[Electronics-Talk] Looking for Microwave Recommendations

[Andy Baracco]

Because we like a large micro, we bought a GE model, and obtained a Braille 
overlay from GE customer service.

Andy

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> Like you I have a Hamilton Beach, and like it.  Mine is 12 years old --  
> and still works, but not as well as it once did. So I will be facing the 
> same choices.  One possible option is that there are several microwaves 
> out there that can be run using Amazon Alexa. I don't know how well they 
> work, but this is an option. You also may be able to make your own marking 
> system for a microwave oven.  I did this for my stove and its oven.
>
> Dave
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> Hello everyone. My beloved Hamilton Beach talking microwave bit the dust 
> after 12 years of service. I know those are no longer made. I don't 
> have/refuse to pay $400 for a Magic Chef one and realy don't feel I need 
> all those bells and whistles. I don't necessarily need a talking 
> microwave. I just can't manage a flat panel like all the ones today seem 
> to come with. I think I read somewhere once upon a time that some 
> companies offered braille overlays that you could send off for. Does 
> anyone know of these or have any other recommendations? Thanks.
>
> Charlotte
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