[Blindtlk] Samsung Haven & Gusto

[Cindy Handel]

Hi,

As I understand it, the Gusto has internet capabilities.  I don't know if 
you need a data plan with it, or not.  A friend has one and is going to get 
it activated today.  So, I'll have more information about the Gusto, later.

But, I have the Haven.  It is a wonderful phone, if you want a basic phone. 
It does not have a camera or MP3 player.  You can't access the internet with 
it, but you can text with it and don't need a data plan.  All the menus 
speak, except for "My Verizon" and the stop watch.  But, all other menus 
speak, including the calendar, calculator, tip calculator, a health area 
where you can enter personal health information.  There are also exercises 
in the health area, which are explained.  If you want to add MP3 ring tones, 
you can do that by sending it as an attachment to your phone number at 
VZWpix.com.  It's a great phone.

Cindy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; "NAGDU List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; "FLAGDU List" 
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Cc: "Marion Gwizdala" <marion.gwizdala at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 11:02 AM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Samsung Haven & Gusto


Dear All,
    I apologize in advance if this message is off-topic for a couple of the 
lists, but it is blindness-related, so it is of general interest to all on 
these lists. I read an article in the Matilda Ziegler Magazine about the 
Samsung Haven. According to the author, this phone, available through 
Verizon Wireless is completely accessible. I have contacted Verizon and was 
told that they have another Samsung  phone - the Gusto - that comes loaded 
off the shelf with Nuance speech. Does anyone know if this phone is as 
accessible as the Haven? Merry and I want to purchase one and would like to 
know if this is an option. Does the Nuance speech make it accessible or are 
does it depend upon the phone itself?
    Apparently, the only differences between the two phones is their size. 
the Haven is slightly larger and, as the result, has larger keys. I was told 
that the Gusto is about the size of the phone I am currently using. 
Furthermore, the Haven costs $40 and although the Gusto costs $50, it has a 
$50 mail-in rebate making it virtually free. any product review would be 
greatly appreciated!

fraternally yours,
Marion

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