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Product Reviews and Guides
BrailleSense Polaris: Ready for the Road
by Jamie Pauls
Those looking for a specialized notetaker that runs a mainstream operating system and is able to use accessible mainstream apps should definitely consider the BrailleSense Polaris.
A Big Compromise in Price With a Small Compromise in Features: a Review of the Orbit Reader 20
by Scott Davert
More information on the Orbit Reader 20, including a report on the display's performance as a notetaker and as a terminal connected to other devices.
Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part III
by Scott Davert
Part III of this series reviews the VarioUltra and Actilino braille displays.
What's New in watchOS 4, macOS High Sierra, and tvOS 11
by Janet Ingber
In September 2017, Apple released updates for its iOS devices, Apple Watch, Mac computers, and Apple TV. The iOS update was described in the November issue of AccessWorld. The three remaining operating system updates will be discussed in this article.
Feel This: a Review of the Current State of Braille with Windows Narrator
by Scott Davert
Microsoft has put a great deal of time and thought into developing braille support along with Narrator. When the bugs experienced inputting text on a braille keyboard are solved, Narrator will be a viable option for those who rely on a braille display without speech.