I know they cost real money right now. THe one thing I see happening is that the apps will eventually force the hardware manufacturers to realize that they need to lower the price or go out of business.
A case for this is the dedicated currency readers. Those used to cost more than $400 and now you can get one for less than $100 (the iBill). THis was a direct result of the look-tell money reader app. I have both and I use both, though the app is easier to use in a busy environment (such as shopping). The iBill does have one feature that I think they are still having a problem with on the look-tell app: it can easily tell the difference between counterfeit and real currency. oh yeah, I use my braille sense as a GPS navigation tool as the Sendaro software includes network updated maps. Its not just my note taker and braille reader. Now if I can just find some ham radio apps that would work in windows CE, then I would have a nice Ham radio shack and not have to use a desktop computer. :) -eric On Sep 13, 2013, at 5:14 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > Regarding limited incomes... Add up the amount of money spent on your > blindness related hardware and compare that to the cost of comparable IOS > apps. I'm sure you will find that the hardware devices for the blind will > costs hundreds if not thousands of dollars where the apps are a few dollars > here and there. > > Joseph > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "eric oyen" <eric.o...@gmail.com> > To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:40 PM > Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval > > > yes, assuming one can afford such a device on a limited income. The other > devices I have courtesy of the CCB (as a contract for the state of arizona > vocational rehabilitation services). > > I happen to be an iPhone user/owner myself and like that it does have all > these apps available. However, some of them just don't work as well as > discrete devices do. For instance, navigon has an interface that is more > complicated than it needs to be, and the look-tell money reader requires a > background source of light to be useful. The color detector app also needs > ambient light to function whereas the stand alone light detector device uses > a low power laser. Each device and app have their pros and cons. Me, > personally, I would rather have the backup device in case the iPhone gets > broken or stolen (which happens more than anyone realizes). Also, the > available bar code scanner app for the iPhone (red laser) isn't accessible > (it requires someone to see the view finder display to make sure the barcode > is centered). So, having the bar code reader (ID Mate) is far more useful. > > -eric > > On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:17 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > >> Unless one uses an extended battery and this issue of battery life is no >> longer an issue. >> >> Joseph >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "eric oyen" <eric.o...@gmail.com> >> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 12:57 PM >> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >> >> >> there are advantages to using a separate device. >> Chief among these is battery life on the iPhone. Playing media sucks down >> battery like an old drunk on a bender. Its the same with other apps that >> have discrete devices (trekker breeze, color detector and barcode reader). >> all of these devices are specially designed for that one task. Its been my >> experience that iPhone apps are fine in a pinch, but when you want >> reliability without sacrificing battery life, its better to have the extra >> devices on hand. >> >> Sure, its convenient to have all your functions and technology in one >> device, but it that device breaks, you are out a whole lot more than just >> a >> phone. >> >> Just something to keep in mind. >> >> -eric >> >> On Sep 13, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: >> >>> Yes, it's the official app from NLS so we can read books downloaded from >>> BARD on our iDevices. Between this app, the Kindle app, the Nook app, and >>> Voice Dream Reader or Read2Go for BookShare books, it's hard to imagine >>> why >>> one would need devices like the Stream or BookSense but I'm sure some may >>> still prefer using a separate device. This is my plan so I will be >>> upgrading >>> to the 64gb version of the 5s so I have no issues with space. >>> >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Rick Alfaro >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>> Behalf >>> Of Alan Paganelli >>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:58 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>> >>> I haven't been following this thread. Is this an app which will let you >>> listen to NLS talking books on an iPhone for example? >>> ------- >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Alan >>> >>> Go Chicago Bears in 2013! >>> >>> Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act now!!!!! >>> Move out. Get a job. Pay your bills wile you still know everything. >>> >>> Please click on: >>> http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ >>> There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played >>> on >>> the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics format formerly on >>> my >>> website are still available upon request. Thanks for listening! >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Scott Rumery" <blindfait...@gmail.com> >>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:39 AM >>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>> >>> >>>> How do you know this? 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