[Electronics-Talk] Looking for Microwave Recommendations

[Andy Baracco]

The micros that I found that use Alexa are very small.  If all you want to 
do is to pop popcorn or heat up a cup of instant coffee, they will serve you 
well.

Andy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Andrews, David B (DEED) via Electronics-Talk" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Looking for Microwave Recommendations


>
> I would suggest purchasing a basic microwave for under $100 and labelling 
> the start, stop and "5" buttons with tactile markers like sticky dots or 
> velcro .?? Make sure any oven you buy has an express cook funtion that 
> allows you to set the cooking time in increments of 30 or 60 seconds by 
> repeatedly pressing the start button.?? This is much easier for a blind 
> user than groping around the numeric keypad to set the cooking time.?? I 
> use my microwave mostly for reheating and basic cooking, and I never have 
> to set the timer for more than 5 minutes which is easy by repeatedly 
> pressing the start button for the desired cooking time.?? So if I want to 
> cook or reheat something for 2.5 minutes, I just press the start key 5 
> times (5 x 30 seconds).
>
>
> Gerald
>
>
>
> On 7/10/2019 11:02 AM, Andrews, David B (DEED) via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> David Andrews | Chief Technology Officer
>> Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
>> State Services for the Blind
>> 2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114
>> Direct: 651-539-2294
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>>
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>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mama Otter via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:52 AM
>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Mama Otter <sirius_black at comcast.net>
>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Looking for Microwave Recommendations
>>
>> 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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