First of all, Stacie, there is no qwerty version of the PK; it is only available with a Brailler-style keyboard. Most notetaking devices with Brailler-style keyboards have the six Braille keys in groups of three that are just slightly curved. The PK has a speaker in the middle of the back part of the unit, so the keys for Braille dots 1 and 4 are set way forward of the other dots. It's substantially different from any other Braille-style keyboard I have seen on any device. Mary Ellen is a big fan, and I am delighted for her. But everybody here who tried the PK said the same thing:" Love the machine; hate the keyboard."
Susie Susie Stageberg Project ASSIST with Windows Iowa Department for the Blind (515) 281-1351 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phoenixgray Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 4:00 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] new member I have not gotten a chance to actually feel the PK, and don't know if I will be able to unless I purchase one. I don't know if there is a seller in Hawaii. can you give me an idea of why the keyboard is difficult to use? I would very much appreciate any info. Stacie P ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Stageberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 6:02 AM Subject: RE: [Braillenote] new member Stacie, have you had your hands on the PK? I've said this here before: I find the PK Braille keyboard to be a nuisance at best and a hazard at worst. Make sure you are comfortable with the keyboard layout before you plunk down your money. Susie Susie Stageberg Project ASSIST with Windows Iowa Department for the Blind (515) 281-1351 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phoenixgray Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 3:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Braillenote] new member Hi, my name is Stacie and I have just joined the list. I currently have the Braillenote QT 32, but am running keysoft 5. I want to get a PK. I would appreciate any comments from those that have switched to the PK. ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
