Asus EEE PC 1000HE 10 inch netbook blue (I finally decided!)

Asus EEE PC 1000HE 10 inch netbook blue (I finally decided!)

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 9.5 Hour Battery Life) Blue

Okay, many of you have been following my saga of which netbook to buy. I want to thank everyone who provided feedback on the advantages and disadvantages of the netbooks I was looking at. Basically, I had narrowed it down to the Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook or the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook.

Well, the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook has just started shipping from Amazon, and that is the one I decided to go with. I like the fact that it has a 10 inch screen, plus it has the new N280 processor (making it faster than other netbooks) and bluetooth! They have also improved the keyboard over previous models. And I love the blue color. (I know, you shouldn't judge a netbook by its color, ha ha! But it is also available in black, and maybe even white?)

You can see more about it here (if the picture doesn't work, click the text link):

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 9.5 Hour Battery Life) Blue

I'll let you all know once I've received it. I hope to do a review after I've used it for awhile, so those who want to know more about it can see all the juicy details!

Related posts:

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook is now available to buy (update on which netbook should I buy, and any reviews)?

Which netbook should I buy?

The most expensive Kindle book... not for thrifty minded folks!

The most expensive Kindle book available.... not for thrifty minded folks!

Okay, I came across this the other day and could not believe this. I knew some of you would enjoy it too... what on earth were they thinking with the price on this one???? You have to see it to believe it. But take my advice, and DO NOT BUY IT. LOL.

Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics (Practical Professional Books) (Kindle Edition)

When will the Kindle 2 ship? The Kindle 2 is shipping now!

When will the Kindle 2 ship? The Kindle 2 is shipping now!

Official word is that the Kindle 2 has started shipping from Amazon! If anyone ordered one, I'd love to hear feedback on it.... especially on the new text to speech feature and the navigation. Feel free to comment on this blog post or send me an email at talkingbookslibrarian AT gmail DOT com.

I'm so excited for everyone that is getting their Kindle 2's soon!!!!

Related articles:

Kindle 2 text to speech: copyright violation?

User Guide for Kindle 2, FAQ, & User Support for Kindle 2

Kindle 2 coupon code: discounts for the Kindle 2

Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 only $39.99 - huge sale, hurry!

Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 only $39.99 - huge sale, hurry!

If anyone is needing Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 for only $39.99, it is a Lightning Deal at Amazon right now. But hurry, this lightning deal price only has less than 2 hours left.

You must click the link below to get to the "lightning deal" price on Amazon. (If you just search for DNS 10 on Amazon, you won't get the Lightning Deal price.) Good luck!

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Do Kindle readers hate books? (article)

Have you read the article Do Kindle Readers Hate Books? It's an article at MSN. You can view it here

If you are a Kindle 2 fan, or even just a book lover, you must read this article... I must admit the title cracked me up... any thoughts on this article?

What will they think of next? I suppose the sequel, Do Kindle 2 Readers Hate Books, will be coming soon, lol....

Article: Kindle? Here comes the Talking Book!

Article: Kindle? Here comes the Talking Book! (or maybe it should be Kindle 2? Here comes the Talking Book!)

Have you read the article at CNET titled Kindle? Here comes the Talking Book!

You can read it at http://news.cnet.com/8301-13641_3-10164366-44.html

Taken from the article:

"Everyone's talking about the new Kindle, but here's a product that may present an even more radical innovation in the e-book sector: The Talking Book, created and distributed by the non-profit Literacy Bridge, is a low cost audio player/recorder with special features for Knowledge Sharing and Literacy Learning. It was developed entirely by volunteers and costs less than $10."

Related articles:

Kindle 2 text to speech: copyright violation?

User Guide for Kindle 2, FAQ, & User Support for Kindle 2

Kindle 2 coupon code: discounts for the Kindle 2

Talking Books Digital Players Delayed

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook is now available to buy (update on which netbook should I buy, and any reviews)?

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook is now available / released to buy (update on which netbook should I buy)? Any reviews available?

