[nfb-talk] More Information On Walk Pro Posted

[Buddy Brannan]

Howdy Ron,

They're moving things around, apparently. Try this:
http://www.livebraille.com/

Seems they've just made thehomepage into talking about just the Walk Pro. 

The discount codes I provided will still work, however. 

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




> On May 25, 2017, at 12:52 AM, Ron Miller via nfb-talk <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Buddy,
> I tried the link you provided and I was not allowed to view it. The web site
> reported that it is a restricted page. Do you have an alternate url?
> 
> Tnx,
> 
> Ron Miller
> N6MSA
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy
> Brannan via nfb-talk
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 4:17 PM
> To: NFB Talk Mailing List <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] More Information On Walk Pro Posted
> 
> Hi Chris,
> 
> These guys do seem sincere in doing something helpful. I'm also skeptical
> that such a device could completely replace a cane or guide dog, but if it
> can give augmented information and does half what they claim, in a wearable
> package no less, I'm certainly not counting it out completely. 
> 
> Anyway, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing what's in store when the
> Walk Pro finally ships. Definitely be sure to talk to them about the results
> they've seen from the Mini, which is their first generation product
> currently in production. Don't forget about the coupon for a discount for
> anyone interested :) 
> 
> Surely, it's never been a better time to be blind. Just think, we wouln't
> even be hving this discussion, or the one around affordable refreshable
> braille, even 10 years ago. 
> 
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194 
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 12, 2017, at 4:05 PM, Chris Nusbaum via nfb-talk
> <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Buddy and Other Intrigued Listers:
>> 
>> I have reached out to the developers of the WalkPro and have secured an
>> interview with their sales manager on my Internet radio program this
> coming
>> Tuesday, May 16. As usual, the interview will be live and callers are
>> welcome. The show airs live from 8:00-10:00 PM on KJSC Radio
>> (kjscradio.com), with the interview starting at 9:00 Eastern. I'll post a
>> reminder to this and other lists as the time of the broadcast draws
> nearer.
>> 
>> As a sidenote, I, like many of you, have always been skeptical about
>> high-tech gadgets which purport to "replace" the good old white cane.
> Haptic
>> shoes, bionic eyes, and the like have always turned me off a bit,
> interested
>> in technology though I am. However, I've got to hand it to these guys.
>> They're interested enough in reaching out to the blind community that they
>> readily agreed to my offer of an interview, even after I told them we
> would
>> invite callers to ask questions and express concerns. So I'm certainly
>> willing to hear them out, and I hope many of you will tune in and
>> participate in the conversation.
>> 
>> Chris Nusbaum
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy
>> Brannan via nfb-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:16 PM
>> To: nfbp-talk at yahoogroups.com; NFB Talk Mailing List
> <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>;
>> NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; Committee on the Promotion, Evaluation and Advancement
>> of Technology <promotion-technology at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
>> Subject: [nfb-talk] 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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