[Electronics-Talk] [EXTERNAL] Re: phones with talking caller ID

[Baracco, Andrew W]

Wow! You got that much help from someone at Wal-mart?

Andy


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From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L Johnson via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:27 PM
To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
Cc: S L Johnson
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Electronics-Talk] phones with talking caller ID

Rob,

I purchased my Panasonic phone from Wal-Mart several years ago.  They have changed them since then but, they still sell Panasonic.  The Wal-Mart employee helped me check out the phones on display and read each box carefully to be sure I got the one with the talking caller ID.  Those are a bit more expensive than their lower priced phones that only have a visual display for caller ID.  Fortunately Panasonic is one company that puts detailed descriptions of the phone features on the box so, with help you should be able to find a good phone for you.

I forgot a couple features of my phone.  It  has 5 levels of volume that you can change to hear the voice of the ringer as well as the volume of the ear piece and speaker phone.  The speaker phone is locate on the back side of the phone so, if you are using the speaker, you have to be careful not to cover the microphone part or else the person you are talking too will not be able to hear you.  The volume boost is very good, especially when using the speaker phone.  My dad is hard of hearing and he is fine using the top volume on the speaker phone.  The volume can be changed with the up and down arrow in the middle just above the number keys on the keypad.  The talk key and end keys are large and have raised dots on them.  The talk key is above the number 1 key and the end is above the number 3 key.  The speaker phone key is just above the talk key and the flash key used for call waiting is just above the end key .  There is also an up and down volume control on the 
left edge of the phone if the keypad is facing you.     On the bottom of the 
left side with the keypad facing you is a small rubber flap that opens to reveal a jack for use with a headset.  The keypad buttons on this phone are large and easy to feel.  Out of all the cordless phones I looked at, this was the one I felt could most easily be used by a blind person.  I also have significant numbness in my hands so having keys easy to feel was very important for me.  With a slight hearing loss, I always look for phones with volume boost.  This speaker phone is very clear.  When I need to take down important information, with the other person's permission, I am able to use a tape recorder to record the information by placing the recorder close to the speaker.  The speaker also allows for hands-free use when you need to use your computer or write Braille.

Sandra Johnson

-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Kaiser via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:07 PM
To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
Cc: Rob Kaiser
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] phones with talking caller ID

Where do they sell those kind of phones?

Rob Kaiser
Email;
rcubfank at sbcglobal.net


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From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sandra Streeter via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 2:03 PM
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Cc: Sandra Streeter <sandrastreeter381 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Electronics-Talk] phones with talking caller ID

Very accurate description, Sandraâ?"and, I, too, do dream of a phone that would be completely voice-prompted so that we could use it completely independently! Still, some is better than none, and I hate clutter to the extent that having a non-talking caller ID phone and a box that takes up space on a table/desk just is not for me. In the past, a lot of those boxes had issues anyway, which is another reason I went with the Panasonic. Mine is probably the next model up from yoursâ?"it has a kind of equalizer function in certain functions for people with mild hearing issues like myselfâ?"I donâ?Tt use that much, but once in a while when Iâ?Tm on the phone, itâ?Ts very handy. Wish they would make it so that you could use the equalizers for more functions.


Sandra
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Little Prince


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