[BRLTTY] Braille display model recommendation

[Victor Lawrence]

Hi:

I use the Focus 40 Braille display and I'm happy with it.  Though I
don't know much about any of the others.

VicOn 7/18/14, acollins at icsmail.net <acollins at icsmail.net> wrote:
> 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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