[optacon-l] Re: R1D vs Optacon 2
- From: "Jo Luland" <joluland@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:09:12 -0500
Hi,
Does anyone on this list know where I can buy an amplification lens? I
happen to have both types of Optacons, but I find that nowadays the print
gets smaller and smaller. I really think it's old age, but am I ready to
admit that? Smile! Any help about obtaining an amplification lens will be
greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Jo Luland
-----Original Message-----
From: David Plumlee
Sent: November 13, 2014 12:04 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: R1D vs Optacon 2
I have found that I can read some electronic displays with the Optacon 1
series units; I do not have a 2, and I think that is good because the 2
has
fewer pins in its array. I would say that the Optacon 1 would read with
greater resolution because you have more "points" of resolution (144) than
you would find on the 2 (100 points). I think the Optacon 1 would really
"speak well of itself" when you try to read some rather small type or if
you
try to follow a schematic diagram (I used to read electronics schematics
oftan, and I did well if they were not too complex).
Talk to Richard Oehm to get his thoughts on the matter. I'd say that if
you
can get a 1 that is enhanced with the later improvements, you'd have a
very
good unit.
-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 4:50 PM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: R1D vs Optacon 2
The old versions are so superior in readability. Mine needs to go to
Richard for a new battery. Will have to count my pennies and get
that taken care of!
PatAt 04:35 PM 10/22/2014, you wrote:
>Hi, Pat, nice to run into you again. So glad I held on to the R1-D.
>
>
>Deb
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
>Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:13 PM
>To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [optacon-l] Re: R1D vs Optacon 2
>
>Sarah,
>I have owned both models and the older R1 series is much
>better. They tried to cheap down the newer units and made the result
>far less effective than the original.
>Pat ByrneAt 10:35 AM 10/22/2014, you wrote:
> >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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