[access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses
- From: Dean Wilcox <wilcoxdean@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:19:52 +0100
I'm undecided as whether to try them or not as I am a Guide Dog user and can't
decide if they will benefit me enough. As for being self conscious, I can just
about put up with walking round with one of those small battery powered
speakers clipped to my collar for my GPS so can't imagine I would want to wear
goggles. I did like what I saw of the ultracane though and Ray seemed a good
idea but I didn't want to lose a hand by holding it so the glasses make a lot
of sense.
On 5 Apr 2011, at 15:56, Barry G wrote:
> Hi Jackie - the goggles-type thing was what I was afraid of!!! I'll still
> give them a shot though...
>
> All the best and many thanks,
> Barry
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns"
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> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 3:27 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses
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>
>> Hi Barry
>>
>> I've tried them out and I think that they are quite good compared to the
>> rest of the vibratory mobility aids like the Ultracane and Ray. They
>> recognise something you are approaching at head height, and I'm five feet
>> eight. But the glasses themselves look like goggles. They are thick
>> plastic, durable specs but are not glam. I walked with my cane and had them
>> detect overhanging bushes and lamp-posts, not to mention a lorry that was
>> parked in my way.
>>
>> I felt too self-conscious. They feel like goggles you would wear if you
>> were working with glass, sand or something protecting your eyes. A good
>> idea that leaves your hands free to hold a cane, dog and anything else, but
>> not for me.
>>
>> 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
>> Barry G
>> Sent: 05 April 2011 11:12
>> 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
>> <mailto:ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
>> 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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