[Electronics-Talk] Mini guide

Thu Apr 27 14:38:34 UTC 2017

I apologize to everyone that this is on the list. I couldn't get to the point I had to copy and paste his address. Can you please give me a call Mark

Jenny

> On Apr 20, 2017, at 1:02 PM, Mark McCracken via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Jenny,
> 
> I have a Mini Guide that I bought in 2006, and a Buzz Clip that I bought
> last year when they first came available in the USA.
> 
> They are both here on the shelf, unused, since I got a new Guide Dog back in
> February.  I'm not interested in selling them, but would be willing to let
> you try them out for a week at no cost.  I would only ask that you ship them
> back to me in Oklahoma at the end of the week.  
> 
> Please write off list if you are interested.
> 
>    
> H T H
> 
>    
> Mark 
> 
> markmccracken at cox.net
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Jenny Keller via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 7:45 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
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> Cc: Jenny Keller <jlperdue3 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Mini guide
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Does anybody have any information of the actual company or representative
> that I could either have come out and let me play with it, or well that's
> it. I'm not paying for it if I can't play with it.
> 
> 
> Jenny
> 
>> On Mar 30, 2017, at 1:41 AM, Brett Boyer via Electronics-Talk
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> It can be a useful tool for doorways, or pathways.
>> finding openings or even using in long lines of people where you don't 
>> want to be breathing down there neck.
>> I've only used It a few times myself.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 5:39 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: cheez <cheez at cox.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Mini guide
>> 
>> I've used a Mini Guide before.  The instructions recommend one only 
>> use it in familiar areas.  Especially if you aren't that good of a cane
> user.
>> 
>> I found it alright.  But it really didn't help me much.  I walk too 
>> fast for the device.  My cane would hit an obstacle a couple of steps 
>> before the guide detected it.
>> So I abandon using it.
>> 
>> So my advice is to make sure you can return it if you purchase it.  
>> That way you can see if it's for you.
>> 
>> Vince
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jenny Keller via Electronics-Talk" 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Jenny Keller" <jlperdue3 at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:49 AM
>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Mini guide
>> 
>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> Was wondering if any of you have tried them in a guide. Someone has 
>>> told me that it is amazing of course using a cane with it.
>>> 
>>> They have suggested that I get one though I have never seen one or 
>>> put my hand on one. So, since I can't seem to get any kind of way to 
>>> get it here or even near me to find out about it what should I do. 
>>> Or, is it worth giving it A chance and go ahead and buying it and
> learning from my friend.
>> 
>>> Who, as in Australia :-)
>>> 
>>> Tell me what you guys think of it and what I should do. I live near 
>>> Chicago and still can't find anybody who has one for me to mess with. 
>>> Do you maybe have any idea of a wrap or someone who could maybe bring 
>>> it to me so that I can play with it?
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Jenny
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