[Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile

Tue Oct 29 00:59:06 UTC 2013

Thanks for clearing that up for me, Pam.  That's what I was referring to.
Vince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pamela Dominguez" <geodom at optonline.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile

> No, they are not developing a stand-alone reader now, but the first 
> portable one, the KNFB reader classic, was a stand-alone one, and that's 
> what he was talking about.  It was about the size of the Handycassette 
> two, the little four-track cassette recorder from APH.  When they decided 
> to put it in a cellphone, they stopped making the standalone one.  Pam.
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Baracco, Andrew W
> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:52 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>
> I am not aware of anyone who is working on developing a standalone
> reader, as smart phones have this capability, and are a lot cheaper.
>
> Andy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of cheez
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 7:01 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>
> I think you have the stand alone reader.  The one we were talking about
> is the one that is bundled with a phone, I believe.
> Regarding your product, I'm not surprised the price is still hefty.
> Look how long it took someone to come out with an affordable currency
> identifier.
> When I got the first Brytech Inc.'s model, I paid $375 and when it had
> to be upgraded in 05, I paid $280.  Now you can get one for at least
> $120.
> So perhaps someone will produce a stand-alone reader, like yours, that
> would be more affordable.  That is, if one doesn't want to become an
> iUser.  For that is the cheapest way to go, now.
> Vince
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gadget Girl Kelly" <gadgetgirlkelly at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2013 11:09 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>
>
>> Hello. I got a KNFB Reader as a gift.  The person who purchased it
> paid
>> well over $600 for it. The unit is just like new, as I do not use it
> every
>> day. So, I believe they are still selling that reader at a hefty
> price.
>> Have a good day.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Gadget Girl Kelly
>>
>> Sent from my Apple gadget.  Apple, take a bite, express yourself.
>>
>>> On Oct 26, 2013, at 10:55 AM, "cheez" <cheez at cox.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Pam:
>>> It was merely a suggestion to Tony Sohl, since his asking price was
> so
>>> ridiculously outrageous for such an old device.
>>> Vince
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela Dominguez"
>>> <geodom at optonline.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 9:57 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>>>
>>>
>>>> What are you talking about donating it?  I just bought one!  Pam.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: cheez
>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 12:31 AM
>>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>>>>
>>>> The scanner should be worth at least $100 alone.
>>>> How about donating it to an unfortunate soul instead of trying to
> make a
>>>> profit?  That would be a good gesture to mankind.
>>>> Vince
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela Dominguez"
>>>> <geodom at optonline.net>
>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:10 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I didn't know they were no longer making the n95.  Pam.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Baracco, Andrew W
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:44 AM
>>>>> To: Tony Sohl ; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, you're talking about a phone that is no longer being
> manufactured
>>>>> with an OS that was out of date years ago, an OCR product that
> stopped
>>>>> development years ago, and a demo of a screen reader. It's like
> selling
>>>>> a used car for the price of a new car. As for an asking price, I
>>>>> wouldn't have a clue. When I am in this kind of situation, I look
>>>>> around
>>>>> at sites where similar products are sold, and see what others are
>>>>> asking. You might want to check out EBay, and the various blind
>>>>> oriented
>>>>> buy-sell-trade lists and web sites. Remember that just because you
>>>>> haven't used an item much, doesn't mean you can sell it for the
> same
>>>>> price as a new item. Also, assistive tech items take a beating on
>>>>> resale
>>>>> because of the limited potential market.
>>>>>
>>>>> Andy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
>>>>> Behalf Of Tony Sohl
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 9:51 PM
>>>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>>>>>
>>>>> Ok what do you recomend?
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
>>>>> To: "Brad Keller" <kellerb03 at gmail.com>; "Discussion of accessible
>>>>> electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 6:20 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm glad you asked him what I was going to ask him.  Crazy, man.
>>>>>> Vince
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Brad Keller" <kellerb03 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "Tony Sohl" <sohlman1970 at cox.net>; "Discussion of accessible
>>>>>> electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 3:58 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Not quite sure how you reached this price? Exactly what phone is
> this
>>>>>
>>>>>>> running on? You are asking a higher price then even a new unit
> would
>>>>>>> cost, if you could even get such a unit.  I don't see how yo ucan
> ask
>>>>>
>>>>>>> for the price of the screen reader if it is just a demo, that is
> free
>>>>>
>>>>>>> to anyone. I have seen these going for around 10% the price you
> are
>>>>>>> asking
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "Tony Sohl" <sohlman1970 at cox.net>
>>>>>>> To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 5:04 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] K-NFB Reader Mobile
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi all, I have a K-NFB reader mobile with the latest version of
> the
>>>>>>>> K-NFB reader software and a trial of Mobile Speak from
> Codefactory's
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> website.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Codefactory also makes the mobile Accessability line of products
> for
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> android phones and other devices.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The unit is in excelent and includes a memory card. The unit is
> in
>>>>>>>> excelent condition and includes all cables and other accessories
>>>>>>>> inclduing a carrying pouch for the phone and there is even an SD
>>>>>>>> card adapter so the micro SD card can be placed into the
> computer
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The retale value is between $1,500 to $2,000 depending upon if
> you
>>>>>>>> get a screen reader included. This unit is setup for T-mobile
> and
>>>>>>>> all you would have to do is to insert a sym card that's already
>>>>>>>> configured for T-mobile.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'm asking $2,000 or best offer. If interested, you can e-mail
> me
>>>>> at:
>>>>>>>> tonysohl at samobile.net
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