[Blindtlk] Samsung Haven & Gusto

Sat Sep 11 01:32:29 UTC 2010

Cindy,
    Connecting to the internet is not my priority, either. However, I was 
told that it certainly is a feature of the Gusto, although it is very slow. 
I like its small size and, if the KNFB Mobile software can be added to it, 
along with other apps, such as GPS, while being totally accessible, this 
would be an awesome phone! Please let us know what your friend finds out!

Fraternally yours,
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Samsung Haven & Gusto


> Steve,
>
> I don't think it has internet access.  I don't really know what "My 
> Verizon"
> does.  But, that's the only area where connecting to the internet might be
> hiding, if it does exist.  But, I don't think so.  Also, I know a data 
> plan
> is not necessary.  However, the Gusto does have the ability to access the
> internet, and I'm told that it's the same as the Haven, except for that
> feature.  But, I have a friend who is going to find out more about it,
> today.
>
> Cindy
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Jacobson" <steve.jacobson at visi.com>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 1:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Samsung Haven & Gusto
>
>
> 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
> buy apps frWell,
>
> 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
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
>>To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; "NAGDU List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; "FLAGDU List"
>><FLAGDU at NFBNET.ORG>
>>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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