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
 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bob Humbert 
  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 
  month longer than the warranty.  I got to have something more than my my 
  Purkens.  What do you recommend?  Do I bite the bullet and go back to Fredom 
  scientific or is there a better option out there?  Help!! it will be 
  appreciated.

  KG6YAA

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  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 
  > think
  > I should take with me?
  >
  > Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.