[optacon-l] Re: R1D vs Optacon 2
- From: Nancy Shackelford <ladym74731@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2015 07:52:58 -0600
Hi, David:
I was not aware you were on this list till now. I was afraid that might be
the case regarding an Optacon II. You pretty much verified that for me.
I'm Nancy Dunham. Tell me what you are doing these days.
Thank you,
Nance
Nancy Shackelford
Walk On Faith & Trust In Love - Michael Reed
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Plumlee" <knobman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:04 PM
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-----
: From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
: 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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