[access-uk] Re: Poor quality of equipment?

  • From: James AUSTIN <james.austin1984@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:18:52 +0100

I don't really know how to respond to that Mike - you have made my point for 
me. thank you :). Although, I do have one thought  - Mike, you know what you're 
looking for, so if you can't find it ready-made - why not create it yourself?

TC
James 
On 2 Sep 2010, at 09:29, Mike Moore wrote:

> James,
> 
> This is my point; all of the research and development....... who do they ask 
> when they prototype items?
> 
> It is the approach that VI people are somewhat clueless and need everything 
> explained, or notified with a fanfare when they are being presented with 
> information.... Such as Jackie mentioned about the microwave: door open, door 
> closed, well duh! or the fanfare when you are being told the time etc.
> 
> Regarding build quality, the talking tape- it is nearly impossible to remove 
> the battery at times and the belt clip is insuficient to hold the tape on 
> your belt. The weight of the tape with battery is too much and pulls the tape 
> off your belt, and if it falls there is a wire connected onto the PCB which 
> breaks off and you lose the speech.
> 
> Is there any help groups for rage against the machines?
> 
> Mike
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "James AUSTIN" 
> <james.austin1984@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:08 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Poor quality of equipment?
> 
> 
>> Hi Steve,
>> 
>> Although i cannot speak to your being able to measure in millimetres as i do 
>> not have a talking tape measure,, in general, the cheap-feeling and poor 
>> quality builds - at least in my experience do not warrant the cost that 
>> Blindness-specific devices  are sold at.
>> 
>> TC
>> James
>> On 1 Sep 2010, at 11:21, Steve Nutt wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Lynn,
>>> 
>>> You hit the nail on the head.  Centimeters are fine, but you can't measure 
>>> to the nearest milimeter, as you can with the talking variety.
>>> 
>>> All the best
>>> 
>>> Steve
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
>>> >Lyn & Twinny
>>> Sent: Tuesday 31 August 2010 10:21
>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Poor quality of equipment?
>>> 
>>> I don't agree with you about the Braille tape measure not being accurate
>>> enough. Not sure what they are like in the UK but in france, the braille
>>> tape measures are very accurate because each centimeter is represented by a
>>> dot and lots of blind people round here use this one rather than a tape
>>> measure and I know quite a few blind handy people.
>>> 
>>> Lyn & Twinny
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Moore" <mikeis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:48 AM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Poor quality of equipment?
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Steve & David,
>>>> 
>>>> I shall subscribe; as I am also into a bit of motor/ATC restoration!
>>>> 
>>>> Perhaps state side is the place to source a lot of equipment if possible?
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> 
>>>> Mike
>>>> 
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David W Wood" 
>>>> <g3yxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:31 PM
>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Poor quality of equipment?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Very American and errs towards cars and U..S.  gadgets which aren't
>>>>> available for the most part in this country.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> David W Wood
>>>>> 
>>>>> GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC
>>>>> MATTHEWS HOUSE
>>>>> 85 EPSOM ROAD
>>>>> GUILDFORD
>>>>> SURREY GU1 3PA
>>>>> 
>>>>> T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS)
>>>>>       302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES/FAX)
>>>>> 
>>>>> E: reception@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> 
>>>>> W: http://www.guildfordphysio.co.uk
>>>>> 
>>>>> ____________________
>>>>> 
>>>>> DISCLAIMER
>>>>> The information contained in this e-mail is strictly confidential and is
>>>>> intended solely for the individual/s to whom it is addressed. If you are
>>>>> not
>>>>> the intended recipient or have received this e-mail in error please
>>>>> delete
>>>>> it immediately.  Any disclosure including but not withstanding reading
>>>>> copying or distribution of all or part of the information contained
>>>>> herein
>>>>> is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.  Although this email and any
>>>>> attachments are believed to be free of any virus or any other defect
>>>>> which
>>>>> might affect any computer or system on which they are received and/or
>>>>> opened
>>>>> it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that they are virus
>>>>> free
>>>>> and no responsibility is accepted by The Guildford Physiotherapy and
>>>>> Sports Clinic for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or
>>>>> use thereof.   Any opinions or advice contained in this email are not
>>>>> necessarily those of The Guildford Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic or any
>>>>> individual or individuals working or acting on its behalf.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Any prices shown are in pounds sterling and include VAT.
>>>>> Delivery and Expense charges are excluded unless otherwise stated.
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
>>>>> Of Steve Hyde-Dryden
>>>>> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:19 PM
>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Poor quality of equipment?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Mike, just a thought, did you know that there was a blind DIY type list?
>>>>> Think it's called the blind handyman list. Might be on the directory at
>>>>> www.whitestick.co.uk
>>>>> 
>>>>> The addy is though, blindhandyman-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best wishes
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Steve
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Moore <mailto:mikeis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:52 PM
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Poor quality of equipment?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Yes, I tried resetting it and cleaning the tape etc.
>>>>> 
>>>>> A Braille one is not accurate enough. I am building a raised decking
>>>>> platform, about 22 by 33 feet, on which a log cabin style house shall be
>>>>> placed upon.
>>>>> 
>>>>> For use with a compound chop saw, a Braille tape would not be all that
>>>>> accurate.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks for suggestion though.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Mike
>>>>> 
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: Lyn & Twinny 
>>>>> <mailto:lyn.bordeaux33@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 6:36 PM
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Poor quality of equipment?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Mike,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Why don't you go for the Braille tape measures? They are far better and
>>>>> same quality as a regular one and even look just like a regular tape
>>>>> measure except that it has dots on it.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I whole heartedly agree with Andy about blind-specific items being too
>>>>> ugly and of inferior quality as most of the mainstream stuff.  On top of
>>>>> that, we pay a higher price for all that.  I too buy as much mainstream
>>>>> equipment as possible, i'll just make sure that it is perfectly usable
>>>>> for me.  However for specific things like a tape measure for instance, I
>>>>> got the Braille one.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Take care,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Lyn & Twinny
>>>>> **********
>>>>> Email  & MSn:
>>>>> lyn.bordeaux33@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Skype:
>>>>> keanemaniac
>>>>> klango:
>>>>> keanemaniac
>>>>> facebook:
>>>>> www.facebook.com/lyn.bordeaux33
>>>>> (Please say who you are and where you got my info if asking to share
>>>>> details, thank you)
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -- 
>>>>> I am using the free version of SPAMfighter.
>>>>> We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam.
>>>>> SPAMfighter has removed 1346 of my spam emails to date.
>>>>> Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len
>>>>> 
>>>>> The Professional version does not have this message
>>>>> 
>>>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>>>> ** unsubscribe
>>>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>>>> ** or send a message, to
>>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>>> ** unsubscribe
>>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>>> ** or send a message, to
>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>> ** unsubscribe
>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>> ** or send a message, to
>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>> ** unsubscribe
>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>> ** or send a message, to
>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>> 
>> 
>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> ** and in the Subject line type
>> ** unsubscribe
>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>> ** immediately-following link:-
>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>> ** or send a message, to
>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
> 
> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> ** and in the Subject line type
> ** unsubscribe
> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
> ** immediately-following link:-
> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
> ** or send a message, to
> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
> 

** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq

Other related posts: