[NFBMT] Sources for Talking Oximeter

[d m gina]

I get mine from speak to me.
Have had it for years.
Works really well.
Dar
Original message:
> These are available, but they aren't as easy to come by as you might think.
> See below, but don't get discouraged.

> I looked up oximeter apps for iPhone and android devices, and the current
> prevailing wisdom is that they aren't accurate enough often enough to be
> reliable.  Check them out for yourself.
> https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/23/21232488/blood-oxygen-apps-iphone-samsung-unreliable-fitbit-garmin-oximeter
> https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S073567571930467X
> https://www.cebm.net/covid-19/question-should-smartphone-apps-be-used-as-oximeters-answer-no/
> https://www.medicalexpo.com/prod/digidoc-technologies/product-104194-835342.html
> https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pulse-oximeter-heart-rate-and-oxygen-monitor-app/id775632066
> https://www.androidcentral.com/how-measure-oxygen-saturation-using-samsung-health
> https://download.cnet.com/Pulse-Oximeter/3000-2129_4-77748993.html
> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29215972

> Maxi-Aids has a fingertip oximeter listed, but it is out of stock and they
> don't know when or if it will be back in stock.  Also, see below.

> $29.00 out of stock
> https://www.concordhealthsupply.com/Concord-Talking-Oximeter-for-the-Visually-Impaired-p/cci-300talk.htm

> $69.99.  Made in China.  (What isn't?)  Not very well reviewed, but that might
> be customer education.  The web site says these are only available in stores.
> https://www.cvs.com/shop/cvs-health-talking-pulse-oximeter-prodid-352875

>> From Amazon:  Currently unavailable.  We don't know when or if this item will
> be back in stock.
> https://www.amazon.com/ChoiceMMed-Person-Reading-Fingertip-Oximeter/dp/B00GGD2M7O

> $40.24 out of stock
> https://www.walmart.com/ip/SmartHeart-Talking-Pulse-Oximeter/52645748

> $59.99 out of stock
> https://www.walmart.com/ip/OxyWatch-Talking-Fingertip-Pulse-Oximeter/144078192

> Out of stock for delivery, whatever that means.  Price not shown.
> https://www.staples.com/SmartHeart-Talking-Pulse-Oximeter-Model-11-50L/product_1917791

> $49.95 out of stock
> https://www.medicaltestsupply.com/Talking_Finger_Pulse_Oximeter_p/talkingox.htm

> Out of stock.  Price not available.
> https://www.overstock.com/Health-Beauty/SmartHeart-Talking-Pulse-Oximeter/9613044/product.html

> $59.99.  Item is out of stock and no longer available.
> https://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/Talking+Pulse+Oximeter/204142

> $49.95 plus shipping.  Order on-line or call 800-248-9965
>  http://www.speaktomecatalog.com/individual.php?item=SOXIM

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