Which is why an expensive talking multimeter is not the best way to test batteries. And it cannot test small button cell and hearing aid batteries. But if anyone is interested, there is an inexpensive

I don't think either ILA or Maxi-Aids sells an accessible battery tester any longer. Gerald

The problem with using a battery-powered toothbrush to test batteries is that they usually require two batteries, so it would be difficult to determine which of the two batteries might be weak. That's

For all intents an purposes, the Radio Shack we used to know is gone. They no longer sell a wide range of hard to find electronic accessories under their own lable, and they only have a handful of sto

This is not a rliable means of determining battry strength, and besides, it only workds with 9V batteries and not with AA, AAA C and D batteries. Years ago ILA used to sell an audible battery tester t

These are the exact words taken from the Strap web site: Explore your world with the Innovation of STRAP The world’s first total replacement of the white cane. Nowhere on their web site does the compa

Which may explain why none of gthem ever achieved commercial success. Keep in mind that the Strap is being promoted as an alternative to a white cane, not as an adjunct, so to market it to blind consu

I make that assumption on the basis of someone who is hearing impaired. Trying to accurately detect traffic flow patterens while wearing hearing aids is difficult enough without the added distraction

Actually, using a Strap device could make street crossings risky because the vibrations could distract the user from hearing traffic flow patterns to determine when it is safe to proceed. Gerald

What kind of personalized training is offered to purchasers of the Strap? To sell this device without providing one on one training so that the purchaser is taught to wear and use it properly would be

Well, the NYPD's robotic dog didn't work out and had to be put down. So don't count on a robotic guide dog any time soon. Gerald

Here's what an O&M specialist has to say about the Strap: Gerald: Disclaimer first; I have not personally used Strap. Opinion; have yet to find any device, other than a cane or a guide dog, that relia

And i have never seen an electronic mobility aid for the blind ever achieve long-term success in the marketplace, so why should the Strap be any different? Remember the BlindPort, a contraption that y

Maybe it's solar or wind powered. No batteries required. Or maybe you just wind it up. Gerald

So what you are saying is that this device would be most helpful for tall people and less helpful for those of us who are short and don't have to worry about overhanging objects, like tree branches, i

Well, well, howdy stranger, welcome back. I hope you are feeling better. Gerald

To verify the version of Windows 10 you are running, type "winver" into the run dialog (Windows key-R) without the quotes. Gerald

Have you tried a different browser such as Google Chrome or MS Edge? I have found that Firefox is generally slower than these Chromium based browsers. Gerald

I think the version of Outlook Express that works with Windows 10 is called OE Classic, but it is not free, and although users have reported that it has so far not been affected by feature updates, th

The only talking multimeter I could find was the following unit, which is apparently still available and sells for $40: https://www.mpja.com/Talking-Digital-Multimeter/productinfo/35042%20ME/ Gerald