Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-16 Thread Mary Otten
I'm also intrigued by the Perkins mini. Having seen the description, I'm 
thinking I might really like the layout with the space bar further from the 
keys, kind of like what you have on qwerty keyboard with the space bar below 
the typing keys. And the price is interesting as well.

Mary

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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-16 Thread Richard Turner
I think the only true 20 cell display that works with the iDevices is the
Braillino from Handitech.
 
I'm not sure I'd recommend it, b but the good thing is that it uses
off-the-shelf double a batteries and has some basic functions built-in.

I'm very curious to see the new Perkins Mini which is 16 cells and works
with iOS 6.

Richard

Richard


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Of Marco Migotti
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 9:16 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

The 20 cell display that I am using is the pac mate 20 from Freedom
Scientific. It is portable, but doesn't use Bluetooth so it is only usable
on the pac mate notetaker or it has to be plugged into a laptop with
Bluetooth 2.0 and above. My 40 cell unit is a focus 40 blue and it does have
IPhone interfacing capability but I find it kind of big for just reading
emails or checking text messaging. 

Marco 


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Of Damashe Thomas
Sent: October-15-12 8:00 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

What is the name of the 20 cell display? Can you comment on its portability?

I have been watching this thread with interest, trying to get a feel for
what is out there. I don't wan to get a display that is to big to be
portable, but not to small as to cause extra work when reading a book or
something like that. I realize that most of my requirements will still come
down to a personal preference, but gathering information on the available
products is a good start I think since it isn't really possible to just walk
in to a store and take a look.
- Original Message -
From: "Marco Migotti" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 8:49 AM
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone


>I have both a 40 cell display and a 20 cell display. I've found that 
>when  reading I preferred the 20 cell as it meant I could read the book 
>faster  using 20 cells. Also, when taking notes, 20 cells was all I 
>needed to help  me remember where I am in the notepad and to do quick 
>review of what I  have  written. The 40 cells is useful for editing 
>long documents but if you only  have a 20 or an 18, you'll manage just 
>fine. I personally don't think that  anything less then a 18 cell would 
>be useful as you'd not be able to put  many words on a line. This is 
>just my opinion.
>
> Marco
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: October-13-12 8:55 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>
> I'm wondering the same thing. I'm used to a 40-cell braillelite 40 
> which is still plugging away but unfortunately won't work with 
> anything on the Mac except Terminal. I see the low prices of some of 
> these 12, 14, 18 and even 20-cell displays and wonder if I wouldn't be 
> frustrated. I also see the trend toward everything being dependent on 
> the computer or smart device instead of being able to use it as a 
> stand-alone also and while I see the benefits I wonder if I will be 
> happy with something that forces me to always have to have two devices 
> of some kind together. Yet it's not like I can really picture me 
> affording a stand-alone unit with maybe an sd card slot so I'm not 
> limited by the braille device's storage. so I'm trying to reconcile 
> myself to  being glad to buy a device that will work with phone and 
> computer. I think I can do that but I'm not sure I can convince myself 
> that a device with so few cells, even at an almost affordable cost, 
> will be worth it. I also would like to hear from people who habitually 
> have used 32 and 40 cell displays as to whether they really find the 
> displays with fewer cells satisfying for purposes of reading and web 
> browsing.
>
>
> --
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>
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> and the meditation of my heart
> be acceptable to You,
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-16 Thread Marco Migotti
The 20 cell display that I am using is the pac mate 20 from Freedom
Scientific. It is portable, but doesn't use Bluetooth so it is only usable
on the pac mate notetaker or it has to be plugged into a laptop with
Bluetooth 2.0 and above. My 40 cell unit is a focus 40 blue and it does have
IPhone interfacing capability but I find it kind of big for just reading
emails or checking text messaging. 

Marco 


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Damashe Thomas
Sent: October-15-12 8:00 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

What is the name of the 20 cell display? Can you comment on its portability?

I have been watching this thread with interest, trying to get a feel for
what is out there. I don't wan to get a display that is to big to be
portable, but not to small as to cause extra work when reading a book or
something like that. I realize that most of my requirements will still come
down to a personal preference, but gathering information on the available
products is a good start I think since it isn't really possible to just walk
in to a store and take a look.
- Original Message -
From: "Marco Migotti" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 8:49 AM
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone


>I have both a 40 cell display and a 20 cell display. I've found that 
>when  reading I preferred the 20 cell as it meant I could read the book 
>faster  using 20 cells. Also, when taking notes, 20 cells was all I 
>needed to help  me remember where I am in the notepad and to do quick 
>review of what I  have  written. The 40 cells is useful for editing 
>long documents but if you only  have a 20 or an 18, you'll manage just 
>fine. I personally don't think that  anything less then a 18 cell would 
>be useful as you'd not be able to put  many words on a line. This is 
>just my opinion.
>
> Marco
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: October-13-12 8:55 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>
> I'm wondering the same thing. I'm used to a 40-cell braillelite 40 
> which is still plugging away but unfortunately won't work with 
> anything on the Mac except Terminal. I see the low prices of some of 
> these 12, 14, 18 and even 20-cell displays and wonder if I wouldn't be 
> frustrated. I also see the trend toward everything being dependent on 
> the computer or smart device instead of being able to use it as a 
> stand-alone also and while I see the benefits I wonder if I will be 
> happy with something that forces me to always have to have two devices 
> of some kind together. Yet it's not like I can really picture me 
> affording a stand-alone unit with maybe an sd card slot so I'm not 
> limited by the braille device's storage. so I'm trying to reconcile 
> myself to  being glad to buy a device that will work with phone and 
> computer. I think I can do that but I'm not sure I can convince myself 
> that a device with so few cells, even at an almost affordable cost, 
> will be worth it. I also would like to hear from people who habitually 
> have used 32 and
> 40
> cell displays as to whether they really find the displays with fewer 
> cells satisfying for purposes of reading and web browsing.
>
>
> --
> Cheryl
>
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> and the meditation of my heart
> be acceptable to You,
> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-15 Thread Damashe Thomas
What is the name of the 20 cell display? Can you comment on its portability? 
I have been watching this thread with interest, trying to get a feel for 
what is out there. I don't wan to get a display that is to big to be 
portable, but not to small as to cause extra work when reading a book or 
something like that. I realize that most of my requirements will still come 
down to a personal preference, but gathering information on the available 
products is a good start I think since it isn't really possible to just walk 
in to a store and take a look.
- Original Message - 
From: "Marco Migotti" 

To: 
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 8:49 AM
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone



I have both a 40 cell display and a 20 cell display. I've found that when
reading I preferred the 20 cell as it meant I could read the book faster
using 20 cells. Also, when taking notes, 20 cells was all I needed to help
me remember where I am in the notepad and to do quick review of what I 
have

written. The 40 cells is useful for editing long documents but if you only
have a 20 or an 18, you'll manage just fine. I personally don't think that
anything less then a 18 cell would be useful as you'd not be able to put
many words on a line. This is just my opinion.

Marco


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
Sent: October-13-12 8:55 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

I'm wondering the same thing. I'm used to a 40-cell braillelite 40 which 
is

still plugging away but unfortunately won't work with anything on the Mac
except Terminal. I see the low prices of some of these 12, 14, 18 and even
20-cell displays and wonder if I wouldn't be frustrated. I also see the
trend toward everything being dependent on the computer or smart device
instead of being able to use it as a stand-alone also and while I see the
benefits I wonder if I will be happy with something that forces me to 
always

have to have two devices of some kind together. Yet it's not like I can
really picture me affording a stand-alone unit with maybe an sd card slot 
so
I'm not limited by the braille device's storage. so I'm trying to 
reconcile

myself to  being glad to buy a device that will work with phone and
computer. I think I can do that but I'm not sure I can convince myself 
that
a device with so few cells, even at an almost affordable cost, will be 
worth
it. I also would like to hear from people who habitually have used 32 and 
40

cell displays as to whether they really find the displays with fewer cells
satisfying for purposes of reading and web browsing.


