Archive for the ‘Suppliers’ Category
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
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When I heard about this Ergodex customisable keyboard on a podcast I immediately thought it would have uses in Assistive Technology circles and yes, they do already have information on such application of the device.
As it happens, this device has been around a ...
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Saturday, April 11th, 2009
I once had one of these 'fat nano' ipods. Had to sell it as I couldn't use it due to the touch nature of the ipod control wheel.
Now if I'd had one of these devices that controls the basic functions of the ipod by voice I would've been set.
[Voice Activated ...
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
Reuters reported last month on Apple ordering larger touch screens:
Taiwan touchscreen specialist Wintek already makes small screens for Apple iPhones, and has received orders for the larger ones that are roughly the same size as those used in mini PCs - [http://www.wintek.com.tw/]
I bet you'll still need skin!
Source [Apple orders ...
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
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There's been discussion previously on the blog about some off the shelf, usb controlled power outlets that a few readers were chasing.
I recently received the below email from a reader, Tom Stephenson, about USB control of devices using relays.
Thanks Tom.
Hello Dave - Lifekludger,
I think you ...
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
Great idea for people with low vision to read small print.
Which is an interesting point. Just what 'Universal Access' (to use Mac OSX parlance) does the iPhone have? Anyone?
[ThinkGeek :: Clarifi iPhone Case with Macro Lens]
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