[Ct-nfb] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] Low Feature Phones that Benfit the NFB

Mon Mar 24 23:51:14 UTC 2014

Hi Anne, 

Thanks for your comments and honesty, it is greatly appreciated.  Not sure what we are going to go with.  Looking to get more information when he goes to LCB. 

Enjoy your week, 

Cheri and Paul 

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From: "Anne West" <ct.daffodil at snet.net> 
To: "NFB of Connecticut Mailing List" <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> 
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 10:44:46 AM 
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] Low Feature        Phones        that Benfit        the NFB 

Hello Cheri and Paul and also other listers.  I too have done research on Odin phones and am not pleaseed with my findings. 

The most important thing is, if my memory is correct, the actual provider is T-Mobile.  T-Mobile works very little in my building and schetchy outside.  That tells me coverage is not that great.  Make sure the phone will reach cells where it will be used. 

Second, the phones are outrageously expensive for the features in the phone.  It's the same old story.  We have to pay lots of money because it's a specialty item. 

I know of a Samsung Verizon phone that will enable calls to be made and received, texting and a blind person can enter and access contacts.  It is the Gusto 2 and is priced around $100.00, far less than Odin.  It has voice over out of the box and easy to feel keys.  The coverage is much better.  I've put my hands on the Gusto 2 as my friend has one.  It's on my wish list. 

That's my take on Odin.  Sorry to be so negative but I call it the way I see it. 

Anne West 
ct.daffodil at snet.net 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: cbduquette at comcast.net 
To: NFB of Connecticut Mailing List 
Cc: Brian' 'Sigman 
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 8:35 AM 
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] Low Feature Phones that Benfit the NFB 

Hi, 

Looking to see if anyone can give us some feedback on these phones.  Paul and I did some research on-line and are not sure if he wants to get the Odin VI or the Ray.  The Ray sounds good because it also has the color indicator and money identifier.  Does any one have either  of these phones? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. 

Cheri and Paul 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Elizabeth Rival" < erival at comcast.net > 
To: "NFB of Connecticut Mailing List" <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>, "Brian' 'Sigman" <Brian.Sigman at ct.gov> 
Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2014 5:08:20 PM 
Subject: [Ct-nfb] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] Low Feature Phones        that Benfit        the NFB 

From: State-affiliate-leadership-list [mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Riccobono, Mark 
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 5:42 PM 
To: State Affiliate Leadership (state-affiliate-leadership-list at nfbnet.org) 
Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] Low Feature Phones that Benfit the NFB 

Dear NFB Leader, 

There has been a lot of discussion lately about the availability of accessible mobile phone alternatives to the iPhone. Did you know that Odin Mobile formed a partnership with the NFB?   

Odin Mobile is a wireless provider dedicated to providing cellular service to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.    

The company offers a variety of cellular phones, including the ODIN VI—a basic mobile phone that is accessible to individuals who are blind.  This phone is a great choice for people who just want to make calls, manage contacts, text-message, and perform other basic tasks.   

Odin Mobile also sell the Nexus from Google, a top-of-the-line smartphone that offers the latest in Android accessibility.  Anyone who purchases this smartphone receives one-on-one tutorials, as well as special customer support.  The tutorials and support are provided by an expert in Android, who is also blind.     

With monthly airtime rates as low as $10 per month, Odin Mobile has plans to fit various budgets and needs.  Customers also receive a free month of service for every friend they refer to Odin Mobile.  This is a nice opportunity for those who can refer NFB members.  

Perhaps best of all, when a customer mentions that they are an NFB member, he or she will receive a special 5 percent discount on Odin Mobile talk and text plans .  The NFB will receive a percentage of the revenue that Odin Mobile generates from NFB members, so you help the NFB, as well.   

Odin Mobile is committed to supporting NFB members and their mobile communications needs.  So please let your fellow NFB members know about this service.   

Be sure to check out Odin Mobile at  www.odinmobile.com , or call at  855-217-9459 .  Also, you can follow Odin Mobile on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/odinmobilephones . 

If you would like to speak with the general manager of Odin Mobile, he can be reached at 301-363-4306. 

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