[optacon-l] Re: R1D vs Optacon 2
- From: Pat Byrne <k9jau@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:13:20 -0500
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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