Hi Daniela, On Mar 24, 2013, at 12:15 PM, Daniela Rubio wrote:
> Hello: > I will appreciate very much if somebody could share a link of where I can > purchase it in Europe? I live in Spain. Thanks! > Dónal actually posted a link to the StandScan web site in his initial post, but I'll give the direct link to the StandScan Pro model, which is the one with the brighter lights that you want: http://standscan.com/StandScan/index.php/product/standscan-pro.html There is a podcast demo of this product up at the AppleVis web site. I didn't find it that helpful to listen to -- Anne's sample summary scans were more useful to me. However, there is a discount coupon code that is in effect until March 31, 2013 if you place an order from their web site, and the podcast does mention this. I think the offer goes like this: if you order from their web site before March 31, 2013 and type or paste the coupon code of "VIPHONE" (without the quotation marks) into the box for the coupon code upon checkout, they will send you the StandScan Pro model with an included 12-volt mains connector free, and also give you a 10% discount on any products that you order from the web site. This only applies to orders placed at their web site with the coupon code before March 31, 2013. In this case, you do not need to separately order the 12-volt power adapter, because it will be included as part of your order, and the appropriate power plug for your geographic location will be sent as part of you order. With the standard order, the StandScan Pro is sent with a 9-volt battery holder that lets you portably power the device. (The actual battery is not sent, due to mailing restrictions on batteries; you buy this locally.) You can also buy a 12-volt DC power adapter that lets you plug the StandScan Pro into an outlet, and which gives brighter illumination that helps with the OCR. This is the unit that normally costs $4.45, but which is included for free as part of your order with the coupon code placed before March 31, 2013, and that you will receive in addition to the 10% discount on the price of the StandScan Pro. Optionally, you can order a 12-volt battery holder for portable use. Instead of holding a single 9-volt battery, this takes 8 AA batteries in the holder. The manufacturers did not make this a standard accessory because it is bulkier to carry for a portable unit than the 9-volt battery case. (This size battery is the kind that used to fit in the old transistor radios, if anyone remembers that.) As in the case of the DC power adapter, the 12-volt battery holder is supposed to deliver brighter light that may help with OCR for visually impaired users. If you want to order the 12-volt battery holder for portable use, here's the direct link to its page (under "Accessories"): http://standscan.com/StandScan/index.php/accessories/12v-dc-battery-pack.html You will receive a 10% discount on this item, too, if ordered with the coupon code before March 31, 2013. The products are shipped from Hong Kong. Previous recipients in Europe got them in 18 days. You can use PayPal for checkout as well a credit card. This works out to about $27 + shipping (around $35 if only the StandScan Pro is ordered, I think, and the discount is applied). Shipping cost depend on your geographical location, but are calculated before you place the order. This is a summary of everything I know about placing an order. If you have further questions, there's a contact email at the web site that you can use. Please don't ask me for more details since I don't have one of these yet! You can also simply order the unit on the (U.S.) Amazon web page. HTH. Cheers, Esther <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we do our very best to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
