[access-uk] Re: Penfriend
- From: "Barry G" <lister@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:09:19 +0100
Hi Barbara, I would echo that - with the the exception of the minor points I
made, it's excellent, good value for money and it does exactly what it says on
the box - in this case, literally. Did you spot that the cardboard holder
thingy in the box has tags on it that also give info? They are lined up with
the penfriend when it's in the box next to the relevant buttons/controls on the
same side of the box as the sample label. They are the same diameter as the
sample lable and are circular but are slightly recessed.
I bought some small bulldog clips with flat tabs on the fold down handle
efforts and have put a label on each of these so that I can tag things in the
freezer or fridge, aboxes of cereal, clothes etc.
I have some of the RNIB magnetic tape and have put labels on short pieces of
that for tins, jars etc, and I'll be putting labels on cut-out squares of
plastic that can be blue tacked to plastic bottles such as mayo & salad cream.
I reckon plastic clothes pegs will do for ties, and I'll put a label on some
coat hangers for my shirts that are multi-coloured or patterned.
Anyone got any other suggestions about how to use them without having to throw
them away?
All the best,
Barry G
----- Original Message -----
From: Barbara Wilson
To: Access-UK
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 1:31 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Penfriend
Well just tried mine out and am very impressed. And for all those who say we
are always criticising poor old RNIB, I have to say I am very pleased with them
and this product. Being able to download instructions is good and they are well
worded. Less than 5 mins out of the box and I was up and going.
I can see what others have said about the volume, but that is a minor thing
and sorted with a few key presses. I don't understand the mode which lets you
read pre-recorded RNIB info, but maybe that is something yet to be properly set
up.
I would have liked the ability to recharge the batteries by USB, but hey we
can't have everything.
A friend was joking to me the other day that we will all be so newly fangled
that everything in the house which didn't move would be labelled for the first
few days. We even joked us blindies could label each other so we know who's in
the room. Interesting and might stop you talking about someone who is sat next
to you!
So I am pleased, well done RNIB. A product which performs a useful function,
is easy to use and not at all costly.
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