I would be hesitant to use the service in situations where personally
identifiable information is being used. I do not know if their employees are
bonded.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Brandon Olivares
To: VIPhone
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:42 AM
Subject: Re: Glasses
Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally
use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's
inaccessible for me.
There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal
experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to
use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if
it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as
it does with Aira.
I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and
less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the
$89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had
one lower package.
Brandon
On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach <mamape...@charter.net> wrote:
I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we
are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have
it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are
just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little
money or nothing at all.
From: Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Glasses
If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether
it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s
actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one
if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited
service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45
minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and
40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is
available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever
helps you to stop by.
On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an
hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all
agree it is worth it.
Regards,
Sieghard
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Mama
Peach
Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Glasses
Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just
use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount.
I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion.
From: Andy Baracco
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Glasses
The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing
power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the
phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the
bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this
system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung
phone will power them.
Andy
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From: Kay Malmquist
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: Glasses
They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new
pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung
phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You
can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new
system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The
new glasses will have a larger field of vision.
As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like
using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put
items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so
much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is
the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to
quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a
barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way
in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore
that's for sure.
Kay Malmquist
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----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Baracco
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Glasses
i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same
issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they
seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to
be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being
shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my
circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but
certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses
could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device.
As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset,
the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need
to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are
charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back
to your own skills.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Maslo
To: Viphone
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: Glasses
Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have?
I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be
prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in
contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to
pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who
like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses
go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster
then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of
chains? Thanks for any responses.
On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, <Carolyn Arnold> wrote:
I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best
regards,Carolyn -----Original Message-----From: viphone@googlegroups.com
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott RumerySent: Thursday, May
3, 2018 9:28 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: GlassesHi Linda,The
name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra".I am actually going to be
signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are
interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for
the service will get us both a free month of the service.The pricing for Aira
is as follows:100 minutes per month for $89200 minutes per month for $129400
minutes per month for $199Unlimited minutes per month for $329I know that it
sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service
that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for
my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot
of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or
family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time
on the iPhone to help us.I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan
to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it
later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your
minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already
on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a
given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not
know how much it cost to add time to the current month.I hope that this
information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting
a referral link as I will then share it with you.I hope that everyone has a
great day!Scott RumeryOn 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham <lynda.ingra...@gmail.com>
wrote:> Hi Everyone,>>>> Could someone please post or repost the contact for
the information > for the company that has developed the glasses that allow
you to > receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the
pricing plans, great.> If> not, the contact info would be great.>>>> Thank
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