Ok this thread ends now, The thread that started this debate ends now. Barry toner Talks Uk moderator -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Angela McTigue Sent: 29 September 2009 19:32 To: boden@xxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: gees, gees, bloody gees? Its darren harris who keeps posting all the time on here the guy is a bloody nuisance David Boden wrote: > Well said Scott. > I've only been on this list for a few days and I'm on the verge of > leaving it already for the reasons you imply. > I got another 50 or 60 messages to wade through and I'm losing the > will to live. > I think the moderator needs moderating. > David > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott C" <castledine10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: "Talks List Talks List" <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 12:59 AM > Subject: [talks-uk] gees, gees, bloody gees? >> Guys I'm all for a good debate but? >> >> But? >> >> gees shut up would you? >> >> This isn't aimed at anyone individually it's at the whole subject. >> >> I'm sick of it your all just making the same points over and over and >> filling my in box at the same time. >> >> As cilla used to say, >> Time for a quick reminder from our Graham. >> >> And as I'm shore she didn't ever say? >> >> Shut the hell up. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Eleanor Burke - Email Address: eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent >> On: 28/09/2009 00:10 Sent To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Email Address: >> talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: [talks-up] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >> >> -original message- >> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: [talks-up] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >> From: "Alex Stone" <alex.stone@xxxxxxxxx> >> Date: 27/09/2009 8:41 pm >> >> Freedom Scientific do offer support in the US they just choose not to >> in other countries.I have to say that you are wrong Alex. I had total >> support fromFreedom Scientificon Thursday and this was direct to US >> on telephone through a third party. I was part of the discussion. >> Cheers >> Alex >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> From: "Matt Brown" <matthew_brown@xxxxxxx> >> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 3:24 PM >> To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: [talks-up] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >> >>> Yes but Neil you said it yourself! You're a dealer and you're >>> offering support! A company like Freedom Scientific is a >>> manufacturer and they don't offer support. Sight And Sound offers >>> support, not Freedom Scientific. >>> >>> Matt >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------- >>> From: "Neil Barnfather - TalkNav" <talks@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:50 PM >>> To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: [talks-up] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>> >>>> Darren, >>>> >>>> You fail to answer my question though, you ask well it comes down >>>> to how much the dealer charges, how much do you feel is too much. >>>> >>>> For TalkNav every hour on the phone for support costs us, and I >>>> mean costs us, about £20, not to mention when we're supporting >>>> we're not selling, which is another cost, the cost of not >>>> selling... >>>> >>>> How much do you feel a dealer is allowed to make? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---Neil Barnfather >>>> TalkNav >>>> >>>> TalkNav is a Nuance Accessibility software reseller and authorized >>>> distributor of Wayfinder products, with product activation codes >>>> delivered direct to your mailbox, why not try TalkNav today? >>>> >>>> www.talknav.com >>>> www.wayfinderaccess.com >>>> Telephone from the UK: 0844 412 1062 Telephone outside the UK: +44 >>>> 161 277 7997 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>> On Behalf Of Darren Harris >>>> Sent: 27 September 2009 14:40 >>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: [talks-up] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Neil Barnfather >>>> - TalkNav >>>> Sent: 27 September 2009 14:30 >>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: [talks-up] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>> >>>> >>>> Darren, >>>> >>>> For someone who studied economics and business finance you seem to >>>> have a lack of understanding of it; >>>> >>>> All products have a cost of development, then a cost to bring them >>>> to market, add to which dealer margins etc, most products are made >>>> up on one of two models; >>>> >>>> One third materials, one third labour and the other third profit. >>>> >>>> Is that a 0 on each third? >>>> Or >>>> >>>> Costs of goods times 4 which accounts for sub-dealers, primary >>>> dealers or distribution channels, marketing etc. >>>> So then it boils down to how much the dealers will charge for their >>>> services doesn't it. >>>> >>>> I ask you this how much profit is too much? £50, £20, £1000? Where >>>> do we draw the line, how much does someone make on a Mercedes? How >>>> much does someone make on a casio watch? >>>> >>>> The point is that there's tons of cars people can buy out there. >>>> Also you can choose not to have a car. A blind person cannot choose >>>> not to have