A few days ago I posted my dilemma about which netbook to buy. And I'm STILL asking myself, which netbook should I buy? LOL. Thank you to those who provided feedback! At the time of my last blog post, the Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook was not yet released. (It was available through pre-order only.) Well, I just discovered today that the Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 are now being sent out from Amazon! This certainly puts an interesting twist on my dilemma, now that this one is officially available and released. It was probably my top choice, followed by the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook which has still not been released yet by Amazon. I am wondering if anyone is aware of any reviews on these particular models? Since they are so new, I haven't had much luck finding reviews of either. The one thing I like about the Asus is the newer N280 processor.

I also had some interesting feedback about the Dell Mini's. It seems almost everyone that has these, loves them. But the price seems significantly higher... unless anyone knows of any special deals going on? (hint, hint???) LOL.

So, my dilemma lives on.... and I suppose if I wait long enough, even better ones will come out! Thanks again to everyone for their feedback. Please keep it coming! I'll let you know when I finally decide!

Using Skype to Collaborate with Teachers and Students: Classroom 2.0

I just received the following email from Classroom 2.0:

A message to all members of Classroom 2.0

The topic this Saturday is: "Using Skype to Collaborate". Our special guest will be Wes Fryer, author of the blog and podcast "Moving at the Speed of Creativity." Wes always has tons of ideas to share and his energy and creativity will definitely leave you wanting to hear more! He will share various ways Skype can be used to collaborate with other classrooms, educators and VIPs--the sky's the limit. Our Newbie Question of the Week will be: "What is 'Skype' and why do I want it?". We hope you'll join us to share your ideas and questions.

The show lasts an hour, and links for more information and logging can be found at http://live.classroom20.com. We strive to make our shows very beginner-friendly, and if you've never participated in a live web meeting, don't be afraid to come and take a peek at the show's format. We love newbies to join us and 'dip their toes' in the conversations until you feel comfortable enough to "jump in the conversations with both feet"! We want to encourage "experienced Web 2.0 users" to join us and contribute and extend the conversation by providing real-life examples and tips/suggestions. See the website to suggest future show topics!

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009

Time: 9:00am PST/10:00am MST/11:00am CST/12:00pm EST
Other time zones link, the link to the actual meeting room, and the resource article are at http://live.classroom20.com/

Location: Elluminate (actual link at http://live.classroom20.com/)

If you're new to the Classroom 2.0 LIVE site and show you might want to spend a few minutes listening to the screencast on the homepage to learn about how we use Elluminate and how to navigate the site to find the archives of previous shows and resources.

Visit Classroom 2.0 at: http://www.classroom20.com

Kindle 2 text to speech: is it a copyright violation or help for those with disabilities?

Kindle 2 text to speech: is it a copyright violation or help for those with disabilities?

Have you heard that the text to speech feature on the Kindle 2 is creating quite a stir? Some people are concerned the text to speech ("Read-to-me Feature") on Kindle 2 is in violation of copyright.... while others are maintaining this is the best thing the Kindle has done for those with disabilities yet!

I've seen stories about this all over the internet recently.... in a nutshell, it seems some are concerned that because the Kindle 2 has text to speech, this may violate the copyright of the authors whose books are being "read" in text to speech. But what about those with disabilities, who can benefit from the text to speech features the Kindle 2 offers?

To read more about the text to speech feature on the Kindle 2, go here and scroll down to "Read-to-me Feature."

Wow, does anyone have any comments about this? I am in disbelief!

Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired: Text to Speech has arrived and is here to stay

Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired: Text to Speech has arrived and is here to stay

I mentioned recently in another blog post: Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired: Will Amazon Kindle 2 work for blind and visually impaired that Amazon has a text to speech feature on Kindle 2 that will be great for those who are blind or have vision impairments. Someone mentioned a concern that because the feature is experimental on Kindle 2, it could be removed at any time. However, according to Amazon, this is not the case. Amazon states that they NO PLANS to remove any experimental features on the Kindle 2. See link below for more details:

Experimental Features Will Not Be Removed on Kindle 2

Click on the "Why are Some Features Experimental link" from that page. That page states, "We have no plans to remove the experimental features—in fact, we are working hard to make them even better for you."