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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-15 Thread Marco Migotti
I have both a 40 cell display and a 20 cell display. I've found that when
reading I preferred the 20 cell as it meant I could read the book faster
using 20 cells. Also, when taking notes, 20 cells was all I needed to help
me remember where I am in the notepad and to do quick review of what I have
written. The 40 cells is useful for editing long documents but if you only
have a 20 or an 18, you'll manage just fine. I personally don't think that
anything less then a 18 cell would be useful as you'd not be able to put
many words on a line. This is just my opinion. 

Marco 


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
Sent: October-13-12 8:55 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

I'm wondering the same thing. I'm used to a 40-cell braillelite 40 which is
still plugging away but unfortunately won't work with anything on the Mac
except Terminal. I see the low prices of some of these 12, 14, 18 and even
20-cell displays and wonder if I wouldn't be frustrated. I also see the
trend toward everything being dependent on the computer or smart device
instead of being able to use it as a stand-alone also and while I see the
benefits I wonder if I will be happy with something that forces me to always
have to have two devices of some kind together. Yet it's not like I can
really picture me affording a stand-alone unit with maybe an sd card slot so
I'm not limited by the braille device's storage. so I'm trying to reconcile
myself to  being glad to buy a device that will work with phone and
computer. I think I can do that but I'm not sure I can convince myself that
a device with so few cells, even at an almost affordable cost, will be worth
it. I also would like to hear from people who habitually have used 32 and 40
cell displays as to whether they really find the displays with fewer cells
satisfying for purposes of reading and web browsing.


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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Brett
Hi
, I totally agree that braille display has to be ergonomic  for the user.

Sent from Brett's iPhone

On 15/10/2012, at 3:08 PM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:

> I imagine this is personal preference too. Also, it would depend on how hard 
> you had to work or how much it interrupted your flow to keep moving through 
> the book. On one end would be something like my braillelite 40 which I can 
> set to scroll autoatically and then adjust the scrolling speed (braillelite 
> doesn't work on iPhone though) and the other extreme would be something that 
> forced you to really go out of your reading pattern to go on to the next 
> group of cells.
> 
> On Mon, 15 Oct 2012, Brett wrote:
> 
>> I disagree: I have a focus40, which I use at work. I set it to use 14 cells, 
>> accept for when I am reading code.
>> 
>> For books and the web and everything else, I prefer to read with less cells. 
>> It requires less hand movement and is more ergonomic, in my opinion.
>> 
>> Sent from Brett's iPhone
>> 
>> On 15/10/2012, at 6:23 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen  
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi.
>>> 
>>> I have tried some of these small displays, in my opinion they are not much 
>>> worth. Yes you can use them for writing, but if you are reading only a 
>>> little mails or longer messages and using safari, the smaller displays will 
>>> not do it.
>>> 
>>> On the other hand I am also wondering if 40 cells displays are to long. I 
>>> have better results with something like 32 cells, 24 will probaly do it, I 
>>> do not know, but I wish there could be done some experiments to figure out 
>>> if there are any preferable lengths of braille displays. If 40 cells 
>>> displays is not doing better than e.g. 24 or 32 cells why spend money on 
>>> the longer displays.
>>> 
>>> Best regards Annie.
>>> Den Oct 13, 2012 kl. 5:25 PM skrev Teresa Cochran 
>>> :
>>> 
 I read a lot of books on my IPod, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to 
 use something like a 12-cell display. I have a preference for Braille 
 books over audio. I can definitely understand a use for a small display 
 with Idevices, (portability, reading with light email and web browsing, 
 and writing practice with Braille beginners) but personally, this wouldn't 
 be my choice. I haven't actually checked out the small ones, so I can't 
 evaluate them yet. If I get a chance, I may do so one of these days.
 
 I use my Focus 40 Blue with both my Mac and IPod, and I switch back and 
 forth constantly by either locking the screen on my Ipod, or unloading VO 
 on my Mac. I am very satisfied with this arrangement for my own purposes.
 
 Teresa
 
 On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
 
> Well, even if one only wants one for iPhone, if you are going to do 
> email, reading and web browsing, the question is relevant. I would want 
> to use a display for more than just the iPhone and buying questions that 
> dealt with those issues probably wouldn't be relevant here.
> 
> 
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
I imagine this is personal preference too. Also, it would depend on how 
hard you had to work or how much it interrupted your flow to keep moving 
through the book. On one end would be something 
like my braillelite 40 which I can set to scroll autoatically and then 
adjust the scrolling speed (braillelite doesn't work on iPhone though) and 
the other extreme would be something that forced you to really go out of your 
reading pattern to go on to the next group of cells.


On Mon, 15 Oct 2012, 
Brett wrote:



I disagree: I have a focus40, which I use at work. I set it to use 14 cells, 
accept for when I am reading code.

For books and the web and everything else, I prefer to read with less cells. It 
requires less hand movement and is more ergonomic, in my opinion.

Sent from Brett's iPhone

On 15/10/2012, at 6:23 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen  
wrote:


Hi.

I have tried some of these small displays, in my opinion they are not much 
worth. Yes you can use them for writing, but if you are reading only a little 
mails or longer messages and using safari, the smaller displays will not do it.

On the other hand I am also wondering if 40 cells displays are to long. I have 
better results with something like 32 cells, 24 will probaly do it, I do not 
know, but I wish there could be done some experiments to figure out if there 
are any preferable lengths of braille displays. If 40 cells displays is not 
doing better than e.g. 24 or 32 cells why spend money on the longer displays.

Best regards Annie.
Den Oct 13, 2012 kl. 5:25 PM skrev Teresa Cochran :


I read a lot of books on my IPod, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to use 
something like a 12-cell display. I have a preference for Braille books over 
audio. I can definitely understand a use for a small display with Idevices, 
(portability, reading with light email and web browsing, and writing practice 
with Braille beginners) but personally, this wouldn't be my choice. I haven't 
actually checked out the small ones, so I can't evaluate them yet. If I get a 
chance, I may do so one of these days.

I use my Focus 40 Blue with both my Mac and IPod, and I switch back and forth 
constantly by either locking the screen on my Ipod, or unloading VO on my Mac. 
I am very satisfied with this arrangement for my own purposes.

Teresa

On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:


Well, even if one only wants one for iPhone, if you are going to do email, 
reading and web browsing, the question is relevant. I would want to use a 
display for more than just the iPhone and buying questions that dealt with 
those issues probably wouldn't be relevant here.


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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Brett
I disagree: I have a focus40, which I use at work. I set it to use 14 cells, 
accept for when I am reading code. 

For books and the web and everything else, I prefer to read with less cells. It 
requires less hand movement and is more ergonomic, in my opinion. 

Sent from Brett's iPhone

On 15/10/2012, at 6:23 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen  
wrote:

> Hi.
> 
> I have tried some of these small displays, in my opinion they are not much 
> worth. Yes you can use them for writing, but if you are reading only a little 
> mails or longer messages and using safari, the smaller displays will not do 
> it.
> 
> On the other hand I am also wondering if 40 cells displays are to long. I 
> have better results with something like 32 cells, 24 will probaly do it, I do 
> not know, but I wish there could be done some experiments to figure out if 
> there are any preferable lengths of braille displays. If 40 cells displays is 
> not doing better than e.g. 24 or 32 cells why spend money on the longer 
> displays.
> 
> Best regards Annie.
> Den Oct 13, 2012 kl. 5:25 PM skrev Teresa Cochran 
> :
> 
>> I read a lot of books on my IPod, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to use 
>> something like a 12-cell display. I have a preference for Braille books over 
>> audio. I can definitely understand a use for a small display with Idevices, 
>> (portability, reading with light email and web browsing, and writing 
>> practice with Braille beginners) but personally, this wouldn't be my choice. 
>> I haven't actually checked out the small ones, so I can't evaluate them yet. 
>> If I get a chance, I may do so one of these days.
>> 
>> I use my Focus 40 Blue with both my Mac and IPod, and I switch back and 
>> forth constantly by either locking the screen on my Ipod, or unloading VO on 
>> my Mac. I am very satisfied with this arrangement for my own purposes.
>> 
>> Teresa
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
>> 
>>> Well, even if one only wants one for iPhone, if you are going to do email, 
>>> reading and web browsing, the question is relevant. I would want to use a 
>>> display for more than just the iPhone and buying questions that dealt with 
>>> those issues probably wouldn't be relevant here.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi Richard.

