Hello all, This product could be of great help to blind people living on their own. Unlike braille labels, there is no limit to the amount of information that can be recorded on to a label. A podcast with an audio demonstration of how this device works is available on blind cool tech www.blindcooltech.com
Geetha From: Parker at Vip conduit [email protected] To: Accessible Devices [email protected] This recently introduced product, from the RNIB, sounds like it could be quite useful. Note it is also available from Independent Living. The cost will run from 125 to 140 dollars depending on where you buy it and the current conversion rate. Here's some basic information about it. We're providing URL's for both sources for your convenience. PenFriend audio labeler Easily record, and re-record, information using this versatile, pocket- sized, easy-to-use product and the self-adhesive labels. You can instantly play back the recordings anywhere simply using the PenFriend - no computer required. Use to label: food items, including freezer items, film and music collections, household objects or even to organize letters and other paperwork as well as record shopping lists or leave audio messages. It can also be used as a portable notetaker, record your message and keep track of it by placing the allocated label in a small notebook or in your diary. Use in school to label classroom equipment and resources and pupils can organize their coursework. Note: the download website (rnib.org.uk/penfriend) is in development. simply allocate one of the coded self-adhesive labels and record and store your message on the PenFriend. To playback hold the PenFriend over the label - it announces recordings specific to each label there is no limit to the length of each message the pen has up to 70 hours of recording time available ability to download MP3 files including books and music if desired supplied with 127 labels in a mix of sizes and shapes, built in speaker, USB cable, neck lanyard and two AAA batteries microphone (product code DL76M) for recording from a distance available as an optional extra additional labels are available containing 380 labels; Pack A (product code DL77). Note from Accessible Devices, the unit has one Gigabyte of on board memory. This is a vast improvement from an earlier competitive product which was woefully short of memory. RNIB URL http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk/display_item.asp?n=11&c=0&sc=0&; id=4047&it=1&l=3 Independent Living URL http://www.independentliving. com/prodinfo.asp?number=756610 To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
