High-end, I forgot to mention that I enjoy using braille when running GPS apps on my iPhone. It's really nice to have access to a braille display during those times.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2014, at 3:05 PM, Anne Robertson <a...@anarchie.org.uk> wrote: > > I use a Braille display with my Mac when I'm doing a translation as it saves > a lot of time I would otherwise spend checking spellings of names and > verifying punctuation and text attributes. I've also just got a Focus 14 Blue > 8 days ago and I'm now enjoying reading books with it on my iPhone. I just > keep my thumb on the scroll button which is for me a comfortable position. I > like speech too, but sometimes, I just want peace and quiet, or I want to > read in the same room as my husband without wearing a headset. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > >> On 21 Jun 2014, at 18:46, Kawal Gucukoglu <kawa...@me.com> wrote: >> >> I can not do without a braille display. For one thing, I can't remember >> telephone numbers so having information at my fingertips as it were really >> helps. I am a Braille transcriber and use Braille displays on a daily basis >> for work and for home. Whilst Braille is not great on the Mac, It's great on >> my I phone and for my job. >> >>> On 21 Jun 2014, at 12:55 pm, Teresa Cochran <batsfly...@me.com> wrote: >>> >>> I much prefer Braille for reading over audio. And now, hearing loss has >>> made Braille even more important for me. I wish displays didn't have so >>> many moving parts, but since they do, and Braille is very important to me, >>> the hassle is worth it. Using Braille with OS X and iOS is different from >>> Windows, naturally. I guess it's simply a matter of personal preference. If >>> you rely heavily on Braille, then the current technology is useable, if not >>> ideal. >>> >>> You might find out from dealers and manufacturers what their repair and >>> maintenance policies are. Freedom Scientific has a "flat repair" program, >>> which allows you to have the most common repairs done for a flat fee. I >>> don't remember what that fee is at this point, but I paid $250 US several >>> years ago for a cleaning and battery replacement. Or you can get a display >>> that has easily replaceable batteries. Think about the ways you would use a >>> display. Do you want one with a book reader and storage card? Do you want >>> portability? >>> >>> I'm sorry I can't help you with the specific model you're considering, as I >>> don't have any experience with it. >>> >>> HtH, >>> Teresa >>> >>> "Twinkle, twinkle, little bat >>> How I wonder what you're at" >>> --Lewis Carroll >>> >>>> On Jun 21, 2014, at 4:00 AM, alia robinson <ali...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I like to research thoroughly before any purchase. I have asked about >>>> certain displays etc, and think I am decided on a braille edge. >>>> >>>> My question is general for those who have opinions pro or con. braille >>>> displays are expensive, and have a lot of moving parts. I worry about >>>> reliability. Is it worth it? I am also a fairly medium speed braille >>>> reader. I can do significantly more and go faster with voiceover. for >>>> those who use a lot of braille how do you feel about how productive it >>>> is? is it slower for you? I love braille, but my big question is do I >>>> want to go to something that is slower than voiceover. I guess I am >>>> looking for a pro/con list of getting a display from those who use one. >>>> thanks all. >>>> >>>> alia >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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