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 <maria...@denningweb.com> 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 <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. > 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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