I felt this information was important enough to pass along to all readers, especially those who are blind or have vision impairments. I also think that it is important that anyone who is blind or has vision impairments that is using the Kindle 2 provide TONS of feedback to Amazon about this feature, including ways to improve it!!!

Click here to get to the Amazon Kindle 2 page on Amazon

Related post:

Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired: Will Amazon Kindle 2 work for blind and visually impaired

User Guide for Amazon Kindle 2, FAQ, and User Support for Kindle 2

User Guide for Amazon Kindle 2, FAQ, and User Support for Kindle 2

You can find the user guide, FAQ and user support information for the Amazon Kindle 2 here

If you're clueless about the Amazon Kindle 2, this is a good place to find more info about it! It seems the user guide is hard to track down within the Amazon website, so I hope this helps those readers trying to track down this information! :)

Talking Books Digital Players Delayed

The NLS Talking Books Digital Players (part of the free NLS Talking Books Program, see links on the side of my blog) are going to be delayed, according to the Special Needs Library of Northeast Georgia blog post at http://athensspecialneedslibrary.blogspot.com/2009/02/digital-players-delayed.html

Taken from the blog post:

"NLS announced today that the production of the digital players will be delayed another 4 weeks while the manufacturing company obtains the safety certification for the power supply. This will ensure the user's safety while using the plug on the digital machine."

Kindle 2 coupon code / Amazon Kindle 2.0 coupon code: Discounts for Kindle

Kindle 2 coupon code / Amazon Kindle 2.0 coupon code: Discounts for Kindle

Is there a coupon code for Kindle? Are there any discounts for Kindle?

Some people are wondering if Amazon is going to release a coupon code for the Amazon Kindle 2 / next generation Amazon Kindle, or offer any discounts. Well, it does not look like a coupon code is going to be released any time soon and no discounts are currently available. So, my recommendation if you want to purchase a Kindle is to just do it, lol. The price is only $299, which is less than what the original Kindle started at! I would LOVE to have one myself!

It could be months (or even longer) before a coupon code or any further discounts appear for the Kindle. But you can bet that if any coupon codes or discounts do appear, I will post about it here on Talking Books Librarian blog.

To stay up to date on any Kindle coupon codes, please sign up for regular updates to the Talking Books Librarian blog. Click here to sign up for updates!

See the Amazon Kindle 2 here

Upgrade / switch Kindle order to Kindle 2

Upgrade / switch Kindle order to Kindle 2

Lots of people who bought the Amazon Kindle and were waiting for it to be shipped are wondering how to switch their order to a Kindle 2.

Taken from the Amazon Kindle webpage:

"If you have previously placed an order for Kindle 1, and have not yet received it, your order will automatically be upgraded to Kindle 2. You need to do nothing."

Click here to see the Amazon Kindle 2!

Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired: Will Amazon Kindle 2 work for blind and visually impaired?

Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired

Will the Amazon Kindle 2 work for blind and visually impaired? While I obviously haven't gotten my hands on the actual Amazon Kindle 2 yet, I can say that YES, the Amazon Kindle 2 will work for persons who are blind and visually impaired.

Amazon Kindle 2 has a new text to speech feature! This is great news for blind persons and those with vision impairments. It's about time Amazon provided a text to speech feature on the Kindle 2! Many people who are blind or visually impaired have been waiting for text to speech on the Kindle for a long time. So, thanks Amazon, for the text to speech feature on the Kindle!!!!!

In conclusion, I am so excited to be able to tell readers of the Talking Books Librarian blog that yes, it looks like the Kindle 2 will work for you! I would love to hear more from anyone out there who is purchasing a Kindle 2, especially in regard to the text to speech feature, and how it's working for you!

Click here to see the Amazon Kindle 2!

How do I get the Amazon Kindle 2 if I already have an Amazon Kindle?

How do I get the Amazon Kindle 2 if I already have an Amazon Kindle?

According to the Amazon Kindle page:

"Special Opportunity for Kindle 1 Owners
Even though we’ve increased our manufacturing capacity, we want to be sure our original Kindle owners are first in line to receive Kindle 2. Place your Kindle 2 order by midnight PST on February 10th and you will receive first priority."

Click here to see the Amazon Kindle 2!

