Well, the pen friend is about $139 and the vox com was almost $200 I think when I bought it for myself. We don't use it much any more because we have something called scan a can on our computer which uses a bar code scanner and there is a data base with scanned information plus we can creat our own information associated with the bar codes on products is they are not in the data base. Independent Living Aids RNIB PenFriend - Voice Labeling SystemRecord and re-record information with this versatile, pocket-sized product using the self-adhesive labels. Instantly play back the recording anywhere - no computer required. * allocate one of the coded labels and record and store your message * playback by holding the Pen Friend over label, listen to recording * no limit to the length of message; self-adhesive labels * up to 70 hours of recording time; ability to download MP3 files * supplied with 127 labels in a mix of size and shapes, built-in speaker, USB cable, neck lanyard and two AAA batteries #756610 PenFriend $139.95 Sherlock-Portable Talking Label Identification Wand Record your own description to identify anything onto either a disc tag or an adhesive backed label. When you want to identify the item, Sherlock helps you locate the tag or label so you can listen to your recording. It comes with 10 attachable reusable tags (water and heat resistant) and 25 labels (freezer-safe), 2 AAA batteries, carrying pouch and cassette instructions. #706110 Sherlock Junior 1,000 Labels/10 Hours $199.95 #706122 25 Extra Labels 33.00 #706124 10 Extra Tags 27.00 Maxi-Aids SHERLOCK TALKING LABEL IDENTIFIER FOR THE BLIND * Record and playback labels in your voice & attach to items * Reusable labels (25) and tags (10) * 2 AAA batteries & carry case Item#: 307410 - $289.00 Item#: 307411 - $33.00 - 25 pack of adhesive labels Item#: 307412 - $27.00 - 10 pack of plastic tags VOXCOM III * Identify any item a card can be attached to, medication, clothing, food, household items, etc. * Playback of messages is as simple as inserting a card in the VOXCOM * Includes re-recordable cards (10 sec. recording per card) VOXCOM III 50 Item#: 308426 - $89.95 (Orange - with 50 cards) VOXCOM III 100 Item#: 308428 - $124.95 (Yellow - with 100 cards) TOUCH MEMO VOICE LABELING SYSTEM FOR THE BLIND - NEW! * Complete item labeling & identification kit * Make voice labels using the pen-type recorder/reader * Attach voice labels to virtually any item * The same "pen" reads them back later to identify item * Includes over 700 recordable tags/labels & charger Item#: 306500 - $239.95 VOILA VOICED LABEL READER - IT'S BACK! * Voice label recording and playback system * Label hundreds of items in your home or office * Easy two-button operation: record and play * Portable: no charger or wires required * Uses 2 AA batteries (included) Item#: 308557 - $199.95 - English VOILA SUPPLIES Item#: 308555 - Set#2 Numbers on the labels 51-100 - $13.95 Item#:308556 - Set#3 Numbers on the labels 101-150 - $13.95 Item#:308559 - Set#4 Numbers on the labels 151-200 - $13.95 Item#:308560 - Set#5 Numbers on the labels 201-250 - $13.95 Item#:308570 - Labels Combo (Set#2 - Set#5) - $48.95 ACCESSORIES Item#: 308572 - $14.95 Leather Marcie Brink-Chaney CVRT Michigan Commission for the Blind Detroit Office E-mail: brink-chaneym@xxxxxxxxxxxx Phone: (313)456-1643 Fax: (313)456-1645 -----Original Message----- From: visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Caitlin Snyder Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 12:02 AM To: Shelley L. Rhodes Cc: visionrehabtherapist Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: Vox Com I've looked and the Vox Com doesn't appear to be sold anywhere. As for electronic labeling aids, it does look like the Pen Friend is the most popular. If your client is very low-income, what's the best option? Caitlin, On 1/29/11, Shelley L. Rhodes <guidinggolden@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Not to my knowledge but most of us in the field are recommending the > Pen Friend, a lot easier to use and more practical. > > Also the Sherlock is good as well, though I vote for the Pen Friend as > do most of my customers. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Caitlin Snyder" <caitlin1snyder@xxxxxxxxx> > To: "visionrehabtherapist" <visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 1:57 PM > Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Vox Com > > >> Does anyone know if the Vox Com (hopefully I'm spelling that right) >> is still made? I've seen it before, but I can't find any new that >> are currently sold. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Caitlin >> >> >> >> *********************************** >> To view archives, edit list settings, subscribe or unsubscribe from list: >> www.freelists.org/list/visionrehabtherapist >> >> Administrator e-mail: dietz1112@xxxxxxxxx > > *********************************** To view archives, edit list settings, subscribe or unsubscribe from list: www.freelists.org/list/visionrehabtherapist Administrator e-mail: dietz1112@xxxxxxxxx *********************************** To view archives, edit list settings, subscribe or unsubscribe from list: www.freelists.org/list/visionrehabtherapist Administrator e-mail: dietz1112@xxxxxxxxx