[nfbmi-talk] ID Mate Sale -- Excellent price! FW: Black Friday

Wed Nov 24 16:31:30 UTC 2010

I understand Fred. And I hope that you didn't take my comments to suggest 
anything untowards. On the contrary, I appreciate this notice as I've always 
wanted and valued an ID mate. And, as you suggest this is an excellent price 
current state of the art considerred.

I think it is a very valuable tool as is for both independent living and 
would be extremely useful for those in say the BEP program or others in 
retail, etc.

Anyway I again thank you for this and other contributions.

Peace and Happy Thanksgiving,

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at att.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] ID Mate Sale -- Excellent price! FW: Black Friday

> Hi,
>
> Yes, I agree that off the shelf technology, especially the iPhone is
> quickly, replacing dedicated technology for the blind.  In many ways, this
> is good. This is what we all want, that is, universal access.  Just like 
> all
> revolutions, some people will be hurt and displaced.  I won't miss the
> ridiculously high prices for access technology. There will be a lot of 
> blind
> people with extremely expensive orphaned technology
>
> Regarding this ad, this is still an attractive offer.  The ID mate is a 
> good
> device and at this price is a value.  I would not spend more than a 
> thousand
> dollars for it as the new model costs, but for this price it is ok.  There
> are a lot of circumstances surrounding phones which may not make a phone a
> good purchasing decision at the moment.  My brother just boutht one and he
> is coming for Thanksgiving, so I will get to play with it, some, I hope.
>
> I am not promoting the ID mate.  I was just sharing the information, since
> it is an unusually low price.
>
> Warmest Regards,
>
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of joe harcz Comcast
> Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 7:22 AM
> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] ID Mate Sale -- Excellent price! FW: Black 
> Friday
>
> Hi Fred,
>
> This looks good for this particular product. However, I think there will 
> be
> some more dramatic drops in prices of these gadgets as very inexpensive
> alternatives either exist or will exist soon as simple I-phone apps. Last
> week one of my brothers who has an I-phone showed me his bar code and OCR
> reader in action. He picked a box of French's Onion soup from the cuppard
> and then snapped a picture of the bar code whith the bar code reader app 
> on.
>
> It read flawlessly. Now, I must say however that at this point it was
> difficult for me to replicate the experience for there was no "talking"
> orientation of the camera for a more functionally blind person like 
> myself.
> But, when I did know the location of the bar code I could use this.
>
>
> Ditto for the ocr scanner and reader.
>
> He also used an inexpensive app called: "Where in the Hell am I?" It was
> kind of like a GPS for the lost. It told him in seconds roughly where he 
> was
>
> with street adress and nearest location. Now the adress was off by a few
> numbers, but the rest was very accurate.
>
> I'm not saying that any of these things are as good as the stand alone
> proprietary products right now. But, soon they will be and at greatly
> reduced costs for all of us.
>
> In addition I do think that these revolutions will force companies like 
> this
>
> to either greatly reduce their costs or to develop low cost apps to be 
> used
> on I-phones and the other soon to be accessable smart phones. the 
> Twentieth
> Century Tech Act will require that all smart phones in the future become
> universally accessable.
>
> Oh, one other interesting note here that blind carpenters might like. 
> There
> is a three dollar app on the I-phone that actually turns it in to a 
> talking
> smart level. It works very well especially if used with a straight edge 
> and
> reads degrees and everything!
>
> Currently, I cannot afford the ATT and T plan. But, beleive me when 
> Verizon
> opens up to the I-phone I'll be the first in line if I have to beg, borrow
> or steal the money...
>
> sorry for the digression. This is a very good price on this valuable and
> useful product in my opinion.
>
> Peace,
>
> Joe
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
> To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>;
> <the-facts-machine at googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 9:49 PM
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] ID Mate Sale -- Excellent price! FW: Black Friday
>
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  _____
>>
>> From: Anna McClure [mailto:amcclure at envisionamerica.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 5:16 PM
>> To: Anna McClure
>> Subject: Black Friday
>>
>>
>>
>> Black Friday Sale! Cyber Monday Blowout!
>>
>> Get a 'Like New' i.d. mate OMNI for only $299.00!
>>
>>
>>
>> Get a jump on Black Friday and Cyber Monday! En-Vision America is 
>> slashing
>> the price on like new i.d. mate OMNIs. Normally $799.00 - only $299.00!
>>
>> This is a web-only deal! Visit our online web store at
>> https://envisionamerica.com/shop/ and load your cart with an i.d. mate
>> OMNI!
>>
>> You have from Wednesday the 24th to Monday the 29th to take advantage of
>> this awesome deal!
