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 <kawa...@me.com> 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 <scottslistm...@gmail.com> 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 <cahom...@gmail.com> 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 heart >>> be acceptable to You, >>> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. >>> (Psalm 19:14, HCSB) >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google >>> Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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