[Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?

Mon Jul 13 11:21:22 UTC 2015

Nokia never stopped making phones. They switched to the Windows Phone 
platform a awhile ago, and now they're part of Microsoft. I assume when 
people talk about Nokia phones in the context below, they're talking 
about the Symbian based Nokia phones that ran Talks and other screen 
readers.

On 07/13/2015 04:28 AM, Blake Hardin via Electronics-talk wrote:
> I didn't even know you could still get nokia phones. I was forced to
> move to an Iphone when my n95 finally died. But, the only reason I
> went for the Iphone is because I have a Iphone case with a built in
> bluetooth keyboard. It just fits around the phone like a regular case
> but has a slide out keyboard on the bottom. So it gives me the best of
> both worlds. But if I didn't have the hardware keyboard, I would not
> have the Iphone because I am much slower at texting with the touch
> screen than I am with a phisical keyboard or keypad that was on the
> nokia. I will have to read up on that new blackberry phone but I
> probably wont be changing from the Iphone now any time soon since I
> have a phisical keyboard. I would like to take a look at phones that
> already have a keyboard built in just to see how useable they are.
>
> On 7/13/15, Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-talk
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I think it's sad when a blind person thinks that what works for them and
>> the choice they made applies to all blind people. Blind people should be
>> allowed to get what works for them and ask for the features they want
>> without being made to feel bad and like they're stuck in the dark ages.
>>
>> On 07/12/2015 04:58 PM, Poppa Bear via Electronics-talk wrote:
>>> Well, if she wants' to keep using it, as time goes on she may continue to
>>> wish that it was able to take advantage of newer apps made for the blind
>>> and
>>> as more time go by the learning curve will possibly continue to grow and
>>> the
>>> fear of change will grow exponentially as well. This is just my Two
>>> pennies,
>>> but I thought I would share because it is sad when us blind people don't
>>> go
>>> forward with techknoledgy and grow more disabled in new ways because we
>>> reject new tools that are available to make us more independent.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Dennis via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 1:46 PM
>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>>> Cc: Dennis
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> No you don't.  if nokia works for someone you should use it.  They can
>>> still
>>> get nokia phones.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Poppa Bear via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 5:36 PM
>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>>> Cc: Poppa Bear
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> Unfortunately Nokia is sinking about as quick as Black Berry was. It is
>>> kind
>>> of like trying to hold onto the old industrial 20 pound Perkins brailler
>>> instead of a Braille light, at some point you have to take a step forward
>>> out of the past.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 11:31 AM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: Pamela Dominguez
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> I wish they had an update for the nokia for people who don't want an
>>> iPhone.
>>>
>>> Pam.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Tracy Carcione via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:23 PM
>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>>> Cc: Tracy Carcione
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> I am having better success reading stuff with the KNFB iPhone app than I
>>> was
>>> having with the old Nokia.
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2015 1:12 PM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: Pamela Dominguez
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> I have not gotten my phone to read a restaurant menu yet, and I've had it
>>> since 2013.  I have the n95 with the Kyrzweil.  It reads some things
>>> fine,
>>> but I haven't gotten it to read the restaurant menu.  Pam.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Tracy Carcione via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 9:26 AM
>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>>> Cc: Tracy Carcione
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> I've used it several times to read a restaurant menu.  I think it misses
>>> some things, but I know a lot more than I would otherwise.  Beats the
>>> heck
>>> out of the "What do you have?"  "What do you want?" circle.
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2015 4:59 PM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: Baracco, Andrew W
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> It is meant for mobile use, i. e. reading handouts at conferences,
>>> scanning
>>> mail, etc.
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Star Gazer via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2015 12:28 PM
>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>>> Cc: Star Gazer
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thank you.
>>> Can it read books or is it more meant for packages like "cook this
>>> package
>>> of chicken nugets for x amout of time and y temperature"?
>>> Caan you try it out before buying?
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2015 3:23 PM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: Baracco, Andrew W
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> It uses the iPhone and its camera to scan and read printed material out
>>> loud. It is normally $99 but if you buy it before july 10 it is $74.95.
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Star Gazer via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2015 12:13 PM
>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>>> Cc: Star Gazer
>>> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Electronics-talk] knfb reader app?
>>>
>>> Hi folks.
>>>
>>> I accidentally blew away David Andrews' note on the reduced price for the
>>> KNFB reader. Can somebody get me smart, what does this app do and how
>>> much
>>> is it now? How long will the sale last?
>>>
>>>
>>>
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