A lot of people are complaining about this problem here in Denmark. Do you 
think there would be something to do about it, I hear about the problem all the 
time.
I have got used to write without pauses, will there be a way apple could solve 
that problem.

Best regards Annie.

Den Oct 13, 2012 kl. 6:08 PM skrev Richard Turner :

> That is not a glitch with the RefreshaBraille, that is the way it is with
> all braille displays and the iPhone.
> If you pause for more than about a half a second, and you are using
> contracted braille, the symbol you last typed will expand to its
> uncontracted meaning.
> So, if you are writing a name like Johnston, and you pause a little too long
> before writing the n that follows the h, you will get johavenston.  The h
> will have back translated to "have".
> That will happen with every braille input device used with the iPhone, iPod
> Touch or iPad.
> 
> You just have to get used to it and not pause in the wrong place.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of CD
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 7:21 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
> fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
> of the glitches with it.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
> 
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> 
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> Carla
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
When choose something longer than a 12 or 14 cells display.

There are some smaller problems with humanwares 32 cells display, but it 
provide great braille to a fair price, it can be placed in its bag without 
falling out, so you can easili use it in a train or a bus..

Best regards Annie.
Den Oct 13, 2012 kl. 5:50 PM skrev Sharonda Greenlaw :

> I am the same. I prefer Braille over audio.  That's why I asked
> Sharonda 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone; please excuse all mistakes 
> 
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:25 AM, Teresa Cochran  
> wrote:
> 
>> I read a lot of books on my IPod, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to use 
>> something like a 12-cell display. I have a preference for Braille books over 
>> audio. I can definitely understand a use for a small display with Idevices, 
>> (portability, reading with light email and web browsing, and writing 
>> practice with Braille beginners) but personally, this wouldn't be my choice. 
>> I haven't actually checked out the small ones, so I can't evaluate them yet. 
>> If I get a chance, I may do so one of these days.
>> 
>> I use my Focus 40 Blue with both my Mac and IPod, and I switch back and 
>> forth constantly by either locking the screen on my Ipod, or unloading VO on 
>> my Mac. I am very satisfied with this arrangement for my own purposes.
>> 
>> Teresa
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
>> 
>>> Well, even if one only wants one for iPhone, if you are going to do email, 
>>> reading and web browsing, the question is relevant. I would want to use a 
>>> display for more than just the iPhone and buying questions that dealt with 
>>> those issues probably wouldn't be relevant here.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> Cheryl
>>> 
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>>> and the meditation of my heart
>>> be acceptable to You,
>>> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
>>> (Psalm 19:14, HCSB)
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi.

I have tried some of these small displays, in my opinion they are not much 
worth. Yes you can use them for writing, but if you are reading only a little 
mails or longer messages and using safari, the smaller displays will not do it.

On the other hand I am also wondering if 40 cells displays are to long. I have 
better results with something like 32 cells, 24 will probaly do it, I do not 
know, but I wish there could be done some experiments to figure out if there 
are any preferable lengths of braille displays. If 40 cells displays is not 
doing better than e.g. 24 or 32 cells why spend money on the longer displays.

Best regards Annie.
Den Oct 13, 2012 kl. 5:25 PM skrev Teresa Cochran :

> I read a lot of books on my IPod, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to use 
> something like a 12-cell display. I have a preference for Braille books over 
> audio. I can definitely understand a use for a small display with Idevices, 
> (portability, reading with light email and web browsing, and writing practice 
> with Braille beginners) but personally, this wouldn't be my choice. I haven't 
> actually checked out the small ones, so I can't evaluate them yet. If I get a 
> chance, I may do so one of these days.
> 
> I use my Focus 40 Blue with both my Mac and IPod, and I switch back and forth 
> constantly by either locking the screen on my Ipod, or unloading VO on my 
> Mac. I am very satisfied with this arrangement for my own purposes.
> 
> Teresa
> 
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
> 
>> Well, even if one only wants one for iPhone, if you are going to do email, 
>> reading and web browsing, the question is relevant. I would want to use a 
>> display for more than just the iPhone and buying questions that dealt with 
>> those issues probably wouldn't be relevant here.
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Cheryl
>> 
>> May the words of my mouth
>> and the meditation of my heart
>> be acceptable to You,
>> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
>> (Psalm 19:14, HCSB)
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, that is exactly what I meant.

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On 15/10/2012, at 7:02, Kawal Gucukoglu  wrote:

> Nice one David, I didn't know that so I've just turned my eight dot on as 
> that is what you meant isn't it?
> 
> Kawal.
> On 14 Oct 2012, at 14:08, David Chittenden  wrote:
> 
>> Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only 
>> allows approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for 
>> a half second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the 
>> data. If you set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will 
>> deactivate and this translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no 
>> text in the grade II buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.
>> 
>> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
>> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
>> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
>>> fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
>>> of the glitches with it.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>>> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>>> 
>>> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> On Sat, 13
>>> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> Carla
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks!
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>>> 
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>>> be acceptable to You,
>>> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread David Chittenden
8 dot computer braille has enough dots to create a braille symbol for every 
ASCII value. Therefore, it is not relational like grade I or II braille. When I 
say relational, I mean some dot configurations meanings are only understood 
when the entire word is considered. For example: the capital letter symbol, dot 
6, is not used as such in computer braille. Instead, dot 7, added to a letter, 
indicates the uppercase form of that letter. Dot 6 is the comma in computer 
braille. Probably the best example would be numbers. In computer braille, all 
numbers are the lower equivalents of their letter counterparts. So, dot 2 is 
the number 1, dots 2 3 is 2, dots 2 5 is 3, dots 2 5 6 is 4, Etc. I like 
computer braille because there is no ambiguity and no room for error in 
translation symbology.


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On 15/10/2012, at 3:14, "CD"  wrote:

> What does 8 dot omputer Braille do?  I'm so used to basics sorry I sound
> ignorant.  I know what computer is but what would this setting do.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of David Chittenden
> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 6:08 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only
> allows approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for
> a half second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the
> data. If you set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will
> deactivate and this translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no
> text in the grade II buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.
> 
> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:
> 
>> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input 
>> real fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said 
>> that is one of the glitches with it.
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>> 
>> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> On Sat, 13
>> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
>> 
>>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> Carla
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks!
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>> 
>> May the words of my mouth
>> and the meditation of my heart
>> be acceptable to You,
>> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
>> (Psalm 19:14, HCSB)
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread VaShaun Jones
I actually had the same question up to and including how to make a period 
because I used dot six and this wasn't working, so I don't think this is a 
crazy question because it helped me tremendously.
On Oct 14, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Richard Turner  wrote:

> Hi,
> All refreshable braille displays have 8 dots.  They are numbered down the
> left side of the cell, 1,2,3,7 and the right side, 4,5,6,8.
> Dots 7 and 8 are used in standard braille as the cursor indicator.
> In computer braille, dot 7 is used for capital letters in place of the dot
> 6, so a capital letter only takes one cell, so a capital A for example,
> would be dots 1 and 7.
> The "at sign" is normally dots 7 and 4  if you have 8 dot braille turned on.
> Those are just a couple examples.
> The National Braille Press has a nice little booklet called Computer Braille
> Made Easy that is very good if you want to truly learn computer braille.
> Also, there is an app for $0.99 called Braille Reference that has a list of
> computer braille symbols.
> 
> HTH,
> Richard
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of CD
> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 7:14 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> What does 8 dot omputer Braille do?  I'm so used to basics sorry I sound
> ignorant.  I know what computer is but what would this setting do.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of David Chittenden
> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 6:08 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only
> allows approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for
> a half second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the
> data. If you set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will
> deactivate and this translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no
> text in the grade II buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.
> 
> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:
> 
>> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input 
>> real fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said 
>> that is one of the glitches with it.
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>> 
>> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> On Sat, 13
>> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
>> 
>>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> Carla
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks!
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Nice one David, I didn't know that so I've just turned my eight dot on as that 
is what you meant isn't it?

