[Electronics-talk] Electronics-talk Digest, Vol 73, Issue 9
PATRICK GORMLEY
kk3f at msn.com
Fri May 11 21:46:38 UTC 2012
I know of a couple of programs that will do that. One is available on the
aph demo cd calling talking clock. The second is one available as part of
the webbie suite of programs.
----- Original Message -----
From: <electronics-talk-request at nfbnet.org>
To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 1:00 PM
Subject: Electronics-talk Digest, Vol 73, Issue 9
> Send Electronics-talk mailing list submissions to
> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>
> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> electronics-talk-request at nfbnet.org
>
> You can reach the person managing the list at
> electronics-talk-owner at nfbnet.org
>
> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> than "Re: Contents of Electronics-talk digest..."
>
>
> Today's Topics:
>
> 1. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Beverly Hunter)
> 2. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Dr. Denise M Robinson)
> 3. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Peter Donahue)
> 4. {Disarmed} Talking clock for the computer (Frida Aizenman)
> 5. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Christopher Chaltain)
> 6. {Disarmed} Talking clock for the computer (Frida Aizenman)
> 7. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Gerald Levy)
> 8. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Beverly Hunter)
> 9. {Disarmed} Talking clock for the computer (Frida Aizenman)
> 10. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Beverly Hunter)
> 11. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Beverly Hunter)
> 12. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Gerald Levy)
> 13. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Jenny Keller)
> 14. Wireless headsets and speech (Philip Blackmer)
> 15. Re: NFB convention (David Andrews)
> 16. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Philip Blackmer)
> 17. Re: Talking clock for the computer (James Aldrich)
> 18. Re: Talking clock for the computer (cheez)
> 19. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Beverly Hunter)
> 20. Re: Wireless headsets and speech (Marsha)
> 21. Re: Talking clock for the computer (Philip Blackmer)
> 22. Re: Wireless headsets and speech (Philip Blackmer)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:09:27 -0400
> From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> To: "Frida Aizenman" <aizenman at earthlink.net>, "Discussion of
> accessible electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <493A3D0CCE394A788EB846A85BE3D460 at NFBGA03>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
> "speaks" the time.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Frida Aizenman" <aizenman at earthlink.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
> On the computer I use
> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what I
> am
> doing.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
>>I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can use
>>on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>
>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>> Suite 1020
>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>
>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 10:50:06 -0700
> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID:
> <CAAxsd_6k1oneW0DDrBhZAD=Mfr99WnEC+DRifgLZtw2uxrKMkA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time or
> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>
> Denise
>
> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> wrote:
>
>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>> "speaks" the time.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> On the computer I use
>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what I
>> am
>> doing.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>> use
>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>
>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>
>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>> Suite 1020
>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>
>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>
>>
>>
>> ______________________________**_________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>
>> ______________________________**_________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> *Denise*
>
> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
> CEO, TechVision, LLC
> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
> 509-674-1853
>
> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>
> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are incredibly
> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
> imagination.
> --Albert Einstein
>
> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
> --Walt Disney
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:12:50 -0500
> From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <000d01cd2ed8$836d89a0$9e010b43 at yourfsyly0jtwn>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Good afternoon everyone,
>
> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12 will
> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
> you
> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that is
> really not needed?
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time or
> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>
> Denise
>
> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> wrote:
>
>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>> "speaks" the time.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> On the computer I use
>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what I
>> am
>> doing.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>> use
>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>
>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>
>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>> Suite 1020
>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>
>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>
>>
>>
>> ______________________________**_________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>
>> ______________________________**_________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> *Denise*
>
> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
> CEO, TechVision, LLC
> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
> 509-674-1853
>
> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>
> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are incredibly
> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
> imagination.
> --Albert Einstein
>
> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
> --Walt Disney
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pdonahue2%40satx.rr.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 11:20:36 -0700
> From: "Frida Aizenman" <aizenman at earthlink.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] {Disarmed} Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <8C0B67896F7B4220BE1795BCFBA71A03 at DDTM62C1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
>
> National Federation of the Blind Online Store :: NFB.ORGI bought the one
> listed below for a gift. It already arrived.
