[Electronics-talk] Miniguide

[Baracco, Andrew W]

Yes, the beginning of your message is snarky and over the top. I once had a professor, perhaps more than one, who said that the only stupid questions are the ones that are not asked. Yet, I see so often on these blind oriented lists people being shot down for simply asking a question. And don't say that this is normal behavior, because it is definitely not. In the real world, people ask other people questions all the time, and if the person knows the answer, he usually gives it to them. Many people have difficulty taking risks because they fear being made to feel stupid, and comments like those that appear in Jim's message do nothing to help, and everything to aggravate this situation. Why couldn't you just give the info that you did, without the snarky comment?

Andy


-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Barbour
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 3:25 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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