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40 Cell Refreshable Braille Recommendations? (self.Blind)
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a 40 cell refreshable Braille device?
I was using an Orbit Reader 20, but it was having quite a lot of issues and I only had it for a year and a half (and yes am sending it in for repair). I was wanting a 40 cell and was thinking of going with a different brand.
I will be using it mostly for reading BRF files, i don’t use Bluetooth or care about that really.
I was using an Orbit Reader 20, but it was having quite a lot of issues and I only had it for a year and a half (and yes am sending it in for repair). I was wanting a 40 cell and was thinking of going with a different brand.
I will be using it mostly for reading BRF files, i don’t use Bluetooth or care about that really.
FaerilyRowanwind 5 points 1y ago
The new brailliant let’s you write and connect to wifi and download books and has an embedded Victor reader stream. So you can connect to national library services and bookshare if that’s your jam. Don’t know if it’s 40 cell though off the top of my head
retrolental_morose 1 points 1y ago
It is a 40. it's a nice machine to read on and has the added benefit of builtin translation to .brf from word, text and so forth. I'd rate it slightly higher than the Focus for ease-of-use, although the 20 cell brailliant has more connectivity - it can Read SD cards as well as type-a USB drives, for instance.
CloudyBeep 3 points 1y ago
Current models are the QBraille XL, Focus 40 Blue 5th Generation and Brailliant BI 40X. HelpTech also have some 40-cell models, but support is patchy in the U.S.
changeneverhappens 3 points 1y ago
I'm a sighted teacher for the Visually Impaired.
I work with a Polaris edge 40 that can act as a notetaker with Bluetooth. It's a discontinued model but available online for resale. I'm also intrigued by the freedom scientific 40 cell display with 6 key input because it's described as rugged, and it has squared off corners that look less delicate than other devices. It's all over eBay used for about $700.
I work with a Polaris edge 40 that can act as a notetaker with Bluetooth. It's a discontinued model but available online for resale. I'm also intrigued by the freedom scientific 40 cell display with 6 key input because it's described as rugged, and it has squared off corners that look less delicate than other devices. It's all over eBay used for about $700.
CloudyBeep 2 points 1y ago
What you use is a Braille Edge 40. The Polaris is a model in a different product line. The QBraille XL is the model that supercedes the Braille Edge 40; I encourage you to look into it because it was designed specifically for the education market.
changeneverhappens 2 points 1y ago
You are correct, thank you. It's the same parent company, HIMS. I'll check out the QBraille XL! Thanks for the info.
Das-Lebensfieber 2 points 1y ago
Thank you! Yes I do tend to drop things something rugged would be good
gunfart 3 points 1y ago
I have used the freedom scientific focus 40 GEN five a few times, it is quite rugged and feels nice in your hands. If you do want Bluetooth capabilities, it does have that and has the ability to take notes with a micro SD card inserted into the device itself. Highly recommend it if it is affordable for you, if not you can look into getting together with your state services to fund a purchase like that brand new.
kaishawna 2 points 1y ago
Do you ever try a slate and stylus or are you not able to use one? I use one most of the time because it's not expensive and I can carry it around. I'm just offering a different route if that's ok with you. I feel that braille displays are far too expensive for a blind individual and sometimes people have to pay out of pocket. Not everyone is able to afford a braille device, but most are able to use slates and styluses.
Das-Lebensfieber 5 points 1y ago
I use a Perkins Brailler for writing mostly. I do use a slate and stylus for writing short text or when on-the-go (as it is easy to carry).
I’m looking for a refreshable Braille device for reading eBraille so I don’t have to lug books around.
I’m looking for a refreshable Braille device for reading eBraille so I don’t have to lug books around.
oncenightvaler 1 points 1y ago
I have a Focus from Freedom Scientific it works well. I also used an Alva and that worked well.
codeofdusk 1 points 1y ago
Look at the new $1.
Where are you located? The display is available in Europe and the US, but I don’t think in Australia or New Zealand for instance.
Where are you located? The display is available in Europe and the US, but I don’t think in Australia or New Zealand for instance.
CosmicBunny97 1 points 1y ago
Maybe the Focus 40 or even the Brailliant 40 if you want extra features.
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