> Cordially,
> Frida
>
>
> Home :: Search :: Categories :: Basket :: SpeedOrder ::
> Shipping :: About NFB.ORG :: Main Page NFB.ORG
>
>
> Our Categories:
> BOOKS
>
> BRAILLE TEACHING AIDS
>
> BRAILLE WRITING SUPPLIES
>
> BROCHURES, FORMS & INDEPENDENCE MARKET CATALOG
>
> CANES AND RELATED TRAVEL PRODUCTS
>
> CLOCKS
>
> CLOSEOUT SPECIALS
>
> GIFT CERTIFICATES
>
> HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
>
> LEISURE ACTIVITIES
>
> LOW VISION
>
> MAGNIFIERS
>
> MATHEMATICAL AIDS
>
> MEASURING DEVICES AND TESTING EQUIPMENT
>
> MEDICAL DEVICES
>
> NFB PUBLICATIONS
>
> RECORDING AND PLAYBACK DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES
>
> SPECIALTY ITEMS
>
> VIDEOS
>
> WATCHES
>
> My Basket
>
> No of items: 0
>
>
>
> your basket is empty
>
>
> total: $0.00
>
> inc. tax*: $0.00
>
> * where applicable
>
> View Basket
> Recover Basket
>
>
>
>
>
> CLOCK--PENGUIN, TALKING
> Home > CLOCKS > TALKING DESK CLOCKS >
> CLOCK--PENGUIN, TALKING
> THIS ADORABLE BLACK AND WHITE PENGUIN CLOCK WITH
> YELLOW BEAK AND FEET IS 4 1/2 INCHES TALL. IT FEATURES ONE ALARM WITH SIX
> ALARM SOUNDS AND AN OPTIONAL HOURLY ANNOUNCEMENT AS WELL AS A 3/4 INCH
> DIGITAL DISPLAY ON ITS TUMMY. PUSH ITS DARK BLUE TOP HAT TO HEAR THE TIME
> ANNOUNCEMENT. USES 2 AAA BATTERIES (INCLUDED).
>
>
>
> code no. price ($)
> CLOCK--PENGUIN, TALKING AIC33T 13.00 Add
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Home :: Search :: Categories :: Basket :: SpeedOrder
> :: Shipping :: About NFB.ORG :: Main Page NFB.ORG
> National Federation of the Blind ?1999-2007 - nfb.org
> All rights reserved.
>
>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: nfb_3d_grn.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 5858 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/da16f66c/attachment-0005.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: spacer.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 824 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/da16f66c/attachment-0006.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: basket_empty.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 967 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/da16f66c/attachment-0007.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: savedisk.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 906 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/da16f66c/attachment-0008.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: basket_full.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 958 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/da16f66c/attachment-0009.gif>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 11:27:27 -0700
> From: Christopher Chaltain <chaltain at gmail.com>
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <4FAC088F.1010107 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> because sometimes I want to hear the time at the quarterly hours without
> having to think to hit a particular key. When I'm engrossed in
> something, sometimes I'm not thinking to check the time, but I want a
> reminder on what time it's getting to be.
>
> For the most part, these talking clock applications are not going to be
> stressing your processor or memory, so if someone wants such an
> application, I don't see the problem with it. We're not asking everyone
> to run this application.
>
> On 10/05/12 11:12, Peter Donahue wrote:
>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>
>> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
>> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12
>> will
>> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
>> you
>> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that
>> is
>> really not needed?
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time
>> or
>> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
>> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
>> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>>> "speaks" the time.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> On the computer I use
>>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what
>>> I
>>> am
>>> doing.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>>> use
>>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>>
>>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>>> Suite 1020
>>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>>
>>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Christopher (CJ)
> chaltain at gmail.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 11:32:52 -0700
> From: "Frida Aizenman" <aizenman at earthlink.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] {Disarmed} Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <9EE85FBB63BC453CBC75E2E84D74B8EF at DDTM62C1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
>
> National Federation of the Blind Online Store :: NFB.ORGI gave a clock
> away like the one featured below as a door price at our NFB state
> convention.
