[Reader-users] Hello

[John Doering]

Thanks Cindy.

JD


John & Annette Doering
Charlie Brown LDB & Murphy
Milwaukee, WI USA
doering at ameritech.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader users list"
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 5:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Hello


> John,
>
> The controls on the PDA are very easy to use.  You'll receive a detailed
> instruction manual and quick start guide.  The reader, although two
separate
> pieces which are connected, is enclosed in a case, which holds the pieces
> together and should not be removed.  It's definitely a wonderful piece of
> equipment.
>
> Cindy
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Doering" <Doering at ameritech.net>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader users list"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Hello
>
>
> Hello,
> Thanks to all that responded to my question.  I did not know that the
reader
> is not one single unit.  It is a PDA connected to a camera?  Is the PDA an
> off the shelf unit converted to be used as the reader?  If so, are the
> controls easy to use?  Does the PDA crash at all?  I know you can connect
> the reader to a computer to transfer data, but do you need to be able to
> connect to a computer to use the reader, such as installing updates or
> software?
>
> Thanks,
> JD
>
>
> John & Annette Doering
> Charlie Brown LDB & Murphy
> Milwaukee, WI USA
> doering at ameritech.net
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader users list"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 9:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Hello
>
>
> >
> > Dear John,
> >
> > I can only tell you that there have been some minor issues with the plug
> > that connects the PDA to the camera , sometimes being a loose fit and
also
> > with the power plug.
> > There are archives that you could visit to see what others have said,
but
> > just remember most people are not having problems.
> > something that is new is the newest upgrade that everyone will be
getting.
> > A week ago, at the NFB Washington Seminar, the new upgrade was
> demonstrated.
> > It will let the K-NFB Reader identify paper money.  It successfully
> > identified bills of different amounts, in different orientations and
even
> > the fronts and backs of the bills.
> > People were ask to bring up bills that were folded, wrinkled and even
> wadded
> > up and it did it right the first try.
> > I was there and saw it all myself.
> >
> > If you have any questions just post to the list and watch.
> >
> > David Evans, NFBF
> > Nuclear/Aerospace Materials Engineer
> > Builder of the lunar Rovers and the F-117-A Stealth Fighter
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "John Doering" <Doering at ameritech.net>
> > To: "Reader Users List" <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 7:29 PM
> > Subject: [Reader-users] Hello
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> > My name is John Doering.  I am considering purchasing the K/NFB Reader.
I
> > joined the list to see what is being said about the reader by it's
users.
> I
> > have been lurking for 2 days and have not received any posts.  Can I
then
> > assume that you users have not experienced many problems using the
reader?
> > If anyone has had problems with the reader, I would like to hear them.
I
> > would also like to hear any positive comments you wish to share.  I
would
> > appreciate any feedback.
> >
> > regards,
> > JD
> >
> >
> > John & Annette Doering
> > Charlie Brown LDB & Murphy
> > Milwaukee, WI USA
> > doering at ameritech.net
> >
> >
> >
>
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