Kawal.
On 14 Oct 2012, at 14:08, David Chittenden  wrote:

> Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only 
> allows approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for a 
> half second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the data. 
> If you set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will deactivate and 
> this translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no text in the 
> grade II buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.
> 
> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:
> 
>> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
>> fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
>> of the glitches with it.
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>> 
>> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> On Sat, 13
>> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
>> 
>>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> Carla
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks!
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>> 
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>> and the meditation of my heart
>> be acceptable to You,
>> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Richard Turner
I should mention that the Braille Reference app has all of uncontracted and
contracted symbols along with computer braille and he recently added some
very basic Nemeth code symbols, but there are several mistakes in the Nemeth
symbols.  I sent him the corrections which he tells me will be in the next
update in the not too distant future.

For those with enough vision, he also added visual representations of the
symbols.  I have no vision, so I am assuming at this point they are correct.

Richard
 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of CD
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 7:52 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

His does help thanks!


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Richard Turner
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 7:47 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

Hi,
All refreshable braille displays have 8 dots.  They are numbered down the
left side of the cell, 1,2,3,7 and the right side, 4,5,6,8.
Dots 7 and 8 are used in standard braille as the cursor indicator.
In computer braille, dot 7 is used for capital letters in place of the dot
6, so a capital letter only takes one cell, so a capital A for example,
would be dots 1 and 7.
The "at sign" is normally dots 7 and 4  if you have 8 dot braille turned on.
Those are just a couple examples.
The National Braille Press has a nice little booklet called Computer Braille
Made Easy that is very good if you want to truly learn computer braille.
Also, there is an app for $0.99 called Braille Reference that has a list of
computer braille symbols.

HTH,
Richard


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of CD
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 7:14 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

What does 8 dot omputer Braille do?  I'm so used to basics sorry I sound
ignorant.  I know what computer is but what would this setting do.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of David Chittenden
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 6:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only
allows approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for
a half second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the
data. If you set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will
deactivate and this translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no
text in the grade II buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.

David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
Sent from my iPhone

On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:

> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input 
> real fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said 
> that is one of the glitches with it.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
> 
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> 
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> Carla
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
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> and the meditation of my heart
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread CD
His does help thanks!


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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Richard Turner
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 7:47 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

Hi,
All refreshable braille displays have 8 dots.  They are numbered down the
left side of the cell, 1,2,3,7 and the right side, 4,5,6,8.
Dots 7 and 8 are used in standard braille as the cursor indicator.
In computer braille, dot 7 is used for capital letters in place of the dot
6, so a capital letter only takes one cell, so a capital A for example,
would be dots 1 and 7.
The "at sign" is normally dots 7 and 4  if you have 8 dot braille turned on.
Those are just a couple examples.
The National Braille Press has a nice little booklet called Computer Braille
Made Easy that is very good if you want to truly learn computer braille.
Also, there is an app for $0.99 called Braille Reference that has a list of
computer braille symbols.

HTH,
Richard


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of CD
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 7:14 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

What does 8 dot omputer Braille do?  I'm so used to basics sorry I sound
ignorant.  I know what computer is but what would this setting do.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of David Chittenden
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 6:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only
allows approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for
a half second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the
data. If you set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will
deactivate and this translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no
text in the grade II buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.

David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
Sent from my iPhone

On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:

> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input 
> real fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said 
> that is one of the glitches with it.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
> 
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> 
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> Carla
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
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> 
> May the words of my mouth
> and the meditation of my heart
> be acceptable to You,
> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
> (Psalm 19:14, HCSB)
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread Richard Turner
Hi,
All refreshable braille displays have 8 dots.  They are numbered down the
left side of the cell, 1,2,3,7 and the right side, 4,5,6,8.
Dots 7 and 8 are used in standard braille as the cursor indicator.
In computer braille, dot 7 is used for capital letters in place of the dot
6, so a capital letter only takes one cell, so a capital A for example,
would be dots 1 and 7.
The "at sign" is normally dots 7 and 4  if you have 8 dot braille turned on.
Those are just a couple examples.
The National Braille Press has a nice little booklet called Computer Braille
Made Easy that is very good if you want to truly learn computer braille.
Also, there is an app for $0.99 called Braille Reference that has a list of
computer braille symbols.

HTH,
Richard


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of CD
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 7:14 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

What does 8 dot omputer Braille do?  I'm so used to basics sorry I sound
ignorant.  I know what computer is but what would this setting do.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of David Chittenden
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 6:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only
allows approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for
a half second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the
data. If you set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will
deactivate and this translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no
text in the grade II buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.

David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
Sent from my iPhone

On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:

> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input 
> real fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said 
> that is one of the glitches with it.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
> 
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> 
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> Carla
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread CD
What does 8 dot omputer Braille do?  I'm so used to basics sorry I sound
ignorant.  I know what computer is but what would this setting do.


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Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 6:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only
allows approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for
a half second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the
data. If you set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will
deactivate and this translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no
text in the grade II buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.

David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA
Email: dchitten...@gmail.com
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288
Sent from my iPhone

On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:

> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input 
> real fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said 
> that is one of the glitches with it.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
> 
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> 
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> Carla
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
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> 
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-14 Thread David Chittenden
Actually, Apple uses a time-sensitive grade II braille buffer which only allows 
approximately half a second. What this means is, if you hesitate for a half 
second, the grade II translator converts the buffer and enters the data. If you 
set braille to 8 dot computer braille, the buffer will deactivate and this 
translation aspect stops. In other words, if there is no text in the grade II 
buffer, you can braille as slowly as you wish.

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Sent from my iPhone

On 14/10/2012, at 3:20, "CD"  wrote:

> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
> fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
> of the glitches with it.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
> 
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> 
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> Carla
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Scott Davert
The only somewhat fix, though this is more trouble than it's worth for
someone like me who inputs braille quickly, is to toggle between
contracted and uncontracted braille with space and G. Meaning, you'll
have to type everything in grade 1 braille, which may help some slower
typers more since they then don't have to keep correcting translation
errors. I had a student awhile back who started doing this until he
was a faster braille typer.

Scott

On 10/13/12, Joanne Chua  wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> When come to braille displays, it is all about personal prefference i
> think. Either you want something that you can read more than a text,
> an email, or you wnt something portable that you can take with you
> wherever you go.
> If you want something portable, anything with 12 up to 20 cells is
> good enough. But, if you want something more, like reading a book or a
> long document or something, you may found that you need a 32cells or
> more.
> It comes down to what you want to do, and what you need it for, do you
> travel a lot, etc etc at the end of the day.
>
> Cheers
>
> On 14/10/2012, Karl Smith  wrote:
>> If the glitch you are talking about is the fact that if you don't input
>> Braille in grade 2 mode fast enough the entry gets back translated this
>> is
>> not a function of your Braille display but rather a function of the I
>> device
>> Braille translator. For whatever reason the powers that be at Apple who I
>> can't imagine are blind Braille users, decided that if you wait a second
>> or
>> so without entering anything on your Braille display you must be done and
>> want the entry to be back translated. I hope someday they fix this as it
>> is
>> a pain in the lower cell.
>>
>> Karl
>>
>> __
>>
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>> 4304 South El Camino St.
>> Taylorsville, Utah 84129
>>
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>>
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>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>> Behalf
>> Of CD
>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 8:21 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone
>>
>> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
>> fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is
>> one
>> of the glitches with it.
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>>
>> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> On Sat, 13
>> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
>>
>>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If
>>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me
>>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I
>>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I
>>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> Carla
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Joanne Chua
Hi All,

When come to braille displays, it is all about personal prefference i
think. Either you want something that you can read more than a text,
an email, or you wnt something portable that you can take with you
wherever you go.
If you want something portable, anything with 12 up to 20 cells is
good enough. But, if you want something more, like reading a book or a
long document or something, you may found that you need a 32cells or
more.
It comes down to what you want to do, and what you need it for, do you
travel a lot, etc etc at the end of the day.

