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

Wed Nov 24 16:51:33 UTC 2010

Hi all,

I hear the I.D. mate is a good product. Marcia   Moses has it.

I do appreciate the other products that are coming out and hopefully one day 
I will decide on getting an I phone.

By the way, I was looking at independent Living's web site and I see the 
Milestone is now  going to have a optional bar code reader and color 
identifier  on it.

I wonder if there are any totally blind folks using an I phone? Also, I will 
be interested when the monthly charges  for these sort of phones is lowered. 
I don't think it looks like much fun typing on that small of a keyboard. 
Someone gave me an old talking Franklin dictionary and I can type on that 
but I have to be careful.

Oh, I just checked Newsline and it is still off.  Boy, we are missing so 
much, I hope it gets back on soon!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone,

Georgia
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] ID Mate Sale -- Excellent price! FW: Black Friday

>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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