I could not get on with the rivo. I sent it straight back to computer room services. In the UK, this item costs £80.
> On 15 Feb 2014, at 02:52 am, David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> wrote: > > It is $129 USD if my memory is accurate. It is bluetooth. Reading through the > online manual, I was struck with how short the battery life is in the unit. I > think the manual stated seven or eight hours of battery life. For the cost, I > would expect it to be closer to the battery life one gets from bluetooth > keyboards, or at least the battery life from the better bluetooth braille > displays. Again, for the money, I find it difficult to accept that they did > not utilise better power management circuitry / firmware. After all, the > device is not powering a braille display or speaker. > > David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA > Email: dchitten...@gmail.com > Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 15 Feb 2014, at 14:37, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> This sounds interesting, I'm guessing this is a bluetooth device? >> How much does it cost? >>> On Feb 14, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I'm glad that Mobience is posting about this now. >>> >>> I have one of these myself (thanks to Mobience), and, while the manual >>> might look intimidating (because it is very comprehensive), using RiVO >>> really is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I met Jaewoo, the CEO of >>> Mobience, in December while at the dedication of the UN accessibility >>> center, and I expressed some skepticism of how easy this would be to use, >>> given that its default key layout is not ABC but rather a modified, though >>> mostly, QWERTY. I'm no speed demon with it, but I'm certainly faster with >>> the RiVO than I am with the on-screen keyboard. >>> >>> Look for an interview with Jaewoo on an upcoming Serotalk podcast (either >>> Serotalk or Triple-Click Home, I expect), along with a brief demo of RiVO, >>> which I have to edit this weekend. >>> >>> --Buddy >>> >>>> On Feb 14, 2014, at 2:52 AM, Ein Lee <ein.r...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I'd like to introduce a small product our company makes for iOS VoiceOver >>>> and Android TalkBack users. It's called RiVO. We have seen blind people >>>> use their smartphones quite well with RiVO. I'm trying my best to make >>>> people know about the availability of this product. >>>> >>>> RiVO is a revolutionary keyboard-like remote originally made for Apple iOS >>>> VoiceOver users. The name stands for Remote interface to VoiceOver. Being >>>> about the size of a credit card, it is highly portable and yet comfortable >>>> with big keys. There are 12 keys in the middle just like telephone keypad, >>>> and there are 4 additional keys on the left and on the right, respectively. >>>> >>>> VoiceOver is an innovative technology from Apple and you can enjoy it like >>>> a breeze with RiVO. You can also type and edit text fast and easy, control >>>> music simple and handy. These features surely make RiVO users to use a >>>> greater number of apps easily every day compared to VoiceOver users >>>> without RiVO. RiVO supports iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Android TalkBack >>>> is another innovative technology from Google, and Android version of RiVO >>>> is also available. >>>> >>>> Let me list some naive comments from RiVO users around the world: >>>> - RiVO is the most accurate and efficient tool for the blind to use >>>> smartphone. >>>> - I have 275 apps on my iPhone and RiVO is really valuable and helpful. >>>> - Alphabet typing becomes extremely fast with RiVO. >>>> - RiVO is a must-have accessory that many blind people will appreciate. >>>> - I have RiVO with me all the time. >>>> - Getting beyond different levels of the gestures are extremely faster >>>> with this keypad. >>>> - RIVO's smallQWERTY is superior to the old method of alphabet entry. >>>> - I use iPhone and RiVO every day, all day long. >>>> - RiVO is an indispensable accessory to the blind. >>>> - RiVO enables me use my iPhone precisely and quickly while on the move. >>>> - RiVO makes me use my iPhone without having to be conscious of the >>>> surroundings with my gesture actions. >>>> - RiVO gives me the convenience and freedom to use iPhone just like those >>>> who can see. >>>> - We really love this wonderful keyboard that you guys have made usable >>>> for us! >>>> - I love my RiVO! I keep it in my pocket all the time. >>>> - I am very happy with the keyboard's performance on both of iOS and >>>> Android platforms. >>>> - RiVO can provide relief to many users who are struggling with touchpad >>>> interface. >>>> - We were working with a customer who is blind, can only use one hand, and >>>> has cognitive disabilities. RiVO gave him better access than he had ever >>>> had before to a desktop or iOS device. >>>> - RiVO will become a true part of my iPhone experience, and will make the >>>> iPhone so much easier to use. You have brought a wonderful device into our >>>> lives. >>>> - This little gadget will definitely change the way I work with my iPhone. >>>> My right arm is feeling better already. >>>> >>>> RiVO is surely not for everyone. However, if you're not good enough or >>>> just slow at using iPhone with touch interface, if you miss the >>>> comfortable keyboard at home while you're away from home, if you want to >>>> keep your iPhone safely in your pocket or bag while on the move, if you >>>> want to leave your iPhone plugged in the speaker while sitting on sofa or >>>> while in bed, or if you want to use your iPhone more comfortably and play >>>> with it all day long, RiVO can be a boon companion to help you use iPhone >>>> better than ever and unlike everyone else. >>>> >>>> I hope RiVO is a convenient accessory to help you find, explore and enjoy >>>> the possibilities of your smart devices and fabulous apps out there that >>>> make your life easy. >>>> >>>> Thanks and best wishes, >>>> >>>> Mobience Inc. >>>> RiVO guide: http://mobience.com/rivo >>>> Facebook: http://facebook.com/rivo.page >>>> >>>> Control from palm to pocket: >>>> http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk/article/rivo-control-palm-pocket >>>> A portable QWERTY solution for touch devices: >>>> http://www.dsb.wa.gov/services/atscoopaugust13.shtml >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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