Cheers

On 14/10/2012, Karl Smith  wrote:
> If the glitch you are talking about is the fact that if you don't input
> Braille in grade 2 mode fast enough the entry gets back translated this is
> not a function of your Braille display but rather a function of the I
> device
> Braille translator. For whatever reason the powers that be at Apple who I
> can't imagine are blind Braille users, decided that if you wait a second or
> so without entering anything on your Braille display you must be done and
> want the entry to be back translated. I hope someday they fix this as it is
> a pain in the lower cell.
>
> Karl
>
> __
>
> Karl Smith, Access Technology Consultant Axis
> 4304 South El Camino St.
> Taylorsville, Utah 84129
>
> Phone: 866-824-7885
> Fax: 866-824-7885
> E-mail: k...@axistech.net
> Alternate E-mail: karl.axist...@gmail.com
>
> Twitter http://twitter.com/axistech
> My blog http://www.samobile.net/users/oksaxis/blog/
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of CD
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 8:21 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone
>
> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
> fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is
> one
> of the glitches with it.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
>
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
>
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>>
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>>
>>> Carla
>>>
>>> Thanks!
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Karl Smith
If the glitch you are talking about is the fact that if you don't input
Braille in grade 2 mode fast enough the entry gets back translated this is
not a function of your Braille display but rather a function of the I device
Braille translator. For whatever reason the powers that be at Apple who I
can't imagine are blind Braille users, decided that if you wait a second or
so without entering anything on your Braille display you must be done and
want the entry to be back translated. I hope someday they fix this as it is
a pain in the lower cell.

Karl

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4304 South El Camino St.
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-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of CD
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 8:21 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
of the glitches with it.


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?

Thanks.
On Sat, 13
Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:

> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>
>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>
>> Carla
>>
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
Thanks so much Scott. This was a really good explanation of the three 
and a helpful discussion of the pros and cons. I hadn't realized that 
the Perkins mini had sd card capability.


On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, Scott Davert 
wrote:



Hi all.
As someone who has used both the Focus 14 and the Refreshabraille 18,
but who has my own personal preferences, here are my thoughts. I'm
replying to several messages at once here btw.
One of the advantages of the RB is the fact that you have 4 more cells
to work with. That may not sound like a big deal to some, but when
you're reading books and long emails such as the one I'm typing now,
it can become a factor. It certainly was for me, a braille reader who
uses braille about 95% of the time to access my iDevices. However,
there are some pluses to the Focus 14. I like the keyboard slightly
better, as I don't have to press so hard on the keys, the lower price
is nice, and, that awful USB plug present on the Refreshabraille 18 is
not an issue on the 14. I can expand on what I mean by the USB plug
comment if anyone wants.
And, finally, there is another option that has not been brought up
here as of yet. The Perkins Mini is a 16 cells display which has basic
note taking capabilities and is compatible with iOS 6. It's good for
reading books and you're not dependent on a connected device for
everything. The memory used is a micro SD card. However, I personally
do not like the keyboard, but that could be just me. Essentially, you
have the keyboard above the display, the display itself which is set
at a lower hight than the display, and then spacebars on the other
side of the display, meaning that they're quite a ways from the
keyboard. Some people have indicated that they become used to the
keyboard, but it was not comfortable for me. The price of the Perkins
Mini is $1549, which is more than the Focus 14 and less than the RB
18.
After reading all this, you're probably wondering my preference. I'm
not sure, since my preferences don't necissarily line up with anyone
elses. You have the info now, and I'm willing to answer more questions
as I can, but I never feel it's right to place too much on the
recommendation of another without having all the facts. What works for
me, may not work for you.

Hope this helps,
Scott

On 10/13/12, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:

Sorry, I'm using my linux mail and forgot to include messages. I was
replying to the comment of what happens when you pause on a word while
using contracted braille and the word is expanded to the uncontracted
form.

On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, Richard Turner wrote:


Cheryl,
What part of this conversation were you replying to?
You didn't quote any of the previous messages, so it is unclear what you
heard.

Thanks,
Richard


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Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

Yes, that was what I heard. I remember this being discussed in a
demonstration of the Braille Pen that I heard.





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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Nicki Keck
goes out of it?  no Focus doesn't do that.  it just translates like if 
you type S and don't type your next character right away it wil make it 
so because S is the grade 2 contraction for so.

On 10/13/2012 10:59 AM, CD wrote:

I'm not sure what causes the glitch.  If you don't input everything fast it
goes out of what you are doing.


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Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 7:58 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

Is that a glitch with the Refreshabraille or with braille devices with an
iOS device when using grade 2 translation?

On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, CD
wrote:


The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input
real fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said
that is one of the glitches with it.


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Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?

Thanks.
On Sat, 13
Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:


I have and like the Focus verses the APH

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:


I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If
anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me
know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I
have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I
know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com

Carla

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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Nicki Keck

It is a glitch when using any braille display with grade 2 translation.

I use a 40-cell at work and have gotten so used to the 14 now that 
sometimes the 40 almost seems like too much.  hard to explain but it's 
so small and just a neat little device.

On 10/13/2012 10:57 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak wrote:
Is that a glitch with the Refreshabraille or with braille devices with 
an iOS device when using grade 2 translation?


On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, CD wrote:


The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that 
is one

of the glitches with it.


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Behalf

Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?

Thanks.
On Sat, 13
Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:


I have and like the Focus verses the APH

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:


I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If
anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me
know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I
have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I
know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com

Carla

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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Scott Davert
Hi.
The Perkins mini is bluetooth compatible and is a 16 cell display
distributed by Perkins here in the US. I think it's also being sold
under the name Seka Mini in other parts of the world. It has a built
in notetaker and a few other functions, much like the Braille Edge,
but it has its differences, some of which I listed in my last email.

