I filled out the survey from the BTBL which is also taking part in this endeavour the pilate program in the summer or fall this year I had to fill it out meaning of the survey before May 31 so I filled it out last night I’m hoping to be selected to be part of this because I truly need a second braille display. Right now I don’t have the Necessary funds for buying the Actilino which I still would like in the future later on, but I'll take what I can afford, even if it's a chance to take part in the pilate program. I also would like to know about once the pilot program faces out if one can keep the braille display as well and steps for that if need be. And if there is a list for users in this program that would be nice as well. I will check out the manual.
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Lelia Struve <leliastr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all, I heard that there is a mailing list for the pilot program for the > human where e reader. Or the other one I guess is that true? If so does > anybody have the way to join? Thanks > > Lelia > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 3, 2022, at 1:17 AM, Joshua Hendrickson <louv...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Pricilla. The humanware braille E-reader is not the BI-20X >> display, however, it is very similar. I have a bi40x display instead >> of the 20x. There is an hour long tutorial of the humanware braille >> E-reader available on bard that I highly recommend you take a quick >> look at. Regarding a nicer case for your display, I recommend >> checking out the executive leather case for the bi20x display. I saw >> it available from AT guys. The cost is $95 which is expensive for a >> case, however, executive products makes wonderful cases and the cost >> is well worth it in my opinion. You'd then have the sholder strap >> like you want, and the case is very nicely thick and padded for great >> protection of your device. One of the differences between the >> humanware braille E-reader and the bi-20x display is on the 20x, you >> can directly download books from bookshare and the braille E-reader >> you cannot. I'm glad you're enjoying your E-reader. >> >>>> On 4/2/22, Priscilla Garces (prisci) <garcesp...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Hi everyone, >>> This is Priscilla. I have a couple questions since I am new to the NLS >>> E-Reader pilot program and just received the NLS E-Reader because my library >>> just got onboard. >>> So far, I’ve had it for a week. >>> I called my local Talking-book and Braille library and they said that they >>> are currently participating in the pilot program. Some of my observations of >>> the Humanware NLS E-reader are as follows: >>> When opening the cardboard box containing the device, I got very excited >>> because the braille display felt just right and pretty comfortable for me to >>> use. I liked the ergonomic keys and the fact that the space keys were >>> further apart from the braille display. That position is more comfortable >>> for me, and the keys felt rather large. But then again,I have small hands >>> and fingers because I’m very petite. >>> It came with two lanyards, one for the case holding the braille display, and >>> the other one for the braille display itself. When closed, the braille >>> display looks like a small hardcover book which is cute, and with the >>> straps, it feels like wearing a cute pocketbook. >>> They’re meant to be hung around the neck, but I would prefer to use them as >>> a shoulder strap and wear it as a small purse. Beware that the straps are >>> indeed skinny and fragile, so you cannot put too much force on them. I’d >>> prefer thicker straps with a stronger clip. >>> Personally, I’d rather carry it in my regular purse than just by itself >>> because chances are that one of the clips can break easily if not careful. >>> >>> One thing I would like to have is the ability to use it as a basic notetaker >>> though. >>> I have a Macbook air M1 computer using VoiceOver, and to my surprise, it >>> works beautifully when I connect it using the USBC cable that came with my >>> laptop. It also charges the display which is a bonus, and I don’t need to >>> bring multiple cables if I need to travel. I can leave the charger and cable >>> at home. >>> It also connects to my iPhone using bluetooth like all other devices. >>> In comparison to the freedom scientific focus 40 braille display, the keys >>> work better for me on this one and are quieter. I also like the fact that >>> you can connect USB drives to the braille E-Reader. >>> As for the focus 40 braille display I mainly use it for editing on my >>> computer. With the focus 40, you need to bring the extra bulky charger which >>> I don’t like because it doesn’t have the ability to charge using my >>> computer. But with this new Humanware E-reader, you can do that, and it has >>> a separate cable and wall charger which is a lot better. >>> The braille feels crisp for me to read. Also the cursor routing buttons >>> feel like bump dots. >>> It also has a memory card slot to insert a memory card which I like. >>> I connected my bard account and it is a breeze to download books onto the >>> device rather than getting the extra cable and hooking it up to the included >>> cartridge to load the book. >>> I tried using a USB flash drive and it worked well. So far, I was able to >>> open PDF files on it. However, I was disappointed in finding out that you >>> cannot open word or powerpoint documents. >>> I connected my external drive , and was disappointed because it said USB >>> connection failed. >>> >>> I have a question though, >>> I’ve heard that at the end of the pilot program, you can keep the device if >>> you want? How does this work? Do you have to email a completed transfer of >>> ownership form for that after you do all the surveys? From my experience, I >>> had a school-issued laptop, and once you graduate you fill out a transfer of >>> ownership form proving that you completed all required courses, final exams >>> and papers. >>> >>> >>> Because if that is the case, that would be of great use for me in the future >>> since I plan to go back to school someday or attend other conferences. >>> Also, what has been your experience with the NLS E-Reader. I believe I got >>> the new version. >>> It’s so small that I can carry it in my handbag and use it as a braille >>> keyboard for my phone. >>> Why didn’t I do that instead of buying a keyboard case for my iPad during >>> the Covid19 pandemic? Laughing out loud . >>> I wish I knew this sooner though. >>> Is this the smart brilliant VX braille display from humanwhare or another >>> model? >>> Just wondering. >>> >>> >>> Thank you, and I hope this helps >>> Kind regards, >>> >>> Priscilla >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>> list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>> mk...@ucla.edu. 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