[Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New BlindShell Phone

Wed Jul 10 15:21:59 UTC 2019

Peter and all, as a person who truly needs the buttons--and also likes the 
full speech capability--I would really like to get one of these Blind Shell 
phones. I feel it would really be great for a person like me. But I'm 
actually writing to inquire about your mentioning that you think Apple will 
eventually make phones with tactile keys. Just curious: had you heard this 
somewhere that it will definitely happen, or did Apple say they'd consider 
it but may not really be working on it or making it a priority? I'm 
wondering because this Blind Shell won't work with Verizon and it would 
indeed be cool to get a more accessible android or I device that could work 
for Verizon. Did anyone give any kind of target date when Apple would make 
more tactile-screen phones? Right now I have this Cadence and I'm not too 
fond of it, so I am strongly thinking of the Blind Shell and going with T 
Mobile. I just hadn't heard that Apple is really really working on tactile 
screens, and that would truly be great for me if they'd come out with one. I 
know people can do all kinds of awesome things on their smart phones so 
please let us know if you do hear of anything like this.

Joanne

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From: "Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:20 AM
To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New 
BlindShell Phone

> Good morning everyone,
>
> Given the accessibility now built into Android and Apple smartphones one 
> is tempted to ask "Why do the blind need a custom cell phone?" This could 
> be short-lived given that at least Apple may bring back tactile keyboards 
> and buttons to its iDevices.
>
> Truthfully we could buy the cell phone for the blind but there's a time to 
> spend money but a time not to do so. This is one of those "Not to do so" 
> occasions given the possibility of the return of tactile smartphone 
> screens.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Jenny Perdue via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6:12 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> Cc: Jenny Perdue
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New 
> BlindShell Phone
>
> Wow that’s really expensive.
>
> Jenny
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 8, 2019, at 6:39 PM, Laz via Electronics-Talk 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> The MSRP is $349.99.
>>
>> Laz
>>
>> On 7/8/19, Jenny Perdue via Electronics-Talk
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Does anyone know what the price point for that is.
>>>
>>> Jenny
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Jul 7, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Ben Fulton via Electronics-Talk
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> OK, I probably wouldn't get it then. I like the functionality of the 
>>>> smart
>>>> phone, - at least when it's working. Some buttons would be nice, but 
>>>> I've
>>>> mostly got the hang of the voice over gestures, although I admit I
>>>> wouldn't mind if there was an easier navigation specifically for blind
>>>> users, but I still want to pay bills and stuff with my phone.
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 15:04:35 -0800
>>>> From: "Julie Dawson" <julie.magnolia at att.net>
>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
>>>>   <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>>   BlindShell Phone
>>>> Message-ID: <41C0BE3AD14E4BA7A4B4C41D2D9DDD15 at magnoliasGift>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>   reply-type=original
>>>>
>>>> It is considered a phone for the blind not a smart phone like android 
>>>> or
>>>> IOS
>>>> operating system.
>>>> Live  simply,
>>>> Love generously,
>>>> Care  deeply,
>>>> Speak  kindly
>>>> And  leave the rest to God!
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>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Ben Fulton via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: "Ben Fulton" <bluezinfandel at hotmail.com>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 11:57 AM
>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>> BlindShell
>>>> Phone
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Does this support android, or IOS or both?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> From: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
>>>>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New
>>>>> BlindShell Phone
>>>>> Message-ID: <E1.F4.28407.D6E002D5 at mtl-mtsp-mta03-out2>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>>
>>>>> I can't wait!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Original Message:
>>>>> From: "david" <davidmac1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>> To: <GTTsupport at groups.io>
>>>>> Subject: [GTTsupport] [Tech4theblind] New BlindShell Phone
>>>>> Date:
>>>>> Fri, 5 Jul 2019 13:28:39 -0400
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey Everyone,
>>>>>
>>>>> The BlindShell Classic Phone is coming out to the US and it's a phone
>>>>> that's specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired. It's 
>>>>> a
>>>>>
>>>>> great option for someone looking for a phone that has physical 
>>>>> buttons,
>>>>> very easy to use, and totally accessible. Here's a review I did of the
>>>>> phone if anyone is interested! https://youtu.be/XSE8grhy_8g
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Carrie Morales
>>>>>
>>>>> Website: LiveAccessible.Com <http://liveaccessible.com/>
>>>>>
>>>>> YouTube: Live Accessible <http://youtube.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>
>>>>> Instagram: @LiveAccessible <http://instagram.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>
>>>>> Twitter: @LiveAccessible <http://twitter.com/liveaccessible>
>>>>>
>>>>> Email: carrie at liveaccessible.com <mailto:carrie at liveaccessible.com>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Picture Description: Text reads Live accessible: blindness or Low 
>>>>> Vision
>>>>>
>>>>> does not define or limit you on a blue background
>>>>>
>>>>
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