[access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:33:53 +0100
Hi Eleanor
I've just visited the S and S website and read a bit more about it. It
seems the specially written application works on a Smartphone, and that
there are different bundles one may purchase.
As Martin and I are interested in assistive technology generally, we just
wondered what was different with this new setup to what is already out
there. But, again, if anyone is visiting SV and wishes to report back, that
would be helpful certainly. I have friends not subscribed to this list who
might benefit from good feedback.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Eleanor Burke
Sent: 14 July 2012 15:24
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
Maybe your friends at Sight & sound, are't they marketing it?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 3:10 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
> 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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