Blind Bargains

Overstock.com has 25 feet of CAT6 Grey Ethernet Cable for $4.49. With a buck for shipping, it's one of the better deals we've seen for this quality of network cable. Cat6 cable will allow you to transfer files at closer to 1 gigabit in speed, compared with CAT5 which is 100Mb cable.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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Envision America will soon release a smaller and faster version of the I.D. Mate. Called the I.D. Mate Summit, it retails for about the same price as its prior models and includes a 2GB memory card. Other functions such as inventory management and voice tags are still included. BlindMiceMart.com is taking preorders for this unit for $1,199.99. With free shipping, that's $100 off retail. Expected release is the first part of April.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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Another chapter in the patent lawsuit between Freedom Scientific and GW Micro was concluded last December when the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected Freedom Scientific's appeal of the original ruling which would, in essence, wipe out the place marker patent. Freedom Scientific is allowed another appeal of the ruling, and filed this appeal in February. We have provided links to the October appeal and the resulting decision handed down in accessible plain text,. In the 12-page appeal, Freedom Scientific attempted to explain how their system of inserting place markers is different than the one employed by IBM's Home Page Reader, in that it provides more enhanced functionality. According to the claim, "the more complete story is that Freedom Scientific is a world leader in the development of products for the visually impaired (see www.freedomscientific.com) and is merely seeking to protect its substantial investment in research and development." The 23-page response gives a multitude of reasons for the rejection, many of which were based on the IBM patent.

Read the appeal and the court's response and leave your opinions in the comments. The following files were converted from .PDF images using Omnipage Professional OCR software and may contain errors.

Freedom Scientific Appeal from October 28, 2009
Rejection Notice from December 7, 2009

By the way, the cost for filing each of these appeals is $540, according to documents available on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's website.

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The Independent Living Aids online store has the Snapfon (TM) ez ONE Unlocked GSM Cell Phone for $99.95. This phone is small enough to fit in a pocket and it has large print and bright easy to see buttons, making it simple to use. The phone displays numbers in a 28-point font and it has a speaking key pad for easy dialing. The phone includes an S.O.S feature. If there's an emergency, a five second press of the button will send out an alert and consecutively call 4 programmable numbers until you receive a response as well as calling your local emergency response center when the S.O.S. button is first activated. Other features of the phone include a high-intensity, LED flashlight that works up to 20 feet, 3-5 hour talk time, a Hi Fi headset, and a digital FM tuner. Note that sighted assistance is needed for setup and the phone requires a sim card for operation. It also works with pre-paid SIM card providers, so it will work without a contract. It is compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile, and other GSM providers in the USA. Shipping is free on all orders over $75.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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A tentative settlement was reached in the trademark infringement case involving Freedom Scientific and Enhanced Vision, according to court documents obtained by Blind Bargains. The out-of-court settlement means the case will not go to trial. Last november, Freedom Scientific aledged that Enhanced Vision wrongfully used their name to profit from their business, for instance, by buying the Freedom Scientific keywords on advertising platforms and linking to the Enhanced Vision website. Enhanced Vision has also used Freedom Scientific in their metatags, which are often used by search engines. No further details are known about the settlement, and we will report when we learn more. Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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It's quite refreshing to see some quality posts from some of the new technology blogs on the scene. Access4 Us has impressed us with their series which gives an in-depth technology review on a product after spending a week with the device. This time, they spend a week with the newly-released Book Port Plus from APH. Check the link to read the review.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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As part of its Customer Appreciation Sale, ShopPBS.org takes 20% off sitewide with no minimum required via coupon code "PBS325" by using the link on this post. Shipping starts at $4.95. Choose from selections such as American Experience, Empire Series, FRONTLINE, Great Performances, Masterpiece Theatre, etc. Coupon expires March 15.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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The American Printing House for the Blind has released the Book Port Plus, the successor to the Book Port digital audio book player. The player currently costs $299, although we have heard the price will go up in September. Orders must be called into 800-223-1839. The catalog number for the Book Port Plus is 1-07191-00. Orders outside the United States may be placed by calling 1-502-895-2405. Update: We have received official word that the $299 price is effective until further notice.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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MeritLine.com has these portable folding scissors for $1.49. With free shipping, we weren't able to find a better deal on this item. The scissors are made out of stainless steel.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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Texas State Surplus has listed several adaptive technology items on EBay. These include a Braille Lite 2000 with an opening bid of $119, two BrailleNote units, and three alva braille displays of various sizes. All auctions end March 18.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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An EBay seller has listed a Viewplus Tiger Advantage braille embosser with an opening bid of $499. Or Buy It Now for $599. The embosser and power chord are included, and it powers on to a ready state. Auctino ends March 11 if not sold sooner.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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MeritLine.com has a 1800mAh external battery pack for the IPhone and IPod touch for $9.99. With free shipping, we weren't able to find a better deal on this item.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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Buy.com has the Cavalry CAXM 2 TB USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive for $169.99. A $25 rebate cuts the price down to $144.99. With free shipping, we weren't able to find a better deal on a two terrabyte drive. This drive runs at 7200RPM, and includes USB, eSATA and power cables. If your computer supports the standard, eSATA offers transfer speeds up to five times faster than USB 2.0. Rebate ends March 10.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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Humanware is now selling an accessory which will allow users to play and rip CD's on the Victor Stream. The new accessory connects via the unit's USB report and costs $125 for existing users. New customers can buy the stream with the drive for $449 plus shipping. According to the company, plugging in other external drives is not an option, as the stream may get destroyed in the process. By contrast, the Plextalk Pocket rips CD's with no limitation on the type of player, while the Booksense supports playing CD media, but not ripping.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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An EBay seller has a DecTalk Express External Speech Synthesizer with an opening bid of $50. Add about $20 for shipping. This was the dominant high-end speech snythesizer for many years and is still compatible with modern screen readers. A serial to USB converter is required for many modern computers. Auction ends March 12.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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The AirZooka ain't got nothing on this. A.B. Johnson via Amazon.com has the MegaZooka for $24.95 plus about $5 for shipping. It shoots air farther and has two shooting modes, including a semi-automatic capability. Let the battle begin.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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A meeting has been scheduled for current and perspective users of the KNFB Reader mobile to discuss tips and tricks as well as to answer questions about the software. Representatives from the company and some of its distributors will be on hand, and the meeting can be accessed via phone or online. Check the link on this post for details.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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If you™re still into collecting CD™s, Shop4tech.com has the Hipce Portable 60-Disc CD / DVD Briefcase in light silver for $13.95. Apply coupon code "DVD20" to drop it to $11.16. Shipping is free. It features see-through sleeves that hold up to 60 CD™s or DVD™s. Coupon expires March 7.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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Omahasteaks.com has a 50% off sitewide sale on everything! They sell steaks, burgers, seafood, desserts, and other gourmet selections. There are no coupons to deal with; discounted prices appear on the page. You can also save up to 67% on a selection of doorbuster specials. There is a limited inventory at these prices so click on this link to take advantage of this deal. Shipping starts at $13.99. Deals end March 4.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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Freedom Scientific has made another major cut on the price of one of their braille displays. This time, they've sliced the price of the Focus 40 Blue to $2,795, a $1,700 savings. It now ranks as the cheapest 40-cell bluetooth display and near the price of the cheapest 40-cell display period. FS did a similar drastic price cut with the Pac Mate displays a few years back.Post a commentA T Guys has the KNFB Reader Mobile
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