[access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses
- From: "Barry G" <lister@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 13:09:53 +0100
Hi Ibrahim, thanks for that, it was indeed helpful!
I'm not sure about the aesthetics of the device, but on the basis of what you
have said, I'll give them a try in a little while! However, I got caught out
by being an early user of the penfriend, which I think is excellent, especially
for the money, but I bought the version before they changed it so that it
doesn't default to full volume every time you turn it on! I would be royally
miffed if I bought a pair of these and found they brought out an updated
version with user feedback-led changes to the device shortly after I had
committed to mine!
All the best,
Barry G
----- Original Message -----
From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 11:29 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses
Hi Barry.
Thanks for reminding me, I have been wearing them now for a few days and
these are my impressions.
I’ve already commented on their construction and durability, so lets move on
to practicality. I have the tinted lenses model which is quite effective at
stopping bright sunlight from hurting my eyes, though not entirely as they
aren’t wrap around. The sensitivity I feel is a little over sensitive
particularly in busy environments such as shopping centres and markets etc.
because there are plenty of moving obstacles IE people which makes gaging
distances very difficult. This isn’t the glasses fault as its the way they’re
designed, but its more of a hindrance than a help and I find myself turning
them off when in such places as their effectiveness is pretty much useless in
that sort of situation.
Having said that, when walking along a busy street or even a quiet one, I’ve
found them to be particularly good especially with overhanging trees, bushes
and the like. I use a guide dog so he does work around these obstacles quite
well unless he’s inclined to go and have a sniff, but as a rule the performance
is very reasonable and you get plenty of notification via the vibration’s
increasing frequency of an upcoming obstacle. All I would ask is that in a
future model of these, you could have optionally audible feedback rather than
vibratory and that the sensitivity of the sonar could be adjustable. However,
having said that, for 80 quid they’re not at all a bad investment.
I hope this helps you barry and any one else considering these, they do come
highly recommended by me.
From: Barry G
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 11:12 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses
Hi Ibrahim, you comment on the build and wearability of these, and thanks for
that.
have you had a chance to try their functionality/practicality/effectiveness
yet? Your impressions would be welcome, as always!
All the best,
Barry G
----- Original Message -----
From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:46 AM
Subject: [access-uk] RNIB Sonic Glasses
Hi Everyone.
I’ve just taken delivery of my RNIB sonic eye glasses, and first
impressions are good. They feel sleek and are solidly built, and although
they’re made of plastic, they’re rugged and durable not to mention quite
comfortable. They have both audio and vibratory feedback and are charged via
USB either via plugging the supplied cable in to a USB port on your PC or in to
the supplied travel adaptor.
If anyone wants to know more about them, I’d be happy to answer any
specific questions, but my general impression and probably a lasting one is
that RNIB have yet again come up with a very useful product at a fare price,
certainly within the affordability range of most if not all persons who feel
they could use a sonic aid but who might be put off by the pricier alternatives.
All the best, Ibrahim.
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