Yes I have drop box. I have also tried using Down Cast but couldn't get it to read books or magazines.
On 9/13/13, eric oyen <eric.o...@gmail.com> wrote: > I know they cost real money right now. THe one thing I see happening is that > the apps will eventually force the hardware manufacturers to realize that > they need to lower the price or go out of business. > > A case for this is the dedicated currency readers. Those used to cost more > than $400 and now you can get one for less than $100 (the iBill). THis was a > direct result of the look-tell money reader app. I have both and I use both, > though the app is easier to use in a busy environment (such as shopping). > The iBill does have one feature that I think they are still having a problem > with on the look-tell app: it can easily tell the difference between > counterfeit and real currency. > > > oh yeah, I use my braille sense as a GPS navigation tool as the Sendaro > software includes network updated maps. Its not just my note taker and > braille reader. Now if I can just find some ham radio apps that would work > in windows CE, then I would have a nice Ham radio shack and not have to use > a desktop computer. :) > > -eric > > On Sep 13, 2013, at 5:14 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > >> Regarding limited incomes... Add up the amount of money spent on your >> blindness related hardware and compare that to the cost of comparable IOS >> >> apps. I'm sure you will find that the hardware devices for the blind will >> >> costs hundreds if not thousands of dollars where the apps are a few >> dollars >> here and there. >> >> Joseph >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "eric oyen" <eric.o...@gmail.com> >> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:40 PM >> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >> >> >> yes, assuming one can afford such a device on a limited income. The other >> >> devices I have courtesy of the CCB (as a contract for the state of arizona >> >> vocational rehabilitation services). >> >> I happen to be an iPhone user/owner myself and like that it does have all >> >> these apps available. However, some of them just don't work as well as >> discrete devices do. For instance, navigon has an interface that is more >> complicated than it needs to be, and the look-tell money reader requires a >> >> background source of light to be useful. The color detector app also needs >> >> ambient light to function whereas the stand alone light detector device >> uses >> a low power laser. Each device and app have their pros and cons. Me, >> personally, I would rather have the backup device in case the iPhone gets >> >> broken or stolen (which happens more than anyone realizes). Also, the >> available bar code scanner app for the iPhone (red laser) isn't accessible >> >> (it requires someone to see the view finder display to make sure the >> barcode >> is centered). So, having the bar code reader (ID Mate) is far more >> useful. >> >> -eric >> >> On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:17 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: >> >>> Unless one uses an extended battery and this issue of battery life is no >>> longer an issue. >>> >>> Joseph >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "eric oyen" <eric.o...@gmail.com> >>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 12:57 PM >>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>> >>> >>> there are advantages to using a separate device. >>> Chief among these is battery life on the iPhone. Playing media sucks >>> down >>> battery like an old drunk on a bender. Its the same with other apps that >>> have discrete devices (trekker breeze, color detector and barcode >>> reader). >>> all of these devices are specially designed for that one task. Its been >>> my >>> experience that iPhone apps are fine in a pinch, but when you want >>> reliability without sacrificing battery life, its better to have the >>> extra >>> devices on hand. >>> >>> Sure, its convenient to have all your functions and technology in one >>> device, but it that device breaks, you are out a whole lot more than just >>> >>> a >>> phone. >>> >>> Just something to keep in mind. >>> >>> -eric >>> >>> On Sep 13, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: >>> >>>> Yes, it's the official app from NLS so we can read books downloaded >>>> from >>>> BARD on our iDevices. Between this app, the Kindle app, the Nook app, >>>> and >>>> Voice Dream Reader or Read2Go for BookShare books, it's hard to imagine >>>> why >>>> one would need devices like the Stream or BookSense but I'm sure some >>>> may >>>> still prefer using a separate device. This is my plan so I will be >>>> upgrading >>>> to the 64gb version of the 5s so I have no issues with space. >>>> >>>> >>>> Best regards, >>>> >>>> Rick Alfaro >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>> Behalf >>>> Of Alan Paganelli >>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:58 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>> >>>> I haven't been following this thread. Is this an app which will let >>>> you >>>> listen to NLS talking books on an iPhone for example? >>>> ------- >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Alan >>>> >>>> Go Chicago Bears in 2013! >>>> >>>> Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act >>>> now!!!!! >>>> Move out. Get a job. Pay your bills wile you still know everything. >>>> >>>> Please click on: >>>> http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ >>>> There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances >>>> played >>>> on >>>> the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics format formerly >>>> on >>>> my >>>> website are still available upon request. Thanks for listening! >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Scott Rumery" <blindfait...@gmail.com> >>>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:39 AM >>>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>> >>>> >>>>> How do you know this? 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