[access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:10:27 +0100
Hi Eleanor
Ah, yes, the Owasys! I do remember it. I have to say it's easily forgetable
too, a complete rip-off in terms of value for money.
I was just curious about the new handset though as, no matter how much voice
assistance there is, you are still using a touch-screen from what the
article says, and this is the stumbling block for those with dexterity
problems, and for those who simply don't want to use a touch-screen. I was
really wondering if anyone had come across it so they could say. If it has
a place that bridges the gap for some folk, then fine, but it just made me
wonder why.
I am sure that if anyone is visiting Sight Village, it will be on display at
least. Perhaps someone could report back?
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Eleanor Burke
Sent: 14 July 2012 14:59
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
Well Jackie I don't know any more than yourself but do you recall that
dreaded Oasis or something or other from RNIB. I nearly bought it as my
first phone with speech, thank Heavens I didn't. Maybe someone has decided
that blind people again need something basic. I have to say I love the
Symbian Nokia phones.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 2:52 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
> Forgive me, but having read the article via the link Tom posted, is
> this not reinventing the wheel, or have I missed something? Why have
> a Smartphone touch-screen mobile for blind and visually impaired
> people with specific apps when you can already access either Apple or
> Android handsets?
> Hoping
> someone might clarify the point of having such a phone in addition to
> what is already out there.
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jackie Cairns
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Tom Lorimer
> Sent: 14 July 2012 11:43
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
>
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Try this link:
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18818279
>
> Tom.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jeff flint <mailto:jeffflint15@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 10:54 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] New Accessible Phone for Blind People
>
> My brother in Australia heard a report from England that a new mobile
> phone, with lots of bells an whistles, was launched last Thursday in
> London.
> Does anybody know anything about it?
> Jeff
>
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