Maybe they should provide a "bare bones" version and sell cheaper apps to add onto your version of access software, to best suit your individual needs.
..... Can't see it happening though!... Mike----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Hill" <bbinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:44 AMSubject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Advances Independence For Visually Impaired
I do suspect that there is a sort of monopoly with these companies, with them all working to similar profits. None of them would slash their price as it would be a temporary gain on the others and, in no time, all of them would be losing out on the honey pot.----- I would prefer a product with less bells and whistles at a cheaper price. There's a lot in the version of Jaws I have that I will never use, but I do want it to work with the versions of Windows, etc, that I have. Less crap and just concentrate on compatibility - Would that cut down the price?The thing is, Jaws want to justify their ludicrous price by offering more than the competition, thus bells and whistles. With these new free and cheap app's, I fear that they're going to push these bells and whistles evenmore rather than drop the price. cheers BarryOriginal Message ----- From: "Colin Fowler" <col.fowler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:14 AMSubject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling SystemAdvances Independence For Visually ImpairedI don't wholly agree Barry, the prices are being kept artificially high because of a lack of compettitiveness by the funding sources that supply the funds to purchase such products. I don't believe that 25% couldn't be shaved off the topline of these products, it is just that under the current system it isn't in their best interests to do so. So instead they continue to produce upgrades and new versions with very little added value for the end user and yet still demand more from the people that pay the invoices.----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Hill" <bbinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:58 AMSubject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling SystemAdvances Independence For Visually ImpairedCan you see Jaws selling for a 10th of the current price, or the makers of that barcode reader that was mentioned a few days ago selling it for 3% of the current price. It's just not cost effective. How can a company likethese compete with free or $30 apps?I'll tell you what, I'd love to be a fly on the wall in a board meeting at Henter Joyce when the subject comes up of Mac's or the likes of NVDA.Cheers Barry----- Original Message ----- From: "Colin Fowler" <col.fowler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:43 AMSubject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio LabelingSystem Advances Independence For Visually Impaired or become as competitive!----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Hill" <bbinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:40 AMSubject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio LabelingSystem Advances Independence For Visually ImpairedHi allAlthough I like what Apple are doing regarding making access equipment atanaffordable price, I fear that these Apple apps will have a detrimentaleffect on the selection of access equipment.Makers of this sort of equipment say that they have to charge such high prices because their products do not sell enough of each item to make a profit for research and developing the product, although I can't see thisargument being true with Jaws.So, because Apple make the product cheap, if what the others say is true, everyone else could just stop R&D and/or stop making the product.I suppose they'll have to diversify or die. Cheers Barry-----Cheers BarryOriginal Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" <mikeis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:27 AMSubject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio LabelingSystem Advances Independence For Visually Impaired Hi,Thanks for this article; it seems that this is the way togo....I know there is a large expense with the iPhone itself, butat least the apps are more "accessible" in respect to costing.Would it not make more sense if the price of software was lowered, increasing the sales on a global market and would also remove the piracy threats a lot of the manufacturer'sfear?This option opens the way for us to purchase the equipmentwe want (not what we have to buy, as the budget cannotstrech to it and the price of the accessibility software aswell). Regards, Mike----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:19 AMSubject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Advances Independence For Visually ImpairedHi Tony Thanks for forwarding this information to the list. If it does what the blurb suggests, and with the increasing popularity/demand for the Iphone, it looks as though we can at last begin tobypass some of the more expensive kit that only serves oneor two purposes in favour of having a lot of useful applications in the one device. The more I read and hear about the Iphone, the more I am warming to having theusefulness of all the applications over the complexitiesof a touch screen device. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns J&M Work-Ability jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.work-ability.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of tony sweeney Sent: 24 June 2010 00:46 To: access-uk Subject: [access-uk] Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Advances Independence For Visually Impaired Hi Folk,Haven't got my head around this as yet as I haven't got aniPhone but it sounds good indeed! Your thoughts. See below. Forwarded from the VicsIreland list. ----- Original Message ----- From: Joan Ann Brosnan To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 12:30 AM Subject: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Advances Independence For Visually ImpairedThis looks like it could be an interesting application forIPhone users.Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Advances Independence ForVisually Impaired 23 June, 2010 @ 4:17 pm by Cara FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact person: Davey Hulse Cell: 503-559-3787 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 503-559-3787 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: PressRelations@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDIGIT-EYES AUDIO LABELING SYSTEM ADVANCES INDEPENDENCE FORVISUALLY IMPAIRED Digital Miracles, LLC, is pleased to announce a major advancement inassistive technology for people who are blind and visuallyimpaired. The Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System has been approved for sale on the Apple Apps Store. As of June 23rd, the millions of people worldwide withsubstantial vision loss can begin downloading the iPhoneapplication to recognize and label the important items in their lives.Reasonably priced at $29.99, the Digit-Eyes phone app is apowerful tool that fits into any budget and life- style, turning challenging tasks intoeasy, safe activities. The Digit-Eyes system gives users asimple way to make custom labels for everyday items and it identifies packaged goods-joining advanced software with the iPhone, the Internet, homecomputers, printers, and inexpensive off-the-shelf labels.People of almostany visual ability can now put groceries away and grab theright prescription bottle independently."This is the most exciting product I've worked on," saysNancy Miracle,president of Digital Miracles and software engineer with40 years experience. "The limited functions and high cost of existing assistivedevices just seemed wrong, so our objective was to developa product thatperformed better than any comparable technology and offerit at about 10% of the price. Combining the need for identification with a natural, powerful and robust tool like the iPhone made the project irresistible." With Digit-Eyes, users can print custom text labels or record audio labels that they make by scanning specially coded labels and speaking into theirphones. They attach the labels to household items, and themessages are played back whenever the codes are rescanned with their iPhones. ThisDigit-Eyes app can also scan manufacturer codes (UPC, EAN,ISBN) and say what's inside the package after checking the vast Digit-Eyes product database. Each iPhone stores over five hundred hours of information and can be used just about anywhere."This product is amazing! By labeling leftovers with theircontents and daterefrigerated, I can determine if my dinner will be edibleor not. Next, I'llbe labeling my jungle of AC adapters so I'll never againhave to guess what they all go to. The ease of use and flexibility of the process make it an invaluable tool!" Randy Builder, Seattle, Washington.The first public display of Digit-Eyes is at the NationalFederation of theBlind convention in Dallas, Texas, July 4 - 7, booth B113.The exhibit thenmoves to the American Council of the Blind convention July10 - 15 inPhoenix, Arizona, booth #41. Attendees can experience theuse and capability of the system with hands-on demonstrations. Details, explanations, and examples will be available at both conventions, or immediately on-line at www.DIGIT-EYES.com.Digital Miracles, LLC, the parent company of Digit-Eyes,is a Texas-basedcorporation that develops customized software solutions.The Digit-EyesAudio Labeling System was created by a team of engineers,software designers and members of the visually impaired community. Product Reviewers can get a review copy at: reviewcopy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or by calling: (817) 571-3083 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (817) 571-3083 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. 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