[Reader-users] Software Upgrade

Tue Jul 3 07:34:48 CDT 2007

Hi Kev,

I was rather fortunate in that I obtained a loan from the bank to pay for my 
reader. What irritates me though is the fact that I have had the unit for 4 
months and not seen any sign of an update. They said that they would offer 
the upgrades free for the first year of use, one wonders how mutch they may 
cost after that. Also, here in Britain, the world doesn't come to a 
standstill for the sight village exhibition, so why should it there in the 
states for a convention? After all, how long does it take to upload a 20 meg 
file, what's a wireless connection for!

Best

-James-

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Jones" <kevin at kevinrj.net>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Software Upgrade

> It's not only just what James said, but includes that. I actually never
> attend conventions, I don't want to use my vacation for those when I
> have family and friends spread around I'd rather visit. Many knfb reader
> owners had their reader paid for by DVR andmay never be able to attend a
> convention, they are expensive. Not only are international customers
> being forced to wait, but also Americans who may not be as financially
> fortunate.
>
>
> James Jolley wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I agree to a point, but if the same thing was done over here in Britain,
>> there would be an upraw. This is were the business moddle kind of falls 
>> down
>> I think. why should your international market be left out in the cold?
>>
>> Best
>>
>> -James-
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Janet Coleman" <Janet.Coleman at Alltel.net>
>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Software Upgrade
>>
>>
>>> Thanks for writing what I failed to write.  You are correct. Janet-
>>>
>>>
>>> Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Loren Wakefield" <isaiah5719 at mchsi.com>
>>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 6:30 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Software Upgrade
>>>
>>>
>>>> This is probably an unpopular view, but I do not agree with this line 
>>>> of
>>>> thinking.
>>>>
>>>> We in the U.S. are blessed in many ways.  To say that a business cannot
>>>> give
>>>> a jump to those who attend a particular event is at best, 
>>>> short-sighted.
>>>> The people at KNFB are not the first, nor  will they be the last to do
>>>> something like this.  The object at a tradeshow is to draw people to 
>>>> your
>>>> booth.  And this is an incentive to come see them.
>>>>
>>>> Now they have also created a huge clamour for this product.  And this 
>>>> is
>>>> at
>>>> the convention and the eventual posting afterwards.
>>>>
>>>> Due to a number of things beyond my control, I also was not able to
>>>> attend
>>>> this year's dconvention.  So I am waiting as well.  But I do not blame
>>>> them
>>>> for introducing it where there are live people and plenty of them.  The
>>>> convention of NFB and the social gathering of that other thing, are the
>>>> two
>>>> biggest opportunities for companies selling adaptive devices to reach 
>>>> the
>>>> consumers they  are targeting.  And if they choose to offer this as an
>>>> incentive to come see them, then more power to them.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Loren Wakefield
>>>>
>>>> "The best way to predict your Future is to create it." Dr. Forress C.
>>>> Shaklee
>>>>
>>>> www.ultimatehealthwithtlc.com
>>>>
>>>> 319-433-0145 866-433-3969
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Joseph LaFauci" <joeleah at iquest.net>
>>>> To: "Reader-Users at Nfbnet. Org" <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 7:52 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Software Upgrade
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Greetings all,
>>>> I hope I was clear earlier.  I agree wholeheartedly with all of the
>>>> comments.  I'm sure it is the most difficult for you folks outside the
>>>> U.S.
>>>> I was also saying that there are also many of us here in the states in
>>>> the
>>>> same boat.  I think KNFB should have posted the upgrade on the web 
>>>> before
>>>> they left for Atlanta if it was ready.
>>>> Maybe there are still people back at KNFB who will post it soon.  I 
>>>> hope
>>>> so.
>>>> I think it will be a good upgrade based on Jim's description.
>>>> I am especially enthusiastic about the ability to read different 
>>>> colored
>>>> text on different backgrounds.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> Joe
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Joseph LaFauci
>>>>
>>>> E-Mail: joeleah at iquest.net
>>>>
>>>> Web: http://www.joeleah.com <http://www.joeleah.com/>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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