[Blindtlk] Samsung Haven & Gusto

[Steve Jacobson]

Cindy,

I had understood that the Haven may have internet capabilities but they are not accessible.  Is that right?  For us it doesn't really matter but I'd like to be 
sure that I understand.  I'd also like to add that generally, any phone that accesses the Internet could acumulate data charges which can be high.  This 
might even apply to sending e-mail to the phone with a ring tone.  If one is going to do much accessing of data, a data plan may well be the cheapest way 
to go.  You are also right that there are phones that actually require a data plan, however it can sometimes be adviseable to have a data plan for phones 
that don't require it depending upon the use.  A couple of years ago, one of my kids purchased a ring tone when we didn't have a data plan.  It cost us a 
good deal more to download the ringtone she bought than the ring tone costs.  I also made the stupid mistake of assuming that if one didn't have a data 
plan, one couldn't connect to the internet.  In the case of my kids, it only meant that since we didn't have a data plan, Sprint could charge us a fortune even 
to download ringtones and apps we bought at the Sprint store.  We could turn off internet access, but that didn't necessarily mean that we couldn't by from 
the Sprint store, and data transfer rates still applied.  The point is to be careful.  We have to be sure we know what our plans cover to avoid getting burned.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson
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On Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:16:08 -0400, Cindy Handel wrote:

>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
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>From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
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>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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