[Nfbk] Narrator HD Radio

[David Andrews]

Yes, its okay, not perfect, but good start.

Dave


>Has anyone tried this $99 radio from BestBuy?
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>First-Ever HD Radio Designed for Blind Listeners:
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>The Insignia Narrator Advanced HD Radio with 
>Radio Reader Service ($99.00) is the first-ever 
>radio designed for persons who are blind or 
>visually impaired. It eliminates the need to see markings or the LCD display.
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>The radio features CD-quality digital sound and 
>audio prompts that tell users which buttons have 
>been pushed and which radio functions have been activated.
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>The Narrator is the first product certified by 
>the International Association of Audio 
>Information Services (IAAIS) -- a global 
>volunteer network whose members make content 
>accessible to readers with print disabilities.
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>Insignia Narrator HD Radio Key Features:
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>The Narrator provides HD radio technology and a 
>wealth of added formats via HD2/HD3 Channel 
>capabilities on FM, including sports, comedy, 
>and foreign language programming.
>    * HD radio tuner with high-fidelity CD-quality audio
>    * IAAIS-compliant voice response functions 
> to simplify operation for visually impaired users
>    * Station presets (10 AM & 20 FM) for easy access to favorite stations
>    * Intuitively designed button layout and markings
>    * 2.4" color LCD display that shows station, 
> song and artist information provided via Program Service Data (PSD)
>    * Bookmarks that enable you to store information about radio content
>    * Clock radio with snooze and dual alarm settings
>    * 3.5 mm headphone jack for private listening
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>Included with the Insignia™ Narrator Addvanced 
>HD Radio with Radio Reader Service
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>    * AC/DC adapter
>    * FM dipole antenna
>    * AM loop antenna
>    * Owner's manual
>    * 1-year limited warranty on parts and labor
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>The Insignia Narrator Advanced HD Radio with 
>Radio Reader Service will be available on 
><http://BestBuy.com>BestBuy.com in July 2012. 
>You can 
><http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+Advanced+HD+Radio/5059764.p?id=1218605823488&skuId=5059764&st=5059764&cp=1&lp=1&DCMP=rdr18264&AID=10638425&PID=1953493&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2FInsignia%2526%2523153%253B%2B-%2BAdvanced%2BHD%2BRadio%2F5059764.p%3Fid%3D1218605823488%26skuId%3D5059764%26st%3D5059764%26cp%3D1%26lp%3D1%26DCMP%3Drdr18264&ref=39&CJPID=1953493&loc=01>place 
>pre-orders immediately. Some Best Buy retail 
>stores will also sell the radio. 
><http://about.pricegrabber.com/mrdr.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fabout.pricegrabber.com%2Fsearch.php%3Fform_keyword%3DInsignia%2BHD%2BRadio&mode=about_assistivetechnology>
>Compare Prices
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>About the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS)
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>IAAIS is a volunteer membership organization of 
>services that turn text into speech to provide 
>information access to persons with print 
>disabilities, including those with visual 
>impairments, 
><http://assistivetechnology.about.com/od/TechnologyforReadingWriting/Assistive-Technology-For-Reading-Writing-And-Communicating.htm>learning 
>disabilities, and physical limitations that make 
>it hard to hold or manipulate printed text in 
>standard formats. You can find 
><http://iaais.org/findservices.html>local 
>services on the organization's website.
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