[BRLTTY] Braille display model recommendation

[acollins at icsmail.net]

Hi.  Have you considered buying the Audio Feature Pack for your Alva
BC640?  This adds a Braille keyboard to your display, internal usb
storage for files, which can be read and edited, while away from your
computer.  In addition, the display can be split between your computer
and mobile phone.  In addition, the bc640 can be connected either via
usb or bluetooth.

It does widen the bc640, and because of the Braille keyboard, it is not
possible for the display to fit under your computer keyboard, but the
Braille keyboard, internal usb storage, and split display capabilities
do greatly enhance the usefulness of the bc640.

It's not difficult to attach to your display.  It just fits up against
the rear edge of the display, which has an edge connector the the
feature pack attaches to.  Then there are two allenscreews, one on each
end which must be screwed in.

One more thing.  The feature pack also adds an extra battery, which
extends the battery life of the bc640 to over 30 hours.

Gene


>I'm going to have to replace my Braille display. I need advice about what 
>model to get, please.
>
>The one I have now is the old Brailliant model. The navigation keys keep 
>failing and it's becoming problematic to have them repaired.
>
>I also use an Alva BC 640. That might be my default choice.
>
>I want a 40cell display, primarily for desk work. Bluetooth would be nice.
>
>I've previously felt that having a Braille keyboard on a Braille display 
>wasn't all that useful and only served to add distance between the Braille 
>cells and regular QWERTY keyboard. I still feel that way sort of, except 
>I'm beginning to miss the Braille keyboard option for use with mobile 
>devices, so I'm ambivalent.
>
>Any recommendation?
>
>What's the Alva comfort? Is that any good? Does BRLTTY support it?
>
>Thanks
>
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