[BRLTTY] Braille Display Comparison

[Rasmussen, Lloyd]

If you want modern features such as Bluetooth, it may be time to buy a new display. But you shouldn't discount USB-to-serial converters. They can work well, especially if they have an authentic FTDI chipset.

Lloyd Rasmussen, Senior Staff Engineer
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542   202-707-0535
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
The preceding opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Library of Congress, NLS.


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From: brltty-bounces at mielke.cc [mailto:brltty-bounces at mielke.cc] On Behalf Of Rob
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 9:34 AM
To: brltty at mielke.cc
Subject: [BRLTTY] Braille Display Comparison

I am in the market for a new desktop braille display. The desktop display I have  currently is getting very old and it cannot be serviced anymore, should it break. In addition, it is getting difficult to find boards that I can afford with serial ports. The ones I do find are older, refurbished models, or very high end server models which I do not need at this time. I realize that I can always use a USB to serial converter, but that is just one more wire to worry about and sometimes they do not work very well.
I am considering:
The Focus 40 Blue
The Braille Edge
or the Brailliant High 40
I am also open to other suggestions. What I want is something with a minimalist design. I already have a notetaker; I do not need a desktop unit which doubles as such. I am grateful for any ideas and suggestions.
Thank you all.
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