[Blindtlk] caller ID suggestions plz

[Marion & Martin]

Bonnie,
    I need a new phone and would like to know what kind you have that has an 
audible caller ID feature!

Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bonnie Lucas" <lucas.bonnie at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] caller ID suggestions plz


> Hi Julie,
> At one time, I had a very simple one that just hooked up to the phone. If 
> I can find it, I'd be happy to just give it to you. I'm sure it is in a 
> give-away bag of stuff somewhere. If you will email me personally, we can 
> talk about it. Also, some of the late model phones have an audible caller 
> ID as well. that is one of the reasons we don't need ours anymore. If you 
> have a fairly recent phone, you might have someone check the menues to see 
> if there is an option for an audible caller ID.
> Regards
> Bonnie Lucas
> lucas.bonnie at gmail.com
>
> ----- 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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