OrCam Read 3 - Unboxing and Review
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2023
- #sponsored #personalAI #OrCamRead3 #blindness @OrCam
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORCAM READ 3 SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO WAS GIFTED BY ORCAM FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS REVIEW
Let's look at the new OrCam Read 3! Is it a hit or a miss? Let's unbox it and find out more about the latest adaptive and accessible text to speech magnifier and reading device from OrCam. Let me know your thoughts below!
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Large bold text on the left reads, "ORCAM READ 3" Tamara stands to the right with a shocked look on her face pointing at a small handheld device with yellow buttons. She is wearing a blue and white argyle sweater. Behind her is an image of a book being flipped through.
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I've tried the Orcam products and although they are good, the price is prohibitive. This device doesn't do anything that my iPhone doesn't do at almost a third of the cost. The developers will argue that they have a limited customer base so they need to recoup their development costs but I can't help thinking that if the were selling for less than £500, they would increase their customer base and sell many more units.
Technology is amazing! Hopefully the price becomes more affordable, as demand increases!
Always love hearing your work and videos. Thank you so much for all you do!
Good Review, thanks! I got one of these 2 days ago through the Veterans' Administration, but it came without a user's manual (they sent two manuals, but neither was for this device), so I'm having to feel my way with this new gadget. Thanks for the good orientation.
Glad I could help! I noticed it was tough to find the proper user manual online. So I used the OrCam Read 2 manual and things worked out just fine. :)
How did you get the VA to pay for this device?
@@michellemccloud7603 I went through the VAMC's Blind and Vision-Impaired Services office. They took care of it. But my conclusion is that it was a waste of their money. The thing is nearly useless, and the instructions they give aren't much help. I hope that soon they will begin building AI into their currently-very-hard-to-use product.
Sorry - I was logged in with the wrong account.
This is @Lida22 logged in with a different account. After using this device for quite a while, or rather, TRYING to use it, my conclusion is that for me it is mostly useless. First, you have to be able to see to use it. Second, the instructions provided are complex and confusing. Third, it is very awkward to use the thing in just about any situation. Fourth, while the laser targeting reticle is a great idea, it is nearly impossible to use with any fluency, and makes you go through contortionist-type gyrations to get the reticle to capture what you want it to. Even though the VA purchased this device (and I am super glad I didn't lay out my own money), I feel it was a waste of those funds. I'm sorry to be negative, but I hope this review saves some others from laying out their money and then being as disappointed with this device as I am.
thank you so much! and glad you are doing well!
Hey there, nice channel. I too have albinism, although I believe I have OCA2 and my hair is more straw colored than yours. I thankfully can drive with normal glasses although I can't read road signs at all. (I am very grateful for GPS on our phones these days). Also am lucky enough I can just magnify things on my phone when I can't read them, such as at the store.
WIsh I would have had a device like that though when I was in school, way when. It was so hard constantly getting up to pretty much stand a few feet from the board to copy what was written there.
You do an amazing job!!! That’s wonderful and you’re very thorough!! Hope to see you at the NOAH conference this July!
Thanks Yvette! I don't know that I'll make it out this year, but I'm hoping for next year!
Thank you so much for your most informative video!
Now I know that it may behoove me to purchase the MyEye Pro ONLY $4,100 on Amazon LOL!
But as a low vision power wheelchair user i think I'd benefit from using the orientation, color and face recognition a lot
I'd put the device on the left arm of the glasses and drive with my right.
If I'm not mistaken the MyEye is easier to aim at text not depending on usable vision. But I read something about it requiring more light to read than other versions.
Since I just began to research this device today I've only seen this video so I don't know if you've tested those other devices. But if you've tested the MyEye I'd love to hear your opinions!
Hi there! I'm so glad you found it helpful! It's pretty crazy how expensive it is! I completely agree. The face recognition, orientation and colour are much more useful to me as well. There are also free options on your phone like the Be My AI (Be My Eyes) and Microsoft Seeing AI, as well as the new apple Magnifier app (IDs doors, colours, people, and more) and the Google Lookout on Pixel/Samsung which can do many of the same things so may be worth checking out. Not trying to sway you one way or another, just worth a thought. :)
You know I didn't realize that be my eyes had actually gone to a lot of AI I think it's now free. Unfortunately I'm still operating a Samsung Note 9 and I don't know if it will support it because I have Android 10 and that's where I'm stuck until I buy a new phone. But I just watched a little video and was close to tears because you're right! Be My Eyes is a great place to start now that they don't rely totally on human volunteers and I'll do that right now. Thanks so much for your help!
