Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, January 14, 2016 - Volume 543
The Week's News in Access Technology

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32 Braille Cells give you just enough Braille for desktop use while offering tremendous portability and functionality for the Braille user on the go! Ergonomic thumbkeys together with Braille input keys make entering Braille text and navigating through the most complex Apps a snap for Windows, iOS, and Android users. The Brailliant BI line of displays are Flying Blind, LLC's preferred and most-used desktop Braille displays in a variety of educational, vocational, and community settings.

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Greetings,

1) Here is a post that answers the question, "What is the difference between accessible, usable, and universal design?"
http://www.washington.edu/doit/what-difference-between-accessible-usable-and-universal-design

2) We haven't tested this for accessibility, but supposedly "JustWatch Finds the Best Place to Buy or Rent Movies and TV Shows Online:"
http://lifehacker.com/justwatch-finds-the-best-place-to-buy-or-rent-movies-on-1752434354

3) BGR offers us "iPhone Battery Life Tips, Speed Boosting Tricks For iPhone 6s And More:"
http://bgr.com/2016/01/12/iphone-battery-life-tips-speed-boost-tricks/

4) Curtin University researchers in Australia invite participation in a survey called "Accessing Video on Demand: A study of Disability and Streaming Television"
http://www.cultware.com/current-research/accessing-video-on-demand-a-study-of-disability-and-streaming-television

5) The 2016 Consumer Elecgtronics Show is over, and Here is the "CES 2016 Accessibility Round-Up," courtesy of Media Access Australia:
http://www.mediaaccess.org.au/latest_news/news/ces-2016-accessibility-round-up

6) Navigate through the news items on the Blind Bargain site to find out what their panel considered the most important adaptive technology stories for 2015:
http://www.blindbargains.com/

7) Learn about the basics of podcasting on Tek Talk on GMT Tuesday, 19 January at 01:00 GMT:
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2

8) The Out-of-Sight Network, a free membership site, is holding its Eighth Birthday Bash on Saturday, 30 January, starting at 14:00 GMT. Once you're a member, you can come around for some twelve hours of prize contests and activities. Related to technology, the following presentations will take place on GMT: Freedom Scientific, 17:00, Blindfold Games, 18:30, Dice World, 20:00, Humanware, 21:30:
http://www.out-of-sight.net

9) This week on the Eyes On Success podcast, Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with the developer of the Blindfold Games and demo Blindfold Bowling:
http://www.EyesOnSuccess.net

10) HumanWare unveils the all new Explore line of handheld electronic magnifiers for low vision:
http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/Newsletter/110120161107.htm

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1.) One Hardly Used Brailliant BI 32 Cell New Generation Refreshable Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case
Price: $1,595.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately 40% off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/1kihJAu.
Description: This practically new, New Generation of Brailliant Refreshable Braille Displays gives you desktop USB/Bluetooth access in a form factor conducive to use with your favorite ...

2.) One Refurbished Alva Satellite 544 44-Cell Braille Display with 90 Day Warranty
Price: $995.00 USD
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Description: Synonymous with global excellence and an intuitive, market-driven design, for the past fifteen years the ALVA Satellite Series of Braille displays has been the benchmark ...

3.) Brand New Alva Satellite 584 84-Cell Braille Displays
Price: $3,695.00 USD Each
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Description: 2 units available. Synonymous with global excellence and an intuitive, market-driven design, for the past fifteen years the ALVA Satellite Series of Braille displays ...

4.) One Gently Used Ruby XL HD Handheld Video Magnifier
Price: $795.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $200.00 USD off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/1VceHLU.
Description: The Ruby HD sets new high definition standards for handheld magnification that other less portable alternatives simply cannot meet. The crystal clear images ...

5.) One Gently Used Optelec Clearview Plus HD with 22 Inch Monitor
Price: $2,195.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $1,100.00 USD off of its suggested list price.
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Description: Optelec's Clearview line of video magnifiers is Flying Blind, LLC's preferred desktop solution for the low-vision user seeking comfort, simplicity, ergonomics, and ...

6.) One Gently Used HandyTech Easy Braille Refreshable Braille Terminal
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Savings: Offered here at approximately $2,700.00 USD off of its suggested list price.
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Description: This display is in pristine condition, and offers the user both USB and Bluetooth connectivity to their favorite laptops, tablets, and Smartphones. It's ...

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1.) Silver Indoor Outdoor Talking Thermometer for $16.95 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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Indoor and outdoor temperature spoken at the touch of a button, Fahrenheit or Celsius, volume control and on/off switch. LCD visual display can show either indoor or outdoor temperature ...

2.) Perkins Mini Braille Display 16 Cell for $1,495.00 USD Each and 24 Cell for $2,295.00 USD Each - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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A portable Braille display with more to offer for less money. The Mini provides Braille input and output for PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and gives you that internal notetaking functionality ...

3.) Large Print Address Book for $16.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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Spiral bound book. Holds up to 500 address listings. Three address listings per page. Includes 20/20 pen. Durable covers with inside front and back pockets. Alphabetical tabs and ample room ...

4.) Smart Beetle 14 Cell Refreshable Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $1,275.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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A Pocket-sized Power Pack That Fits Your Lifestyle and Your Budget! Ultra-Portable 14-Cell Braille Display with 5 Simultaneous Bluetooth Connections! Smart Beetle is a 14 Cell Braille ...

5.) Large Print Check Register for $8.75 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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Spiral bound register helps keep better control of check recording. Contains spaces for 14 entries per full page. Size: 5" x 9" ...

6.) Braille Edge 40 Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,695.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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The most powerful and versatile Braille display, with the features of a basic Notetaker! Manage Your Daily Life! Braille EDGE 40 is not only a most reliable, high-performance refreshable Braille ...

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