[Blindtlk] devices was RE: introduction

Tue Sep 4 13:58:10 UTC 2012

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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Nusbaum
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 7:28 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] devices was RE: introduction

Hi Mike,

I agree with you about the Stream. As far as Humanware's tech support, ugh; don't remind me! Thank God I've got a local Humanware distributor in my area that actually provides good tech support. Once I found out that I'm their customer, not Humanware's, and they're the ones who are supposed to provide me with technical support, I don't even bother calling Humanware when I have a problem with either my BrailleNote or my Stream.

As to the Optacon, you may be surprised to know that although I'm a 14-year-old freshman in high school, I do actually know what the Optacon is and have seen one in action! The concept of it sort of reminds me of an older KNFB Reader, although it conveys the information in a very different way. I personally found it very difficult and tedious to read with, probably because I'm a Braille guy and always have been. However, I'm sure that with time and practice one can get relatively fast reading with the Optacon. I can definitely see where it was a great piece of technology in the time when it was new, but I think newer and better technology such as Braille displays, scan-and-read software and screen readers has made the Optacon obsolete.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 8:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] devices was RE: introduction

Jasmine:

I use a fancy windows 7 laptop with multiple sound cards and also an external DECtalk USB synthesizer; the machine runs Windows 7 Home Premium.
Screen-readers are JAWS 13 and NVDA. I use a BraillesensePLUS B32 note-taker from HIMS as well as a BookSense from HIMS. I use a Victor Reader Stream which IMO overall is still the best portable DAISY player on the market even though I'm not enamered of HumanWare's tech support other than for the Stream at the moment. I use an iPhone 4. I also still have a working Optacon. I suppose that about does it.

Mike Freeman

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Nusbaum
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 4:21 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] devices was RE: introduction

Hi Jasmine,

For me it's a BrailleNote Apex, a laptop running Windows 7 and JAWS 12, a Victor Reader Stream, and (my favorite) an iPod Touch!

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jasmine Kotsay
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 4:38 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction

Hi,
	No, I didn't expect it, but I'm
glad that this is a place both to talk seriously and have fun.  
:)
	I was wondering what types of
devices some of you use, such as BrailleNotes, computers with JAWS, or any others.  I've already asked a couple of you this question, and I know some are on the BrailleNote list, but I'm curious.

Sincerely,
Jasmine

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Ray Foret Jr <rforetjr at att.net
To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org Date sent: Sun, 2 Sep 2012
19:18:46 -0500
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction

Wow.  I bet Jasmine didn't expect this when she joined us.

Again, welcome.

Sincerely,
The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!

Skype name:
barefootedray

On Sep 2, 2012, at 7:14 PM, "Nikki" <daizies304 at gmail.com> wrote:

   Oh yeah! I'm really not afraid of anything.  Haha.  I'll even walk outside in the snow barefooted, if I had to.  My dad is the same way.

 -----Original Message----- From: Ray Foret Jr
 Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 6:53 PM
 To: Blind Talk Mailing List
 Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction

 wow, Nikki, that's very cool!!!  Do you go barefooted outside still?

 Way back when that person asked whether or not blind people should go barefooted, I answered that it depended on many things, but, never ever ever blindness.

 Sincerely,
 The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

 Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!

 Skype name:
 barefootedray

 On Sep 2, 2012, at 6:40 PM, "Nikki" <daizies304 at gmail.com>
wrote:

 Hey Ray, I have been considered a barefoot kid all my life and now I'm in my 30's loving it.  LOL!

 -----Original Message----- From: Ray Foret Jr
 Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 1:51 PM
 To: Blind Talk Mailing List
 Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction

 Hey, another one.

 Well, whether or not, welcome anyhow.

 Sincerely,
 The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

 Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!

 Skype name:
 barefootedray

 On Sep 2, 2012, at 10:20 AM, Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com>
wrote:

 That sounds great! I look forward to seeing some of the conversations that go on.
 As to going barefooted, as long as it's not freezing cold, I'm always barefooted in the house.  Outside, though...  Not so much.  
LOL!!

 Sincerely,
 Jasmine

 ----- Original Message -----
 From: Ray Foret Jr <rforetjr at att.net
 To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org  Date sent: Sat, 1 Sep
2012 17:02:28 -0500
 Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction

 Oh, let's see.

 One time, somebody asked the question as to whether a blind person should go barefooted or not.  Guess by my signature what I said.

 Actually, I said that, whether or not a blind person does that may well depend on many things; but, never should it depend on blindness.

 Well, that's the lighter side.  We do, however  and very very often, discuss some very serious matters here.  Somebody wants help with something, for example, we try to offer the best advice we can on the matter.
Important NFB news updates with respect to the NFB are posted here.  IF our help is needed with respect to various legislative matters, such requests can be found here.  
HTH.

 Sincerely,
 The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

 Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!

 Skype name:
 barefootedray

 On Sep 1, 2012, at 3:02 PM, Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com>
wrote:

 Hi!
 That's great! What kinds of topics do you discuss? I think they had some examples on the website, but I'm curious as to what other things are talked about.  :)

 ----- Original Message -----
 From: Ray Foret Jr <rforetjr at att.net
 To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org  Date sent: Sat, 1 Sep
2012 14:29:00 -0500
 Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction

 Well, Jasmine, welcome to the list.  My name is Raymond; but, please call me Ray.  I insist.

 Anyhow, we tend to have some interesting times on this list; by which I mean, we usually all get along quite well and have discussions the like of which you will find quite stimulating.

 Sincerely,
 The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

 Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!

 Skype name:
 barefootedray

 On Sep 1, 2012, at 2:18 PM, Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com>
wrote:

 Hello,
 I wanted to introduce myself to this list.  My name is Jasmine.  
When I came upon the name of this list on the NFB website, I was immediately interested.  I have no sight, and I'm always curious to find out new things about blind people.

 Sincerely,
 Jasmine

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