Buy Amazon Kindle 2: Amazon Kindle 2 now available

Buy Amazon Kindle 2: Amazon Kindle 2 now available on February 9!

Yes, the rumors were true! You can buy the Amazon Kindle 2: the Amazon Kindle 2 is now available! The Kindle 2 will ship on February 24, 2009!

Learn more about the Amazon Kindle 2

Want to learn more about the Kindle 2? Click below to go straight to the Kindle 2 page on Amazon! (Even if you don't buy one, you know you at least want to look at it!) LOL, :)



Can't see the picture of the Amazon Kindle 2 above?
If you can't see the picture, click here to get to the Amazon Kindle 2 page

Which netbook should I buy?

Okay, I need your advice. I am looking to buy netbook. Which one should I buy? I know some of you all already own netbooks, so I'd love to hear what you love or hate about them.

Some of the ones I'm considering are (if you can't see the photos, just click on the text link):

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Sapphire Blue (not yet released)





ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB E-Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Blue (not yet released)



Of course, neither of those have been officially released yet, but they are available for pre-order.

Some ones currently available:

ASUS Eee PC 900HA 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB E-Storage, XP Home) Black



Acer Aspire One AOA150-1126 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) White

Of course, these are just a few of the models available. There are so many brands, models and options that it's almost overwhelming.... so therefore, I'm turning to you my dear readers! What are your suggestions? What do you love or hate about your netbook? What is your dream netbook and why? Please leave me a comment or contact me at talkingbookslibrarian AT gmail DOT com.

Thanks for your help!

2009 Scholarship & Career Awards from Lighthouse International

I recently received the following email:

"Dear Talking Books Librarian,

Please share the information below with your readers.

Thank you,

Nancy O'Connell
Lighthouse International
Manager, Content and Member Services
eSight Careers Network
eSight.org



Lighthouse International is now accepting
applications for their 2009 Scholarship and Career
Awards.

Please share the following information with
anyone you know who can benefit from it.

There are three categories and each carries a $5,000 prize:

- College-Bound,

- Undergraduate, and

- Graduate

A total of five Scholarships will be awarded across
those three categories. The criteria for eligibility
are that applicants:

- Must be legally blind (i.e., have a best corrected
visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye,
and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the
better eye).

- Must be US citizens, and reside and attend an
accredited school in any of the following states:
CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY,
PA, RI, SC, VA, WV and VT, or Washington, DC.

Proof of citizenship will be required of all winners.

Scholarships are based on academic and personal
achievements and candidates are not required to
demonstrate financial need.

Previous winners (in any category) of Lighthouse
Scholarships, current Lighthouse employees and members
of their immediate families are ineligible.

You can learn more about the Lighthouse Scholarship
and Career Awards program and download an application
at http://www.lighthouse.org/sca

Please note: The 2009 application deadline is Sunday,
March 1, 2009 by 11:59 pm.

If you have any questions regarding the Scholarship
and Career Awards program, please email
sca@lighthouse.org "

Amazon Kindle 2.0 available for purchase February 24, 2009

Amazon Kindle 2.0 available for purchase February 24, 2009

MobileRead Forums is reporting the Amazon Kindle 2.0 will be available for purchase on February 24, 2009. They are saying the "unveil" date will be February 9, 2009, and you will reportedly be able to purchase the Kindle 2.0 starting February 24, 2009! You can follow the discussion at http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38108

Want to see what Amazon is saying about the new Kindle 2? Head to Amazon Kindle 2 page here

Price of Kindle 2: how much does Kindle 2 cost?

Price of Kindle 2: how much does Kindle 2 cost?

The price of Kindle 2 by Amazon is reportedly going to be $359, which is the same price as the first Kindles! That's great news!

This is according to discussion of the Kindle 2 at MobileRead Forums at:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38108

Want to see what Amazon is saying about the new Kindle 2? Head to Amazon Kindle 2 page here

Photos of Amazon Kindle 2 (actual pictures of Amazon Kindle 2!)

Want to see photos of the Amazon Kindle 2? Yes, there are actual pictures of the Amazon Kindle 2... They've just been leaked at MobileRead Forums...