>
>
> Home :: Search :: Categories :: Basket :: SpeedOrder ::
> Shipping :: About NFB.ORG :: Main Page NFB.ORG
>
>
> Our Categories:
> BOOKS
>
> BRAILLE TEACHING AIDS
>
> BRAILLE WRITING SUPPLIES
>
> BROCHURES, FORMS & INDEPENDENCE MARKET CATALOG
>
> CANES AND RELATED TRAVEL PRODUCTS
>
> CLOCKS
>
> CLOSEOUT SPECIALS
>
> GIFT CERTIFICATES
>
> HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
>
> LEISURE ACTIVITIES
>
> LOW VISION
>
> MAGNIFIERS
>
> MATHEMATICAL AIDS
>
> MEASURING DEVICES AND TESTING EQUIPMENT
>
> MEDICAL DEVICES
>
> NFB PUBLICATIONS
>
> RECORDING AND PLAYBACK DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES
>
> SPECIALTY ITEMS
>
> VIDEOS
>
> WATCHES
>
> My Basket
>
> No of items: 0
>
>
>
> your basket is empty
>
>
> total: $0.00
>
> inc. tax*: $0.00
>
> * where applicable
>
> View Basket
> Recover Basket
>
>
>
>
>
> CLOCK--CUBE, TALKING
> Home > CLOCKS > TALKING DESK CLOCKS > CLOCK--CUBE,
> TALKING
> THIS BLACK PLASTIC ALARM CLOCK WITH GOLD EDGE TRIM
> HAS A FEMALE VOICE THAT TALKS WHEN EACH BUTTON IS PRESSED. IT MEASURES 2
> 3/4 X 2 1/2 INCHES, WEIGHS 4.7 OUNCES, AND FEATURES A HIGH/LOW VOLUME
> SELECTION, 12- OR 24-HOUR CYCLE, AND AN HOURLY REPORT OPTION. IT HAS THE
> ORIGIINAL NFB LOGO. REQUIRES TWO AA BATTERIES (INCLUDED).
>
>
>
> code no. price ($)
> CLOCK--CUBE, TALKING AIC01T 10.00 Add
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Home :: Search :: Categories :: Basket :: SpeedOrder
> :: Shipping :: About NFB.ORG :: Main Page NFB.ORG
> National Federation of the Blind ?1999-2007 - nfb.org
> All rights reserved.
>
>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: nfb_3d_grn.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 5858 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/bb21f8a1/attachment-0005.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: spacer.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 824 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/bb21f8a1/attachment-0006.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: basket_empty.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 967 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/bb21f8a1/attachment-0007.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: savedisk.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 906 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/bb21f8a1/attachment-0008.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: basket_full.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 958 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/bb21f8a1/attachment-0009.gif>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:43:36 -0400
> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <F1AB7A3C0703476AB2993BB014F85393 at glevy>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> reply-type=original
>
>
> Some folks prefer a talking clock that chimes or announces the time at
> regular intervals such as hourly, half-hourly or quarter-hourly. The free
> accessible Talking Desktop Clock program does just that and offers a
> choice
> of speaking voices and chime sounmds. However, it does not have an alarm.
>
> http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/Utilities/DesktopClockSetup.html
>
> Gerald
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>
>> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
>> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12
>> will
>> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
>> you
>> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that
>> is
>> really not needed?
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time
>> or
>> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
>> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
>> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>>> "speaks" the time.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> On the computer I use
>>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what
>>> I
>>> am
>>> doing.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>>> use
>>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>>
>>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>>> Suite 1020
>>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>>
>>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *Denise*
>>
>> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
>> CEO, TechVision, LLC
>> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
>> 509-674-1853
>>
>> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
>> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
>> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>>
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
>> is
>> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>>
>> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are
>> incredibly
>> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
>> imagination.
>> --Albert Einstein
>>
>> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
>> --Walt Disney
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pdonahue2%40satx.rr.com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bwaylimited%40verizon.net
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:45:35 -0400
> From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <A3E5483B19B44091922785CE913AADB5 at NFBGA03>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Is there a clock or a program that I can install on my computer to tell me
> the time?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time or
> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>
> Denise
>
> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> wrote:
>
>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>> "speaks" the time.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> On the computer I use
>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what I
>> am
>> doing.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>> use
>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>
>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>
>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>> Suite 1020
>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>
>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>
>>
>>
>> ______________________________**_________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>
>> ______________________________**_________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> *Denise*
>
> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
> CEO, TechVision, LLC
> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
> 509-674-1853
>
> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>
> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are incredibly
> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
> imagination.
> --Albert Einstein
>
> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
> --Walt Disney
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 11:46:19 -0700
> From: "Frida Aizenman" <aizenman at earthlink.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] {Disarmed} Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <9105057D0D204811846C24A275BAE1E7 at DDTM62C1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
>
> National Federation of the Blind Online Store :: NFB.ORGI have two KEY
> CHAIN CLOCKS I bought years ago at the Braille Institute. The clerk,
> kindly showed me how to set it up, but then later, I couldn't do it. Then,
> at an NFB, national convention I asked some one to help. She was able to
> set it up in seconds. Later on, you guest it, I couldn't do it. I must
> have a mental block against KEY CHAIN CLOCKS.
