A Review of the Focus Braille Display
Published: Jun 20, 2007Jim Denham and Heather McComas from AccessWorld® wrote a review on the new updated Freedom Scientific Focus Braille display. “This new display, available with either 40 or 80 cells, offers improved ergonomic design, additional controls, and smoother Braille cells. We evaluated the Focus 40-cell display, and, since most Braille displays receive all the information they display from the screen reader being used, we evaluated the Focus using both JAWS 6.0 and Window-Eyes 5.0,” Jim Denham and Heather McComas said in the review.
After reviewing the focus display, AccessWorld® came to the following conclusion: “The changes that have been made in the most recent version of the Freedom Scientific Focus series of Braille displays significantly improve the product’s usability, especially for individuals who use the JAWS screen reader. Using the combination of JAWS and the Focus, it is possible to perform a large number of common tasks without ever touching the computer keyboard. The second row of Touch Cursor controls and the redesigned Braille Input keys truly enhance this version of the product. For individuals who are interested in a high-quality and relatively inexpensive Braille display, we recommend trying the new Focus.”
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