Perkins/APH Brailler, The NEXT GENERATION

4. Paper Width it is true that the new brailler does not accommodate wide paper. This was a sacrifice we had to make in order to ensure that the new brailler was lighter and smaller

In the meantime, we would like to emphasize the Next Generation theme

Less Force.
Less Weight.
Less Noise.
More Possibilities

Thanks.

2. Paper Feed Knob We designed the new paper feed knobs to be easier to turn without having to curl fingers and grasp a knob AND keep the brailler footprint small. We have had feedback that the knobs are much easier to use, particularly for older people
3. Open slots The new brailler is much more enclosed than the Classic. There are still a few openings which allow the mechanical pieces to operate.
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Sorry you are disappointed. We will try to incorporate user suggestions in future versions of the new brailler.
1. Keys a) the keys require less finger strength. b) they are closer together so children with small hands can reach the keys. In order to design keys which are angled as on the Braille Note, an electronic not a mechanical device, it would have required a different amount of force for each finger. And, it would have driven up the costs dramatically
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This new brailler is a disappointment.
1. It only takes narrow paper.
2. No attempt was made to make the keys more ergonomic (as on the Braille Note). Why not?
3. The paper wind-in knob is a repetitive injury waiting to happen. Should have been a crank like on the old time adding machines.
4. It is still too easy for little kids to drop things into the foot slot and the margin stop slots.
The reading rest is a good idea, though.
Back to the drawing board, Perkins.

how much will it cost? I am about to go to college and I'm looking for a perkins to have as a back up for notes and such. How much will this one cost and what is it made of? metal like old ones? or of a plastic? I live Texas BTW

en erase button genius!

The reading rest is a great idea too.

nice video showing the brailler

Wow! That's quite a petite new Brailler. The reading rest seems clever and so very practical.

Great to hear from you. Unfortunately we do not have enough to loan out at this point. At some point in the future, the Braille and Talking Book Library at Perkins may have some to loan to Massachusetts residents, but that would not be for some time - at least a year.

Thanks for watching the video and for your comment.