[access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses

Hi Barry.

Yeah, I can see where your coming from, however technology and change go hand 
in hand, and sometimes RNIB and other companies need to bring out improved 
versions of their products to fix problems that while not making the product 
inoperable or defective, annoy the user such as the pen friend issue you 
describe.  If they do bring out a new version of these glasses and who’s to say 
they wont in 6 months to a year’s time, I’ll evaluate then whether its worth 
updating my glasses to the new model considering the features and improvements.

All the best, Ibrahim.

From: Barry G 
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 1:09 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses

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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