I have used both the KNFB Reader and Prismo. I also use Openbook and have used Kurzweil 1000. I prefer the Optacon over all of them.
> On Apr 30, 2016, at 12:34 AM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> > wrote: > > > There is no question that the user interface and the speed of getting scans > with KNFB Reader is by far the best. > However, if you have a document that you want to attempt to keep the > paragraph structure, then Prizmo is better than KNFB Reader. > But, Prizmo is far, far more tedious to use. > I have kept Prizmo on my devices in case of situations where I want the > paragraphs retained. > Granted that isn't very often. > Richard > > > Sent from my iPod 6 > >> On Apr 29, 2016, at 10:23 PM, Feliciano Godoy <theblindman...@hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> The user interface for KNFBReader Great compared to Prizmo. When comparing >> theKNFBReader app with other apps for more complicated documents it is >> superior. If you're scanning regular letters, thePrizmo App or TextGrabber >> plus translator will suffice. The advantage is thatKNFBReader Will also OCR >> text from the computer screen. Definitely worth the money even if you don't >> have any discounts by using gift cards are waiting for it to be on sale. >> This is not a biased opinion, it is based on comparison and experience. >> >> Regards, >> Feliciano >> For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v >> Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v >> >>> On Apr 29, 2016, at 9:57 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Tracy, >>> >>> I think it’s pretty safe to say that if you ever used KNFB Reader you would >>> never want to use Prizmo again. I am not saying this because the OCR is >>> that much better, but the ease of use for a blind person to use and get >>> great results with KNFB Reader is unbelievable. I used to use Prizmo as >>> well as well as another OCR app which was popular for a while and for which >>> I forgot the name, but once KNFB Reader came out they all went the way of >>> double tap and hold, then double tap again to delete. KNFB Reader is >>> expensive, but is it ever worth it if you do OCR on a regular bases and you >>> can get it for a reasonable deal if you pick up some 20% off iTunes gift >>> cards when they are available at various resellers throughout the year and >>> then wait until KNFB goes on sale for $75 or so. If you then have discount >>> cards you can get it for $60 and it has been on sale for less at times, I >>> think as low as $50 at one point in which case it would have been $40 with >>> discounted gift cards. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Sieghard >>> >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>> Of Traci Duncan >>> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 8:24 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: How Do You Use iOS? >>> >>> The apps I use most frequently are: >>> >>> Prizmo. Which it would be interesting to read a comparison between Prizmo >>> & KNFB. >>> CamFind, excellent app to scan just about anything. Even importing a >>> screenshot. >>> CloudClip. I absolutely love this app. I have it on both my iDevices & >>> Mac. What I copy to the clipboard is available on each device. Every so >>> often, it is a bit buggy & doesn’t copy over right away, but most of the >>> time it works brilliantly. >>> >>> Twitterrific. This is my go to Twitter app. >>> TV Remote from xFinity. I use this app a bit more on my iPad, because the >>> episodes are in folders. Lol, I use it mostly on my phone to turn the >>> channel. ;) >>> >>> My Fitness Pal. Even if I am not tracking calories, I use this app to >>> identify foods & drinks. Learn the serving size & nutrition. >>> >>> DraftPad. I’ve had this app for a long time, but still find it useful, if >>> I quickly want to compose a text or long post, without accidentally sending >>> it. :) Lol, I’ve even done things, like while at home I write out a check >>> in post for Facebook, because I know I’ll want to check in from the >>> restaurant but not necessarily type it out or dictate it in public. >>> >>> This isn’t an app, but it is a way to use IOS. I have a Safari Icon for >>> the website DirectionsForMe.org This website is very handy for obtaining >>> directions/instructions for foods & or drinks. I have another Safari icon >>> for a local radio station’s playlist. Yet another one for a radio >>> station’s weekly stream of it’s Saturday night broadcast. Love those >>> Safari icons. :) >>> >>> Hopefully the above list is helpful & not too long. >>> Traci >>> An IOS user since the first gen iPad in 2010. >>> >>> On Apr 28, 2016, at 9:43 PM, Jeff Samco <jsa...@jps.net> wrote: >>> >>> I also use some of Mark's favorite apps. I will add: >>> >>> Digit-Eyes to generate QR codes on labels. >>> QR Reader by QuarKode is the best app I've found for reading QR codes. I >>> mostly place them on devices I manage at work in an inventory. >>> Voice Brief is a quick means of reviewing news stories. >>> Ask Pastor John has daily audio messages I enjoy. from John Piper. >>> Fantastical is my calendar of choice. It's flexible and works almost >>> flawlessly with VoiceOver. >>> Amazon Music has become my music player. I primarily listen to free music >>> available because of my Amazon Prime yearly subscription. >>> Amazon Elexa allows me to manage the features used by my Amazon Echo. >>> HTH, >>> Jeff >>> >>> At 07:42 PM 4/28/2016, you wrote: >>> >>> Hello Everyone, >>> >>> I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and the Mac Visionaries Mailing >>> List: >>> >>> I was having lunch with a friend today at a sunny outdoor café and, during >>> our