[Electronics-talk] Accessible Microwave?

[Nicole Torcolini]

Interesting. I use Braille labels that I make myself, but I leave the label
as three or four sheets instead of a label for each number, which tends to
make them last a little longer. However, after about three years, the labels
are beginning to peel. I am considering getting another microwave, but I
would want one that has the ability to set the time using actual numbers
instead of incrementing and has either a custom power setting or a couple of
different power options. I am not quite sure why, when an accessible version
of something is made, it has to be different from the inaccessible version.
On a slightly different note, although it does not seem to be the case with
the microwaves mentioned here, it is becoming a trend to say that something
talks when, in reality, there is one or two talking features that are more
for convenience, and it is not possible to operate the device.

Nicole

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regarding lables, I use puff pain, & that seems to work just fine for me.



Rob Kaiser
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-----Original Message-----
From: S L Johnson via Electronics-talk
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Hello:

No, they discontinued that a few years ago.  I would have loved to get the
talking one but, my budget couldn't afford almost $400.  I didn't want to
struggle trying to put Braille labels on a flat screen.  I've also learned
from past experience that the labels don't stay on very well, especially
when you try to wipe off the front with a damp cloth.   In desperation I did
a web search for microwaves with dials and came up with one site.  I ended
up getting one with dials from www.compactappliances.com.  It has two dials.
The top goes from low to high turning clockwise and the bottom is the timer
with the dial turning clockwise.  I used a talking timer until I got used to
how far to turn the knob to the desired time.  You may not want it though
because it is only 700 watts.  I just leave things a bit longer than you
would in a more high powered oven.

Sandra

-----Original Message-----
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Doesn't or does
Wallmart still have the talking microwave for $68?





Rob Kaiser
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email;
rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Marsha via Electronics-talk
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 10:45 AM
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hi
  There is a Panasonic which has five preset buttons with a touch pad.  The
five buttons can do many things although they don't talk.

Marsha


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