with prices for the BN models. To have at least a kind of starting point for the price is certainly helpful in ones planning. Now, along those same lines, if one takes that base price, say the $4,095 for the BNBT model, other than shipping, what else should one plan to purchase at the same time, and what could maybe wait till a bit later? And, seeing as I didn't see any means of doing so, I'm guessing there is no way to purchase online at this time? Second, from listening to the recently made tutorial/getting started guide for the BNBT, it was mentioned that one can use the BN in its case. Would this be true whether a person was standing or sitting? I mean, for example, I wouldn't hesitate at all to use my laptop in the case sitting down in a seat on the bus; but, being afraid it would fall out of its case, I sure wouldn't want to try standing at the bus stop and use it. Third, seeing as I am more interested in purchasing the BNBT18, maybe my next question would be best directed towards those users. Anyway, if I understand things correctly, the BN is the same unit, no matter whether you buy the 18 or 32 cell Braille display, it's just that the 32 cell display is a bit longer, and of course gives one access to more Braille. But, grin, my pocket book and my shoulder are both thinking I might be better off buying the 18 cell, as I'm still wondering if my shoulder will ever be the same after carrying my three to four pound laptop with me to and from work everyday for maybe six months or so. Yes, as I did mention, I do indeed have a question about the 18 cell Braille unit. So, let's see if I can make that question make sense. Again, if I understand things correctly, on the BNBT18, the area just to the left and right of the Braille cells is smooth, while the BNBT32 would have Braille cells all the way across that area. So, when you are using your 18 cell units, does that smooth space bother you, meaning is it kind of constantly reminding you that there should be Braille there and that you should have purchased the 32 cell display? Or, maybe I'm picturing this appearance in the two units differently than it really is? But, either way, are you quite happy with your choice, and does say maybe the eleven ounces or so less in weight, or the $1,700 less in price, confirm that you have made the correct choice for yourself? Although I would want the lighter unit, I would hate to get it and already start regretting my choice. Hope that question made sense. Fourth, regarding the BrailleNote GPS, and I do know that is an optional feature for an additional price, does one have access to the other BN functions wile using the GPS feature? Oh, I'm guessing one couldn't hear/read both at the same time, but could one switch directly from one application to another without having to disconnect the GPS first? And, fifth, and finally for now, seeing as I'm asking questions, anyway, I have a Nokia 6340I cell phone that has a built in 9.6K modem. Would I need to use that modem to connect with the BN, or would I be able to use the faster 56K modem that the BN has? Answers/opinions to any of these questions would be appreciated. Thanks.
