[Electronics-talk] Miniguide

[James Aldrich]

Hi all,

I'm glad the question was asked!  This gives me something to look up and learn about.  I say, thanks for asking

Jim

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On Dec 11, 2013, at 7:46 PM, Christopher Chaltain <chaltain at gmail.com> wrote:

> I didn't think Jim was being snarky at all. Sure, if he'd just said "look it up", but he didn't. I think it was a good example of someone giving you a fish and teaching you to fish as well. Google is a great resource, and I think it's a good idea to make sure people realize it.
> 
> On 12/11/2013 08:08 PM, Pamela Dominguez wrote:
>> You may not want to seem it, but you are.  Pam.
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Barbour
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:24 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Miniguide
>> 
>> 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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