> Any way, in case someone has better luck, and no doubt they will, here is
> the information:
>
>
>
> Home :: Search :: Categories :: Basket :: SpeedOrder ::
> Shipping :: About NFB.ORG :: Main Page NFB.ORG
>
>
> Our Categories:
> BOOKS
>
> BRAILLE TEACHING AIDS
>
> BRAILLE WRITING SUPPLIES
>
> BROCHURES, FORMS & INDEPENDENCE MARKET CATALOG
>
> CANES AND RELATED TRAVEL PRODUCTS
>
> CLOCKS
>
> CLOSEOUT SPECIALS
>
> GIFT CERTIFICATES
>
> HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
>
> LEISURE ACTIVITIES
>
> LOW VISION
>
> MAGNIFIERS
>
> MATHEMATICAL AIDS
>
> MEASURING DEVICES AND TESTING EQUIPMENT
>
> MEDICAL DEVICES
>
> NFB PUBLICATIONS
>
> RECORDING AND PLAYBACK DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES
>
> SPECIALTY ITEMS
>
> VIDEOS
>
> WATCHES
>
> My Basket
>
> No of items: 0
>
>
>
> your basket is empty
>
>
> total: $0.00
>
> inc. tax*: $0.00
>
> * where applicable
>
> View Basket
> Recover Basket
>
>
>
>
>
> TALKING TRAVEL AND KEY CHAIN CLOCKS
> Home > CLOCKS > TALKING TRAVEL AND KEY CHAIN CLOCKS
>
>
> 1. CLOCK--TRAVEL, NFB, POCKET, TALKING
> Measuring 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 inches, this black
> plastic clock has a female voice. The setting controls are under a folding
> cover that can be flipped back to use as a stand. The clock speaks as it
> is being set and features a 12- or 24-hour cycle, high/low volume
> adjustment, an alarm, and a visual display. It has the original NFB logo.
> Requires two 3V batteries (included).
> 2. CLOCK--TRAVEL, TALKING
> This black plastic travel clock talks when each
> button is pressed and has a female voice. It measures 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 3/4
> inches and features 12- or 24-hour cycle, hourly time announcement, alarm,
> and a long-life lithium battery. Controls and battery are under a sliding
> panel. (Battery included.)
> 3. KEY CHAIN CLOCK--TALKING
> MEASURING 3 X 1 1/4 X 1/2 INCHES, THIS PLASTIC
> TALKING ALARM CLOCK IS ATTACHED TO A METAL KEY CHAIN. IT HAS AN HOURLY
> REPORT CHIME, ROOSTER ALARM, A VISUAL DISPLAY, AND A FEMALE VOICE. THE
> VOICE IS ACTIVATED BY A TOUCH OF THE BUTTON ON THE FRONT. REQUIRES THREE
> AG-13 BATTERIES (INCLUDED).
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Home :: Search :: Categories :: Basket :: SpeedOrder
> :: Shipping :: About NFB.ORG :: Main Page NFB.ORG
> National Federation of the Blind ?1999-2007 - nfb.org
> All rights reserved.
>
>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: nfb_3d_grn.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 5858 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/0e61f9e2/attachment-0004.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: spacer.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 824 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/0e61f9e2/attachment-0005.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: basket_empty.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 967 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/0e61f9e2/attachment-0006.gif>
> -------------- next part --------------
> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> Name: savedisk.gif
> Type: image/gif
> Size: 906 bytes
> Desc: not available
> URL:
> <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/attachments/20120510/0e61f9e2/attachment-0007.gif>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:46:08 -0400
> From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <453AB59920414A208818E8FE1517E113 at NFBGA03>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Well, because that is what I want.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
> Good afternoon everyone,
>
> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12 will
> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
> you
> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that is
> really not needed?
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time or
> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>
> Denise
>
> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> wrote:
>
>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>> "speaks" the time.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> On the computer I use
>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what I
>> am
>> doing.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>> use
>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>
>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>
>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>> Suite 1020
>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>
>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>
>>
>>
>> ______________________________**_________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>
>> ______________________________**_________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> *Denise*
>
> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
> CEO, TechVision, LLC
> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
> 509-674-1853
>
> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>
> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are incredibly
> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
> imagination.
