Good morning, I am not sure what device is being discussed so would you all please bring me up to speed? Thank you!!!
On 5/18/22, CHELA Robles <[email protected]> wrote: > I filled out the survey from the BTBL which is also taking part in this > endeavour the pilate program in the summer or fall this year I had to fill > it out meaning of the survey before May 31 so I filled it out last night I’m > hoping to be selected to be part of this because I truly need a second > braille display. Right now I don’t have the Necessary funds for buying the > Actilino which I still would like in the future later on, but I'll take what > I can afford, even if it's a chance to take part in the pilate program. I > also would like to know about once the pilot program faces out if one can > keep the braille display as well and steps for that if need be. And if there > is a list for users in this program that would be nice as well. I will check > out the manual. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 3, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Lelia Struve <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi all, I heard that there is a mailing list for the pilot program for >> the human where e reader. Or the other one I guess is that true? If so >> does anybody have the way to join? Thanks >> >> Lelia >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Apr 3, 2022, at 1:17 AM, Joshua Hendrickson <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Pricilla. The humanware braille E-reader is not the BI-20X >>> display, however, it is very similar. I have a bi40x display instead >>> of the 20x. There is an hour long tutorial of the humanware braille >>> E-reader available on bard that I highly recommend you take a quick >>> look at. Regarding a nicer case for your display, I recommend >>> checking out the executive leather case for the bi20x display. I saw >>> it available from AT guys. The cost is $95 which is expensive for a >>> case, however, executive products makes wonderful cases and the cost >>> is well worth it in my opinion. You'd then have the sholder strap >>> like you want, and the case is very nicely thick and padded for great >>> protection of your device. One of the differences between the >>> humanware braille E-reader and the bi-20x display is on the 20x, you >>> can directly download books from bookshare and the braille E-reader >>> you cannot. I'm glad you're enjoying your E-reader. >>> >>>>> On 4/2/22, Priscilla Garces (prisci) <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Hi everyone, >>>> This is Priscilla. I have a couple questions since I am new to the NLS >>>> E-Reader pilot program and just received the NLS E-Reader because my >>>> library >>>> just got onboard. >>>> So far, I’ve had it for a week. >>>> I called my local Talking-book and Braille library and they said that >>>> they >>>> are currently participating in the pilot program. Some of my >>>> observations of >>>> the Humanware NLS E-reader are as follows: >>>> When opening the cardboard box containing the device, I got very >>>> excited >>>> because the braille display felt just right and pretty comfortable for >>>> me to >>>> use. I liked the ergonomic keys and the fact that the space keys were >>>> further apart from the braille display. That position is more >>>> comfortable >>>> for me, and the keys felt rather large. But then again,I have small >>>> hands >>>> and fingers because I’m very petite. >>>> It came with two lanyards, one for the case holding the braille display, >>>> and >>>> the other one for the braille display itself. When closed, the braille >>>> display looks like a small hardcover book which is cute, and with the >>>> straps, it feels like wearing a cute pocketbook. >>>> They’re meant to be hung around the neck, but I would prefer to use them >>>> as >>>> a shoulder strap and wear it as a small purse. Beware that the straps >>>> are >>>> indeed skinny and fragile, so you cannot put too much force on them. >>>> I’d >>>> prefer thicker straps with a stronger clip. >>>> Personally, I’d rather carry it in my regular purse than just by itself >>>> because chances are that one of the clips can break easily if not >>>> careful. >>>> >>>> One thing I would like to have is the ability to use it as a basic >>>> notetaker >>>> though. >>>> I have a Macbook air M1 computer using VoiceOver, and to my surprise, >>>> it >>>> works beautifully when I connect it using the USBC cable that came with >>>> my >>>> laptop. It also charges the display which is a bonus, and I don’t need >>>> to >>>> bring multiple cables if I need to travel. I can leave the charger and >>>> cable >>>> at home. >>>> It also connects to my iPhone using bluetooth like all other devices. >>>> In comparison to the freedom scientific focus 40 braille display, the >>>> keys >>>> work better for me on this one and are quieter. I also like the fact >>>> that >>>> you can connect USB drives to the braille E-Reader. >>>> As for the focus 40 braille display I mainly use it for editing on my >>>> computer. With the focus 40, you need to bring the extra bulky charger >>>> which >>>> I don’t like because it doesn’t have the ability to charge using my >>>> computer. But with this new Humanware E-reader, you can do that, and it >>>> has >>>> a separate cable and wall charger which is a lot better. >>>> The braille feels crisp for me to read. Also the cursor routing >>>> buttons >>>> feel like bump dots. >>>> It also has a memory card slot to insert a memory card which I like. >>>> I connected my bard account and it is a breeze to download books onto >>>> the >>>> device rather than getting the extra cable and hooking it up to the >>>> included >>>> cartridge to load the book. >>>> I tried using a USB flash drive and it worked well. So far, I was able >>>> to >>>> open PDF files on it. However, I was disappointed in finding out that >>>> you >>>> cannot open word or powerpoint documents. >>>> I connected my external drive , and was disappointed because it said >>>> USB >>>> connection failed. >>>> >>>> I have a question though, >>>> I’ve heard that at the end of the pilot program, you can keep the device >>>> if >>>> you want? How does this work? Do you have to email a completed transfer >>>> of >>>> ownership form for that after you do all the surveys? From my >>>> experience, I >>>> had a school-issued laptop, and once you graduate you fill out a >>>> transfer of >>>> ownership form proving that you completed all required courses, final >>>> exams >>>> and papers. >>>> >>>> >>>> Because if that is the case, that would be of great use for me in the >>>> future >>>> since I plan to go back to school someday or attend other conferences. >>>> Also, what has been your experience with the NLS E-Reader. I believe I >>>> got >>>> the new version. >>>> It’s so small that I can carry it in my handbag and use it as a braille >>>> keyboard for my phone. >>>> Why didn’t I do that instead of buying a keyboard case for my iPad >>>> during >>>> the Covid19 pandemic? Laughing out loud . >>>> I wish I knew this sooner though. >>>> Is this the smart brilliant VX braille display from humanwhare or >>>> another >>>> model? >>>> Just wondering. >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you, and I hope this helps >>>> Kind regards, >>>> >>>> Priscilla >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>>> list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>> if >>>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>> owners or >>>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>> >>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>>> [email protected]. 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