[optacon-l] Re: R1D vs Optacon 2
- From: "Carolyn Arnold" <4carolyna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:01:38 -0400
I am so biased in favor of the R1D, that as far as I'm concerned, there's no
contest.
As for round things, I find that I sort of have to anchor them between two
things and roll them.
Good luck to you both. I hope there is someone to help you get started.
Smile, God loves you,
Carolyn
Sanford, NC
919-718-0700
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah Clark" <sarah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 11:35 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] R1D vs Optacon 2
> Hello everyone,
> We have finally decided to purchase an optacon, and are trying to
> determine which model to get. My husband has used one in the past, but I
> never have, and he doesn't think he ever used one of the later models.
>
> We like the idea of the Optacon 2 because of the ability to use it on
> computer screens and other LCD displays. Is the R1D able to read any of
> these displays? (In addition to computers, I'm thinking of electronics,
> such as displays on microwaves, stereos, etc.
>
> Also, I have read that the R1D has more image arrays, 144 vs 100 I
> believe. But I am unsure as to what this actually means, and how it would
> impact the experience. For instance, does this mean larger images, more
> detailed, more of the image appearing at one time, etc? Is it easier to
> recognize letters with the r1D? Or if I have never had exposure to either,
> would I not really notice the difference?
>
> Also, what kinds of items can you read with the optacon? I realize it can
> be used to read printed documents, but what about things that are not
> flat, such as cans, pill bottles, remotes with buttons, etc.
>
> I would greatly appreciate any input anyone may have. And in case it is
> helpful, I lost my vision as a young adult, so I already know all the
> alphanumeric characters, so won't have that big learning curve to
> overcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Sarah
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