Yeah, I guess you're right. I don't want to pay that for a thermostat, but, I didn't hesitate to buy an electronic level, that beeps, for about a hundred dollars.
My biggest mistake was spending about a hundred for the Cobalt, talking tape measure, but, I don't want to open that can of worms on here again. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan & Terrie Robbins Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:42 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat Tom, You are right, They are expensive as are most things for us blind folks. Just boils down to what each one feels a product is worth. Al -----Original Message----- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:28 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat Wow! Expensive. The last programmable thermostat I bought, which is non talking, was thirty nine dollars at Lowes. An extra one hundred dollars for the voice is a little hard for me to justify. I've had the same program in it since I bought it five years ago. Once In a while I manually adjust the current temperature by holding down the up or down arrow button for a count of three, then I tap the button the number of degrees that I want it changed. When the next programmed cycle comes around, it goes back to the regular program. Regards, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Alan & Terrie Robbins Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:57 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat Tom, Bought my latest one on 1/19/09 for $139.95 directly from their website. If memory serves me correct, their are two different models, one for regular forced hot air furnace with a blower the other for heat pumps. The website is very good at telling you which model you will need depending on your heating/cooling needs. We have a gas furnace and central air and the unit controls both. I believe the website also has a phone # should you still have questions after reviewing. Anything else drop me another line Al -----Original Message----- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 8:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat Al, Would you tell us which model you purchased and the price? I am, of course, assuming the have more than one model. Thanks, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Alan & Terrie Robbins Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:12 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat Ron, I did not see a lot of response to your post so i thought I'd add my two cents. The 800 + choices you found as a result of your search must have considerable duplication as I don't think there are that many vendors our there. I have only used one model and that is the VIP talking thermostat. The website is: www.talkingthermostat.com I actually have two of them in my home and have never had any problem with either one The support from the company is fantastic should you need it. The directions that accompany the unit are very blind friendly and the unit can be installed without sighted assistance if needed. The unit is easy to program or simply use as a standard thermostat. Visit the website and write back with additional questions if needed. When you log onto the site, you will actually hear what the voice in the thermostat sounds like Al -----Original Message----- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:11 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat Well someone at our Blind amateur radio club asked about the best talking thermostat. I saw about eight hundred plus choices on google. What is the experiences of the group? 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