a screen reader. Poor argument. >>>> Let me tell you, the profit on a Mercedes is 6% yet the profit on a >>>> Casio watch is about 24%, this was from figures in the economist >>>> last year, now if I'd have asked you which was the biggest rip off, >>>> you'd have said the car, yet clearly not so. >>>> >>>> So how much profit if you know all the answers is too much for FS >>>> to have. >>>> >>>> Just because GW can afford to give credit what inside knowledge of >>>> FS accounts and practices do you have which enables you to state >>>> that they can for sure offer credit? That's right, you have no idea >>>> as to whether or not FS are able to offer it, maybe they don't have >>>> the funds in the bank, maybe they do, maybe their share holders >>>> won't allow it, maybe their morally bankrupt, maybe just GW is >>>> desperate for the business so they'll do anything for it. Who knows. >>>> >>>> Well if they're that bad off and need the business they've >>>> certainly found a good way of getting it don't you think? >>>> All I'm trying to do here is stimulate the debate a little rather >>>> than FS bash... >>>> >>>> You seem to far too easily be merging the distinction between a >>>> charity status, and a company here to make a profit. No-one's said >>>> FS doesn't necessarily make a big profit, but so do very many >>>> companies, your Father works for Indisit, an essential product the >>>> humble washing machine, how much profit do they make per unit? No >>>> doubt the CEO of Indisit doesn't travel about in a Scoda, and I >>>> don't see you bitching about that. >>>> Again the point is, that there's various type of machine out there >>>> that you can get. Ranging from £200 upwards. Is it that wide >>>> ranging with screen readers? No. >>>> >>>> FS nor any of the access companies are here for our benefit, >>>> they're here as this is a market opportunity for them. >>>> No, they are here to serve. They are tools for us to make use of. >>>> Nothing more or less. If they don't serve then they go. It's as >>>> simple as that. >>>> >>>> You can either buy their stuff or not, but for goodness sake shut >>>> up about the fact that you don't like the way they do things, we >>>> all get it, Darren doesn't like FS, he thinks KNFB Reader is >>>> overpriced, but to be honest, that's just your view, and perhaps >>>> the majorities view, but it's not compulsory for you to buy from them is it? >>>> No, but it's a fact that cannot be denied whether you like it or not. >>>> >>>> There are thank goodness choices out there. >>>> Are there? Do we choose not to have a screen reader? No. so what >>>> happens. A high price is slapped on the obvious solution. Sorry but >>>> again the argument is flawed. >>>> Just like in practically all markets, choice exists and the market >>>> dictates, get off your soap box on this list about it please. >>>> No. >>>> >>>> >>>> ---Neil Barnfather >>>> TalkNav >>>> >>>> TalkNav is a Nuance Accessibility software reseller and authorized >>>> distributor of Wayfinder products, with product activation codes >>>> delivered direct to your mailbox, why not try TalkNav today? >>>> >>>> www.talknav.com >>>> www.wayfinderaccess.com >>>> Telephone from the UK: 0844 412 1062 Telephone outside the UK: +44 >>>> 161 277 7997 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>> On Behalf Of Darren Harris >>>> Sent: 27 September 2009 12:31 >>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>> >>>> Well in this case we are I'm afraid to say. I've said it before, >>>> I'll say it again. If the companies in question reduced their >>>> prices or even gave more affordable options for people to pay then >>>> more people would pay for said products. It's only their own >>>> stupidity that keeps the market small. There's tons of people out >>>> there who may want a jaws payment plan but does it exist? No. so where do they go, to gw micro. >>>> And why is this, because the fools at freedom scientific only see >>>> what's coming in now not what will come in if they made their >>>> products more affordable to their customer base both currant and >>>> future. It's simple mathematics. If you can't afford 800 quid in 1 >>>> hit but can pay another company who produces and equivalent product >>>> at the same price 80 quid for 10 months not including interest what >>>> is that person more likely to go for? Assuming they're willing to >>>> pay that extra amount of interest on top. The point is that the >>>> option isn't there. If it was, then I think you'd find less people >>>> wining and bitching about it because it could be more affordable. Again, we're right, everybody else is wrong. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Neil Barnfather >>>> - TalkNav >>>> Sent: 27 September 2009 12:23 >>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>> >>>> >>>> And just why is that, just because more are for than against, >>>> doesn't mean that the majority are right. