[Electronics-talk] Talking Microwave from ILA Availability

[Gerald Levy]

Hi Pete,

Alas, ILA no longer carries any talking microwave ovens.  Shame on them. 
But have no fear.  walmart.com still carries the Hamilton Beach Cook Magic 
talking microwave for only $79 plus shipping.  It's essentially the same 
model ILA used to sell for about $50 less.  You can check it out at:

http://www.walmart.com/Cook-Magic-Talking-Microwave-Silver/ip/4858053

Gerald


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:01 AM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking Microwave from ILA Availability


> Hello everyone,
>
>    I guess Santa wasn't happy with us about something. One chunk of coal 
> we
> found in our "Christmas stalking" was that our microwave decided to go 
> north
> leaving us to cook the old fashion way until it can be replaced. We bought
> the Hamilton Beach talking Microwave a few years ago when it came out 
> after
> two other microwaves failed. We owned a Kenmore Microwave for quite a 
> while.
> It only required the occasional Sears PMA to keep it in ship shape but it
> too eventually gave up the ghost.
>
>    When we purchased the Hamm Beach it had to be special ordered as
> Best-Buy did not keep it in stock and the other models they had were as
> inaccessible as they come. Wanting to get some leads on accessible
> microwaves I check the NFB'S Accessible Home Showcase for suggested
> microwave ovens usable by a blind but only saw the Hamilton Beach Talking
> Microwave listed. Independent Living Aids has carried a talking microwave
> for quite a while but I didn't see it listed in our list of accessible
> house-hold appliances. If anyone can tell me whether that particular 
> talking
> microwave is still available from ILA or can put us on to other models
> usable by a blind person we'll appreciate that very much.
>
>    Best wishes from Mary and myself for a merry Christmas and a wonderful
> 2010.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
> "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
>      And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered.
>      And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
>      On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
> Will You Come to the Bower
> Traditional Irish Folk Song
>
>
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