[access-uk] Re: Sky Talker
- From: Ian Robinson <ian456@xxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:24:55 +0100
Hi Jackie,
The Sky Talker will announce the channel name, channel number, the programme
name and, if required, the programme synopsis. This is for both a live
programme and a recording being played.
It does not give access to the programme guide, list of recordings, system
menus, or any on-screen dialogues.
The info on the Sky and RNIB web sites claims that the Sky Talker will read the
Search and Scan banner. This is incorrect!
the Search and Scan banner appears at the bottom of the screen and allows
sighted users to use the cursor keys to see what is on other channels and what
will be on the current channel later. It can also be used for setting
recordings or reminders. Sky Talker will not announce any of this information.
Regards.
Ian
On 5 Jun 2011, at 08:51, Jackie Cairns wrote:
> Am I right in thinking that the Sky Talker only announces channel names, and
> does not work if you use the red button or anything else?
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jackie Cairns
> J&M Work-Ability
>
> jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.work-ability.co.uk
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Aedan O'Meara
> Sent: 03 June 2011 22:13
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sky Talker
>
> Hi Peter,
> Sincere thanks for prompt reply.
> As I am fairly committed to Sky for all the Science and nat Geo channels I
> saw some discussions about the Sky Talker. I hope they improve it for the
> plus box which I got primarily to quick record interesting items.
> I have written up a tutorial on using the Sky controls blindfold. I am not
> happy that it is reliable as the buttons change function depending where you
> are in the menus.
> I gather the Free to air box got an awsard from Which.
> I assume the anyone buying the present Sky Talker addon will get a free
> upgrade in teh Autumn.
> If anyone is willing to sell off their unit I would be willing to take a
> chance.
> Kind regards
> Aedan.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Peter Holdstock
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 9:37 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sky Talker
>
> I don't think the sky talker works properly with the Sky HD service yet. But
>
> when it does work, it does make it easier to record and playback but it's
> not that great. It only tells you the programme details you are watching.
> I've actually cancelled my sky subscription on that basis as I found
> accessible free sat equipment was more useful and meant I could watch more
> tv even though less is on offer because I can read the guide, set series
> links and deal with clashes etc.
>
> Peter
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Aedan O'Meara
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 9:25 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Sky Talker
>
> Hi all,
> New to this list.
> As a totally blind subscriber to Sky TV since their digital service started
> I would like to know what people think of the Sky Talker. I recently got the
> HD service with the Sky plus box for the family but would like to be able to
> record and replay items better than I can at the moment.
> Kind regards to all
> Aedan O'Meara.
>
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