[Electronics-talk] Miniguide

Fri Dec 13 03:45:51 UTC 2013

Hi all,
I think the mini guide is an appropriate topic. Sarah's question is fine 
IMO.
The miniguide is an electronic travel device after all and we discuss gps 
here.

She did not no the difference between the models.
Sarah, I wish I could answer your question

To everyone who asked, the miniguide is an electronic sensor for objects 
that augments a primary mobility device which is a cane or guide dog.
It vibrates or beeps and I heard its good for people with hearing loss or 
multiple eisabilities.

Sarah, if your question is not answered here, I suggest you call APH to get 
that answer.

Ashley
-----Original Message----- 
From: Poppa Bear
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:55 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Miniguide

Exactly, the mini guied should be talked about here, I had one back in the
70's, it was the best gaget I ever had untill the government took it, they
claimed that it wasn't fit to use, be handled or talked about on mesage
boards, LOL. I have no clue what it is, either, chuckle.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sandy" <sandraburgess at msn.com>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Miniguide

> Christopher,
>
> In my opinion, I think some of us get too picky about what is supposed to 
> be on this list.  If it is okay to ask about the accessibility of washers, 
> dryers, thermostats, etc. what is wrong with discussing the mini guide?
>
>
> Sandy
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Christopher Chaltain" <chaltain at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:37 PM
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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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