[Reader-users] new reader accuracy

Sat Feb 2 19:57:22 CST 2008

I really enjoy the stand too and since I don't plan to upgrade anytime soon, 
I'm going to wear it out.

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From: "tribble" <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 5:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] new reader accuracy

> Will there be a stand made for the new reader like the old one? I'm kind 
> of
> dismayed that I dished out the $150 for a stand when it isn't usable for
> anything else.  I wonder if a small tray could be purchased (cheaply) that
> would allow the old stand to be used with the mobile reader.
> Don't get me wrong -- I like the stand, just the price that bugs me.
> --le
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 2:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] new reader accuracy
>
>
> Hello Pam and Tracy.  My memory of what Mr. Gashel said was that the 5%
> difference in accuracy could not be generalized to say that the classic
> reader is better or worse than the new mobile reader.  He said that in 
> some
> situations the classic was superior, and in others the mobile was.  I
> believe that Dave mentioned on this list that the company is developing a
> new training sheet so that a person can practice taking shots with their 
> new
> reader and get information about any problems they have in focusing the
> camera.
>
> To recap, my sense was that accuracy is generally the same, and the 
> decision
> to stay with one's current reader or purchase a new unit should not be 
> made
> on the basis of the accuracy of the respective readers.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 12:25 PM
> Subject: [Reader-users] new reader accuracy
>
>
>> If there is a 5% accuracy difference between the new reader and the old,
>> which way does it go?  Is the new one more accurate, or less?  This
>> matters quite a bit to me, as the old reader is not 100% accurate anyway.
>> If the new one is less accurate, it's a strike against it in my
>> decision-making.
>> Tracy
>>
>>> I see I have a decision to make here so I'm asking help from others in
>>> making it.  <smile>
>>>
>>> Am I correct in that there is a slightly higher rate of accuracy with 
>>> the
>>> new Reader?
>>>
>>> Also, although my accuracy improves daily thanks to help from a holiday
>>> visit from friend and fellow user Shannon and her sighted husband Lloyd,
>>> I
>>> am wondering if the new reader will be easier to aim than the current
>>> one.
>>>
>>> There are a few good reasons why I might entertain the thought of a
>>> change.
>>> First, I realize I don't have to change my current cell phone carrier 
>>> and
>>> status till my contract runs out in September; but then I might be
>>> willing
>>> to consider purchase of one of the phone accessibility products.  In 
>>> this
>>> regard, I tried learning Mobile Speak with one of its earliest PDA
>>> phones,
>>> but before I developed any proficiency at all with the unit, before I
>>> ever
>>> felt comfortable enough to switch and begin to use the new phone, it was
>>> stolen in a home burglary a year ago last September 17th as we slept,
>>> along
>>> with my Trekker, two laptops, and most of my best jewelry.  <sigh>  Long
>>> story for another time and place; but suffice it to say we upgraded our
>>> existing contracts and never thought about any more accessibility
>>> changes.
>>>
>>> Second, this unit would be truly portable; and yes, since Dave and I do
>>> travel and stay in hotels often enough, the identification of shampoo 
>>> and
>>> lotion bottles is attractive to me.  No more trying to locate a member 
>>> of
>>> the housekeeping staff and hope she won't forget to notify the head
>>> housekeeper to leave out the conditioner; no more using both packets of
>>> coffee so we're sure to get that kick in the morning.  <smile>  And
>>> wouldn't
>>> it be great for menus!
>>>
>>> Does the upgrade include a new phone if the original hardware is 
>>> returned
>>> to
>>> KNFB?
>>>
>>> I, too, have only had my Reader for a few months so I want to research
>>> well
>>> before making a decision.  Hopefully the answers to my questions will
>>> help
>>> others as well in making the decision.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for all thoughts.
>>>
>>> Pam
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Kevin Jones" <kevin at kevinrj.net>
>>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:57 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Are there any updates due for thestandard
>>> reader?
>>>
>>>
>>>   at&t and t-mobile are the US companies on which the nokia n82 will
>>> work. The wording on the site is a bit mis-leading but in the press
>>> release Christopher did use the mobile reader to identify a $20 bill so
>>> that tells me the money identification is still present in the new
>>> reader mobile software.
>>>
>>>
>>> Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E] wrote:
>>>> Kevin;
>>>> That makes no sence.  If I hardly ever use a cell phone, why would I
>>>> want to pay about $30 per month and maybe not even make a call.  I 
>>>> could
>>>> put $100 on the phone and be covered most likely for over half a year.
>>>> What probiders can we use with this new reader.  The 2 listed at the 
>>>> end
>>>> of the site, are they probiders or kinds of phones.  Also, from the
>>>> wording of the site, it sounds like the money feature is being taken
>>>> away.  Is this correct?
>>>> To me, they are not clear what companies we can use.
>>>> Terry Powers
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Kevin Jones [mailto:kevin at kevinrj.net]
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:55 PM
>>>> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>>>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Are there any updates due for thestandard
>>>> reader?
>>>>
>>>> the keyboard for the n82 has wonderful tactal feedback and buying time
>>>> ahead is really not the best solution monetarily it's less efficient
>>>> than buying the cheapest plan plus if you run out you dont have any way
>>>> to call out except for 911 until you buy more.
>>>
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