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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