Scott

On 10/13/12, Marianne Denning  wrote:
> I had an 18 cell Braillenote many years ago and was able to read books
> and other long documents rapidly on it.  When I switched to a 32 cell
> Braillnote it took some getting used to because I had all of those
> extra cells.  I would not want to go any smaller than 18 cell for
> reading because you might only get one or two words on each line.  I
> plan to purchase a Focus 40 Blue in the near future.  That decision
> was made because of the excellent discussion on this group.
>
> On 10/13/12, Kawal Gucukoglu  wrote:
>> I am sorry to ask, what is the Perkins Mini?  I've not heard of it.  If I
>> were going for a smaller braille display such as a 24 cell, I'd choose
>> the
>> Essys as I have the 40, which I'd like to use with my Mac and not my I
>> phone.  One of these days, I'm going to get a 24 cell if funds permit!
>> For
>> those of you that don't know, the Essys has a notetaker function
>> independent
>> of anything along with a small card which you can put in another device
>> for
>> more memory.
>>
>> Kawal.
>> On 13 Oct 2012, at 20:24, Scott Davert  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all.
>>> As someone who has used both the Focus 14 and the Refreshabraille 18,
>>> but who has my own personal preferences, here are my thoughts. I'm
>>> replying to several messages at once here btw.
>>> One of the advantages of the RB is the fact that you have 4 more cells
>>> to work with. That may not sound like a big deal to some, but when
>>> you're reading books and long emails such as the one I'm typing now,
>>> it can become a factor. It certainly was for me, a braille reader who
>>> uses braille about 95% of the time to access my iDevices. However,
>>> there are some pluses to the Focus 14. I like the keyboard slightly
>>> better, as I don't have to press so hard on the keys, the lower price
>>> is nice, and, that awful USB plug present on the Refreshabraille 18 is
>>> not an issue on the 14. I can expand on what I mean by the USB plug
>>> comment if anyone wants.
>>> And, finally, there is another option that has not been brought up
>>> here as of yet. The Perkins Mini is a 16 cells display which has basic
>>> note taking capabilities and is compatible with iOS 6. It's good for
>>> reading books and you're not dependent on a connected device for
>>> everything. The memory used is a micro SD card. However, I personally
>>> do not like the keyboard, but that could be just me. Essentially, you
>>> have the keyboard above the display, the display itself which is set
>>> at a lower hight than the display, and then spacebars on the other
>>> side of the display, meaning that they're quite a ways from the
>>> keyboard. Some people have indicated that they become used to the
>>> keyboard, but it was not comfortable for me. The price of the Perkins
>>> Mini is $1549, which is more than the Focus 14 and less than the RB
>>> 18.
>>> After reading all this, you're probably wondering my preference. I'm
>>> not sure, since my preferences don't necissarily line up with anyone
>>> elses. You have the info now, and I'm willing to answer more questions
>>> as I can, but I never feel it's right to place too much on the
>>> recommendation of another without having all the facts. What works for
>>> me, may not work for you.
>>>
>>> Hope this helps,
>>> Scott
>>>
>>> On 10/13/12, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
>>>> Sorry, I'm using my linux mail and forgot to include messages. I was
>>>> replying to the comment of what happens when you pause on a word while
>>>> using contracted braille and the word is expanded to the uncontracted
>>>> form.
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, Richard Turner wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl,
>>>>> What part of this conversation were you replying to?
>>>>> You didn't quote any of the previous messages, so it is unclear what
>>>>> you
>>>>> heard.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Richard
>>>>>

Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Marianne Denning
I had an 18 cell Braillenote many years ago and was able to read books
and other long documents rapidly on it.  When I switched to a 32 cell
Braillnote it took some getting used to because I had all of those
extra cells.  I would not want to go any smaller than 18 cell for
reading because you might only get one or two words on each line.  I
plan to purchase a Focus 40 Blue in the near future.  That decision
was made because of the excellent discussion on this group.

On 10/13/12, Kawal Gucukoglu  wrote:
> I am sorry to ask, what is the Perkins Mini?  I've not heard of it.  If I
> were going for a smaller braille display such as a 24 cell, I'd choose the
> Essys as I have the 40, which I'd like to use with my Mac and not my I
> phone.  One of these days, I'm going to get a 24 cell if funds permit!  For
> those of you that don't know, the Essys has a notetaker function independent
> of anything along with a small card which you can put in another device for
> more memory.
>
> Kawal.
> On 13 Oct 2012, at 20:24, Scott Davert  wrote:
>
>> Hi all.
>> As someone who has used both the Focus 14 and the Refreshabraille 18,
>> but who has my own personal preferences, here are my thoughts. I'm
>> replying to several messages at once here btw.
>> One of the advantages of the RB is the fact that you have 4 more cells
>> to work with. That may not sound like a big deal to some, but when
>> you're reading books and long emails such as the one I'm typing now,
>> it can become a factor. It certainly was for me, a braille reader who
>> uses braille about 95% of the time to access my iDevices. However,
>> there are some pluses to the Focus 14. I like the keyboard slightly
>> better, as I don't have to press so hard on the keys, the lower price
>> is nice, and, that awful USB plug present on the Refreshabraille 18 is
>> not an issue on the 14. I can expand on what I mean by the USB plug
>> comment if anyone wants.
>> And, finally, there is another option that has not been brought up
>> here as of yet. The Perkins Mini is a 16 cells display which has basic
>> note taking capabilities and is compatible with iOS 6. It's good for
>> reading books and you're not dependent on a connected device for
>> everything. The memory used is a micro SD card. However, I personally
>> do not like the keyboard, but that could be just me. Essentially, you
>> have the keyboard above the display, the display itself which is set
>> at a lower hight than the display, and then spacebars on the other
>> side of the display, meaning that they're quite a ways from the
>> keyboard. Some people have indicated that they become used to the
>> keyboard, but it was not comfortable for me. The price of the Perkins
>> Mini is $1549, which is more than the Focus 14 and less than the RB
>> 18.
>> After reading all this, you're probably wondering my preference. I'm
>> not sure, since my preferences don't necissarily line up with anyone
>> elses. You have the info now, and I'm willing to answer more questions
>> as I can, but I never feel it's right to place too much on the
>> recommendation of another without having all the facts. What works for
>> me, may not work for you.
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>> Scott
>>
>> On 10/13/12, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
>>> Sorry, I'm using my linux mail and forgot to include messages. I was
>>> replying to the comment of what happens when you pause on a word while
>>> using contracted braille and the word is expanded to the uncontracted
>>> form.
>>>
>>> On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, Richard Turner wrote:
>>>
>>>> Cheryl,
>>>> What part of this conversation were you replying to?
>>>> You didn't quote any of the previous messages, so it is unclear what
>>>> you
>>>> heard.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Richard
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -Original Message-
>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:30 AM
>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>> Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone
>>>>
>>>> Yes, that was what I heard. I remember this being discussed in a
>>>> demonstration of the Braille Pen that I heard.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Cheryl
>>>
>>> May the words of my mouth
>>> and the meditation of my hea

Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I am sorry to ask, what is the Perkins Mini?  I've not heard of it.  If I were 
going for a smaller braille display such as a 24 cell, I'd choose the Essys as 
I have the 40, which I'd like to use with my Mac and not my I phone.  One of 
these days, I'm going to get a 24 cell if funds permit!  For those of you that 
don't know, the Essys has a notetaker function independent of anything along 
with a small card which you can put in another device for more memory.

Kawal.
On 13 Oct 2012, at 20:24, Scott Davert  wrote:

> Hi all.
> As someone who has used both the Focus 14 and the Refreshabraille 18,
> but who has my own personal preferences, here are my thoughts. I'm
> replying to several messages at once here btw.
> One of the advantages of the RB is the fact that you have 4 more cells
> to work with. That may not sound like a big deal to some, but when
> you're reading books and long emails such as the one I'm typing now,
> it can become a factor. It certainly was for me, a braille reader who
> uses braille about 95% of the time to access my iDevices. However,
> there are some pluses to the Focus 14. I like the keyboard slightly
> better, as I don't have to press so hard on the keys, the lower price
> is nice, and, that awful USB plug present on the Refreshabraille 18 is
> not an issue on the 14. I can expand on what I mean by the USB plug
> comment if anyone wants.
> And, finally, there is another option that has not been brought up
> here as of yet. The Perkins Mini is a 16 cells display which has basic
> note taking capabilities and is compatible with iOS 6. It's good for
> reading books and you're not dependent on a connected device for
> everything. The memory used is a micro SD card. However, I personally
> do not like the keyboard, but that could be just me. Essentially, you
> have the keyboard above the display, the display itself which is set
> at a lower hight than the display, and then spacebars on the other
> side of the display, meaning that they're quite a ways from the
> keyboard. Some people have indicated that they become used to the
> keyboard, but it was not comfortable for me. The price of the Perkins
> Mini is $1549, which is more than the Focus 14 and less than the RB
> 18.
> After reading all this, you're probably wondering my preference. I'm
> not sure, since my preferences don't necissarily line up with anyone
> elses. You have the info now, and I'm willing to answer more questions
> as I can, but I never feel it's right to place too much on the
> recommendation of another without having all the facts. What works for
> me, may not work for you.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> Scott
> 
> On 10/13/12, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
>> Sorry, I'm using my linux mail and forgot to include messages. I was
>> replying to the comment of what happens when you pause on a word while
>> using contracted braille and the word is expanded to the uncontracted
>> form.
>> 
>> On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, Richard Turner wrote:
>> 
>>> Cheryl,
>>> What part of this conversation were you replying to?
>>> You didn't quote any of the previous messages, so it is unclear what you
>>> heard.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Richard
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:30 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone
>>> 
>>> Yes, that was what I heard. I remember this being discussed in a
>>> demonstration of the Braille Pen that I heard.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Cheryl
>> 
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>> and the meditation of my heart
>> be acceptable to You,
>> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
>> (Psalm 19:14, HCSB)
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Scott Davert
Hi all.
As someone who has used both the Focus 14 and the Refreshabraille 18,
but who has my own personal preferences, here are my thoughts. I'm
replying to several messages at once here btw.
One of the advantages of the RB is the fact that you have 4 more cells
to work with. That may not sound like a big deal to some, but when
you're reading books and long emails such as the one I'm typing now,
it can become a factor. It certainly was for me, a braille reader who
uses braille about 95% of the time to access my iDevices. However,
there are some pluses to the Focus 14. I like the keyboard slightly
better, as I don't have to press so hard on the keys, the lower price
is nice, and, that awful USB plug present on the Refreshabraille 18 is
not an issue on the 14. I can expand on what I mean by the USB plug
comment if anyone wants.
And, finally, there is another option that has not been brought up
here as of yet. The Perkins Mini is a 16 cells display which has basic
note taking capabilities and is compatible with iOS 6. It's good for
reading books and you're not dependent on a connected device for
everything. The memory used is a micro SD card. However, I personally
do not like the keyboard, but that could be just me. Essentially, you
have the keyboard above the display, the display itself which is set
at a lower hight than the display, and then spacebars on the other
side of the display, meaning that they're quite a ways from the
keyboard. Some people have indicated that they become used to the
keyboard, but it was not comfortable for me. The price of the Perkins
Mini is $1549, which is more than the Focus 14 and less than the RB
18.
After reading all this, you're probably wondering my preference. I'm
not sure, since my preferences don't necissarily line up with anyone
elses. You have the info now, and I'm willing to answer more questions
as I can, but I never feel it's right to place too much on the
recommendation of another without having all the facts. What works for
me, may not work for you.

