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For a reader, BlindMiceMart.com has a Dressy Lady's Gold Tone Talking Watch for $47.50. With about $7 for shipping, we couldn't find it for less elsewhere. According to the description, "This stunning beaded band with glossy black and pearl-colored beads separated by gold-toned beads sets this talking watch apart. a clear female voice is easy to hear. Voice feedback makes setting this watch a snap. Bold black hands and numbers contrast with white face and gold casing for easy viewing.

IndependentLiving.com has the Lady's Silver Tone Braille Talking Watch for $54.95. And that $10 off coupon we keep mentioning, 10ws, knocks the price to $44.95. Add about $7 for shipping. According to the description, there are several variants of this combo braille and talking one button watch, including models with and without alarms. Deal ends February 29.

IndependentLiving.com has the Speechmaster Talking Color Identifier for $109.95. With about $7 for shipping, that's $30 off retail and the lowest price we could find. It identifies the name and intensity of many common colors and comes with instructions on cassette and headphones. A 9-volt battery is required, but not included. Deal ends February 29.

Gifts & Gadgets Online via Shop.com has a Talking Atomic Clock with Remote for $22.95. With about $7 for shipping, we couldn't find it for less elsewhere. This unit announces the time, temperature, and date in a clear voice either by pressing its top or with the included remote. An alarm with 5-minute snooze is also included. And since it's atomic, no sighted assistance is neededf for setting the time.

Ending today, Independent Living Aids has the TapMemo Personal Organizer for $125.00. With about $8 for shipping, it's the best price we could find for this personal assistant by $25. This voice-activated device includes a phone book, memo recorder holding up to 60 messages, calendar, clock, alarm, autodialer, and a locator feature in case you loose the device. It uses only three buttons for its operations.

Although other colors are out of stock, WalMart.com has the Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave, in black, for $79.96. You can have it shipped for free to your local store or pay for shipping to your home. These usually sell out within a few days. It features 10 power levels, 8 presets for common foods, and English and Spanish operation. According to reports, most features are accessible and usable without sighted assistance.

As a reader notes,, the Kelvin Talking Programmable Thermostat is available for $99.95 at Independent Living Aids.
With about $8 for shipping, it's about $6 off our last mention and the lowest price we could find for a new unit. This thermostat gives voice feedback with every button and adjusts the temperature with with voice commands. Program the unit to automatically adjust the temperature for certain days of the week or times of the day. Override these settings if you go on vacation. Many other features are included.

Independent Living Aids has a talking atomic clock with a wireless temperature sensor for $31.50. With about $8 for shipping, we couldn't find this item for less elsewhere. It clearly announces the time, temperature, date, and alarm setting. The alarm beeps for two minutes and includes a snooze feature. Voice guidance is included to allow you to set up the unit independently. Deal ends November 30.

As a reader notes, probably the most anticipated product of the year, WalMart.com has the Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave back in stock for $79.96. You can have it shipped for free to your local store or pay for shipping to your home. These have been listed twice previously and usually sell out within days. It features 10 power levels, 8 presets for common foods, and English and Spanish operation. According to reports, most features are accessible and usable without sighted assistance. This time, in addition to gray, you can also get it in black and red. Thanks to Lisa for the tip.

Per reader requests, the Kelvin Talking Programmable Thermostat still costs $105.99 at the Patriot Supply EBay store. With about $8 for shipping, it's the lowest price we could find for a new unit. This thermostat gives voice feedback with every button and adjusts the temperature with with voice commands. Program the unit to automatically adjust the temperature for certain days of the week or times of the day. Override these settings if you go on vacation. Many other features are included.

A Spanish talking watch is available on EBay for a BuyItNow price of $6.95. Plus,
shipping is free. It's sold through the EBay store of BrailleBooks.com and has three
alarms and hourly announcement features. There were 4 watches available as of this
post. Learn to tell time in Spanish. Listing ends November 3.

Allegro Medical via Amazon.com has the Reizen Talking Atomic Sports Watch for $53.95.
With about $9 for shipping, it's the lowest price we could currently find for this
item. This watch works in the four major U.S. time zones and has a male voice.