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---Neil Barnfather >>>> TalkNav >>>> >>>> TalkNav is a Nuance Accessibility software reseller and authorized >>>> distributor of Wayfinder products, with product activation codes >>>> delivered direct to your mailbox, why not try TalkNav today? >>>> >>>> www.talknav.com >>>> www.wayfinderaccess.com >>>> Telephone from the UK: 0844 412 1062 Telephone outside the UK: +44 >>>> 161 277 7997 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>> On Behalf Of Darren Harris >>>> Sent: 27 September 2009 12:19 >>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>> >>>> So? The majority of people don't have to spend 700 quid plus just >>>> to make a computer work for them so it balances out IMO. Yes if you >>>> got a job that's totally cool and all that and power to anybody >>>> that has. But even for those in employment it's still expensive, prohibitibely so. >>>> Sorry neil but this is an argument you just aren't going to win here. >>>> There are more against this than are for it whether people like it >>>> or not. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Neil Barnfather >>>> - TalkNav >>>> Sent: 27 September 2009 12:14 >>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>> >>>> >>>> Low incomes, do you know with DLA< SDA, Income support, housing >>>> benefit and council tax relief that the equivalents salary to a tax >>>> payer is more or less like £20,000 per year and if not more... >>>> >>>> Get over yourself. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---Neil Barnfather >>>> TalkNav >>>> >>>> TalkNav is a Nuance Accessibility software reseller and authorized >>>> distributor of Wayfinder products, with product activation codes >>>> delivered direct to your mailbox, why not try TalkNav today? >>>> >>>> www.talknav.com >>>> www.wayfinderaccess.com >>>> Telephone from the UK: 0844 412 1062 Telephone outside the UK: +44 >>>> 161 277 7997 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>> On Behalf Of Matt Brown >>>> Sent: 27 September 2009 11:56 >>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>> >>>> Problem is Freedom scientific wants all its money and it wants it now! >>>> got >>>> to keep paying those fuel bills and green taxes on the private jet >>>> don't you >>>> >>>> know? >>>> >>>> I do think its disgusting that these companies won't even offer a >>>> payment plan so blind people on low incomes can spread payment, but >>>> as far as I know >>>> >>>> GW Micro is the only company that offers something like that. >>>> >>>> Freedom Scientific never have that's for sure. >>>> >>>> I don't know if the situation has changed, but in point of fact, I >>>> think we here in Britain pay a huge amount more for Jaws than >>>> Americans do, and that's also disgusting! >>>> >>>> Matt >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -------------------------------------------------- >>>> From: "Darren Harris" <darren_g_harris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:30 AM >>>> To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>> >>>>> Neil, >>>>> >>>>> Gw micro offer very successfully I might add a payment plan for >>>>> windoweyes. What they do is every 30 days you renew the licence of >>>>> windoweyes for what ever the amount is I have no idea, so it >>>>> breaks the cost down for the individual. >>>>> >>>>> It can be done. >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Neil >>>>> Barnfather - TalkNav >>>>> Sent: 27 September 2009 11:22 >>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Darren, >>>>> >>>>> Perhaps there marketing point is to keep exclusivity? You're >>>>> assuming they want to sell it... >>>>> >>>>> Just another slant, you seem to forget just how much research and >>>>> development actually costs. >>>>> >>>>> When you're developing and researching, but you're going to sell >>>>> your en product to millions, then it's likely your end price is >>>>> lower, when >>>> >>>>> you're selling to small r groups then your price is higher. >>>>> >>>>> Gosh I thought you did economics, prices for accessibility >>>>> technology is high, higher than I'd like, but do you want access >>>>> companies to magic research and development which costs millions out of fin air? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---Neil Barnfather >>>>> TalkNav >>>>> >>>>> TalkNav is a Nuance Accessibility software reseller and authorized >>>>> distributor of Wayfinder products, with product activation codes >>>>> delivered direct to your mailbox, why not try TalkNav today? >>>>> >>>>> www.talknav.com >>>>> www.wayfinderaccess.com >>>>> Telephone from the UK: 0844 412 1062 Telephone outside the UK: +44 >>>>> 161 277 7997 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>>> On Behalf Of Darren Harris >>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 20:38 >>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>>> >>>>> It's simple logic. If you can't afford it because the kids come >>>>> first then so be it. It wouldn't be as bad if like gw micro they >>>>> offered a payment plan. They don't. unless you get the n82 and >>>>> talks as a bundle >>>> >>>>> but if you already got a phone then why go down that road so >>>>> where's the flexibility in that? Sorry but 600 quid is way too >>>>> much for the majority of people to shell out on and it's stupid to >>>>> expect a ton of people to buy it. >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Dryden >>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 20:33 >>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> My god, what an archaic attitude! With that, we'd all be in the >>>>> ghettos! I mean, before we had computers with speech, we had >>>>> manual typewriters, blind people did ok then as well! In fact, >>>>> what's the point of progression anyway? Haha, not starting an >>>>> argument, just putting my point over! >>>> To >>>>> be >>>>> honest, yes, KNF is a bit expensive but as with most of this type >>>>> of technology, it's all expensive because of the R & D. And, >>>>> sorry, you just can't get away from it. >>>>> >>>>> Steve >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Darren Harris" <darren_g_harris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>> To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 7:01 PM >>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: FW: Re: Any more news... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Well like I've said before, take a family of 4, 1 or both parents >>>>>> are >>>> >>>>>> blind and both have phones. So who goes without if they can >>>>>> either afford ecentials for the kids or a little programme which >>>>>> is at a ripoff price and quite a few people in prominent >>>>>> potisions just wouldn't recommend it for the price. It's way to >>>>>> much money for what it is. I mean what's the hastle in taking >>>>>> something to your desktop scanner and getting it to read that? Ok >>>>>> it may not be able to do tins >>>> >>>>>> and the like bla bla bla but being honest blind people have coped >>>>>> without that for years so why worry about it now >>>>>> >> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of DurDevil >>>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 18:01 >>>>>> To: Talks-Uk Email group >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] FW: Re: Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi neil. I agree that we dont want to start a arguement but if it >>>>>> was >>>> >>>>>> slightly more affordable then it would reach more customers and >>>>>> now the main idea has been developed it surely could come down in price. >>>>>> Jaws for a pc is expensive and Talks for mobiles puts similar >>>>>> functionality into peoples pockets but if Nuance expected pricing >>>>>> like >>>>> >>>>>> FS it would not reach as many people. These programs are worth >>>>>> their weight to blind people but just think of how many peoples >>>>>> lives could >>>> >>>>>> be improved if it was all more affordable. Cheers. Pete >>>>>> >>>>>> -original message- >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Any more news... >>>>>> From: "Neil Barnfather - TalkNav" <talks@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> Date: 25/09/2009 5:47 pm >>>>>> >>>>>> Darren, >>>>>> >>>>>> KNFB Mobile Reader is I'm afraid well worth the price, I don't >>>>>> want to >>>>> >>>>>> get into a shouting match about this, but when you consider the >>>>>> cost of Kertzvil standard PC software and a scanner, verse that >>>>>> of a phone >>>> >>>>>> which can go with you anywhere and read odd shaped products it's >>>>>> well >>>> >>>>>> worth every penny. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ---Neil Barnfather >>>>>> TalkNav >>>>>> >>>>>> TalkNav is a Nuance Accessibility software reseller and >>>>>> authorized distributor of Wayfinder products, with product >>>>>> activation codes delivered direct to your mailbox, why not try TalkNav today? >>>>>> >>>>>> www.talknav.com >>>>>> www.wayfinderaccess.com >>>>>> Telephone from the UK: 0844 412 1062 Telephone outside the UK: >>>>>> +44 161 277 7997 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>>>> On Behalf Of Darren Harris >>>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 16:17 >>>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> Lol with 3 letters gone are they going to reduce the price as >>>>>> well to >>>> >>>>>> make it worth buying? >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns >>>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 16:16 >>>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Neil >>>>>> >>>>>> K-Reader is now known officially as the software that used to be >>>>>> called K-NFB Reader, least that's my understanding. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Jackie Cairns >>>>>> Braille Specialist >>>>>> Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound >>>>>> Technology Ltd Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton >>>>>> Park Northampton >>>>>> NN3 6WD >>>>>> Tel: 01604 798024 >>>>>> Mob: 07887 883815 >>>>>> www.sightandsound.co.uk >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Neil >>>>>> Barnfather - >>>> >>>>>> TalkNav >>>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 14:07 >>>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> Jackie, >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you mean K Reader or KNFB Reader, they are two different products? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ---Neil Barnfather >>>>>> TalkNav >>>>>> >>>>>> TalkNav is a Nuance Accessibility software reseller and >>>>>> authorized distributor of Wayfinder products, with product >>>>>> activation codes delivered direct to your mailbox, why not try TalkNav today? >>>>>> >>>>>> www.talknav.com >>>>>> www.wayfinderaccess.com >>>>>> Telephone from the UK: 0844 412 1062 Telephone outside the UK: >>>>>> +44 161 277 7997 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>>>> On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns >>>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 13:39 >>>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Steve >>>>>> >>>>>> I now have the K-Reader on my N86, and will run it alongside my >>>>>> work >>>>>> N82 at the weekend for a comparison. I love the N86's chunky >>>>>> feel, and the buttons are so much more tactile all round than the N82. >>>>>> Often, customers struggle with the Talks/Menu button on the N82, >>>>>> and the soft key positions. They shouldn't experience the same >>>>>> issues with the N86 as the buttons are so nicely spaced out. >>>>>> >>>>>> I've tried the FM transmitter, and this works a treat if you keep >>>>>> the >>>> >>>>>> phone fairly close to the radio or system you are putting it through. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm looking forward to spending more time with it and the N82 >>>>>> this weekend. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Jackie Cairns >>>>>> Braille Specialist >>>>>> Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound >>>>>> Technology Ltd Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton >>>>>> Park Northampton >>>> >>>>>> NN3 6WD >>>>>> Tel: 01604 798024 >>>>>> Mob: 07887 883815 >>>>>> www.sightandsound.co.uk >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt >>>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 11:48 >>>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Jackie, >>>>>> >>>>>> The processor is faster in the N86 than either phone, the camera >>>>>> is obviously better, and if you have tried KNFB Reader on it, you >>>>>> would see that it is miles faster than the N82. >>>>>> >>>>>> It is a little heavy in my view, but the butoons on it are just >>>>>> as nice as the N82, if not a bit wider. >>>>>> >>>>>> An all-round good phone, and the battery life is even better than >>>>>> the >>>> >>>>>> N82 in my experience. >>>>>> >>>>>> The N79 is pretty good, but it doesn't have the 8MP camera which >>>>>> helps >>>>> >>>>>> KNFB, and KNFB won't let you run it on the N79, I think they are >>>>>> just >>>> >>>>>> being paranoid and will have to do something soon, because >>>>>> TextScout is excellent on it. >>>>>> >>>>>> All the best >>>>>> >>>>>> Steve >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>>>> On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns >>>>>> Sent: Friday 25 September 2009 11:45 >>>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Steve >>>>>> >>>>>> So you've got the N86? What do you love about it, and how do you >>>>>> think it compares to the N82 and N79? Really interested in what >>>>>> you have to say. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Jackie Cairns >>>>>> Braille Specialist >>>>>> Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound >>>>>> Technology Ltd Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton >>>>>> Park Northampton >>>> >>>>>> NN3 6WD >>>>>> Tel: 01604 798024 >>>>>> Mob: 07887 883815 >>>>>> www.sightandsound.co.uk >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt >>>>>> Sent: 25 September 2009 11:20 >>>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Matt, >>>>>> >>>>>> No news yet. But I love my N86. >>>>>> >>>>>> All the best >>>>>> >>>>>> Steve >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>>>>> On Behalf Of Matt Brown >>>>>> Sent: Friday 25 September 2009 11:08 >>>>>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Subject: [talks-uk] Any more news... >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi, is there any more news about N97 and Talks? I'm getting to a >>>>>> point >>>>> >>>>>> where >>>>>> >>>>>> I really have to make a decision, N86 or N97! 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www.avg.com >>>>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2394 - Release Date: >>>>>> 09/25/09 05:51:00 >>>>>> >>>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2394 - Release Date: >>>>>> 09/25/09 05:51:00 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2394 - Release Date: >>>>>> 09/25/09 05:51:00 >>>>>> >>>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2394 - Release Date: >>>>>> 09/25/09 05:51:00 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2394 - Release Date: >>>>> 09/25/09 05:51:00 >>>>> >>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2394 - Release Date: >>>>> 09/25/09 05:51:00 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>> Checked by AVG - 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Release Date: >>>> 09/26/09 17:51:00 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.113/2397 - Release Date: >>>> 09/26/09 17:51:00 >>>> >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.113/2397 - Release Date: >>>> 09/26/09 17:51:00 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.113/2397 - Release Date: >>>> 09/26/09 17:51:00 >>>> >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>> Version: 8.5.416 / Virus Database: 270.13.113/2397 - Release Date: >>>> 09/26/09 17:51:00 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>>> signature database 4169 (20090619) __________ >>>> >>>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >>>> >>>> http://www.eset.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>> signature database 4169 (20090619) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >>> >>> http://www.eset.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4468 (20090929) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4468 (20090929) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4468 (20090929) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com