> --Albert Einstein
>
> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
> --Walt Disney
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pdonahue2%40satx.rr.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:47:12 -0400
> From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <C2BECB1436194FB1ABC4CB840EAD593F at NFBGA03>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Thank you, Chris. My sentiments exactly.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christopher Chaltain" <chaltain at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
> because sometimes I want to hear the time at the quarterly hours without
> having to think to hit a particular key. When I'm engrossed in
> something, sometimes I'm not thinking to check the time, but I want a
> reminder on what time it's getting to be.
>
> For the most part, these talking clock applications are not going to be
> stressing your processor or memory, so if someone wants such an
> application, I don't see the problem with it. We're not asking everyone
> to run this application.
>
> On 10/05/12 11:12, Peter Donahue wrote:
>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>
>> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
>> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12
>> will
>> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
>> you
>> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that
>> is
>> really not needed?
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time
>> or
>> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
>> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
>> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>>> "speaks" the time.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> On the computer I use
>>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what
>>> I
>>> am
>>> doing.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>>> use
>>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>>
>>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>>> Suite 1020
>>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>>
>>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Christopher (CJ)
> chaltain at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:54:26 -0400
> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <AD66339C985A4EE9BEFA15A8E690B8DF at glevy>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> reply-type=response
>
>
> Then Talking Desktop Clock may be just what you're looking for. It is
> free,
> and accessible and can be set to announce the time and/or chime every
> hour,
> half-hour and/or quarter-hour as desired.
>
> http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/Utilities/DesktopClockSetup.html
>
> Gerald
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
>> Well, because that is what I want.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:12 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>
>> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
>> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12
>> will
>> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
>> you
>> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that
>> is
>> really not needed?
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time
>> or
>> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
>> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
>> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>>> "speaks" the time.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> On the computer I use
>>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what
>>> I
>>> am
>>> doing.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>>> use
>>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>>
>>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>>> Suite 1020
>>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>>
>>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *Denise*
>>
>> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
>> CEO, TechVision, LLC
>> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
>> 509-674-1853
>>
>> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
>> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
>> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>>
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
>> is
>> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>>
>> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are
>> incredibly
>> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
>> imagination.
>> --Albert Einstein
>>
>> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
>> --Walt Disney
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pdonahue2%40satx.rr.com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bwaylimited%40verizon.net
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:58:14 -0500
> From: Jenny Keller <jlperdue3 at gmail.com>
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <95411B63-EA19-4781-A5C1-EA444FDC6DF1 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I don't know it's name, but google something like west minster chime for
> the computer.
>
> I used to have it on my PC and I've forgotten what it's called now, but
> one exists.
>
> It basically chimes the standard West Minster Chimes on the hour and
> quarter hours to give you an idea of what time it is.
>
> It sounds like a grandfather clock.
>
> It doesn't talk, but you still know what time it is getting to be.
>
> Jenny
> On May 10, 2012, at 1:27 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote:
>
>> because sometimes I want to hear the time at the quarterly hours without
>> having to think to hit a particular key. When I'm engrossed in
>> something, sometimes I'm not thinking to check the time, but I want a
>> reminder on what time it's getting to be.
>>
>> For the most part, these talking clock applications are not going to be
>> stressing your processor or memory, so if someone wants such an
>> application, I don't see the problem with it. We're not asking everyone
>> to run this application.
>>
>> On 10/05/12 11:12, Peter Donahue wrote:
>>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>>
>>> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
>>> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12
>>> will
>>> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
>>> you
>>> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that
>>> is
>>> really not needed?
>>>
>>> Peter Donahue
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time
>>> or
>>> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
>>> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
>>> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>>>
>>> Denise
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>>>> "speaks" the time.
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>>>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On the computer I use
>>>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>>>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what
>>>> I
>>>> am
>>>> doing.
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>>>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>>>> use
>>>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>>>
>>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>>>
>>>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>>>> Suite 1020
>>>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>>>
>>>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Christopher (CJ)
>> chaltain at gmail.com
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/jlperdue3%40gmail.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 18:11:42 -0700
> From: "Philip Blackmer" <pblackmer27 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Wireless headsets and speech
> Message-ID: <000001cd2f13$07527160$15f75420$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I am trying to find a wireless headset with microphone that will play
> ZoomText speech. Everything I try can play music from Windows Media
> player
> and will play Windows sounds, but the speech only comes through my
> speakers.