To see pictures and discussion of the Kindle 2, go here:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38108

The excitement is building!!!

Want to see what Amazon is saying about the new Kindle 2? Head to Amazon Kindle 2 page here

Amazon Kindle 2.0 release date draws near

Amazon Kindle 2.0 release date draws near

With February 9, 2009, fast approaching, there is definite excitement online about the "probable" release date of the Amazon Kindle 2.0. People everywhere are saying the Kindle release date from Amazon is going to be February 9, 2009. I hope this is true! I can't wait to see the new Amazon Kindle with all its new features! I hope the accessibility of the Kindle has improved and that it will be more accessible to those with disabilities... particularly those who are blind or have vision problems. And also I hope there will be more audio book / audiobook features! So, can you tell I'm excited for the new Kindle? LOL.

Want to see what Amazon is saying about the new Kindle 2? Head to Amazon Kindle 2 page here

Want to stay on top of the latest Kindle 2.0 updates and news? Subscribe to regular updates of the Talking Books Librarian blog. Click here to sign up for updates!

1.5 million books in your pocket: Google delivers books to your cell phone!

Have you read the recent article on the Inside Google Book Search blog called 1.5 million books in your pocket? It seems Google is now delivering books from Google book search to iphone or Andriod phones.....

Taken from the website at http://booksearch.blogspot.com/2009/02/15-million-books-in-your-pocket.html:

"What if you could also access literature's greatest works, such as Emma and The Jungle Book, right from your phone? Or, some of the more obscure gems such as Mark Twain's hilarious travelogue, Roughing It? Today we are excited to announce the launch of a mobile version of Google Book Search, opening up over 1.5 million mobile public domain books in the US (and over half a million outside the US) for you to browse while buying your postage.

While these books were already available on Google Book Search, these new mobile editions are optimized to be read on a small screen. To try it out and start reading, open up your web browser in your iphone or Android phone and go to http://books.google.com/m."

Am curious if anyone has any comments or opinions on this???? hmmm...... anyone???

Preorder Amazon Kindle 2 / Pre-order Amazon Kindle 2.0

Preorder Amazon Kindle 2 / Pre-order Amazon Kindle 2.0 (updated 2/10/09)

Perhaps I should ask the million dollar question: Can you preorder (pre-order) the Amazon Kindle 2 / Kindle 2.0? At this time, Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the Kindle 2. This started on the Kindle 2 press conference date of February 9, 2009.

• Want to stay on top of the latest Kindle 2.0 updates and news? Subscribe to regular updates of the Talking Books Librarian blog. Click here to sign up for updates!

Want to see what Amazon is saying about the new Kindle 2? Head to Amazon Kindle 2 page here: AMAZON KINDLE 2 is NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Related posts:

Kindle 2 coupon code / Amazon Kindle 2.0 coupon code

Audio books on the Kindle

Buy a refurbished Kindle (how to get a cheap discounted Kindle for $329)

Give your used books / used textbooks away and get free books or textbooks for yourself with PaperBackSwap!

Have you heard about PaperBackSwap? It's a cool site where you can give your used books or textbooks to others and then get free books for yourself! And if you're a book lover like me, nothing beats free books!

Here is a brief summary of how it works:

Post any used books or used textbooks you are want to get rid of at PaperBackSwap. If you list 10 books, you get 2 free "credits." You can use these credits to get 2 free books right away! And you get to keep the books you receive! (Or of course you can also put them up to "swap" again after you've read them.)

When someone requests one of the books you have posted, you send the book to them. Postage is always paid by the person sending the book. So on the books you send, you pay postage. On the books you receive, the sender will pay postage, which means the books you get are totally free! When you send books, you get more credits. 1 book sent = 1 more credit, which means 1 more free book! It's a really cool site, and it's free! I encourage you to check it out! You can help declutter your house of used books you don't want anymore while getting "new" books to read.

Click here to visit PaperBackSwap now!

• If you prefer to sell your used books or used textbooks for cash, check out my previous post about Cash4Books where you get paid cash for your used books.

Kindle 2 coupon code / Amazon Kindle 2.0 coupon code

It seems like everyone is all abuzz about the Kindle 2 / Amazon Kindle 2.0 and some are probably wondering if the Kindle 2 / Kindle 2.0 will be available with a Kindle 2 coupon code...

