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.
>