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Low Vision Tech: An Easier Way to Fill Your Cup (youtube.com)
submitted by CircleOfTheBlindMice
intrepidia 3 points 7y ago
Having a demo of each product would have been cool.
CircleOfTheBlindMice [OP] 1 points 7y ago
Unfortunately, I was in the store when I filmed it, so a demo wasn't possible at the time. :) Though it's a neat little gadget, I wasn't sure how often I'd actually use it. Might pick one up anyway. If I do, I'll be sure to do a demo. :)
SideshowKaz 1 points 7y ago
Agreed. I didn't like the indicators much because they tended to have the pins too low in the cup.
impablomations 2 points 7y ago
You'd be lucky to get 1/2 a cup
intrepidia 2 points 7y ago
Good point. I was thinking they should be adjustable. Better to use a finger most times.
fastfinge 2 points 7y ago
The only time I don't use a finger is for boiling hot water (tea, etc). For that I just use a large mug. So I'd rather the indicator pins be low, and use a jumbo mug, so I don't spill hot liquid on myself.
CircleOfTheBlindMice [OP] 2 points 7y ago
Yeah, I usually use my finger, too. Never even knew this gadget existed till I found it at the CNIB. :) I can see it having its uses, though, like with hot liquid or if you're out & about & have nowhere to wash your hands but need to fill a cup, say for someone else! They probably don't want your fingers in their drink, LOL! ;)
fastfinge 1 points 7y ago
Speaking of the CNIB, I assume you know they have an online store, now? They used to have an online catalogue, but you couldn't order online. But that changed at some point recently. Or at least, I just discovered the change yesterday. They're still kind of overpriced, though.
CircleOfTheBlindMice [OP] 2 points 7y ago
CNIB has offered the ability to buy online for a number of years now. :) I've purchased a few of my past canes that way, because when I was working, I worked during CNIB's hours, so I'd always order online. :)
fastfinge 1 points 7y ago
Really? I was sure I tried to order online from them last year and wound up having to call because I couldn't find any way to do online checkout.
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