[nabs-l] KNFB Reader

Thu Apr 29 16:58:58 UTC 2010

Absolutely, and I can't wait for this day.
It's certainly nice to have a very workable solution in the meantime and to 
see the advancements in technology. This joins a long list of new 
innovations which blind people had before practically anyone else including 
OCR, text-to-speech, GPS, and many more.

J.J. Meddaugh - ATGuys.com
A premier Licensed Code Factory and KNFB Reader distributor
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Orozco" <jsorozco at gmail.com>
To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'" 
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Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] KNFB Reader

> There are already apps for Windows phones that let you photograph business
> cards and scan them directly into your Contacts.  I agree it's only a 
> matter
> of time before there are apps that let you scan with the same mainstream
> efficiency as ABBYY Finereader, etc.  The concept of purchasing a phone 
> for
> the sole purpose of scanning documents that are passable at best for the
> price they charge is mind-boggling.
>
> Joe
>
> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves,
> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Valerie Gibson
> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:42 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] KNFB Reader
>
> you watch.they'll be coming out with an Iphone ap like that
> soon enough, if they haven't already
> On Apr 29, 2010, at 9:24 AM, Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr. wrote:
>
>> No other device allows users to snap a reading picture of
> class hand outs like the KNFB Reader.
>>
>> Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr.
>>
>> Student, Western Governors University
>> (617) 744-9716
>> Eastern time zone
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:25 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] KNFB Reader
>>
>>
>>> Jorje,
>>> I used the KNFB Reader during my final year of college and
> it certainly helped out in exactly the types of situations you
> described. While there are other solutions, the reader is the
> most portable. No cell phone plan is required to use the
> reader, and you will still be able to use other parts of the
> phone such as the calendar, notes, media player, and calculator
> without service. Wi-fi is also included for connectivity with
> the Internet.
>>>
>>> Also, if money is a concern, there are a few options. First,
> as others have said, some commissions for the blind have
> purchased KNFB Reader Mobiles for their clients, and I feel
> this is certainly a worthwhile investment. If you need help
> with writing a letter to your local counselor explaining some
> reasons or justifactions as they call it for purchasing a
> reader, please let me know. In addition, the NFB has a low
> interest loan program which your parents may be interested in.
> Write me off list if you need more details on this.
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> J.J. Meddaugh - ATGuys.com
>>> A premier Licensed Code Factory and KNFB Reader distributor
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Serena" <serenacucco at verizon.net>
>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 8:32 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] KNFB Reader
>>>
>>>
>>>> If your parents have the money, then go for it!  One thing,
> you don't have to use the KNFB Reader Mobile as a cell phone.
> In fact, if you're going to try to convince your Commission for
> the Blind to pay for it, (something I suggest), don't say that
> it can be used as a cell, or else, the Commission might claim
> you don't really NEED it.
>>>>
>>>> Serena
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" <jorgeapaez at mac.com>
>>>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 6:55 PM
>>>> Subject: [nabs-l] KNFB Reader
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all.
>>>>> I'm now starting highschool this fall in NYC, and I'm
> considering several things to get to be ready for school. I
> have different ideas, depending on what I noticed, but one of
> things I realized is that there are times, specially towards
> the start of the year, but it still happens that the Science or
> Social Studies teacher is telling us to read out of certain
> books and we don't have them or its not scanned yet, but we
> have to do the classwork for that day.
>>>>> Do you think the KNFB READER would be a good idea to get?
>>>>>
>>>>> The other thing too is that when we go places--restaurants
> and the like, the menus have to be read to me. Now don't get me
> wrong, I'm not against having things read to me when its
> absolutely needed, but the thing is, I'm always thinking - what
> if I'm by myself? Or with friends? With my parents its fine,
> and I'm sure my friends would never say anything, but if I can
> do this by myself why not?
>>>>>
>>>>> What do you guys think? Is it worth saving up for a KNFB
> mobile device?
>>>>>
>>>>> (getting the cell version is would force our family plan
> out the window cause we'd have to switch companies)
>>>>>
>>>>> Any feedback is appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jorge
>>>>>
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