Now , I'm 80 years old and I'm in good shape as far as the age is concerned. My eyes are not like they were when I was 18 but they're still good enough to get by. Small print is another rant but that will have to wait.
What I really dislike is the pattern of putting the front of many products in black. They do it in cars. The dashboard is completely black! When I bought my car there was only one color that didn't have a black dashboard. So as well as having a black dashboard , the writing is small and it seems like the dash is down by your feet.
Now I have an Asus computer and the front of it is black. It is down at the level of my feet as that's where the shelf is on my computer desk. So I have to back my chair up a bit and bend down to find a USB port. At night , I have my handy flashlight to find things. I also use my flashlight in the car.
So you can see that it's hard to see anything on my computer.
Another one? Do they make stereos any color but black. Again the flashlight comes in handy to find stuff on the stereo.
So here's my old stereo.. all black.
So other things that are black: toaster oven, radios, boom box!
I'll bet none of you have thess problems!
Once upon a time this just wouldnt have mattered to me but now I know exactly how you feel. I especially find it a problem with food labelling, tiny little print with some difficult to read colour combination like red on purple.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya. You reminded me of another challenge. Stores that put price tags at foot level.
DeleteHa, ha, some of us have similar problems to varying degrees, especially finding USB ports without direct lighting. These days I have little flashlights everywhere. I prefer them to using the phone flashlight.
ReplyDeleteFlash lights everywhere sounds like a good plan.
DeleteI would be unable to do quite a few things if I didn't have my flashlight and my magnifying glass handy! You're not alone by any means :)
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised by how many of my followers have similar problems.
DeleteOh I sure do understand this rant! I swear the older I get the smaller they make the words on all products! And yes, it is hard to see things on a black surface. I'm one that also uses a flashlight and magnifying glass a lot!
ReplyDeleteBest flashlight is Coast HP7. Check them out on line.
DeleteYes there can be problems and I keep a small torch beside my hifi stuff so that I can see all the various labels.
ReplyDeleteSad that almost all seniors have problems with color and print size.
DeleteMaybe the manufacturers think of black as a universal "non colour" acceptable by everyone.
ReplyDeleteWell , they are wrong and they haven't done their homework.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteMy eyesight isn't what it used to be either. MY desktop is black and the USB are hard to find. I do have my little Dell desktop sitting on top of my desk so it is handy. Take care, enjoy your day!
I would have my computer on my desk but there isn't any room.
DeleteI use the flashlight on my smartphone all the time, to see things that should be more easily visible. And my magnifying glass to read tiny print, needed ever since cataract surgery two years ago now. Rant on, Red! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, the fine print is a big problem.
DeleteMy computer is black, and the compound the problem, all of the posts are under a lip on the top, and I can't see them anyway.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about being under a lip...just that much more difficult.
DeleteOh yes! I really do since I have issues with my eyes. However, adaptation is the key. As long as I can adapt, I don’t mind. It’s when I need help with the adapting, that’s when I’ll have a problem.
ReplyDeleteYes, we all adapt but there comes a time when we've gone as far as we can go.
Delete...things these days aren't made with you and I in mind, get over it!
ReplyDeleteSadly I get that one. Seniors aren't big spenders.
DeleteI've never thought about it before, but yes those black devices and little print make it so difficult. When our little internet modem acts up, we have no idea where to start looking for the problem.
ReplyDeleteBlack is very popular . Maybe someday it will go out of style.
DeleteHi Red, Again, you leave me with a smile. Using a flashlight to find the USB port ... how many times have I struggled with that! Wow. "User friendly" ... that's what I want to see in my future purchases. Re your comment on my last post on my blog … I left a reply for you there. Have a happy day, take care, and stay well.
ReplyDeleteI'll take a visit to your blog and have a look at the comment.
DeleteHa ha ... like Bonnie says, the older I get the smaller they make the words.
ReplyDeleteGood one. I hadn't heard that expression before.
DeleteI have a little flashlight right here by the computer for finding ports and reading the little window on the printer. Yep, I know.
ReplyDeleteWe do have fun when we're seniors!
DeleteI had to check my stereo. It's has a grey front. When I had a desktop computer, I put the tower on the table so I didn't have to do what you do. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have a place where it can be set on the counter.
DeleteI see your point.
ReplyDeleteI'm having to increase the font on my laptop all the time.
I find that many blogs have font that is too small. You notice that my font is large.
DeleteI agree, that's a justified rant!
ReplyDeleteI'm 77, and almost wear my flash light around my neck.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a good idea to wear the flashlight around your neck.
DeleteI keep a magnifying glass nearby! LOL Sometimes I need a little help.
ReplyDeleteMy car is silver but all the dash is black.
ReplyDeleteAfter I read this post, Red, I checked around our apt and all the things you mentioned here are black with the exception of the toaster oven as it's silver. Here's a few more we have in black: coffee maker, desk lamps, modem, printers. And why are USB outlets sometimes so awkward to insert a plug into?
ReplyDeleteYes it is a problem...my guess is that black goes with everything:) My computer sits on a low shelf and like you said a light comes in handy:)
ReplyDeleteof course it is problem for me either
ReplyDeletedespite of i don't use computer at night only daytime because after dinner hubby and me both watch tv together
my laptop is Dell and black and it is not easy to put usb ,i have to look at it carefully as my eyesight is weak