One of the things about the focus this place has been complaints about durability in the past. One of the new things with the new generation is sturdier build. They have bumpers on the ends of them now, and it’s a metal housing I believe. My friend loves the auto scroll feature. But he is a jaws user. I don’t know if it works in any other context besides Jaws. Mary
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:42 AM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Mary and Jason, > Good question on availability. I will need to look into that. > > The new Focus sounds interesting. In general how well has the Focus line > held up? That auto scroll feature is intriguing. I may see if I can get one > to look at. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > Many believe that we have been visited > in the past. What if it were true? > >> On 4/28/2018 9:35 AM, Mary Otten wrote: >> Can you even still purchase a v u? I didn’t think baum USA, which is now out >> of business, even had any stock left. It’s a great display with a big >> learning curve. I would really seriously look at the new generation focus if >> I were you. It has multiple devices capability and will have some notetaking >> capability later this year. A friend of mine just got one and says it’s very >> well-built, and he really likes it a lot. >> Sent from my iPhone >>> On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:31 AM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: >>> >>> Donna, >>> Good feedback. When I first got the Edge I was impressed with it. But I >>> think HIMS moves on rather too quickly and legacy products pile up. I >>> think the last update is from 2015. >>> >>> There is no end to the learning curve so since you anticipated my desire >>> to join a VU list, I just joined! Thanks for that. >>> >>> I do like the multiple Bluetooth concept. I found the user guide too so >>> will go through it over the next week or so. >>> >>> Perhaps someone will take over Baum. If that happens, lets hope it does >>> not decrease in quality of product and support. >>> >>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>> Many believe that we have been visited >>> in the past. What if it were true? >>> >>>> On 4/28/2018 5:59 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: >>>> Hey ET, >>>> I currently own both those displays--I replaced my Edge with the VU, and >>>> was never able to sell my Edge. >>>> This is a really hard question to answer. Erik is right, the bankruptcy >>>> issue with Baum has real nightmare potential. Currently David Bradburn is >>>> providing some repair support, but he's doing it as a side-gig. The only >>>> tech support is the VU list. It's a lot of knowledgeable and very helpful >>>> folks, but that's not the same as getting tech support from the company. >>>> That said, the VU is the best display I've ever owned. The Braille Edge >>>> frankly doesn't even come close. I'm not sure what happened with the >>>> Edge. It has lots of coolness potential, but it's like HIMS started to >>>> develop it and then just stopped. It has all these function keys, for >>>> example, but most of them don't do much. The apps are also very limited. >>>> It has a sort of minimal word processor and file manager, and a >>>> calculator, but it's all kind of like something you'd find on an old flip >>>> phone. >>>> The VU has a nice word processor with separate file manager, a PDF reader, >>>> and an Excel spreadsheet viewer. And as Erik pointed out, can connect to >>>> multiple bluetooth devices. >>>> The VU also has by far the nicer form factor. It's funny, when the Edge >>>> came out it felt relatively small, but it is very heavy and blocky >>>> compared to the VU, which is small, and light, and sleek. >>>> The VU has a significantly higher learning curve, but I wouldn't imagine >>>> that that would be an issue for you. >>>> One last thing to think about is that with the Edge, you transfer files >>>> onto it with an SD card, which is pretty dated. With the VU, you can >>>> transfer either via USB drive or you can connect it directly to a PC, and >>>> it functions as a stand-alone drive. Unfortunately, that feature does not >>>> work on the Mac. >>>> So, that's the sum of my wisdom on the subject. The VU is by far the >>>> better display, but it depends on whether you want to get involved with >>>> the Baum situation. Were it me, I'd probably still go for the VU, it's >>>> just that much better. But I can certainly understand someone not wanting >>>> to take that risk. If you want to try and track down a VU, I'd suggest >>>> joining the list and asking there. The URL to subscribe is: >>>> varioultra-reque...@freelists.org. Put Subscribe in the subject line. If >>>> you have any other questions, I'm happy to try and answer them. >>>> Cheers, >>>> Donna >>>>> On Apr 27, 2018, at 5:41 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I have the opportunity to replace my Braille Edge. Donna, I hope you >>>>> will chime in. >>>>> >>>>> I can choose just about anything but will limit my choice to either >>>>> another Edge or the Vario Ultra 40. 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