> I want to be able to use my computer without having to sit here all the
> time
> and with a headset I can effectively be untethered. Also has anyone used
> Dragon Naturally Speaking with their Screen-Reader? How well did it work
> for you? Thanks in advance for any help you can give. - Philip
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 20:27:36 -0500
> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] NFB convention
> Message-ID: <auto-000060673893 at mailfront3.g2host.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
> There is no division associated with this list.
>
> Dave
>
> At 10:31 PM 5/9/2012, you wrote:
>>This will be my first convention. When will this division meet at
>>it ? Debbie Eiflet
>>
>>Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 18:53:36 -0700
> From: "Philip Blackmer" <pblackmer27 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <000101cd2f18$e22a3570$a67ea050$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> There is a talking alarm application that you can download from
> www.download.com . it is made by Cinimon soft inc. It should be free.
> If
> this is the wrong program they should have something else that will work
> for
> you. I use the talking alarm to let me know that it is getting late and
> I
> should go to bed. You should find one or two free programs that work for
> you from them. - Philip
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Christopher
> Chaltain
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 11:27 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
> because sometimes I want to hear the time at the quarterly hours without
> having to think to hit a particular key. When I'm engrossed in
> something, sometimes I'm not thinking to check the time, but I want a
> reminder on what time it's getting to be.
>
> For the most part, these talking clock applications are not going to be
> stressing your processor or memory, so if someone wants such an
> application, I don't see the problem with it. We're not asking everyone
> to run this application.
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 20:38:22 -0600
> From: "James Aldrich" <jajkaldrich at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <B4443F6FBB7E47B390BF61C519CAB4F2 at yourf3d7707466>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hi all!
>
> If one has Window Eyes, there is an app called "chime" which gives the
> time
> at the top of each hour or plays a chime. I use it when I'm using Window
> Eyes as my Screen reader. It works just fine! You can go to the GW Micro
> site and look for app central and you should find chime. You need to be
> using Window Eyes to benefit from this!
>
> Jim
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>
>> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
>> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12
>> will
>> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
>> you
>> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that
>> is
>> really not needed?
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time
>> or
>> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
>> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
>> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>>> "speaks" the time.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> On the computer I use
>>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what
>>> I
>>> am
>>> doing.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>>> use
>>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>>
>>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>>> Suite 1020
>>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>>
>>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *Denise*
>>
>> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
>> CEO, TechVision, LLC
>> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
>> 509-674-1853
>>
>> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
>> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
>> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>>
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
>> is
>> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>>
>> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are
>> incredibly
>> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
>> imagination.
>> --Albert Einstein
>>
>> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
>> --Walt Disney
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pdonahue2%40satx.rr.com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/jajkaldrich%40gmail.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 22:13:37 -0700
> From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <98B94C8D680B47F789B8D3969B305A91 at odyssey>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hey, Philip, is that "it's time to go to bed" reminder a female voice?
> Vince
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Philip Blackmer" <pblackmer27 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 6:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
>> There is a talking alarm application that you can download from
>> www.download.com . it is made by Cinimon soft inc. It should be free.
>> If
>> this is the wrong program they should have something else that will work
>> for
>> you. I use the talking alarm to let me know that it is getting late and
>> I
>> should go to bed. You should find one or two free programs that work for
>> you from them. - Philip
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Christopher
>> Chaltain
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 11:27 AM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>> because sometimes I want to hear the time at the quarterly hours without
>> having to think to hit a particular key. When I'm engrossed in
>> something, sometimes I'm not thinking to check the time, but I want a
>> reminder on what time it's getting to be.
>>
>> For the most part, these talking clock applications are not going to be
>> stressing your processor or memory, so if someone wants such an
>> application, I don't see the problem with it. We're not asking everyone
>> to run this application.
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/cheez%40cox.net
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 07:59:56 -0400
> From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <B00BC1712FBA4D7E8C6B1FAA6314E777 at NFBGA03>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Thank you very much. This sounds like just what I am looking for!!!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
>
> Some folks prefer a talking clock that chimes or announces the time at
> regular intervals such as hourly, half-hourly or quarter-hourly. The free
> accessible Talking Desktop Clock program does just that and offers a
> choice
> of speaking voices and chime sounmds. However, it does not have an alarm.
