[access-uk] Re: Talking Clock Recommendation
- From: "David Russell" <david.russell8@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 20:57:14 -0000
The cube clock is, as Wendy says, easy to set and use, but why do so many
products for the blind not have a screen so that a sighted person cannot see
either hands or figures? It must look very strange for a sighted person
going into the home of a blind person not to be able to see the time. I
know some blind people don't care about such things, but aesthetics are
important to some of us, and we want our homes to look as normal as
possible.
Or is it just me?
David
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
Of Wendy Sharpe
Sent: 09 November 2008 20:50
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Talking Clock Recommendation
Caroline
I think the cube clock is probably your best bet. It doesn't have a screen,
but is dead easy to set. There are only two buttons on the back, the
square one to take you through the various options such as alarm and clock
settings, and the round one to change settings. Between these there is a
wheel to increase and decrease the volume, and the voice is a very clear
British male. The big button on the top tells the current time. It's
probably one of the easiest clocks to use, as it doesn't have any other
features such as calendar or timer to worry about.
Wendy
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Caroline Ford
Sent: 09 November 2008 20:08
To: Access-Uk@Freelists. Org
Subject: [access-uk] Talking Clock Recommendation
Hello,
I have been asked to recommend a talking clock to a fairly elderly lady.
Her requirements are that the clock should have a natural-sounding voice, be
fairly small and easy to set up and operate, and not cost more than around
£25.
The model of clock I have is no longer being produced, so I have looked on
both the Cobolt and RNIB sites to see what's currently available.
From what I've seen, and the audio samples I've listened to, the talking
cube clock from the RNIB seems to be probably the most suitable. I'd be
interested to know if anyone has any experiences, good or bad, with this
clock, or if you think any of the alternatives would be better.
Thanks,
Caroline.
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
__________ NOD32 3597 (20081108) Information __________
This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.
http://www.eset.com
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
Other related posts:
