[nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender

Thu Mar 8 15:35:08 UTC 2012

Okay.  I'll be looking into a few options:)

On 3/8/12, Gloria G <gloria.graves at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I have used the HTC Ozone and it is avalible at verizon wireless
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Katie Wang" <bunnykatie6 at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 12:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender
>
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>>I spoke with At&T a little less than a year ago when I was hunting for
>> my current phone, and apparently they no longer sold any of the Nokia
>> phones that work with Mobile Speak. I got my Nokia E75 from an on-line
>> electronic retailer, which was quite an additional investment, but it
>> has served me very well. To clarify my previous comment, I'm sure
>> Nokia Symbian phones (the product series that supports Talks and
>> Mobile Speak) are still being made and sold in  some countries, but we
>> can no longer get them through any of the US carriers, and I believe
>> that the same is true for Windows Mobile smart phones such as the HTC
>> Ozone. If you are really not ready for a touch-screen device and are
>> not interested in doing much web browsing/emailing on your phone
>> anyway, then getting a phone through a third-party vendor on-line and
>> have Verizon subsidize you for the purchase of Mobile Speak may be the
>> way to go. Good luck!
>> Katie
>>
>>
>> On 3/6/12, Ignasi Cambra <ignasicambra at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> AT&T definitely sells some subsidized Nokia phones. At least they did
>>> not too long ago...
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Mar 6, 2012, at 7:44 PM, Matt McCubbin <mgoalball at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Justin,
>>>> Nokia is the manufacturer of the N82/N86. However, these phones won't be
>>>> compatible with Verizon's CDMA network technology. You would have to
>>>> switch to AT&T or TMobile to use these phones.
>>>> Also, Nokia phones aren't sold through any of the major US carriers, so
>>>> you would need to purchase one at a much higher cost, either new from an
>>>> electronics retailer, or used.
>>>> If you wish to stay with Verizon as your carrier, you have a couple
>>>> options. However, if you want an accessible calendar on your phone, you
>>>> will need to invest in a smartphone.
>>>> 1. The iPhone starting at $99. You stated earlier that the iPhone's
>>>> touchscreen didn't really work for you. Frustration is understandable,
>>>> there is a definite learning-curve with this device. There are numerous
>>>> resources available on the Internet to help you get up and going with
>>>> the
>>>> phone. Also, the National Braille Press is currently revising their
>>>> "getting started with the iPhone" book. The calendar on the iPhone is
>>>> completely accessible, and offers the location features you asked about.
>>>> 2. An Android phone. With the right software, Android is quite
>>>> accessible.
>>>> In adition, some of Verizon's droid phones come with dedicated physical
>>>> keyboards. Mobile Accessibility from Code Factory for $99 makes Android
>>>> quite accesible, and offers more options to customize the screen-reader
>>>> than VoiceOver on the iPhone. It's not quite like the out-of-the-box
>>>> experience of the iPhone, but with MA, many aps for Android are made
>>>> accessible. Plus, you can often get Android devices for free or
>>>> inexpensively with a two-year contract.
>>>> I strongly encourage you to spend a good amount of time with either
>>>> operating system, Verizon offers at least a 14-day return policy.
>>>> I hope this helps, and feel free to email me off-list if you have
>>>> additional questions.
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> Matt
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 3/6/2012 6:25 PM, Justin Young wrote:
>>>>> Thanks a bunch for all of your feedback.  Who makes the Nokia N82/86?
>>>>> That may be an optionworth at least looking at.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks again:)
>>>>>
>>>>> On 3/6/12, Ashley Bramlett<bookwormahb at earthlink.net>  wrote:
>>>>>> Maybe a tactile overlay would help with the touch screen. I'm old
>>>>>> fashioned
>>>>>> and have a regular phone; it may have a calendar, but if it does it
>>>>>> does
>>>>>> not
>>>>>> talk. It only talks when incoming calls come in. I
>>>>>> use another calendar to stay organized. I wish NFB would push for more
>>>>>> accessible phones. Come on, not everyone wants a smart phone; however,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> would like access to the on screen menus; I want to know who called
>>>>>> yesterday in my missed calls list; and I want to read texts. But No do
>>>>>> not
>>>>>> want the bells and whistles of the I phone.
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Katie Wang
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 2:05 PM
>>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Justin,
>>>>>> Unfortunately, most smart phones these days feature a touch screen, so
>>>>>> you might have to get used to that interface if you want something
>>>>>> more sophisticated than the Haven. I currently have a Nokia Symbian
>>>>>> phone with Mobile Speaks, which is a third-party screen reader, but as
>>>>>> you might have heard Nokia has discontinued that line of products. I'm
>>>>>> not a big fan of touch screens either but have resigned myself to the
>>>>>> fact that I will have to get an Iphone at some point in the future--
>>>>>> While it does come with a steep learning curve, I know plenty of blind
>>>>>> people who love their Apple devices and am confident that you can
>>>>>> master the technique too with some practice. Just my thoughts!
>>>>>> Katie
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 3/6/12, Justin Young<jty727 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>>>>>> This is the phone I currently have.  When I tried to upgrade they
>>>>>>> didn't really have much to offer in this regard.  So, I kept my Haven
>>>>>>> because it was the best one I was familiar with.  I tried the touch
>>>>>>> screen thing, but became a bit frustrated with it.  So, I'm curious
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> there are any suggestions out there.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 3/6/12, Ashley Bramlett<bookwormahb at earthlink.net>  wrote:
>>>>>>>> which cell carrier are you using?
>>>>>>>> The Haven from verizon is a  talking phone if you use verizon; not
>>>>>>>> sure
>>>>>>>> though if the calendar talks.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: Justin Young
>>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 12:32 AM
>>>>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>>>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Phones with a fully accessible calender
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi to All!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hope you are all doing well.  I'm not sure if any could answer this
>>>>>>>> question.  I am looking to possibly in a few months upgrade my
>>>>>>>> phone.
>>>>>>>> I am looking for possibilities of anything with an accessible
>>>>>>>> calender
>>>>>>>> where you can enter the location of the appointments and is
>>>>>>>> non-touch
>>>>>>>> screen.  I tried that once and it didn't really work for me.  Any
>>>>>>>> suggestions you could offer is much appreciated as always!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks in advance:)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>
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