[Electronics-Talk] I.D. Mate database and Trader Joe's

[A Kelly]

Hello Tracy.

I received my ID Mate Galaxy today. Having the Summit and Galaxy Side by side, The Summit is definitely shorter than the Galaxy, but thicker.  The Galaxy is about 1 inch or 2 longer.  The shape of the Galaxy, to me, resembles a hairbrush.  The handle that you hold is wide and flat, like the handle of a hairbrush.  The control buttons are on the top side of the handle.  On the underside, the part of the brush where the bristles would be, is where the barcode reader is located.  It is quite comfortable to hold.  I thought the Summit was comfortable also.  I am told by a sighted person that the Galaxy is a bluish-purple with light gray buttons.  The underside of the handle and the area where the buttons protrude are charcoal gray.  The buttons are the same as the Summit with one exception.  There is a select button in the middle of the triangular buttons for up and down.  Oh, there is a power button on top of the long rectangular mode button.  To me, the button seems sturdier on the Summit then the Galaxy.  I wish the power button and record button were a little thicker on the Galaxy though.  It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.  You can use a Bluetooth headset for when you are in noisy supermarkets.  The Wi-Fi connects to your home network or any network you choose for database updates.  The Galaxy has a pleasant American speaking voice and you can pick other languages like Mexican Spanish, Australian English, etc.  The voices sound almost human.  LOL.  Scanning is quick and easy just like on the Summit.  The Galaxy also has the inventory mode for those who like to buy in bulk and have the item subtracted each time you scan an item.  That's what I liked about the Summit, but never got a chance to get around to using its features.  If relying on the sighted to get my unit updated wasn't an issue for me, I would have stayed with the Summit.  But if my Summit does not sell, I will just keep it and travel with that.  The Galaxy Will have too much stored on it such as, clothing combinations, bedroom curtains and linens, books, etc., and I would hate for it to be bumped or the scanner damaged while out and about.  The Summit is more compact and can fit in a pocket or handbag.  The Galaxy, not so much.  But, both units can hang from the neck with the supplied neck strap.  I hope I answered some of your curiosities.  If you have any other inquiries, please feel free to write me off list. 

Regards, 
Gadget Girl


> On Mar 15, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Gadget Girl.
> I'm curious why you got the bigger memory card.  My husband has the
> Summit, and the card it came with is sufficient for him.  But he has not
> used it to record memos, for instance, though we've discussed using that
> for grocery lists.
> Most of what he needs is already in the database, so he doesn't need to
> make a lot of label recordings.
> Just wondering.
> Tracy
> 
> 
>> Hi Brian.
>> 
>> The Summit comes with an onboard database which you can only update by
>> getting downloads or physical discs from En-Vision America.  Summit came
>> with a 2 GB storage card for your recordings.  I upgraded to the 4 GB
>> storage card.  The Galaxy has 8 GB.  The Galaxy has an additional mode of
>> identification and information access through wireless Internet
>> connectivity, which provides for an extended database.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Gadget Girl
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 15, 2016, at 10:30 AM, Bryan Schulz via Electronics-Talk
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> I may be interested in a discounted summit.
>>> Could you say what is different with the galaxy?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Bryan
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of A Kelly via Electronics-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 8:56 AM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: A Kelly
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] I.D. Mate database and Trader Joe's
>>> 
>>> Hello Doug.  You can check with En-Vision America at (309) 452-3088.
>>> When I
>>> first got my unit in 2010, many products at my local store were unknown.
>>> I
>>> called En-Vision America and they contacted my store for their database.
>>> Since then, their database has vastly improved.  They do 2 database
>>> updates
>>> per year.  I am patiently waiting for my new Galaxy and then will sell
>>> my
>>> Summit.  Hope this helps.
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> Gadget Girl
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>> On Mar 14, 2016, at 11:20 PM, Doug Payne via Electronics-Talk
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> HI,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Does the database for I.D Mate Summit/Quest/Galaxy include many Trader
>>> Joe's
>>>> products? I do most of my shopping at TJ's. Thanks!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --Doug
>>>> 
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