[Nfb-krafters-korner] Rainbow II Color Reader

[Cathy]

Hi all,

Joyce asked me to give all of you an update on my experience with this
product. But first, let me give you a description of the product. This is
taken from the developer's website:

Rainbow II Color Reader  
Introducing the new version of the Rainbow II Color Reader, a talking color
identifier for the visually impaired and color blind.  Small, accurate and
easy to use, the Rainbow Color Reader can easily fit in a pocket.  With over
40 colors, it provides accurate color discrimination without confusing the
user with odd color names or vague descriptions of the color.  Only one
button and only a single AAA battery (included) means simple operation and
maintenance!

Now Available with payments through PayPal or through Amazon.com!
Introductory Pricing for the Rainbow II Color Reader is just $65 each!

http://edmondsonengineering.com/Rainbow-II-Color-Reader.php

now here are my experiences. I really like this product. It is accurate
about 80% of the time. It identifies the color of something and says whether
that color is light or dark. It does have difficulty with patterned
material. For example, I have a blouse that is patterned black and white and
the rainbow says it is gray.  The rainbow works best with little or no light
because it uses L E D, so does not need light. You simply press the little
window up against something, press a button, and it tells you what color it
is. I did have difficulty getting it to tell me what color a single bead
was. I was told by the folks who made  the product that you can identify a
cluster of beads if you place them on a black background. 
The rainbow works well with yarn and helped me identify the variety of
shades of browns oranges and golds of my husband's golden retriever.
The voice is easy to understand and the volume is a bit loud for me, but
that is better than being too soft. I love this product and keep it handy.
It still has the battery that came with the product. I bought mine through
Amazon. But it is now available other places as well. 

So have some fun especially if you have a golden retriever you want to
explore!
 

BRING COLOR TO YOUR LIFE 
WITH THE NEW 
Rainbow II Color Reader

Cathy F