[optacon-l] Re: R1D vs Optacon 2
- From: Pat Byrne <k9jau@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:49:41 -0500
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
>
>
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>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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