>>
>> It's a Thanksgiving Day special blowout sale! Treat yourself or a friend
>> and
>> save some big bucks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
>>
>> Take advantage while it lasts!  (**Due to the extreme price break, no
>> other
>> discounts will apply.)
>>
>> I D Mate
>>
>> Information and Identification at Your Fingertips
>>
>> i.d. mate OMNI is a portable "all-in-one" talking bar code scanner. It
>> allows an individual to identify items using the product's bar code or
>> UPC.
>> A database of over 2.3 million North American UPC's and descriptions 
>> gives
>> the user a huge head start in identifying the product and getting the
>> information needed about the item.
>>
>> Record Personal Voice Messages
>>
>> With i.d. mate OMNI, the user can quickly add additional voice recorded
>> information to existing products or to items not found in the database.
>> The
>> user can also record, play, erase and organize messages in the memo mode.
>>
>> Smaller Unit Allows for Easier Use
>>
>> i.d. mate OMNI is lightweight, small in size and easy to carry. It comes
>> with an adjustable lanyard so you can easily carry it around your neck.
>> i.d.
>> mate OMNI has applications at home, at work, at school, for hobbies, for
>> leisure, for anything. You won't want to be without it!
>>
>> Some of OMNI's other great features are:
>>
>> * It's portable-Measures 7 inches by 3 inches by 3 inches and weighs
>> just over one pound
>> * No PC required-Although it integrates fully with a PC, you don't
>> have to be PC literate to use
>> * It's simple to operate
>> * New rubberized enclosure allows for easy grip and protection
>>
>> Head-Start UPC Product Database
>>
>> We are currently on Version 3.2 of this database which contains over 2.3
>> million items! In fact, many of the descriptions contained in this
>> database
>> provide extended package details beyond just the description. Examples of
>> the extended data include:
>>
>> * Instructions
>> * Ingredients
>> * Nutritional Information
>> * Package Size
>> * Warnings
>> * Miscellaneous package details
>>
>> This extensive database includes food items, health and beauty,
>> pharmaceuticals, wine and spirits, CDs and DVDs, household cleaning
>> products, and many others!
>>
>>
>>
>> Omni-Directional Scanner
>>
>> i.d. mate OMNI uses an omni-directional scanner, so there is no need to
>> visually locate the bar code on the label. The omni-directional scanner
>> can
>> read the barcode in any direction. The user simply rotates the scanner
>> around the product to get a reliable read every time.
>>
>> Memo Feature
>>
>> In addition to the identification of products, i.d. mate OMNI can be used
>> as
>> a digital memo recorder. The user can record, play, erase and organize 
>> any
>> number of voice memos. You can also choose where you want new memos
>> inserted: after the last played memo, or at the end of the list.
>>
>> Additional Memo Modes
>>
>> You now have the option of creating additional memo modes. You can create
>> 'file folders' for easy organization. You can create a mode for shopping
>> lists, one for passwords and PINs, one for important dates, and one for
>> contact information. Any information you need will be right at your
>> fingertips.
>>
>> On-board Help
>>
>> i.d. mate OMNI features a help mode that offers quick answers for
>> frequently
>> asked questions.
>>
>> Additional Labels
>>
>> Additional bar code labels are available as tags, stickers or iron-on. 
>> Use
>> these to label anything that doesn't already have a bar code on it:
>> clothing, keys, files, computer disks, pictures, appliances, etc.
>>
>> Uses for i.d. mate OMNI
>>
>> i.d. mate OMNI can be used in the home or in the workplace to identify
>> cans,
>> jars, boxes, bottles, clothing, playing cards, prescription drugs, 
>> compact
>> discs, albums, cassette tapes, pictures, important documents, files, etc.
>> The list is literally endless. In fact, any item that is not easily
>> identifiable by other means is a candidate for i.d. mate OMNI.
>>
>> What's Included?
>>
>> The i.d. mate OMNI package includes: i.d. mate OMNI with Adjustable
>> Lanyard,
>> Carrying Case with Strap, 4 High-Capacity NiMH Batteries, AC/DC Power
>> Adapter, 100 Pre-printed Bar Code Labels, 1 Gigabyte CompactFlash Memory
>> Card, User's Guide printed and on CD.
>>
>> The i.d. mate OMNI is completely portable and battery operated. The unit
>> has
>> a high-output battery pack. Use it on full scan mode all day before you
>> need
>> to recharge. It is also fully operational when plugged into a standard AC
>> wall outlet. The unit has volume control and an ear plug jack for 
>> privacy.
>> You can also adjust the pitch and speed of the voice.
>>
>> Each removable flash memory card is about the size of a matchbook. The
>> largest flash card available contains over 1 gigabyte of storage. So,
>> storage issues for huge databases are no longer a factor. As for recorded
>> messages, the user can get many, many hours of record time on a single
>> card.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Anna McClure
>>
>> cid:031294115 at 26022010-1C3E
>>
>> Marketing & Industry
>>
>>      Relations Director
>>
>> 1845 W. Hovey Ave.
>>
>> Normal, IL 61761
>>
>> 800-890-1180 phone
>>
>> 309-452-3643 fax
>>
>>
>>
>>
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