[BlindTlk] [BlTlk] FW: [GTTsupport] Blind Shell Phone

Sat Jun 1 16:27:26 UTC 2019

Yeah, that is too bad.  Their customer service number is (800) 729-0083.  I was surprised that they're even marketing a 3G phone.  That's back in the 2013 2014 years.

Judy
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From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via BlindTlk
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Okay; 3g knocks it out of the water, so to speak, unless they get a more modern device later on.  Pam.

From: Judy Jones via BlindTlk 
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 3:57 PM
To: Pamela Dominguez via BlindTlk 
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Hi, Pam and

all,

I was posting a message from my phone, but had to catch a bus, so not sure if it actually sent.

I did contact their customer support, because the video mentioned nothing about the specs of the phone, just the show-and-tell stuff.

One concern, if you are going to spend the $291, the phone is operating on the 3G GSM newithwork. For carriers that use it, all well and good, but for those like Verizon that are on COULDMA, you may be out of luck, check to make sure.

Also 3G will probably be going away in a couple years. They are hoping to have a 4G device by then, but nothing as of yet.

The device does not have a camera, so no visual assistance with anything.

The phone is a custom Linux OS, so no downloading of apps. No connectivity, no data, just talk and text, no email. 8 GB internal memory with an SD slot capable of up to 64 GB.

Some states, but not all, have a free phone purchasing options through their telecommunication agency.

For my money I'd stick with the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, to be had factory unlocked from Ebay, which is fully functional Android flip with physical buttons, or the Kyocera Duraxe, which is a custom Android, but you can still do email and get online. The Folder 2 is only on Android 6, which will also be unsupported in afew years, but you would have more functionality. I plan to use mine until it dies. ----- Original Message-----
From: Pamela Dominguez via BlindTlk 
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Date: Friday, May 31, 2019 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] FW: [GTTsupport] Blind Shell Phone

I think I like this, but when I was watching the video, they talked about 
stuff down at the bottom of the page, and I couldn't find anything. I don't 
do facebook, so I can't do anything there. Pam.

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From: Madison Martin via BlindTlk
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From: GTTsupport at groups.io [mailto:GTTsupport at groups.io] On Behalf Of david
Sent: May-31-19 12:34 PM
To: GTTsupport at groups.io
Subject: [GTTsupport] Blind Shell Phone

There's a video on the main page,

http://www.blindshell.com 

you just need to arrow down until you find a play button,

I received an email about the new blind shell phone, it's a button phone and
actually as you'll read here, there's 2 phones, I think the other phone is a
touch screen phone. If you're interested in hearing about it, even for
curiosity to hear about it, there's a youtube video on the main page of the
web site, done by Sam who does a great job with telling about the phone. It
sounded like our modo g android, meaning the voice, which is a pleasant
sounding voice. This phone is sold in many countries and in several
languages. It will be in the united states some time this summer. I would
love to get one of these phones. I'm just finding out about this phone
today, so when the phone gets here in the states, I don't know what carrier
it will be on. After I give you the site, I copied information from the
blind shell page to read about it, besides the places where you can buy the
phone and all the details. Anyway, here's first the main web address for the
site is www.blind shell.com

the phone costs $299, which is kind of
expensive, but if you prefer a button phone for all that this one does I
think it's well worth it. There's some phones, such as the kyozera dura xv
from verizon that costs about $264 and doesn't do all that this phone does.
BlindShell Classic

For the past few years, we were working on the best style of control of a
mobile phone for the blind. We sold to tens of countries over the globe and
reached thousands of customers. Now we are introducing the best of what the
world of mobile phones for the blind can offer.

