[Reader-users] Price Change

[Loren Wakefield]

I must firstsay that I totally agree with you about developers having the 
resources to go forward.  But that was said like a person interested in 
market forces being allowed to operate.  Sounds rather nice.


Loren Wakefield

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james gashel" <jim at knfbreader.com>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader userlist" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 2:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Price Change


> 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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