[gui-talk] Talking blood pressure and pulse devices?

[Joel Deutsch]

I finally found my way to the NFB page with a mention of what products were 
offered by the NFB itself. Both are cuffs, not upper arm bands, and reviews 
elsewhere have suggested strongly that the upper arm design, familiar from 
doctor's offices, are superior in terms of accuracy.

also, the two models of NFB cuffs are currently $169, a good deal more than 
the commercial device Will mentioned and the cost on Amazon, even including 
shipping as this product isn't offered with Free Super Saver Shipping.

Now that I have the make and model number, I can see if there are other 
sources and prices, but I'm off to a good start. doesn't offer

Thanks everyone.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "albert griffith" <albertgriffith at sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Talking blood pressure and pulse devices?


I'd look in two places for the best product reviews.  The first would be at
the American Foundation's site where you'll find Access World their
bimonthly consumer product review.  The second would be the medical section
of the NFB.  They review a number of talking products there.  I've found
their recommendations to be accurate as well.  www.afb.org and www.nfb.org
If you decide on a talking thermometer I've found those at pharmacies are
cheaper and just as good.  Doctor's referrals may get you all of them free
or with a co pay.

-----Original Message-----
From: gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Joel Deutsch
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 9:30 PM
To: GUI-Talk
Subject: [gui-talk] Talking blood pressure and pulse devices?

I've noticed  products in this category in online blind catalogues like
LS&S, Maxi-aids, and I'll bet other companies sell them, too. But last time
I looked was a long time ago, when the idea of needing such things seemed
pretty remote. But I've got serious heart problems now, and not only do I
need to be helped finding these units, but I'd really appreciate comments
from experienced users about how accessible/usable they are and how accurate

they are.

thanks to anyone who can help. I don't want to just go online "window
shopping" but have no guide to what's good and what's dangerously
inaccurate, what's reasonably priced and what's a rip-off, and all that.

thanks very much.


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