Although I love the portability of some of the latest technology, my need to 
be able to move between computers and not have to change types of files, 
email clients etc keeps me on my laptop. If I could get a Braille n speak 
I'd probably carry that with me for note-taking purposes, but nothing exotic 
any more. If I need to do that then I'd probably think about getting one of 
these smaller netbooks.

Fred Olver

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: braille notetaker or brailler


> Frankly, I think $2,395.00 is a bit much to pay for a Pacmate even though 
> it
> is designed for the blind, and that is only the basic package.  I mean you
> could get a pretty good lap top with Jaws for about half that especially
> since most of us have Jaws or some type of speech software anyway.
> Harvey
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 4:23 PM
> Subject: Re: braille notetaker or brailler
>
>
>> I've had good luck with my pack mate so far, I just don't use it enough.
>> Like wise I can't get for it what it's worth, based on what I paid and 
>> how
>> little I've used it so it sits here used a couple times a month.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 5:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: braille notetaker or brailler
>>
>>
>>> Hi Bob;
>>> I have been using a braille plus with reasonable success.  It was =
>>> primarily a notetaker/bookreader but you can also look at the internet =
>>> and check your email.  There are some email issues but I believe it is =
>>> significantly less costly than the packmate or braille note.  On the =
>>> other hand, I have seen a number of used braille notes and packmates =
>>> looking for new owners.
>>> Best of luck.
>>> Richard
>>> =20
>>>  ----- Original Message -----=20
>>>  From: Bob Humbert=20
>>>  To: [log in to unmask]
>>>  Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 3:43 PM
>>>  Subject: Re: braille notetaker or brailler
>>>
>>>
>>>  My 25 year old B'ns completely died.  I bought a rebuilt that lasted =
>>> one=20
>>>  month longer than the warranty.  I got to have something more than my =
>>> my=20
>>>  Purkens.  What do you recommend?  Do I bite the bullet and go back to =
>>> Fredom=20
>>>  scientific or is there a better option out there?  Help!! it will be=20
>>>  appreciated.
>>>
>>>  KG6YAA
>>>
>>>  ----- Original Message -----=20
>>>  From: "Terri Pannett" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>  To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>  Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 11:27 AM
>>>  Subject: braille notetaker or brailler
>>>
>>>
>>>  > Dear List,
>>>  >
>>>  > I'm going to an ARES training session and the subject will be =
>>> written
>>>  > traffic.  I know that during an emergency, I'll probably use a =
>>> brailler,
>>>  > especially if there's no power and the notetaker's batteries are =
>>> dead.
>>>  > However, I was thinking of taking a notetaker to the meeting because 
>>> =
>>> the
>>>  > brailler is noisy and would disturb the other people.  So, what do =
>>> you=20
>>>  > think
>>>  > I should take with me?
>>>  >
>>>  > Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
>>
>