Peter,
it sounds like you need to assemble a circle of support to form the basis of
your adaptive technology team. with the team, an overall strategy and
purpose can be stated and specific questions can be asked and discussed.
For details on how to do all of this, see my package of articles about
choosing adaptive technology on eSight.org
often, a given piece of technology is not inherently good or bad. What
makes sense depends on the individual, his needs and circumstances. having
said all of that, Pack mates aren't really super rugged like how Braille and
Speaks were. You haven't stated your purpose or need but realize that one
can buy three or four laptops for the price of a single pack mate. A basic
laptop can easily run programs like Microsoft Word, Outlook Express,
internet Explorer and stand-alone day planning programs. A pack mate can't
do this, so for me the blind end user's needs should be really special and
specific to justify the added cost.
I encourage you to ponder the questions raised in my package and complete
the different exercises. I trust when that process is finished, you will
have your answer.
Kelly
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Seymour" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 8:37 PM
Subject: Any Pack Mate fans or critics?
> Hello All,
>
> I'm just starting to look into getting a Pack Mate instead of a new lap
> top.
>
> Can I get some informed pros and cons on this idea?
>
> Thanks,
> Peter Seymour
>
>
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