Oof. I gotta be honest, something about the fact that they have an influencer marketing department feels kind of uncomfy. It’s also still a little frustrating that is still so expensive when it isn’t that much better than stuff most smart phones can do. The whole way the representative spoke just kind of gave me the ick. It’s a little weird to me just how aggressively they’ve been targeting influencers to promote the product, and obviously they are salesman, but boy do they really talk like car dealership people. That discount is also pretty poor ngl. The whole story she told about the one client who cooked dinner for the first time was what really pushed me over the edge though. That one felt like straight up inspiration porn relying on newly blind peoples fear and lack of knowledge to get them to pay ridiculous amount of money for something They could have accomplished just as well with just some simple independent living instruction. That part felt a bit predatory to be entirely honest.
Thank you for another great review. Honest and to the point. But the title of the video says "OrCam My Eye 3 instead of OrCam Read 3. You might want to change that. 🙂
Thanks for the heads up! All fixed :)
Thank you your thorough and honest review.
what is the difference between OrCam and OrCam Read 3?
OrCam is a company that makes the Read 3. They make several different products like the my eye and read. Read is intended for folks with more vision and the my eye can be used by anyone even no vision.
I might get the read 3, because there is know way I can afford the my eye. 27:23
Hi! I’m very passionate about assistive tech and am trying to start a business. Would love to connect with you, is there any way I could do this?
I just purchased orcam my eye, is it worth having?
I think that would depend on your personal needs and wants in a device. If it works well for you then absolutely it's worth having. If it doesn't, then it isn't. Everyone is different so without knowing you, it would be hard to know. :)
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I'm a albinism girl. I have lots of hair fall and acne. Can you please suggest me a product.
Hi there, Everyone's hair and skin is different even with albinism so I would check with a dermatologist if you can to see what's up with your skin. it could be something entirely unrelated to your albinism. The only thinks I know are that we should avoid things with vitamin C and retinol but I'm not sure why.
I see decently, but I'd be upset to get all those written instructions if I couldn't see..
Hi I was just wondering what was going on with UA-cam it’s been a while but no pressure take your time
Hi Garett, 2023 was definitely not my year for posting. New video coming out hopefully next week explaining the whole story. Then I hope to be back on track for posting a lot more regularly in 2024!
I look forward to seeing it
90% blind people can't afford this product. I don't know why the assistive devices made for we VI people cost so much. If we could not buy what's the Worth of these devices
Its weird how expensive they are. You could do this better and cheaper
@@4creilly128 exactly.
I have few doubts about this product
First one how many languages supported
Second one can I connect by bluetooth to my airpod or any kind of bluetooth earphones
My suggestion is their company adding AI aur chat GPT to this device that will grateful
Can I get this product in India ?
I would reach out to ORCAM directly to ask those questions because they are very important and valid concerns. :)
Just wondering can someone with albinism have perfect eyesight but pale skin and white hair? I’m sorry if I offend someone I’m just quite curious but cant really find anything useful on the internet
Most people with albinism have some level of non-correctable visual impairment. However it can vary quite widely amongst those who have albinism. One of the most universal symptoms is photophobia or pain and discomfort in high light environments like outdoors.
This is a must advertisement as opposed to a review please amend the title
We tried it for my 88 year old mother who has severe macular degeneration. We are sending it back because for $3K, it has serious shortcomings:
- Too much reading for set up. A huge printed book with tiny print for a guide? Don’t know how a person who has vision issues could set it up themselves. Elderly will not be able to do the app connect.
- Need a dedicated pause button. The double tap the trigger is janky.
- Speaker sucks. Not loud enough for elderly with hearing. Can't believe this is the speaker they have for $3K.
- Laser red finder lines should be thicker. Too thin for vision problem person
- Only 4 voices to chose from with the reader and they are very dated and unnatural.
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I’m not sure what you are asking for
@@UnsightlyOpinions WhatsApp group where blind people can ask questions Me Group for iPhone and Android where blind people can ask questions Phone