[Blindtlk] cell phone problems and question

[Chris Nusbaum]

Hi Sarah,

I use the Sampsung Haven, which is carried by Verizon. If you want an accessible phone but don't want a smartphone, the Haven is a good option, although if you have A T and T, it isn't available unless you switch to Verizon. By the way, the iPhone book from NBP which Bonnie was referring to is called Getting Started with the iPhone.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Lucas
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 3:57 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] cell phone problems and question

Hello,
I am basically totally blind and have an iPhone 4S. I'm old and it took me a bit of getting used to. I have no key board and though I occasionally have to work at doing something, for the most part, I can do whatever I need and want to do on my phone. In fact, I learn new stuff almost every day. There is a great book from National Braille Press which is chalked Full of helpful information. Good luck. I know you will hear from plenty of folks who will also tell you that it is worth having and you can really use it as you would want to use a cell phone. Bonnie -----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sarah
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11:36 AM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindtlk] cell phone problems and question

Hello everyone. I have had a refurbished Samsung Jack from AT&T for six months. The phone runs mobile speak for a smart phone. I have had some problems with the phone lately. The volume of the screen reader often changes while reading information. Also, while reading text messages, the phone often reads a message that I think I am then replying to only to discover I have replied to another message I received. This problem occurs frequently and can be embarrassing. Could there be a problem with mobile speak or the phone? My previous phone also had mobile speak and I did not have this problem. What can I do to solve this problem? AT&T was not willing to work with me on this. 
    I would also like some information about the iPhone 4S. Is it accessible enough for someone that is totally blind? Sighted family members that have  the 4S say it isn’t. If I purchase this phone, would it be accessible enough without the need to then purchase a braille display or an external keyboard to use with the phone? Thank you. 
    Sarah
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