[Reader-users] Price Change

Mon May 14 02:17:03 CDT 2007

Hi Rob:  I have to assume that your question is serious, so I 
will give you a serious response.  The short answer is obviously 
"no."  Price changes are extremely common, especially with 
consumer electronics.  It would be impractical, let alone 
financially impossible, for manufacturers to provide a rebate to 
all prior customers every time the price goes down.  Besides, as 
a user of the technology, you really want the manufacturer to 
have enough resources to support continued development in order 
to improve your investment.

Thanks, J.  G.

> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "Rob Monitor" <mred99 at means.net
>To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user 
list"<reader-users at nfbnet.org
>Date sent: Sun, 13 May 2007 22:34:58 -0500
>Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Price Change

>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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