[Electronics-talk] Miniguide

Thu Dec 12 05:07:25 UTC 2013

I recall once, when I pointed out a topic as being unrelated to this list, a 
moderator, in his hubristic way, informed me that it wasn't my duty to deem 
what was on topic or what wasn't.  I was even judged by a woman that I knew 
nothing about angels or saints.  but I digress on the latter.
So, my question is, where is the moderator now?  I'm asking for fairness 
here.

and for those inquiring minds, The Mini Guide is a mobility device that 
detects obstacles by using vibration.  I've used one [not sure which one it 
was] and found it helpful--as long as I kept my cane from getting in front 
of the device.  I don't know what's the difference between the 2 devices. 
However in my opinion, I chose not to use it.
Vince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher Chaltain" <chaltain at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Miniguide

>A few other thoughts, ....
>
> It's probably a good practice to provide this type of information when
> posting a question about a device or an application that may not be
> familiar to everyone. It'll help get better answers more quickly, and
> it'll cut down on list traffic.
>
> If I see something mentioned I don't recognize, I'll either look it up
> in Google, as Jim suggests, or I'll just hit the delete key. I think the
> original poster has some responsibility here, see my previous point, and
> I don't always have the time to decipher a poorly thought out post.
>
> Finally, it's not my list, but this doesn't seem on topic for this list.
> I haven't been paying too much attention, but there seems to be a lot of
> off topic posts to this list lately, and I'm sure I'm guilty of this
> myself somewhat.
>
> On 12/11/2013 05:24 PM, Jim Barbour wrote:
>> I really don't want to seem snarky, but Google is your friend for
>> questions like this.  I typed in "miniguide blind" and got good
>> information.
>>
>> http://www.senderogroup.com/products/shopminiguide.htm
>>
>> The short version is...
>>
>> Detect obstacles in the palm of your hand with the 2 ounce ultrasonic
>> Miniguide.
>>
>> Augment information from other mobility aids, like the cane or dog
>> guide,with obstacle-detection by the Miniguide from 1.5 to 26 feet.
>>
>> The Miniguide is 3 inches long, 1.4 inches wide and .75 inches thick
>> including the single 123A battery. Two sensors covered by mesh at the
>> front of the unit send and receive the detection signals. Durable
>> plastic casing covers the rest of the unit.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 05:16:02PM -0600, Snow White Dove wrote:
>>> I’m sorry if I sound ignorant, but what is a mini guide?
>>>
>>> I’ve never heard of it before.
>>>
>>> Could someone give me some info on it.  It can be short and sweet and it 
>>> can even be off list if necessary or preferable.
>>>
>>> Thanks for understanding my ignorance about electronics of that sort.
>>>
>>> Jenny
>>> On Dec 11, 2013, at 3:45 PM, Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahaclark.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello,
>>>> I am about to purchase a Miniguide, and I have a question for anyone 
>>>> who has one. I know that in addition to the regular Miniguide, there is 
>>>> also a Miniguide US version made by APH, and the US version costs 
>>>> almost $200 more, so I am trying to figure out if the US version is 
>>>> worth the additional cost?  From what I understand, they both do the 
>>>> same thing, the US version just gives quicker access to some of the 
>>>> functions by adding a second button. But the regular Miniguide sounds 
>>>> completely usable to me. I am wondering if people find the US version 
>>>> worthwhile over the regular version, and if there is some other benefit 
>>>> to the US version that I may be overlooking?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Sarah
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