Voice control

With voice control you can give the phone voice commands without having to
use the keypad! You can do following, and more:

Calling and sending a message to a contact

Opening any application in the phone

Getting information about weather

Getting your location. Address and GPS

Voice dictation

Instead of using the keypad to input text, just simply say it. The phone
will write it down as a text! Among others, you can use voice dictation for
these actions:

SMS dictation

Email dictation

Taking notes

Dictating your agenda

Physical keyboard

This phone has physical keyboard! Big, well spaced tangible buttons. We
wanted the BlindShell Classic to have a premium keypad, and we believe that
we succeeded. Operating the phone is again as comfortable as it used to be
before the smartphone era. It is hard to describe the feeling in words, one
just has to try it!

The spacing between the keys makes orientation on the keypad very easy, so
you will be able to distinguish between the keys right away. No need to
fumble with your fingers around to find the right button. No need to be
worried about pressing the wrong button either.

Highlights

Object tagging

By using a special stickers you can label objects around you. Teach your
phone what objects are the labels attached to, and easily recognize them
later by using your phone. You can either record a short voice message, or
enter a written description. One set of labels is supplied with the phone!

Many useful applications

Object tagging isn't the only amazing application you can use. Another is
the Email client, with which you can write and receive emails from your
friends and colleagues. With Internet radio you can listen to thousands of
radio stations from around the world.
Weather
app will tell you the current weather and forecast for next three days. If
you are unsure about the place where you currently are, use the Location
app, which will tell you your current GPS location and a nearest address.

SOS emergency button

If you get to a situation where a quick help from someone else is needed,
you can use the SOS emergency button. Pressing the button for at least 3
seconds will call your emergency contact. (This contact can be set whenever
you want). The outgoing emergency call have to be confirmed by you, so you
do not need to worry about making the call accidentally.

Applications & features

BlindShell Classic is packed with features! But you do not need to be
afraid, that you will be overwhelmed. It is only up to you which
applications will you use. You can just make calls and send messages, and
nothing else. But, if you want to use the full potential of the phone, there
is nothing in your way to make to most out of it.

Main features

Calls

Call log

SMS

SMS to multiple recipients

Contacts

Backing up and importing contacts

Alarm

Calendar

Minute timer

Notes

Voice recorder

Advanced features

SOS emergency button

E-mail

Object tagging

FM radio

Internet radio

Audio player

Book Reader

Service menu

Weather forecast

GPS location

Color recognition

Other features and applications

When designing BlindShell we thought about the ease of use in the first
place. That is why there are many features which will make interaction with
the phone so much more easier and comfortable. Here is a list of some of
those features:

Speed dial of up to 11 contacts - press one button to call.

Quick information about the current time - press one button while the phone
is locked to know what the time is.

Access the sound profile settings with a press of a single button - quickly
change between sound, vibrations, and silent mode.

Menu navigation by using shortcuts - Press a number to jump to a specific
item.

Opening the call screen by pressing a single button - press a button and
call.

Change the rate and intonation of the phone's voice.

Multiple color profiles.

Phone specification

This product is CE marked and fully complies with all applicable EU
legislation.

Available languages:

Czech

Croatian

Dutch

English

Finnish

French

German

Italian

Lithuanian

Norwegian

Polish

Potuguese

Slovak

Mobile networks frequency bands:

GSM: 900/1800/1900MHz

WCDMA: 2100MHz

LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B7/B20

CPU: Dual core 1.2GHz

Memory:

RAM: 512MB

Internal storage: 4GB (2.8GB - User data)

Expandable by SD card up to 32GB

Screen: 2.8 inch TFT color screen, 240px * 320px

SIM cards: dual micro SIM card slots

Camera: 2.0MPx

Battery: 1800mAh

Weight:

Phone without battery: 76g

Battery: 35g

Dimensions: 133mm x 58mm x 19mm

SAR:

Head: 1,399V/Kg (10g)

Body: 1,611 W/Kg (10g)

Wifi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)

Bluetooth 4.0

GPS

FM receiver

LED flashlight
SOS emergency button
https://www.blindshell.com/blindshell-classic/

places where to order the phone
https://www.blindshell.com/kde-zakoupit/

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