Category: accessible Devices
Hi everyone!
So I posted a while back, asking for peoples' experiences with the phone, but noone replied. Anyway, I decided to see if I could get one through the school (I justified it for academic purposes by saying I could read hand-outs in class), and they got it for me!! 2600 dollars later, I have to say I'm in love. The phone is sleek and attractive, but the KNFB reader was what had me hooked. I know this sounds ridiculous, but when I successfully read a menu at a restaurant last night, a chill went up my spine; I guess I never thought I'd actually be able to do that ever, you know? I was so moved I could have cried!
Anyway, my point in making this post was just to let you guys know that I'm having success with it, and that if you can somehow manage to get it covered (or if you're rich enough to afford it on your own), I can't recommend it enough. I used to have the 6682, which is also a fantastic phone, but unfortunately it doesn't support the KNFB reader. Oh well, new phones are exciting anyway!
I’m glad it is a good investment. It’s the little things like not being able to read a restaurant menu while dining out that can be some of the most frustrating inconveniences. However, just as a suggestion for those who live in large cities, or can find restaurants online, if your phone permits it, download the menu or your favorite menus on to the phone. It’s not better than an NFB reader, but it’s something.
Also, I’ve been curious, have you tried shooting at something like a bulletin board in a coffee shop or at a college departmental office? If so, how well does it manage?
I've also wondered, can you shoot at the on-menu screen on the television?
Ok sure, I thought I'd replied to your question, but now see that I haven't. I haven't tried reading a board, seeing as there's often more than one posting on it, but I do read individual paper--mail envelopes, pages in books, and labels on bottles. I'll try shooting at a sign or board though and let you know how it goes.
PolkaDots, I haven't tried shooting at the tV screen yet, but I'll let you know if I find any success with it.
as people are talking about this i do have an n82 with knfb reader for sale. i've had it for a while so willing to let it go for a good price.
i'm gonna assume it doesn't read handwriting..
Caribbean_queen, I haven't tired reading handwriting, but I suspect you're right.
Has anyone found a big difference between the classic version and the most up to date? Does the product work better now?
Can you read items like bottles and jars?
I hadn't tried the original one, but based on what I'm told, this newer one is an improvement. I can read some bottles, but not all. For cans, I think the best thing to do is peal off the label, lay it flat, and scan it. When done, slap a braille label on the can quickly, or better yet, eat the contents! (well, when they're desireable).
My question is how forgiving is the reader in regards to how it is held? I am not very good at straight line orientation. Basicly, how far off can you be? Also, is the filter still on the outside or have they found a way to put it under the lenze?
I believe that the filter is under the lens.
And, you don't have to be exact in your alignment with the page; moreover, it will give you an initial field of view report, wherein it tells you how far to the left or right you are (so it would say "camera is 30 degrees counter-clock-wise relative to the page"). It will also tell you how many of the edges it can see (if you're scanning a page in a book, for example). Most of us blind people are not adept photographers though, and I think they took this into consideration. You can always readjust, and I'm starting to get better at it.
right. version 6.1 is a great improovement from v5. the polerizers are on the outside of the phone, stuck over the lense and flash. also, the knfb reader can't read handwriting. the new version for the n82 and nokia xxx classic xxx means that i can't remember the number. 6620? that will also run the reader, though the polerizers are not interchangeable between the two phones, so be careful what you order for. i love my knfb reader mobile. dam good software, and the n82 with full firmware upgrades is fantastic.
I really want one of these. A good friend of mine has one, and I'm envious of it's portability and accuracy. No, it doesn't read handwriting, I don't know of any OCR software that does. And, my friend did try shooting it at a screen, but it didn't do so hot on that, as we guessed it wouldn't. LOL.
you can now, apparently use the knfb reader mobile to read computer screens. switch off the flash, hold the reader as normal, about ten inches from the pc screen, then shoot. some have had success with this approach.
If we use screen readers, I'm just wondering in what instances we'd want to be able to shoot the screen? or did you guys just try it for fun?
reading the computer bio's for one or seeing what kind of error you had on the screen when vista or xp boots and before you get in to windows.
Sometimes for me vista starts up and before I get speech it hangs or does something and with out sighted assistance I don't know what is goine on.
omg i wish this thing wasn't sooooo god damn expensive, jeez
It did come down in price a little, 995 for the software now instead of 1695.
o man what a break. lol.
To post 16, that makes total sense. I didn't even think of that!
And, I managed to get the phone and the software covered through a bursery available to Canadian college or university students with a disability, so I'd encourage others to see if they can get it through something similar, if possible.
the n82 is such a good phone, i've purchased a spare as they are difficult to get hold of now. i love its useability and everything about it. it's one fantastic phone, and that's without knfb on it, which frankly makes it more than just fantastic. love it.
what if something happens to your phone. Can you get a new license? Or do you have to get an new copy?
you can unregister the old imie and register a new one for free i think. as of yet, i don't know about upgrade pricing after the first year. as it is, there is no charge for licencing a new phone if the old one becomes unusible. at least that is free. the licence or crossgrade of talks, haven't decided which i'll go for yet, is not free.