Hope this helps,
Scott

On 10/13/12, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
> Sorry, I'm using my linux mail and forgot to include messages. I was
> replying to the comment of what happens when you pause on a word while
> using contracted braille and the word is expanded to the uncontracted
> form.
>
> On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, Richard Turner wrote:
>
>> Cheryl,
>> What part of this conversation were you replying to?
>> You didn't quote any of the previous messages, so it is unclear what you
>> heard.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Richard
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
>> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:30 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone
>>
>> Yes, that was what I heard. I remember this being discussed in a
>> demonstration of the Braille Pen that I heard.
>>
>>
>>
>
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
Sorry, I'm using my linux mail and forgot to include messages. I was 
replying to the comment of what happens when you pause on a word while 
using contracted braille and the word is expanded to the uncontracted 
form.


On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, Richard Turner wrote:


Cheryl,
What part of this conversation were you replying to?
You didn't quote any of the previous messages, so it is unclear what you
heard.

Thanks,
Richard


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Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:30 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

Yes, that was what I heard. I remember this being discussed in a
demonstration of the Braille Pen that I heard.





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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Richard Turner
Cheryl,
What part of this conversation were you replying to?
You didn't quote any of the previous messages, so it is unclear what you
heard.

Thanks,
Richard
 

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Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:30 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

Yes, that was what I heard. I remember this being discussed in a
demonstration of the Braille Pen that I heard.


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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
Yes, that was what I heard. I remember this being discussed in a 
demonstration of the Braille Pen that I heard.



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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Scott Howell
I think a lot of it will come down to two factors as I see it. First how much 
panning bothers you. I have an 18 cell display and I think 24 would be maybe a 
little better and certainly 32 or 40 would be the best. However, the other 
factor is portability and ease of typing. THe Refreshabraille I have is 18 
cells and that is probably as few cells as I could live with, but it is very 
portable and easy to type on. That is why I chose that display and not to 
mention it was the most affordable display at the time that would work with the 
iOS devices to my knowledge.

On Oct 13, 2012, at 10:55 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:

> I'm wondering the same thing. I'm used to a 40-cell braillelite 40 which is 
> still plugging away but unfortunately won't work with anything on the Mac 
> except Terminal. I see the low prices of some of these 12, 14, 18 and even 
> 20-cell displays and wonder if I wouldn't be frustrated. I also see the trend 
> toward everything being dependent on the computer or smart device instead of 
> being able to use it as a stand-alone also and while I see the benefits I 
> wonder if I will be happy with something that forces me to always have to 
> have two devices of some kind together. Yet it's not like I can really 
> picture me affording a stand-alone unit with maybe an sd card slot so I'm not 
> limited by the braille device's storage. so I'm trying to reconcile myself to 
>  being glad to buy a device that will work with phone and computer. I think I 
> can do that but I'm not sure I can convince myself that a device with so few 
> cells, even at an almost affordable cost, will be worth it. I also would like 
> to hear from people who habitually have used 32 and 40 cell displays as to 
> whether they really find the displays with fewer cells satisfying for 
> purposes of reading and web browsing.
> 
> 
> -- 
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> 
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> and the meditation of my heart
> be acceptable to You,
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Scott Howell
I don't understand your comment about this "glitch" if you don't input real 
fast. Can you explain? I have been using a Refreshabraille for a while, but I 
have not seen any issues with the display if I do not input fast enough.

On Oct 13, 2012, at 10:20 AM, CD  wrote:

> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
> fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
> of the glitches with it.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
> 
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
> 
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> 
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> Carla
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Richard Turner
I know someone who reads over 200 words per minute and is happy using the 18
cell Refreshabraille.   
Personally, I would prefer 40 cells, but this is all completely personal
preference.
Richard
 

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Sharonda Greenlaw
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 7:18 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone


If you like reading, does a 14- or 16- cell display provide a comfortable
fit? I'm only asking because I want a display. I have successfully used a
40-cell but it was not mine. Now I'm wanting to purchase one. What do you
all think? 
Sharonda

Sent from my iPhone; please excuse all mistakes 

On Oct 12, 2012, at 10:38 PM, VaShaun Jones  wrote:



I have and like the Focus verses the APH

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:



I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If anyone has
either of these could you write me privately and let me know how you like
them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I have seen the Refresha
Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I know is less expensive.  You can
write me at

cd5...@gmail.com



Carla



Thanks!



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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread CD
Oh OK this is good to know.  I figured one could get used to that.


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Of Richard Turner
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 9:09 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

That is not a glitch with the RefreshaBraille, that is the way it is with
all braille displays and the iPhone.
If you pause for more than about a half a second, and you are using
contracted braille, the symbol you last typed will expand to its
uncontracted meaning.
So, if you are writing a name like Johnston, and you pause a little too long
before writing the n that follows the h, you will get johavenston.  The h
will have back translated to "have".
That will happen with every braille input device used with the iPhone, iPod
Touch or iPad.

You just have to get used to it and not pause in the wrong place.

Richard



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Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 7:21 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
of the glitches with it.


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Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?

Thanks.
On Sat, 13
Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:

> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>
>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>
>> Carla
>>
>> Thanks!
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Richard Turner
That is not a glitch with the RefreshaBraille, that is the way it is with
all braille displays and the iPhone.
If you pause for more than about a half a second, and you are using
contracted braille, the symbol you last typed will expand to its
uncontracted meaning.
So, if you are writing a name like Johnston, and you pause a little too long
before writing the n that follows the h, you will get johavenston.  The h
will have back translated to "have".
That will happen with every braille input device used with the iPhone, iPod
Touch or iPad.

You just have to get used to it and not pause in the wrong place.

Richard



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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of CD
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 7:21 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
of the glitches with it.


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Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?

