[Blindtlk] [Flagdu] Samsung Haven & Gusto

Sat Sep 11 06:59:26 UTC 2010

I'm not sure about this, but online, "My Verizon" is the place that
gives all the details of your account, like bill, type of phone you
have, and so on.

I read about several Verizon phones online, and the Haven is the only
one that mentions speech features directly.  It is also accessible for
the deaf.

Right now, I have the Renown, which speaks the basic levels, but it
doesn't speak the calendar, alarm functions, and so on, just basic
menu levels, including texts.

I would actually like to get the Droid 2.  There are downloadable
Android programs that are free for those who own the Droid, including
one that speaks the functions.  However, I would like a phone that is
easier to use.  Does anyone have a Droid 2 that works with the speach
programs?  Do you know if Verizon has phones that are accessible with
the Android system?

Thanks,

Priscilla

On 9/10/10, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> Marion:
>
> For a variety of reasons, I am 99.99 percent sure that the KNFB
> Reader software will not run on the Samsung Gusto.  I would think the
> phone isn't powerful enough, the camera isn't of adequate quality,
> and the operating system is wrong too.  Not even close.
>
> Dave
>
> At 08:24 PM 9/10/2010, you wrote:
>>    I went to the Verizon Wireless store today and looked at the
>> Gusto and the Haven. The Gusto is the same size as my Motorola
>> phone (about 3" square and 1/2' thick when closed) , but the keys
>> are slightly largerand it has no antenna sticking up from it. It is
>> also a camera phone, which leads me to wonder if the KNFB Mobile
>> software could be loaded onto it! The Haven is about 2" wide, 4"
>> long, and about 1/2" thick; it is not a camera phone. The voice on
>> the Haven is louder than that on the Gusto, but that isn't a
>> deal-breaker, as I prefer something that is not too intrusive! I am
>> leaning toward the Gusto if I can find something out about its
>> accessibility to all the features. The rep in the store really
>> didn't know. Is there some place reliable information on this can be
>> found?
>>
>>Fraternally yours,
>>Marion
>>
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Graves, Diane" <dgraves at icrc.IN.gov>
>>To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:24 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [Flagdu] Samsung Haven & Gusto
>>
>>
>>>Wow Guys! It looks like I didn't do my homework. I got the KNFB
>>>reader as a very generous gift along with my NFB scholarship last
>>>year. I simply could not wait to get it activated and have a
>>>totally accessible phone, This phone could only be activated
>>>through AT&T or Key Mobile. so we broke a contract with Verizon and
>>>now I owe them my next born child LOL .
>>>
>>>Well, we went with AT&T, and there rates are ridiculous. We are
>>>paying almost double what we paid Verizon, they have all these
>>>hidden charges, and not once have we paid the amount that they told
>>>us our bill would be
>>>
>>>Even on their printed statement, they have this area of their bill
>>>that is labeled other charges. It doesn't specify what those
>>>charges are, it just tacks them on there. But... Miss Impatient, I
>>>just couldn't wait. LOL I sure wish this subject could have come up
>>>6 months ago.
>>>
>>>
>>>Diane Graves
>>>Civil Rights Specialist
>>>Indiana Civil Rights Commission
>>>Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
>>>317-232-2647
>>>
>>>"It is service that measures success."
>>>George Washington Carver
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>>>From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>[mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
>>>Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 1:41 PM
>>>To: Marion Gwizdala; Florida Association of Guide Dog Users;
>>>blindtlk at nfbnet.org; NAGDU List; FLAGDU List
>>>Cc: Marion Gwizdala
>>>Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [Flagdu] Samsung Haven & Gusto
>>>
>>>The Haven has been positively reviewed and mentioned in a number of
>>>places.  Apparently it is pretty successful.  I have seen nothing
>>>anywhere abou5t a "Gusto" that doesn't mean it isn't accessible, bu5t
>>>who knows.  Nuance produces test to speech software, such as
>>>Eloquence that JAWS and others use, or Vocalizer in the Stream.  They
>>>also develop the Talks screen reader used on various phones.
>>>So, just telling you Nuance wouldn't necessarily indicate whether or
>>>not a phone is accessible.
>>>
>>>Dave
>>>
>>>At 10:02 AM 9/10/2010, Marion Gwizdala wrote:
>>>>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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