I was given a demonstration of Handytech displays a few years ago. Like others
in the discussion, I appreciated the Active Tactile Control feature which
enables auto-scrolling. However, I found that the sensitivity level had to be
adjusted to the maximum for this to work reliably.
The sensors seem to respond to pressure, and I tend to touch the cells lightly
(apparently normal for proficient braille readers). So, my suggestion would be
to try one before you buy it, just to be sure that it works well and that
you're comfortable with it.
I've read or heard reports of hardware reliability issues with every major
manufacturer's braille display - people who say that they've experienced
failures of one kind or another that required repair. Thus, making sure you
have a competent source of hardware support is important just in case you're
unlucky. Well built braille displays can last a long time and remain reliable
for many years (more than ten in some cases). I know as much from my own
experience, so I don't want to leave the impression that there's anything wrong
with the technology itself.
On 4/11/19, 14:07, "Anders Holmberg" <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com on
behalf of and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote:
Hi!
I think the bluetooth issue can be fixed by turning off Voiceover and try
to pair it with the Windows vm again.
But i am not sure.
I have the same issue with Linux and my display in Vmware.
Not with windows.
/A
> 11 apr. 2019 kl. 16:26 skrev Pete De Vasto <pdevasto0...@gmail.com>:
>
> I, too, have an Actilino, and I am quite pleased with it. It replaced an
older Braillino that unexpectedly just stopped working about two years ago. The
only down side I’ve noticed is that, when connected to my Mac mini, I can’t
seem to get my VMware Fusion machines to see it. For some reason, VO takes
exclusive control of the Actilino’s driver, and won’t let go for anything. On
the plus side, I do like being able to switch among three bluetooth devices.
>
> Pete De Vasto
>
>> On Apr 11, 2019, at 3:41 AM, alia robinson <ali...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I freaking love my actilino for one simple reason. it has tactile
scrolling. if mine broke tomorrow and it couldn’t be repaired I’d buy another.
I got mine used for an awesome price a year ago, and have never looked back. My
VU is in a box! if you enable tactile scrolling it moves to the next line when
your fingers get to the last character. it is so great. it’s bigger than VU,
and unless you have huge pockets it won’t fit, but trust me it’s worth it.
this scrolling works on IOS and mac too!
>>
>> Alia
>>
>> On Apr 11, 2019, at 3:47 AM, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se>
wrote:
>>
>> Hi!
>> I can get a new braille display to use with my Ipad mini.
>> But i don’t know what to Choose.
>> I now have the VarioUltra but it begins to be a bit uncomfortable.
>> I have looked at the Focus 14 and must admit that its a really neat and
Nice display.
>> But what about the Actilino?
>> Does anyone on this list have one such device?
>> I am waiting for the Swedish Company who sells that device to call me so
i can get a meeting with them and have a look at the display.
>> It seems to have some features that the Focus does not have.
>> For example the copy text from the display directly into your Iphone or
mac would be a really neat feature.
>> Also the possibility to have the Iphone in a pocket and have the call
sent to the display.
>> The focus 14 can absolutely be put into a jackets pocket but i don’t
know how big or small the Actilino is.
>> That’s why i wonder if someone on the list has one and may be able to
describe that one for me.
>> Thanks in advance.
>> /A
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