[access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:41:16 +0100
Hi Eleanor
I have absolutely no idea if there is such an exhibition here, I certainly
don't know of anything, least not on the scale of Birmingham, Edinburgh or
London.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Eleanor Burke
Sent: 14 July 2012 15:37
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
Now Jackie a little off topic here but I recall you are in Northern Ireland.
Is there any form of sight village exhibition there and at what time of
year?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 3:33 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People
> 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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