[stylist] Warning!!This is not such a Kind Thing!

[Peter Donahue]

Good afternoon everyone,Good afternoon everyone,

     We wouldn't go near Computers for the Blind with a 10-foot pole. 
It's true that they sell cheap computers but they've misrepresented the 
age of their equipment to blind individuals we know. Just last Friday we 
talked to someone who got one of their laptop computers and was told 
that the unit was a year old. A service technician performed some 
maintenance on her machine and told her that in actuality it was six 
years old and some of the components were no longer available.

     This company does not provide onsite setup and tech support of any 
kind and does not offer any type of maintenance services.We know other 
blind people that have had issues with Computers to not Help People and 
we strongly urge those wanting computers to buy them elseware from more 
reputable sources. It's another case of "You get what you pay for."

Peter Donahue



Atty via stylist wrote:
> This is a brilliant kind thing to do.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Kuell
> via stylist
> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 10:51 AM
> To: 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Chris Kuell <ckuell at comcast.net>
> Subject: [stylist] cheap laptops
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> From: list-manager at ncsab.org [mailto:list-manager at ncsab.org] On Behalf Of
> Hopkins, Raymond E. (DBVI)
> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 10:53 AM
> To: ncsab_members at ncsab.org
> Subject: [NCSAB Members] FW: CFTB drops price of laptops!
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> FYI
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> Press Release - Effective August 1, 2016
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> In an effort to make accessible laptops more affordable to students and
> others,  Computers for the Blind <http://www.computersfortheblind.net>  is
> dropping the price from $160 to $130. These computers come loaded with
> powerful software <http://www.computersfortheblind.net/weprovide.html>  that
> will enhance the education, employability, independence and quality of life
> of those who can least afford them.
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> No age or income requirements. We also honor this price for organizations.
> Join the 9,000 consumers who have benefited from our computers.
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> Talking Typing Teacher is still available by MarvelSoft on our computers for
> $10 (90% off retail) thanks to a grant we received.  See attached.
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> David Jeppson
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> Executive Director
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> Computers for the Blind
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> Contact us at:
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> 214-340-6328
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> info at computersfortheblind.net
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> www.computersfortheblind.net
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