Well, that's hard to say. My guess is Amazon won't release a coupon code for the Kindle 2 right away, but who knows?

Many are speculating that Amazon is going to release the Amazon Kindle 2 (or Amazon Kindle 2.0) on February 9, 2009. Time will tell if this is true!

In the meantime, if you're waiting and want to get a cheap Amazon Kindle for $329 (the first version!), check to see if a refurbished Kindle is in stock!

Stay tuned for further Amazon Kindle updates...

• Want to stay on top of the latest Kindle 2.0 updates and news? Subscribe to regular updates of the Talking Books Librarian blog. Click here to sign up for updates!

Related posts:

Get $50 off the Amazon Kindle

Audio books on the Kindle

Buy a refurbished Kindle (how to get a cheap discounted Kindle for $329)

Christian fiction book discussion group (online book discussion group)

Taken from the Accessible World News Wire email:

CHRISTIAN LITERATURE DISCUSSION GROUP COMING SOON!

The Accessible World News Wire

Miranda Borka To Facilitate Christian Literature Discussion Group Beginning
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Do you enjoy relaxing with a book written by such authors as Karen
Kingsbury, Janette Oake, Lori Wick, Robin Jones Gunn, Lisa Tawn Bergren,
Nancy Moser, Angela Elwell Hunt and June Masters Bacher? If so, you know
these portray more than just good morals, these are great reads!

When describing the purpose of the new Christian literature discussion group
being sponsored by the Accessible World, Miranda Borka, the group's
facilitator, commented, "It is designed to provide information about books
you can share with others without being embarrassed by the content, and
books you yourself just can't put down! From captivating romance, to
intriguing mystery and suspense, along with the occasional non-fiction
Christian material from such authors as Max Lucado, Stormie Omartian, Tammy
Trent, Charles R Swindoll, and Beth Moore that help guide us through every
day life, there's something here for everyone!"

Here's the info you need to join others online from your home, office, or
wherever you and your computer, an Internet connection, a sound card,
speakers, and a microphone happen to be at the time of the event. Everyone
worldwide is welcome. NO PASSWORD IS REQUIRED AND the entire event is FREE!

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009

Time: 5:30 p.m. PST, 6:30 p.m. MST, 7:30 p.m. CST, 8:30 p.m.
EST, and elsewhere in the world Wednesday 1:30 GMT.

Place: Between the Book Ends at:

http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs83ce590a4853

or, alternatively, select the Between the Book Ends room at
http://www.accessibleworld.org.

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing
software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download
and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to
the Accessible World rooms.

Media Contacts:

Miranda Borka, Group Facilitator
Email: knownoflove@aol.com

Robert Acosta, Chair, Planning Committee
818-998-0044
Email: boacosta@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.helpinghands4theblind.com

Pat Price, Founder and Events Coordinator
The Accessible World Symposiums
Vision Worldwide, Inc.
317-254-1185
Email: pat@patprice.org
Web: http://www.accessibleworld.org

The Accessible World, a division of Vision Worldwide, Inc. a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the
disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly
relevant information about new products, services, and training
opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access
barriers that adversely affect them.

Read prescriptions out loud (audio reader for your prescriptions) - great for those who can no longer read prescription labels

Read prescriptions out loud (audio reader for your prescriptions) - great for those who can no longer read prescription labels....

Check out American Foundation for the Blind's article titled Access to Prescription Information with ScripTalk at http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw100106

Taken from the article:

"Within a few minutes of unpacking ScripTalk, the device was reading prescription information in a clear, easy-to-understand female voice. Sliding the On/Off/Volume control activated the unit with three short beeps and a longer beep. The synthesized voice announced "ScripTalk Station ready," and a final tone sounded. Placing the medication container within the circle of nibs directly above the speaker and pressing the Read key caused the unit immediately to beep three times and for the voice to announce "Patient, David Raystrick."

Following the patient's name, all the information associated with the sample prescription was read in sequence by ScripTalk. The voice was well modulated and provided information at a pleasant pace. Note that the rate of speech can be changed."