[optacon-l] Re: taking notes with the Optacon
- From: "Natalie" <nataliej@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:18:56 -0500
I agree about taking notes with the Optacon. It's difficult and I decided
to record instead of braille and then put the recording in braille. In that
way I don't have to let go of the camera and lose my place. It sounds
time-consuming but ends up faster for me.
----- Original Message -----
Natalie
From: "Catherine Thomas" <braille@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 9:15 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Operating the Optacon
> Fran,
> Some of your comments are a little puzzling. If I take notes of any kind,
> I need two hands. A one-handed Optacon would provide no advantage. As to
> the uncomfortable sitting position, I don't understand that wither. One of
> the joys of the Optacon is that it can be used anywhere. I've even read in
> bed. Is it possible that you haven't explored all the choices available to
> you? Do you have electricity in only one inconvenient spot?
>
> The Optacon has many drawbacks. I would agree that when I take notes (for
> example copying a recipe in braille) I lose my place with the Optacon and
> have to find it again. I'm not sure that a one-handed unit is the solution
> to these particular problems.
> Catherine
>
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