[Blindtlk] Would like to hear from cell phone users.

[David Andrews]

No, that isn't entirely true -- some of the Android solutions out there 
are free, others do cost.

Dave

On 2/14/2012 8:20 AM, Hyde, David W. (ESC) wrote:
> I'm sure that any incorrect information was not intentional. Is it correct to say that the Android is not accessible out of the box? That to make it talk, additional software must be purchased?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mad
> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 12:22 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Would like to hear from cell phone users.
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> Please, if you do not, have not, or will not use a android phone don't putout hearsay. Android is vary much accessible and has 3 choices of screen readers and many voices able. But it is what it is. I can do lots of things with mine. Look at the iphone and chose android. People learn what is out there and just be closed minded.
> Mike
> --
> Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
>
> Chris Nusbaum<dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com>  wrote:
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> I'd definitely get the iPhone over any Android! There's a free app for the Android called Talkback which can serve as a screen reader, but from what I hear from other blind users, Talkback isn't as good as Voiceover and won't read as many apps. If you don't want Talkback, the only option I know of for Android is Mobile Accessibility from Code Factory, which uses the same voice as Mobile Speak, which you said you didn't like. So if given the choice, I'd definitely go with the iPhone.
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> Chris
>
> Chris Nusbaum
> Email and Google Talk/Keychat (on the BrailleNote) ID:
> dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
> Skype: christpher.nusbaum3 or search for Chris Nusbaum
>
> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that exists. If a blind person has the proper training and opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical nuisance."
> -- Kenneth Jernigan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Judy Jones"<jtj1 at cableone.net
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List"<blindtlk at nfbnet.org Date sent: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:23:18 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Would like to hear from cell phone users.
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> Thank you so much. Was also thinking of the Android, too. Do you miss having the tactile buttons? How easy is it to catch on to the different hand/finger motions used on a touch pad, and where can one go to learn these?
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> Thanks.
>
> Judy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Reese"<atlanticstar1 at gmail.com
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List"<blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 6:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Would like to hear from cell phone users.
>
>
> Hi Judy:
>
> There's a bit of a learning curb when transitioning to a touch pad phone however, give it a week or two, and you will begin to get the hang of it.
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> I went with the IPhone primarily for two important reasons. The speech is much better in my opinion then say the Android. And there seems to be more usable apps with the IPhone as well. Had it well over a year now and haven't looked back.
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> Reese
>
> ----- Original Message ----- After years of using various Nokia devices with Talks, I'm thinking about switching to something else, or at least, seeing if there is anything better out there. I'm very impressed with the iPhone and VoiceOver, but would like to hear how easy it is to adapt to using the touch pad.
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> I'm not impressed with MobileSpeak voices, tried a phone using that in a previous upgrade, and returned the phone and program.
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> I would like to hear from people about the pros and cons of the phones and programs they are using, so I can make an informed decision this next upgrade.
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