I can't speak myself regarding that firm as its been a while since I've
dealt with them but my dealings with them - when I had my Voice Sense
were very good and I couldn't fault the service I got.
The Blaze Ez? I understand that the OCR engine had some problems but
that's been fixed by a few software updates, I remember discussing it on
this list, the Specifications - even without the ability of OCR - were
pretty good though the Internet radio did need some work, I don't know
what's been done about that as I don't need one of these devices, my
Samsung Note4 does all that including OCR thanks to the Samsung App that
came pre-loaded on the phone and that's a great bonus getting an OCR App
that works very well indeed.
On 22/05/2015 4:19 PM, Alexandra Grünauer wrote:
Thanks. I'm very sceptical myself concerning that firm, but the Blaze EZ is a
product that interests me - especially why it for sale here yet.
Take care
Alexandra
-----Original Message-----
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of
Clifford Blackwell
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 1:47 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: New products from Hims?
There's a new model of the Blazee
----- Original Message (sp?) and a new braille display called the Beetle that
will connect to several devices at the same time. There may be others of
which I'm unaware. However, HIMS is somewhat out of favor with me for
their habit of dropping support for legacy devices to the point of not
supporting elements that helped form the basis for buying them in the first
place.
They claim economics and out dated hardware, but then they don't replace
the old things in their product line.
So if you buy something from them, be prepared for planned
obsolessence.-----
From: "Alexandra Grünauer" <al.gruena...@gmx.de>
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 4:52 PM
Subject: New products from Hims?
Hi,
I just read the Main Menu Newsletter for the next Main Menu show and
they announce great new products from Hims, of which at a cursory glance I
couldn't find anything on their site. Since I'm going to go to the SightCity
tomorrow, Europes biggest exhibition for products for the blind and visually
impaired, I was wondering, if anyone could enlighten me on what these
great new products are so that I can ask about them.
Thanks in advance
Alexandra
-----Original Message-----
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of
Dane Trethowan
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 1:19 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: FetchTV
Hi!
Posted the below article on FetchTV a couple of weeks ago to another
list, thought people here may be interested in the read.
<snip>
Just ordered this through Internode so taking the time to read up on
the FetchTV service, there's plenty to read.
Firstly, those who may be interested in the FetchTV service will be
pleased to know that the Smart Apps - can't specifically comment on
the iPhone version <smile> - seem to be particularly accessible.
Second, a little sighted assistance seems to be required to go through
the initial setup procedure which is screen based but once that's out
of the way then you should be good to go.
The User guide - whilst containing many helpful tips - is going to
need some translation as it contains many diagrams so I'll undertake
that project myself unless anyone else has done it <smile>.
The FetchTV box can record up to 3 Free-to-Air shows at any one time
or you can watch one whilst recording two others etc.
You're able to access subscription channels through the FetchTv
service though this really wasn't a requirement for me, they're there
if I want them.
You can watch Netflixh through your FetchTV but as yet I don't know
just how accessible this would be and in any case, I have other
accessible ways of watching Netflix already so its not a major concern.
And finally, you can use your FetchTV box as a media server thus you
can share all that you've recorded with your Windows PC, Mac or other
devices such as your Blu-Ray player etc.
I should have the FetchTV unit some time next week and hope to be able
to tell you more about it then but I guess I should answer the
question, why did I bother buying a FetchTV box?
I had word that the Windows Media Center App is to be discontinued
from Windows 10, no doubt Microsoft have there reasons.
Its a pity as Windows Media Center is a perfectly accessible way to
watch your favourite TV shows, look up items in the TV guide, Record
your favourite shows and so on.
<snip>
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