[Blindtlk] caller ID suggestions plz

[Marion & Martin]

Julie,
    What's an "answering machine"? Is that sort of like an old-fashioned 
voice mail or something? (smile)

Peace!
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 4:39 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] caller ID suggestions plz


> Heya!
>
> Okay so I realize that caller ID has been around for some time and that 
> I'm just a tad behind.  I decided to take the plunge and modernize a bit. 
> I have signed up with my phone company to get Caller ID service.  Now I 
> need one of those spiffy talking caller ID thingymobobbers.    What do you 
> all recommend?
>
> I have your garden variety Wal-mart cordless phone with built in answering 
> machine.  It does have a display screen for caller ID for the sighted 
> family.  I think I want a talking caller ID unit that will work from phone 
> to phone.  We tend to need to replace the phone every other year or so. 
> Can I get such a thing or are they all built into the phone?  What is a 
> good brand?  Are there other features that I might need or want that you'd 
> recommend? And finally who has the best prices?
>
> I'm familiar with most of the major blindness product companies.  I really 
> want to know what works well and what doesn't.  And probably most 
> important is that I do not have a degree in rocket science or brain 
> surgery, so easy installation is a must!
>
> TIA
> Julie
>
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