[Reader-users] Comparing the PDAs again

Sat Jul 21 18:11:36 CDT 2007

I think the term that's been used before is identical in functionality, 
though I am looking for Emails to back this up.
Yes, to be fair, the Asus PDA has 128MB of memory and a 520MHZ processor 
while the Fujitsu has a 624MHZ processor with 64MB of memory. Honestly, I 
wouldn't say much more on this until I run a side-by-side test.
I wasn't complaining about the reader or what I have now, but rather wanted 
to figure out which version performed the best. Then, I may choose to spend 
some money to move to the other unit depending on what I figure out.

J.J.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Jacobson" <steve.jacobson at visi.com>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Comparing the PDAs again

> J. J.,
>
> I am not certain to what you are referring?  I know that when I attended 
> demos there was discussion of other differences
> with the general conclusion that performance netted out about the same.  I 
> don't remember what may have been said
> here.  It seems to me that at one point there ended up being a decrease of 
> memory and an increase in microprocessor
> speed among other things.  If it was stated that there were no 
> differences, it would have been with reference to net
> performance or what the customer experiences.  I have never seen it stated 
> that the two devices have the same
> specifications, and I have never seen anything that says that either 
> clearly outperforms the other.
>
> Speaking more generally now, the point of this device is to perform a 
> specific function in a portable device that can be
> used by people who have
> limited technology backgrounds.  There are cheaper ways to do reading, and 
> in some cases the reading will be more
> accurate.  The components of this device, the PDA and the camera are going 
> to change over time as the technology
> changes so this should be expected.  Is the unit "ooverprised?"  Well, if 
> you start out by adding up the cost of the
> camera and the PDA, and if you then for estimation purposes include the 
> cost of K-1000, for example, you are well on
> your way to the price of the reader.  If you then add the cost for 
> specialized software to handle more rotation of
> images and problems that arise due to camera focusing issues, it is even 
> easier to understand the price.  There are
> differences between processing a scanned image and a camera image where 
> lighting and focus are not constant.  The
> price of
> any product also has to include the cost of technical support, items lost 
> or dammaged in shipping, and documentation.  I
> am not at all certain why anyone would want to build a product on a device 
> that they already feel is overpriced.  <smile>
> Further,
> this product is sold as a single package, not as a camera, a PDA, and 
> software to have a known and stable
> environment in which to carry out its function.  It is likely that 
> changing this environment at the very least could void any
> warranty, but could also add instability that diminishes the original 
> function of the device or complicates technical
> support issues.  .
>
> I did some testing of the original reader but I am not employed either by 
> Kurzweil or the NFB.  What I have outlined
> above is based on information gathered at public meetings and from some 
> experiences with computer software as part
> of my job.  I am not the list moderator but am one of the volunteers who 
> attempts to help out with NFBNET lists.
> Personal insults or negative characterizations are definitely off topic, 
> that I can say for certain.  Please help us make this
> a valuable list for persons having problems with their reader.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Steve Jacobson
>
> On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:17:44 -0400, J.J. Meddaugh wrote:
>
>>I'm talking about the older PDA which was previously advertised as having 
>>no
>>differences except for the arrangement of the buttons, calibration, and
>>memory card slot. Recently, speaker volume got added to the list, so it
>>keeps expanding.
>>At this point, I am waivering between selling it outright, looking to 
>>trade
>>up, or just waiting until a hardware upgrade comes since it has been said
>>that the PDAs will be treated the same when it comes time for an upgrade.
>
>>J.J.
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "The BlindTechs Network" <info at theblindtechsnetwork.com>
>>To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>><reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>>Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 5:14 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Comparing the PDAs again
>
>
>>> not sure of what model you speak of, the unit I have is the looxn560
>>> with a intel (not an arm like previously mentioned) 624mhz chip in it
>>> with bluetooth and wifi.
>>>
>>> I already have an engineering and developement team together and
>>> we'll see how far we take thi.
>>>
>>>
>>> Gabe Vega
>>> The BlindTech----tech of all techs
>>> Board of directors Arizona Council of the Blind
>>> Phoenix
>>> 602-903-3852
>>> skype theblindtech
>>>
>>>
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