[ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
- From: "Shawn Brock" <shawnbrock@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:41:20 -0400
i saw these phones from singulor they are nice. cost you some green though.
verisan has one that is not as blind friendly, but it does offer talking caller
i d, and some of the menues talk. i dont hav either of these phones, my
sirvice is sprint, and dont hav anything blind friendly on the phone market.
dont care for them, just wating for my contract to expire. but anyhow. dont
see what the big deal is about all of this. i'm sure a lot of folks dont know
about all blind products on the market. sure this list is about dancing dotts
products, but its not like its the first time someone has talked about other
products on here. i'm glad people sind things to the list that are off topic,
that way i dont hav to sirch so much for blind products. this list is the only
blind thing i am on, and i plan to keep it that way. this dont mean however
that i dont want to know about products that are beeing made for me. there is
no reason to get your pantys in a wad, over something like this. dancing dotts
gets a lot of free advertisement on other lists, that arent about music, so
what the hell is the big deal. ohwell guess it dont madder a lot to me anyhow.
just another day gone and so what!
Shawn Brock
Cincinnati Sound Lab
130 East Sixth Street
Cincinnati Oh.
45202
Phone: 513-349-8541
Web Site:
www.cincysoundlab.com
----- Original Message -----
From: David Eagle
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 6:06 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
But then, what about Bill's integrity.
I just thought I'd play devil's advocate. We haven't had a good arguement
around here for a while now!
So come on one and all, choose your sides, and fight to the hilt!
_________________
David Eagle
www.soundclick.com/davideagle
----- Original Message -----
From: Joey Stuckey
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Bill McCann
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:14 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
Well, it is new to me!
It doesn't benefit me to advertise for these guys.
I have know problem not posting these kinds of messages in the future, but,
I don't like you insinuating that I had any ulterior motives.
I am copying this message to Bill McCann who knows of my integrity.
Joey
----- Original Message -----
From: George Bell
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:26 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
Sorry, but this is way, way off topic. It is pure advertising of
technology which has been around for a considerable time.
No more messages of this nature please!
George Bell
List Co-Moderator.
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From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Joey Stuckey
Sent: 16 April 2006 20:11
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] OT cell phones for the blind
Just found out about this and thought I would pass it along.
TALKS by Cingular Wireless
Ever wish you could have the screen reading capability on your wireless
phone that you have on your computer? Well now you can with TALKS by Cingular
Wireless-unique
speech-enabling software that essentially turns the new Nokia 6620
handset into a talking mobile phone.
The software itself is stored on a Multi Media Card (MMC) that is
inserted in the phone similar to the insertion of a SIM card. Once inserted,
this software
runs in the background and translates screens, keystrokes, menu
selections, etc. into speech output that is audible via the handset speaker or
a connected
headset, thereby making most phone functions accessible for customers
with visual disabilities. This software can tell you if email or text messages
have
arrived, what calls you've missed and most other key screen functions-all
things that before now were only accessibility "wish list" items.
So what exactly can TALKS and the Nokia 6620 facilitate? Specifically,
once activated on the Cingular Wireless network, this TALKS/ Nokia 6620
combination
will allow our customers with visual disabilities to:
List of 7 items
. Hear incoming Caller ID which allows you to be selective about the
calls you answer
. Know the phone's signal and battery strength
. Write and read notes, text messages and email
. Compose and access multi-media messages (MMS)
. Add, edit and dial entries in a contact database
. Use the appointment calendar, alarm clock and other tools
. Edit the phone's profile and settings
list end
While the TALKS/Nokia 6620 combination may not be for everyone, if you
currently use a screen reader, consider yourself somewhat technically savvy, and
are willing to undertake the usual new technology learning curve, this
product may be exactly what you need to harness the full potential of your
phone.
Check out more at:
http://www.cingular.com/about/talks_program
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