[access-uk] Re: Problem talking watches
- From: Catherine Turner <catherineturner2007@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:20:08 +0100
Hi Ibrahim,
Thanks for the link, something to consider.
Catherine
On 6/10/10, Ibrahim Gucukoglu <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Catherine.
>
> Just a thought, but have you heard of a company called Talking Watches?
> They do a selection of watches which I understand are quite heavy duty, low
> maintence models so you might want to give them a ring or visit their
> website at www.talkingwatches.co.uk.
>
> All the best and good luck, Ibrahim.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Catherine Turner" <catherineturner2007@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:11 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Problem talking watches
>
>
>> Hi Colin,
>>
>> I may consider buying an audio watch from a high street store, but I
>> find it useful to have the tactile element as well and there's only
>> one place to buy a talking tactile watch. e.g. when I'm in a noisy
>> environment I can't hear the watch and that arm is paralysed so tricky
>> to get my ear closer; also times when you don't want everyone in the
>> room to have it shoved in their faces that you're checking the time.
>> On the other hand there are times when the audio is useful e.g. when I
>> have dirty hands or gloves on etc...ah well, if I decide the hassle
>> isn't worth it I may look for a mainstream supplier of a talking
>> watch. Or perhaps a tactile and talking watch in one unit is just too
>> tricky and I should wear two! That might be an option lol
>>
>> Catherine
>>
>> On 6/10/10, Colin Fowler <col.fowler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> Hi Katherine,
>>>
>>> Probably the moral to this story is not to buy from suppliers that hike
>>> the
>>> prices. Argos used to sell a very reasonable Zeon audio watch - Ł5.99 and
>>>
>>> I
>>> remember that it would last three years on the battery supplied. Not sure
>>>
>>> if
>>> they still have that product in their catalogue.
>>>
>>> Colin
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Catherine Turner" <catherineturner2007@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:54 PM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Problem talking watches
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> A mixed bunch of experiences there then. Perhaps the back of mine was
>>>> replaced the wrong way around then, but unfortunately I can't unscrew
>>>> it myself and don't have anyone around I trust enough to have a look
>>>> at it. Think I'll ask the RNIB to have a look at it, and in future I
>>>> will ask them to replace the battery. Oooooo wonder if anyone will
>>>> ever produce a solar powered tactile/talking watch?! Seems
>>>> frustrating to have to send the thing away to get a battery replaced.
>>>> And if I carry on at this rate I will waste a lot of money on
>>>> replacement watches.
>>>>
>>>> Catherine
>>>>
>>>> On 6/10/10, Clive Pallett <clive.pallett@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>> Hello Catherine,
>>>>>
>>>>> I use the RNIB talking calendar watch with the LCD display and I would
>>>>> say
>>>>> the longest I have had one before it gave up was around 2 years,
>>>>> sometimes
>>>>> less. I like the watch as it has a timer which I use a lot for
>>>>> cooking,
>>>>> etc.
>>>>>
>>>>> I would be interested to hear others' experiences with talking watches.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>
>>>>> Clive Pallett
>>>>>
>>>>>
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