I want to buy this for my step-fathers aunt, she is legally blind and recently broke her shoulder. Is this device easy enough to use for her?
1242206
The meter is easy to use but I just don't know how well a blind person could use it. I guess it really depends on the person, sorry I couldn't be more help.
1242207
My wife has been totally blind since 1998. She got her first Prodigy meter years ago. She has had several because of wearing them out. This device is so easy to use, she does all of her own testing. I recommend this not only to the blind but to every diabetic person. BTW, there is also a pocket Prodigy that is great.
1787600
sorry-- it won't work for that use. It needs to be used in your hands just a few inches from the book or what you are trying to magnify. I held one up in front of my TV a few inches away from the screen, but then when I backed up, everything was blurry through it. Maybe getting one of those wireless headsets that she could hear the TV through would be better....I also saw a unit (with a volume control knob) that looked like a small radio that could sit right by her and that transmits the sound from the TV so it is right next to you for hard of hearing people.
1905393
This is difficult to answer for a couple reasons: I don't have ANY idea what it would take to judge this as "easy" or otherwise for anyone else. I'm in my 60s and thus am (reluctantly) to the point where I must resort to reading glasses for some things. That, too, is rather subjective. The other reason is that I'm no longer in possession of that recorder, so I can't provide any measurements or sample pictures. I will say that the reason I bought this unit was to replace my previous attempt to setup digital recording in a church. That first stab was a Zoom H4 which, while EXTREMELY "capable and talented," was so RIDICULOUSLY DIFFICULT to read and navigate its complex menus that it was unsuitable for that PA crew's use. This is, in my opinion, much easIER to see, read and use. One thing going for it in the direction of ease to read is the TILTING DISPLAY! That and the fact that the menu system is not nearly so complex and I was much happier about it. Unfortunately, I can't hang with those folks no more, but that's off-topic.... So is the biggest problem with this unit in its application for us: the tiny, internal switch to select alkaline or rechargeable batteries DID NOT WORK - so when I inserted alkalines (being careful to set the switch accordingly) it STILL tried to charge them, and blew them up and made a big mess. Moral of story: only rechargers can live in it WHEN IT'S PLUGGED INTO AC POWER! Hope this helps some.
1468286
Definitely. Its super easy to use. The middle bends easily though, I use my whole arm to fold the sides, so he might have to grab from the top corners.
688130
I bought one for my sister and it worked fine. It is a little more bulky than a magnifying glass, but still relatively easy to handle.
1253366
Not easily. I have not used the device since I bought it for a single project. I found it to be cumbersome and the results were unusable.
1229110
Unless you have some handicap you will be able to use this BP cuff yourself. This by the way is the same model series BP machine that the VA supplies to Veterans for home use and it is a good one.
2256270
It works. I use an earlier version for TV all the time. But depending on your lack of hearing, the aid may not be completely satisfactory. It's one's ears that are the problem, not the device.
752824
I absolutely love this device though I have only used with an iPad. It seems infinitely adjustable and the price is great. Hope it works for you!
1868742
yes, quite easy to use. the securing strap broke after a few weeks but you can buy replacements at Home Depot for $3 and are better quality. Most important is that your hands are dry when moving around or I reach under neath and grab the bungee cord (Boardworks Raven board) and it makes it easier to walk around. Wet hands trying to hold onto my board make is a more difficult.
1544829
very easily.This is a great blind for the money.Just pay close attention to taking down and follow the directions.I rushed doing it and broke one of the poles and Primos was great about replacing them for free.
1802006
Yes, it is really simple to use. 5 minutes will be more than enough to understand all the buttons function and flip through all the device's option. I totally recommend this product. :)
692895
It works fine, my mother has visual and physical problems and it has been a big help to her. The "option" and "command" keys are reversed which takes some time to retrain your fingers if you use keyboard shortcuts.
1781242
Yes, I purchased this for my father, who is completely blind. He exercises and was tired of asking my mother how much he weighted. He has had no trouble using it. He has place it in a corner in his bathroom and hasn't had any problems stepping up on it. The voice is loud and clear.
891391
It is fairly easy. If you are right handed put it on your left arm with your right hand and VV. I needed a larger cup than came with the unit. The larger cups are also sold on amazon
2031131
I don't think so, but am not sure. If your father is not visually impaired, you could probably get him a more sophisticated system. The advantage to this one is I can put my mother's schedule in when I visit and then all she does is press a button to find out what she has for that day.
1376692
No problem. The device works very well, actually. My wife uses it a lot more than me. But, I bought it for her after all.