>
> http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/Utilities/DesktopClockSetup.html
>
> Gerald
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
>
>> Good afternoon everyone,
>>
>> Why add a talking clock application to your computer when there's all
>> ready one there by default. In JAWS for Windows the JAWS Key plus F12
>> will
>> speak the current time. Pressing this command sequence twice will give
>> you
>> the current date. Why tie up your computer's memory with something that
>> is
>> really not needed?
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>
>>
>> I use a radio shack talking clock--can set it up to just speak the time
>> or
>> push a button and the time will speak to you ...very old, so not sure if
>> this is the correct link: Would just go there and ask about it
>> http://support.radioshack.com/productinfo/DocumentResults.asp?sku_id=63-901&Name=Clocks&Reuse=N
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Beverly Hunter <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I am aware of how to do that. However, I am looking for a clock that
>>> "speaks" the time.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frida Aizenman" <
>>> aizenman at earthlink.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" <
>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> On the computer I use
>>> the Insert key Plus the f12 key
>>> I press them together and the computer gives me the time no matter what
>>> I
>>> am
>>> doing.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Hunter" <bhunter at nfbga.org>
>>> To: "electronics" <Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:55 AM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>>>
>>>
>>> I know about the clock from A P H, but is there another one that I can
>>> use
>>>> on my computer? I used to use SayTime, but it has become inaccessible.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Beverly Hunter, Outreach Manager
>>>> Georgia NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
>>>> The Georgia Audible Universal Access Service
>>>>
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
>>>> "Everyday People, Living Life Everyday"
>>>>
>>>> 315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue
>>>> Suite 1020
>>>> Decatur, Georgia 30030
>>>>
>>>> (404) 371-1000 ext. 39 (Voice)
>>>> (404) 432-5929 (cell)
>>>> (404) 371-1002 (Fax)
>>>> (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)
>>>> bhunter at nfbga.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Electronics-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>>> nfbnet.org/aizenman%**40earthlink.net<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/aizenman%40earthlink.net>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org>
>>>
>>> ______________________________**_________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**listinfo/electronics-talk_**nfbnet.org<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Electronics-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/**options/electronics-talk_**
>>> nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.**com<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *Denise*
>>
>> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
>> CEO, TechVision, LLC
>> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
>> 509-674-1853
>>
>> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
>> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
>> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
>>
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
>> is
>> doing it." --Chinese Proverb
>>
>> Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are
>> incredibly
>> slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
>> imagination.
>> --Albert Einstein
>>
>> It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
>> --Walt Disney
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pdonahue2%40satx.rr.com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Electronics-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bwaylimited%40verizon.net
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/bhunter%40nfbga.org
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 20
> Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 10:03:33 -0500
> From: "Marsha" <marcatony at yahoo.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Wireless headsets and speech
> Message-ID: <9B0D6958CD3C46D2A11FAC216B70A62B at oem7754043b753>
>
> Hi
> Make sure that you have the headset plugged in before you start ZoomText.
> That should solve the problem, if you are using a USB headset.
>
> Marsha
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 09:51:39 -0700
> From: "Philip Blackmer" <pblackmer27 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
> Message-ID: <000301cd2f96$56e85900$04b90b00$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> No. it actually allows you to name the alarm. And when it goes off my
> screen-reader reads it aloud.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheez
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:14 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking clock for the computer
>
> Hey, Philip, is that "it's time to go to bed" reminder a female voice?
> Vince
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 22
> Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 09:56:34 -0700
> From: "Philip Blackmer" <pblackmer27 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Wireless headsets and speech
> Message-ID: <000401cd2f97$06e3ec20$14abc460$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I had it plugged in when the computer was booting up, and while the sound
> from Windows Media Player came through Zoomtext didn't. This makes no
> sense. The headset played speech from Zoomtext while I was in the
> shutdown
> screen last night, but that's the only time ZoomText spoke through the
> headset.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marsha
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 8:04 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Wireless headsets and speech
>
> Hi
> Make sure that you have the headset plugged in before you start ZoomText.
> That should solve the problem, if you are using a USB headset.
>
> Marsha
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Electronics-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pblackmer27%40
> gmail.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>
>
> End of Electronics-talk Digest, Vol 73, Issue 9
> ***********************************************
>
More information about the Electronics-Talk
mailing list