[Electronics-talk] Let's end this now Re: NewsRelease:Serotek Introduces First iPhoneApplication for the Blind

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yes everyone likes different things, is anyone using the HTC ozone from 
verizon? Tony----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The BlindTechs Network" <info at theblindtechsnetwork.com>
To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'" 
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Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Let's end this now Re: NewsRelease:Serotek 
Introduces First iPhoneApplication for the Blind


>I have an e62 with talks, a blackjack with mobile speak smartphone, a e71x
> with mobile speak so I have all of them, and I even had a google g1 until 
> I
> found it to be crap so I sold it.
>
> I mean what I say, the Iphone is the model for the future. Period.
>
>
> Gabe Vega
> CEO
> The BlindTechs Network
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Barbour
> Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 7:07 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Let's end this now Re: News Release:Serotek
> Introduces First iPhoneApplication for the Blind
>
> Woa there Gabe!
>
> Let's not make statements we can't back up either.
>
> I could easily make arguments that talks and mobile speak are ahead of
> the iPhone in certain areas.
>
> There's nothing to be gained from an all out religious war fought over
> this.  I think we can reasonably discuss pros and cons of each type of
> phone.
>
> Those who are interested in the iphone should read more about it.
> Lots of us use it, and it is quite usable.  This is from soneone who
> also has a Nokia n82 running talks.
>
> Each has its place.  Since most of us can't afford both, it'll be a
> buying decision.  Added to your choices of talks and mobile speak
> on a 3g nokia phone is now voiceover on the iPhone.
>
> A good place to start reading about the iPhone is here...
>
> http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3gs/accessibility.html
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 06:20:55PM -0700, The BlindTechs Network wrote:
>> Craig I suggest you go and actually read about the iphone on apple's
> website
>> before make statements you can't backup on this list.
>>
>> I use an Iphone everyday for business and personal use and am damn sick 
>> of
>> you nonbelievers saying the iphone as a touch screen is not accessible.
>>
>> It is years ahead of anything talks, and mobilespeak wish they could be.
>>
>>
>> Gabe Vega
>> CEO
>> The BlindTechs Network
>> A Devision of Commtech LLC
>> 2942 N 24th Street
>> Suite 114
>> Phoenix, AZ 85016
>> Phone (623) 565-9357
>> Fax (206) 338-2361
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Craig Borne
>> Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 4:13 PM
>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] News Release: Serotek IntroducesFirst
>> iPhoneApplication for the Blind
>>
>> How would a blind individual access the touch screen?  I know there was a
>> text to speech component on the new phones, but it did not appear user
>> friendly, if you could not see anything.  What has been your experience.
>> Craig
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Barbour
>> Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:18 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] News Release: Serotek IntroducesFirst
> iPhone
>> Application for the Blind
>>
>> I would suggest that the iPhone is very accessible.
>>
>> Voiceover on the iPhone is pretty spiffy.  Not perfect, but quite good.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 05:41:09PM -0400, Craig Borne wrote:
>> > This sounds great, but how does a blind user access the application,
>> > if the iPhone itself is not fully accessible?
>> > Craig
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> > [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Serotek
>> > Announcements (by way of David Andrews<dandrews at visi.com>)
>> > Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 4:47 PM
>> > To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> > Subject: [Electronics-talk] News Release: Serotek Introduces First
>> > iPhone Application for the Blind
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > NEWS RELEASE
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Media Contact:
>> >
>> > <mailto:pr at serotek.com>pr at serotek.com
>> >
>> > 612.720.1068
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Technical Contact :
>> >
>> >              <mailto:info at serotek.com>info at serotek.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >   Serotek Introduces First iPhone Application for the Blind
>> >
>> > iBlink Radio available in App Store
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > MINNEAPOLIS, Minn - October 9, 2009 -
>> > <http://www.serotek.com/>Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of
>> > internet and digital information accessibility software and services,
>> > introduced a third-party iPhone application today specifically
>> > designed for those who are blind or have low vision. Now available in
>> > the App Store, the application is called iBlink RadioT and is the
>> > first such application to be introduced in the world.
>> >
>> > iBlink Radio allows people to listen to podcasts, radio stations and
>> > reading services produced by and for the blind community.
>> >
>> > The reading service section of iBlink Radio provides audio versions of
>> > newspapers, magazines and periodicals for anyone unable to read the
>> > printed page, regardless of disability. Daily newspapers include
>> > <http://www.usatoday.com/>USA Today, <http://www.wsj.com/>Wall Street
>> > Journal and the <http://www.nytimes.com/>New York Times.
>> >
>> > Listeners can also access all known radio stations owned and operated
>> > by the blind, and the podcast section offers topics ranging from
>> > technology to cooking.
>> >
>> > "The iPhone is a great platform for doing just about anything, whether
>> > it be learning something new or just jamming to some great tunes,"
>> > said Mike Calvo, CEO, Serotek Corporation, "iBlink Radio represents
>> > all that and more; it marks another step toward inclusion for all."
>> >
>> > While the application offers a convenient way for the blind community
>> > to stay connected, the application is available to everyone, blind or
>> sighted.
>> > In addition to being of great interest to those who are blind or have
>> > partial sight, iBlink Radio is also invaluable resource to family
>> > members, friends and professionals serving this community.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -more-
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >                 For additional information, visit
>> > <http://www.serotek.com/eyeblink>http://www.serotek.com/eyeblink
>> >
>> > .
>> > Serotek Corporation
>> >
>> > Serotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops
>> > software and manufactures accessibility solutions under the System
> Access
>> brand.
>> > Committed to the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek
>> > began with the launch of the first online community specifically
>> > designed to meet the needs of people with visual impairment. Since
>> > then, Serotek has introduced several powerful, affordable solutions
>> > that require minimal training and investment. For more information,
>> > visit <http://www.serotek.com/>www.serotek.com.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ###
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Editors Note: Product names, brands and other trademarks featured or
>> > referred to are the property of their respective trademark holders.
>> > These trademark holders are not affiliated with Accessible Event and
>> > do not sponsor or endorse these materials.
>> >
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