conversation, the subject of iOS and the number of apps we use on a >>> regular basis came up. As we began listing our favorite apps, I once again >>> realized how much iPhone and it’s related apps have revolutionized my life >>> in almost every aspect. >>> >>> Below I will list the apps I used today and/or within the last two days. In >>> some cases I will list the name of the app, in others, I will only list the >>> type of app. >>> >>> I hope you will contribute to this thread by listing the apps you use most >>> often as I and others would like to get to know you and, perhaps, discover >>> an app or two about which we can learn. >>> >>> Okay, here we go: >>> >>> 1. >>> Clock: >>> I use the iOS clock for wake-up alarms and in some cases, to time activities >>> such as workouts or cooking. >>> >>> 2. >>> Calendar: >>> I use my Calendar for virtually all my appointments. Today, for example I >>> was reminded of two upcoming doctor appointments and, of course, today’s >>> lunch date. I also used it today to schedule new appointments including a >>> date with a person I met via an online dating app which I will list below. >>> >>> 3. >>> Messages: >>> I send and receive text/iMessages all through the day for everything from >>> staying in touch with friends to financial activity notifications. >>> >>> 4. >>> The Weather app: >>> Even though we do not have much variation in our weather patterns out here, >>> I usually check the weather at least once a day, before going out. >>> >>> 5. >>> Financial apps: >>> I use my financial institutions, including banks and credit card companies, >>> apps to transfer funds, pay bills, and monitor account activities. Just as >>> an aside, I do not use any third-party services to manage my finances. AT >>> this time, I need absolutely no sighted assistance in reading/monitoring >>> account activity or paying bills. To me, this is as close to miraculous as >>> it gets. Some of you may be too young to understand that there was a time >>> in the not-so-distant past, when those of us who were visually impaired had >>> virtually no privacy in such matters. This is something that we should >>> never forget. >>> >>> 6. >>> Downcast: >>> I use Downcast on a daily basis to listen to my favorite podcasts. I also >>> use the native podcast app but not to listen to external audio but only to >>> listen to material that I have manually tagged for the app such as my >>> favorite old-time radio episodes. >>> >>> 7. >>> TV Guide Mobile: >>> Even though I don’t watch a great deal of television, last night, for >>> example, I used TV Guide Mobile in order to check listings and set my DVR >>> for future broadcasts. >>> >>> 8. >>> CVS Pharmacy Mobile >>> One of my most favorite apps is CVS Pharmacy Mobile. I use it, regularly, >>> to manage and refill my prescriptions. >>> >>> 9. >>> Seeing Eye GPS: >>> For me, this is a must-have app. Simply stated, it provides an almost >>> unparalleled level of independence in the iOS navigation universe. >>> >>> 10. >>> The K N F B Reader app: >>> Even though I have several tools available for OCR, I find that I am using >>> the K N F B Reader more and more to take quick snapshots in order to obtain >>> information on the fly. >>> >>> 11. >>> The native iOS Twitter App: >>> I use this app throughout the day in order to stay up-to-date on current >>> events and to participate in the global conversation. It is a must-have, in >>> my world. I just love the Moments feature. >>> >>> 12. >>> Maps: >>> To me, the native iOS Maps app is like a trusted friend that I can always >>> count on. With it, I know that, no matter the situation, I can always find >>> my way home. It was because of the marvelous accessibility of Apple Maps >>> that convinced me to give up my 6 year subscription to A T & T Navigator, a >>> first-class GPS navigation tool in its own right. >>> >>> 13. >>> Apple Pay: >>> As I have posted on several occasions, Apple Pay has completely >>> revolutionized my point-of-purchase experience. I live in an area where I >>> can use Apple Pay on a daily basis, for example, when buying groceries, >>> dining out, getting medicine, or even purchasing gifts or office supplies. >>> It is absolutely amazing. >>> >>> 14. >>> Online dating apps: >>> I have been a long-time advocate of making online dating/online dating apps >>> accessible to the blind and low vision. I am pleased to tell you that the >>> major online dating services, such as eHarmony.com, have been listening. As >>> a result, I use online dating apps to meet new people, on a regular basis. >>> >>> 15. >>> Audio Book apps: >>> I use BARD Mobile, iBooks, the Audible.com app, and OverDrive (the public >>> library system) app, to enjoy audio books. >>> >>> 16. >>> Terrestrial radio app: >>> I find that I am using the ooTunes app, more and more, to catch A.M. talk >>> radio when I am in places that cannot receive A.M. signal. >>> >>> 17. >>> Fandango: >>> In an era in which audio described movies are becoming more readily >>> available, I enjoy using the Fandango app to both browse movie listings and >>> purchase tickets. >>> >>> Finally, of course I use other apps such as the Money Reader app, Skype, 1 >>> Password Pro, News Line, OneDrive, the native Camera and Video apps, >>> Reminders, Contacts, Email, Music, Notes, etc, very often but to list every >>> single app in my iOS Toolbox is not really necessary as my goal is to merely >>> start a conversation in which we may all contribute. >>> >>> I hope you find this useful, or at least entertaining (smile), and I look >>> forward to your replies. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - 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