[Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question

Sat Jun 19 03:46:13 UTC 2021

No, back in the day when I used to have a flip phone. The era of the Motorola V60. I love that phone, but then discovered the iPhone 4s. Never looked back since. No, I was talking about when you open up the phone and you hit a button to activate voice dial. Call mom. And 99% of the time it worked on the Motorola. But I never really found the phone with another dedicated button. Well I never had to for myself. Because I love the iPhone and and I’m sure Apple loves my money. Lol

From: Arlene via Electronics-Talk
Date: 06/18/2021, 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question

When you say voice dial, do you mean when you're dialing each digit would
speak?
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> If you’re looking for an iPhone. And if this is your first iPhone. I would
> probably consider getting the 2020 model of the iPhone SE. Only cost $399.
> Or you can get it for a subsidize price for about 5 to 7 dollars a month.
> Also it’s the only iPhone that has a home button. As for my mothers needs
> for a dumb phone, future phone, flip phone. Whatever anybody wants to call
> it. All that I would like it to do is possibly if is voice dial and she
> can flip it close to end the call. Or have tactile buttons to feel what
> she’s dialing
>
> From: Jen via Electronics-Talk
> Date: 06/18/2021, 6:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question
>
> Amanda, you have an excellent point. I, too, am a lifelong braille reader.
> I was so fortunate to have received quality instruction in k9indergarten.
>
> Back on topic - I would be looking for a cell phone or iPhone that at
> least talks, if it doesn't have braille display support.
>
> Jen
>
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> (mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org)> On Behalf Of Amanda Lee via
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>
> Everyone's needs aren't quite the same.
>
> Most phones these days offer Bluetooth pairing.However pairing with
> specific Braille displays is dependent on other factors at times.Everyone
> doesn't read Braille as well.I'm a lifelong proficient Braille user but
> Idon't require Braille for everything.
>
> For a senior, whether or not they have lo vision or other eyesight issues,
> a clearly readable display is helpful.My Mom isn't visually impaired but
> she likes the larger display on the smart flip phone I obtained for her.
>
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> (mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org)> On Behalf Of Jen via
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>
> I know this question wasn't directed at me, but...
>
> Blind McGiver - I think the flip phone you're looking for for your mother
> should talk. If she reads braille, the phone should also have braille
> display support.
>
> Jen
>
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> (mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org)> On Behalf Of Dennis Long via
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>
> Does it need to talk?
>
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>
> Would anybody have any good suggestions on a good flip phone for the
> blind. I’ve tried to give my mother my old iPhones and she just can’t
> understand how to use it. No matter how hard I try to just tell her let’s
> start with the basics on just say using Siri and just make a phone call
> but she just doesn’t wanna touch it
>
> From: Holly via Electronics-Talk
> Date: 06/18/2021, 5:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] An Introduction and Question
>
> Jen:
>
> It depends if you want a simple flip phone, or a smart phone.I am sure
> there will be a debate among members about the advantages and
> disadvantages of each, but, in this day and age, I think a smart phone
> would be a good choice.
>
> As for me, I think the iPhone has the best in accessibility, but that will
> probably be debated also.Hahahaha.
>
> There will be more of a learning curve for a smart phone, but worth the
> challenge.Do you have access to any Apple stores?They have classes for
> blind users, at least, they do where I live.
>
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