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Anyone got experience with the Hable keyboard? (self.Blind)
submitted by DHamlinMusic
As the title says I am wonering if anyone here is familiar with the Hable device in the sense of real world usage. I am looking at getting one, and my state’s CBVI is checking if they can get a tester unit for me to try out beforehand but I would guess not.
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
I’ve heard of this and it’s interesting for sure just not sure if I am the most interested in this.
retrolental_morose 1 points 1y ago
I've used it for a month or so on iOS.
No benefit to a regular BSI user - it's louder, physically separate from my phone and apart from gestures from navigation has no wider input abilities than Braille Screen Input.
No benefit to a regular BSI user - it's louder, physically separate from my phone and apart from gestures from navigation has no wider input abilities than Braille Screen Input.
DHamlinMusic [OP] 1 points 1y ago
What do you mean by "louder"?
retrolental_morose 1 points 1y ago
the buttons are very loud mechanically. I've been brailling on a screen for so long, actual mechanical clacking was very off-putting.
DHamlinMusic [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Ah, would have assumed the buttons are digital.
retrolental_morose 1 points 1y ago
nope. basically it's just an 8 button bluetooth keyboard with a built-in braille translator. it's a clever idea - particularly for those who struggle to input braille on a touchscreen.
you have to learn commands in place of gestures too. it's great when you've done that, but quite a learning curve to use the thing to its full potential.
you have to learn commands in place of gestures too. it's great when you've done that, but quite a learning curve to use the thing to its full potential.
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