[Reader-users] Price Change

Sun May 13 22:34:58 CDT 2007

Hi, Well now that the price has come down on the KNFB reader does this mean 
us that paid more money get a rebate...
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Gashel" <jim at knfbreader.com>
To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Price Change


> Hi Michael and all:
>
> The stand disassembles into two parts which also fold.  These parts can be
> carried in an especially designed bag.  The bag also has a padded pouch 
> for
> carrying the Reader.  It may also be possible to get the power cord into 
> the
> pouch with the Reader or in the portion of the bag that holds the stand.
>
> Thanks, J. G.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael D. Barber
> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 12:04 PM
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Price Change
>
> Jim, will the stand fold up to be very compact, and will it fit in the
> reader's case?
>
> Thanks.
> Michael
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "james gashel" <jim at knfbreader.com>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader userlist"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 8:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Price Change
>
>
>> Hi Ken and All:
>>
>> The rumors you have heard about having a stand are true.  The
>> stand is actually coming soon.  I don't know about particulars
>> concerning cost, etc., but it definitely won't break the bank.
>> The stand has been developed by the NFB and will be available
>> directly from the NFB's Independence market.
>>
>> I have one prototype stand right now, and it really works great!
>>
>> Thanks, J.  G.
>>
>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Ken Volonte" <kenvolonte at comcast.net
>>>To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user
>> list"<reader-users at nfbnet.org
>>>Date sent: Sat, 12 May 2007 08:40:04 -0700
>>>Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Price Change
>>
>>>Hi list.  I'll want to know about the new reader stand just as
>> soon as it
>>>becomes available.  I'm still getting not as much accuracy as I
>> would like,
>>>and I think the stand will provide more consistent and satisfying
>> results.
>>>So keep all of us readers in the hinterland in mind.  Bye for
>> now.  Ken
>>>Volonte
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "james gashel" <jim at knfbreader.com
>>>To: "Reader users list" <reader-users at nfbnet.org
>>>Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 8:13 PM
>>>Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Price Change
>>
>>
>>>> Cindy and all:
>>
>>>> Thanks for your comment about the recent price reduction.  This
>>>> is an important action which represents the values of K-NFB
>>>> Reading Technology, Inc.  The reduction is one result of placing
>>>> K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc.  into a more direct relationship
>>>> with resellers of the Reader.  Ray Kurzweil made the personal
>>>> decision to pass the cost savings resulting from this change
>>>> along to people who need to acquire the Reader.  This was
>>>> enthusiastically supported by those of us involved in marketing
>>>> and development.
>>
>>>> Speaking of marketing, this is the first time I have posted a
>>>> message to this list in my capacity as Vice President of
>>>> Marketing for K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc., now reachable
>>>> directly by email at: jim at knfbreader.com.  Please feel free to
>>>> contact me directly at this address for any matter you wish to
>>>> raise concerning the Reader.
>>
>>>> Incidentally, the new retail price, effective on May 7, 2007,
>>>> applies to Readers sold by the National Federation of the Blind
>>>> as well as to readers sold by any other reseller.
>>
>>>> Thanks, James Gashel
>>
>>
>>
>>>> ---- Original Message ------
>>>> From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net
>>>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Price Change
>>>> Date sent: Fri, 11 May 2007 17:34:55 -0400
>>
>>>> This is good news, and so soon after it was released.
>>
>>>> Cindy
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "David B Andrews" <David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us
>>>> To: <reader-users at nfbnet.org
>>>> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 2:56 PM
>>>> Subject: [Reader-users] Price Change
>>
>>
>>>> According to our local KNFB Reader dealer, as of May 7th, the
>>>> price
>>>> has dropped to $2595.  Good news!
>>
>>>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>>>> David Andrews
>>>> Chief Technology Officer
>>>> Minnesota State Services for the Blind
>>>> 2200 University Ave.  W., #240
>>>> St.  Paul, MN  55114-1840
>>>> (651) 642-0513  Office
>>>> (612) 730-7931  Cell
>>>> (651) 649-5927  Fax
>>
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