Dear list,
Last week I went to a packmate demonstration. It was very interesting. I have
a few suggestions for PulseData to think about. These suggestions are in
no particular order.
1. Detachable braille display:
This, not only means that you can plug in the braille display to other devices
such as a PC, but if either the braille display or the computer component
of the BN broke down, you could send just that part of the device back to be
fixed, and you wouldn't be without a note taking device.
2. 40 cell braille display:
Are there any plans to bring out 40 cell BNs? For example, I am a music
student, and braille music depends heavily on a 40 cell line. I find it
extremely
cumbersome to have to account for an 8 cell discrepancy.
3. One-handed mode:
It is quite difficult to find any information in the manual on BN's one-handed
mode. My right hand is paralysed, but one of the main reasons why I chose
BN over other note taking devices is because I can actually reach most key
strokes with just my left hand in 2 handed mode. However, I find it very
humourous
to find that the key stroke for one-handed is holding down backspace while
turning thee unit on, which of course I can reach, while to put BN back into
2 handed mode is holding down enter while turning on the unit, which of course
I can't reach. One of the other reasons why I don't use one-handed mode
is because you have to press enter after every key stroke to finish it. There
should however be a modification made, where the key stroke registers after
every second key stroke so enter does not need to be pressed at all. This
would cut down on the amount of key strokes overall.
4. USB port:
When is PDI going to introduce a USB port to the BN?
5. Automatic ActiveSync.
6. Battery:
When is PDI going to introduce a battery pack that does not overcharge the
battery?
7. MSN messenger.
8. Third party applications.
9. A remote control for devices like DVD,TV, video, CDs, etc.
Sorry if this email is a bit long.
Thanks.
Ross, and guide dog Qesta.