Thanks.
On Sat, 13
Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:

> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>
>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>
>> Carla
>>
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Sharonda Greenlaw
I am the same. I prefer Braille over audio.  That's why I asked
Sharonda 

Sent from my iPhone; please excuse all mistakes 

On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:25 AM, Teresa Cochran  wrote:

> I read a lot of books on my IPod, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to use 
> something like a 12-cell display. I have a preference for Braille books over 
> audio. I can definitely understand a use for a small display with Idevices, 
> (portability, reading with light email and web browsing, and writing practice 
> with Braille beginners) but personally, this wouldn't be my choice. I haven't 
> actually checked out the small ones, so I can't evaluate them yet. If I get a 
> chance, I may do so one of these days.
> 
> I use my Focus 40 Blue with both my Mac and IPod, and I switch back and forth 
> constantly by either locking the screen on my Ipod, or unloading VO on my 
> Mac. I am very satisfied with this arrangement for my own purposes.
> 
> Teresa
> 
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:
> 
>> Well, even if one only wants one for iPhone, if you are going to do email, 
>> reading and web browsing, the question is relevant. I would want to use a 
>> display for more than just the iPhone and buying questions that dealt with 
>> those issues probably wouldn't be relevant here.
>> 
>> 
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>> 
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread VaShaun Jones
Sorry it was late. I like the look and feel of the 14. Even though the A.P.H 
one smaller its also bulky. The 14 is newer and it's oblong like a dollar and 
thinner. Other than that I'm learning how to use a braille device and always 
wanted portable verses a bigger device even though the larger displays gives 
more information from the screen at one time.
On Oct 13, 2012, at 9:43 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:

> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
> 
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
> 
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>> 
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If anyone has 
>>> either of these could you write me privately and let me know how you like 
>>> them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I have seen the Refresha 
>>> Braille but haven’t seen the Focus which I know is less expensive.  You can 
>>> write me at
>>> cd5...@gmail.com
>>> 
>>> Carla
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Teresa Cochran
I read a lot of books on my IPod, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to use 
something like a 12-cell display. I have a preference for Braille books over 
audio. I can definitely understand a use for a small display with Idevices, 
(portability, reading with light email and web browsing, and writing practice 
with Braille beginners) but personally, this wouldn't be my choice. I haven't 
actually checked out the small ones, so I can't evaluate them yet. If I get a 
chance, I may do so one of these days.

I use my Focus 40 Blue with both my Mac and IPod, and I switch back and forth 
constantly by either locking the screen on my Ipod, or unloading VO on my Mac. 
I am very satisfied with this arrangement for my own purposes.

Teresa

On Oct 13, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak  wrote:

> Well, even if one only wants one for iPhone, if you are going to do email, 
> reading and web browsing, the question is relevant. I would want to use a 
> display for more than just the iPhone and buying questions that dealt with 
> those issues probably wouldn't be relevant here.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheryl
> 
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
Well, even if one only wants one for iPhone, if you are going to do email, 
reading and web browsing, the question is relevant. I would want to use a 
display for more than just the iPhone and buying questions that dealt with 
those issues probably wouldn't be relevant here.



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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread CD
I'm not sure what causes the glitch.  If you don't input everything fast it
goes out of what you are doing.


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Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 7:58 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

Is that a glitch with the Refreshabraille or with braille devices with an
iOS device when using grade 2 translation?

On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, CD
wrote:

> The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input 
> real fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said 
> that is one of the glitches with it.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Cheryl Ann Homiak
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone
>
> Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?
>
> Thanks.
> On Sat, 13
> Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:
>
>> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>>
>>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>>
>>> Carla
>>>
>>> Thanks!
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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
Is that a glitch with the Refreshabraille or with braille devices with 
an iOS device when using grade 2 translation?


On Sat, 13 Oct 2012, CD 
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The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
of the glitches with it.


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Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?

Thanks.
On Sat, 13
Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:


I have and like the Focus verses the APH

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:


I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If
anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me
know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I
have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I
know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com

Carla

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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread CD
I only want one for iPhone.  That's why I asked about it on this list.


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I'm wondering the same thing. I'm used to a 40-cell braillelite 40 which is
still plugging away but unfortunately won't work with anything on the Mac
except Terminal. I see the low prices of some of these 12, 14, 18 and even
20-cell displays and wonder if I wouldn't be frustrated. I also see the
trend toward everything being dependent on the computer or smart device
instead of being able to use it as a stand-alone also and while I see the
benefits I wonder if I will be happy with something that forces me to always
have to have two devices of some kind together. Yet it's not like I can
really picture me affording a stand-alone unit with maybe an sd card slot so
I'm not limited by the braille device's storage. so I'm trying to reconcile
myself to  being glad to buy a device that will work with phone and
computer. I think I can do that but I'm not sure I can convince myself that
a device with so few cells, even at an almost affordable cost, will be worth
it. I also would like to hear from people who habitually have used 32 and 40
cell displays as to whether they really find the displays with fewer cells
satisfying for purposes of reading and web browsing.


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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
I'm wondering the same thing. I'm used to a 40-cell braillelite 40 which 
is still plugging away but unfortunately won't work with anything on the 
Mac except Terminal. I see the low prices of some of these 12, 14, 18 and 
even 20-cell displays and wonder if I wouldn't be frustrated. I also see 
the trend toward everything being dependent on the computer or smart 
device instead of being able to use it as a stand-alone also and while I 
see the benefits I wonder if I will be happy with something that forces me 
to always have to have two devices of some kind together. Yet it's not 
like I can really picture me affording a stand-alone unit with maybe an sd 
card slot so I'm not limited by the braille device's storage. so I'm 
trying to reconcile myself to  being glad to buy a device that will work 
with phone and computer. I think I can do that but I'm not sure I 
can convince 
myself that a device with so few cells, even at an almost affordable cost, 
will be worth it. I also would like to hear from people who habitually 
have used 32 and 40 cell displays as to whether they really find the 
displays with fewer cells satisfying for purposes of reading and web 
browsing.



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RE: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread CD
The Focus 14 is less money.  The APH does glitch if you don't input real
fast from what I saw when I saw it and my friend who had it said that is one
of the glitches with it.


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Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:44 AM
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Subject: Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?

Thanks.
On Sat, 13
Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:

> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
>
>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If 
>> anyone has either of these could you write me privately and let me 
>> know how you like them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I 
>> have seen the Refresha Braille but haven't seen the Focus which I 
>> know is less expensive.  You can write me at cd5...@gmail.com
>>
>> Carla
>>
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Sharonda Greenlaw
If you like reading, does a 14- or 16- cell display provide a comfortable fit? 
I'm only asking because I want a display. I have successfully used a 40-cell 
but it was not mine. Now I'm wanting to purchase one. What do you all think? 
Sharonda

Sent from my iPhone; please excuse all mistakes 

On Oct 12, 2012, at 10:38 PM, VaShaun Jones  wrote:

> I have and like the Focus verses the APH
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:
> 
>> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If anyone has 
>> either of these could you write me privately and let me know how you like 
>> them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I have seen the Refresha 
>> Braille but haven’t seen the Focus which I know is less expensive.  You can 
>> write me at
>> cd5...@gmail.com
>>  
>> Carla
>>  
>> Thanks!
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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-13 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak

Can you expand on this and say why you like the Focus 14 better?

Thanks.
On Sat, 13 
Oct 2012, VaShaun Jones wrote:



I have and like the Focus verses the APH

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:


I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If anyone has 
either of these could you write me privately and let me know how you like them. 
 I would really like to compare the two.  I have seen the Refresha Braille but 
haven’t seen the Focus which I know is less expensive.  You can write me at
cd5...@gmail.com

Carla

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Re: Braille Displays For iPhone

2012-10-12 Thread VaShaun Jones
I have and like the Focus verses the APH

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:24 AM, "CD"  wrote:

> I am looking at the Focus 14 and also the Refresha Braille.  If anyone has 
> either of these could you write me privately and let me know how you like 
> them.  I would really like to compare the two.  I have seen the Refresha 
> Braille but haven’t seen the Focus which I know is less expensive.  You can 
> write me at
> cd5...@gmail.com
>  
> Carla
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