[NAGDU] More Information On Walk Pro Posted

[Tracy Carcione]

I will be very interested to hear how this thing works, when you actually
get it in your hand.

My husband has low vision, getting worse, and uses a cane.  One thing he
appreciates about his cane the WalkPro won't provide is that it identifies
him as a blind person.  I know lots of people want to avoid that, but,
really, it explains immediately to people why he's asking about something
right in front of him, or that he might not see a car turning on him, or why
he looks at people sideways instead of straight on.  Just something I
thought of, when this discussion started.
Tracy


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Subject: [NAGDU] More Information On Walk Pro Posted

Hi y'all,

Recall my note from last week about the Embro Walk Pro. This week, they've
posted a bunch more information on it:
http://livebraille.com/Walk.html

So there's a bit more about how it works and what sort of feedback you can
expect, including a video that won't tell blind folks much. Still, lots of
descriptive text. 

If you're intrigued,

For $59 off the preorder of the Walk Pro, use this coupon code:
X59HWNMSPRLV

For $29 off the purchase of a Mini (which is in current production), use
this coupon code:
X29Y86K9PRLV

Yes, the page still says the earlybird price for the Walk Pro is $300, but
it should really say $300 off retail, or $1199. 

Yes, I still say their claims are pretty bold, and I, personally, won't be
tossing my cane or guide dog aside just yet, but these guys have some
interesting plans for this gadget. 

--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name





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