Yes, there is a market for these devices. I simply believe that people are getting hugely ripped off when they purchase such devices. I have seen many complain on this very list about the high price of technology, well, the reading machine in my opinion is the most inflated of all technological adaptations. Yet, I understand that many individuals can convince themselves that they're not really using a computer if it is all handy in one box. Just my thoughts.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 11:41 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] About that scanner: There is certainly a niche market for things like this. My X wife is totally computer phobic, but she likes to read. She bought the Portset reader, and loves it. The only tragedy could occur if someone buys this kind of device, and later decides that they want a full fledged computer. FS, I believe, still sells the VERA. This is a sold as a stand alone reader, but, is actually a stripped down computer, which could be made into a full fledged computer if the user's wants or needs change. Andy ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
