[access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
- From: "Richard Godfrey-McKay" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:12:55 +0100
Yes it is true. The right or left set of dots were configured so as not to
move the carridge - if I remember correctly.
Richard Godfrey-McKay
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Iain Lackie
Sent: 10 July 2009 13:01
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
Is that true? Given the nature of the Stainsby, I don't see how that could
be done. I know the St Dunstan's machine could be adapted for one hand. How
many remember that one?
Iain
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From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 11:04 AM
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
>
> Of course Tony the Stainsby even had keys for someone using only one hand.
> Now bet you did not think I knew that! *smile*.
>
> Eleanor
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:54 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
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>
>> Hi Peter,
>>
>> Was wondering about the Stainsby myself!
>>
>> Could never get my head around that one!
>>
>> No joking but is it still used?
>>
>> Tony
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Peter Beasley" <pjbeasley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:25 AM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
>>
>>
>>> What about the Stainsby.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:10 AM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Jill & All,
>>>
>>> Ah sure there appears not to be too much wrong with your fingers
>>> this weather! *smile*
>>>
>>> Yep I got the idea for this from a few lists but for this thread a
>>> slightly different approach!
>>>
>>> I think that this exercise is great to show what is still "alive&
>>> kickin"
>>> still say after say 20 years possible minimum and that is likely to
>>> stand the test of time!
>>>
>>> I agree that Perkins does tick a lot of boxes and I do agree about
>>> it being a little heavy!
>>>
>>> Remember though that making that lighter may not have the robustness
>>> to fit in to my thoughts of then "the test of time".
>>>
>>> Don't forget too that although a product for vips has lasted 20 or
>>> more years do you think that it will last a lot longer and not just
>>> disappear in to the night!
>>>
>>> Good to know that at times that "the old" can live quite happily
>>> with the new.
>>> Important this thread I feel too is too point out to younger younger
>>> listers of what went before, appreciating then the great advances in
>>> technology in either small or capitals!
>>>
>>> Love to hear justt a bit more on this thread!
>>>
>>> Think that so far anyway the Perkins though is winning hands down!
>>>
>>> Anyway Sermon endeth for now! *smile*
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Tony
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "JILLIAN GRANT" <geordiecompuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 9:25 PM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
>>>
>>>
>>>> Funnily enough, on the BCAB list, they've been talking about
>>>> Braillen print machines. But now the subject has moved on.
>>>>
>>>> Does this phrase ring any bells for anyone, baring in mind it wount
>>>> sound right.
>>>>
>>>> "Ready master."
>>>>
>>>> That's what the thread's moved onto, the Vincent workstation. I
>>>> used this so much in my primary school days.
>>>>
>>>> One more thing I've mentioned on that list. Did anyone own or use
>>>> a Brother AX20 which had the speech box attached? I got 1 and as
>>>> an immature 9 year old used to love to get it to swear. But the
>>>> funniest one was its pronunciation of Hazel, Hazzel.
>>>>
>>>> lastly, who learned to use the Opticon? I tried and failed
>>>> miserably with it. I actually had to train 2 fingers as my index
>>>> finger had some sort of injury when I first started. Just as well that
I did though.
>>>> My
>>>> fingers were just too sensative to the pins and they used to hurt
>>>> after a while. I wasn't very good at tracking with the camera
>>>> either, and some lettters were difficult to decipher as well. was
>>>> glad to give it up.
>>>> they cost £3000, and those not in the know were convinced they'd be
>>>> great when shopping etc. My parents had to go through charities to
>>>> get 1, and that was true for the AX20 too.
>>>>
>>>> Jill.
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Kulvinder" <kbhogal1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 6:53 PM
>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Wow, all that brings back some memories.
>>>>> Kulvinder Singh Bhogal
>>>>> Skypename: bobba2006
>>>>> Windows messenger: Kulvinder@xxxxxxxx
>>>>> Mobile: +447792888797
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "JILLIAN GRANT" <geordiecompuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 6:14 PM
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>I don't use my perkins much nowadays but it has its uses for
>>>>>>things like labelling cds. I know there's the dymo gun, but I
>>>>>>like to use all the contractions available to me and of course the
>>>>>>dymo gun doesn't have them all. I did try with the dymo tape and
>>>>>>adaptor but the tape used to fall through no matter how tight I
>>>>>>pulled it, so dots didn't come out very well for me. I use the
>>>>>>sticky back plastic sheets and get someone to cut the lines out
>>>>>>for me then I cut the labels. I write as many words as I can on
>>>>>>each line. that may be a few album titles or just 1.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I still have my old tandy talking clock. It's 25 years old or so
>>>>>> and I guess if I put batteries in it should still work. I don't
>>>>>> though as it takes 3. quaint and dated though it may sound, I
>>>>>> love it. I used to have the sharp talking calculator, the 1 with
>>>>>> the alarm and timer and all that on it. would love to have 1 of
>>>>>> those again, plus the Sharp talking clock and the Vox talking
>>>>>> watch, though I bet there's few of those left. They were so
>>>>>> fragile.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jill.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>> To: "access-uk" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:36 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Technology Now & Then for Vips
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm intrigued with recent posts re technology on lists which
>>>>>>> have assisted us over the last while!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This kind of question has , in different approaches appearred on
>>>>>>> other listts also!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Trust that George is with this.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The good old Perkins has stood the test of time!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Great machine and it is/has beenng upgraded!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Great product!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Any other product or device which stands the test of time
>>>>>>> "technology related" it would bee glad to hear about!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Let's not forget before!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Simple and swift reply!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Many thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tony
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