[Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile

Dave Wright gymnastdave at sbcglobal.net
Sat Apr 5 23:51:57 CDT 2008 

Dean, you are indeed correct with this statement.


   Best Regards,
   David Wright
Mobile: (832)518-0707
Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean Wilcox" <wilcoxdean at yahoo.co.uk>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile


> Maybe they would do that if you were able to provide a lost reference
> or a crime number issued by the police.  Diactivating the old number
> could prevent further upgrades but wouldn't stop the reader from
> working so KNFB or a dealer would need this info to ensure people
> aren't just trying to claim another reader!
>
> At 17:32 05/04/2008, you wrote:
>>I'm not sure what you mean by discretion. If the phone is lost or stolen
>>before you have the chance to deactivate the software, you would have to
>>call KNFB Reading technologies to be issued a new serial number. Your old
>>number would be deactivated through the system.
>>
>>
>>    Best Regards,
>>    David Wright
>>Mobile: (832)518-0707
>>Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Jonathan Mosen" <jmosen at mosen.org>
>>To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
>><reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>>Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 6:26 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile
>>
>>
>> >I am interested in whether KNFB Reading Technologies has discretion on 
>> >this
>> > policy in the event that the phone is lost, stolen, or stops 
>> > functioning
>> > before one has a chance to deactivate?
>> >
>> > Jonathan
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> > [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave Wright
>> > Sent: Saturday, 5 April 2008 11:15 a.m.
>> > To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>> > Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile
>> >
>> > Hi there,
>> > It is possible to call any member of your contact list via voice 
>> > command.
>> > It
>> > is also possible to add applications to the voice command list allowing
>> > you
>> > to launch them. You can do this by navigating to the voice command 
>> > utility
>> > within tools/utilities.
>> >
>> >
>> >   Best Regards,
>> >   David Wright
>> > Mobile: (832)518-0707
>> > Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Cindy Dellegrazio" <CindyD at AdaptiveTR.com>
>> > To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
>> > <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> > Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 4:06 PM
>> > Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile
>> >
>> >
>> >> Can anyone tell me how many voice commands you can use on the Nokia 
>> >> N82 -
>> >> specifically voice commands for calling individuals in your contacts
>> >> list?
>> >> One of my customers has a different cell phone that only allows him to
>> >> enter
>> >> 20 voice commands.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks!
>> >> Cindy
>> >>
>> >> Cindy Dellegrazio
>> >> Adaptive Technology Resources, Inc.
>> >> Cedarburg, WI  53012
>> >> CindyD at AdaptiveTR.com
>> >> www.AdaptiveTR.com
>> >>
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> >> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave Wright
>> >> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 7:18 PM
>> >> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>> >> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile
>> >>
>> >> Keep in Mind, everyone should have hope. We are still relatively new 
>> >> at
>> >> this
>> >>
>> >> well. KNFB Reading technologies is always looking for a better 
>> >> solution
>> >> so
>> >> perhaps in the future this will change.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>   Best Regards,
>> >>   David Wright
>> >>
>> >> http://www.knfbreader.com
>> >>
>> >> http://www.handytech.us
>> >> Mobile: (832)518-0707
>> >> Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
>> >> ----- 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: Thursday, April 03, 2008 6:58 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> please don't think that all it takes for a blind person to install 
>> >>> the
>> >>> polarizers is to feel comfortable.  seeing the alignment is also
>> >>> essential.
>> >>>
>> >>> james gashel
>> >>>
>> >>> -original message-
>> >>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile
>> >>> From: Kevin Jones <kevin at kevinrj.net>
>> >>> Date: 04/03/2008 12:09 pm
>> >>>
>> >>> Thanks for the answers. My thought is if a blind person didn't feel
>> >>> comfortable installing the polarizers, they could have a sighted 
>> >>> person
>> >>> do it very easily.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> J.J. Meddaugh wrote:
>> >>>> $600 for the phone is a bit high, IMHO.
>> >>>> Our dealer in Michigan is selling it for $500 roughly and most of 
>> >>>> the
>> >>>> online
>> >>>> stores are selling it for a similar price. Te process of installing 
>> >>>> the
>> >>>> polarizers, if you wish to do it yourself, isn't as bad as initially
>> >>>> described but you certainly must be careful to do it correctly.
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> J.J.
>> >>>> www.BlindBargains.com
>> >>>> Deals, news, and resources for the blind and visually impaired
>> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>>> From: "David B Andrews" <David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us>
>> >>>> To: <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> >>>> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:56 AM
>> >>>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The upgrade cost to the reader mobile
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> You turn in your KNFB Reader Classic, and pay $500 for the 
>> >>>>> software,
>> >>>>> plus $600 for the phone.  So, the cost of upgrading is your old
>> >>>>> reader, plus $1100.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> 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
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> kevin at kevinrj.net 4/3/2008 10:50 AM >>>
>> >>>>> I was trying to find the official cost of the upgrade to the KNFB
>> >>>>> reader
>> >>>>> mobile on the knfbreader.com site. I've heard both $500 plus cost
>> >>>>> of
>> >>>>> phone, and $500 off the software price.
>> >>>>> I know this has come up before but I admit I don't save tons of
>> >>>>> email
>> >>>>> over time.
>> >>>>> Kevin
>> >>>>>
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