[NFB-Seniors-Discussion] another cell phone along the line of the BlindShell phone

PLipovsky plipovsky at cfl.rr.com
Sat Feb 27 15:43:48 UTC 2021


Another accessible cell phone for those who don't want to use smart phones.

The MiniVision2 Cell Phone | Cell Phone for Blind or Visually Impaired https://www.razmobility.com/solutions/minivision2/

Simple cell phone for people with vision loss

Easy-to-use talking phone that takes care of all the basic telecommunications needs. The talking voice guide provides someone who is blind with the ability to use every feature of the phone. And the large tactile buttons allow users to navigate the phone with ease.
Users can place calls, send text messages, and more, with voice commands.
Unlocked 4G phone for T-Mobile, AT&T* and other compatible GSM providers, such as MINT Mobile, Red Pocket Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile.
*The MiniVision2 may not work on AT&T after February 2022. If this occurs, users with AT&T service would need to switch to T-Mobile or a wireless reseller that operates on the T-Mobile network.

Phone calls
The user can place phone calls by pressing the talking buttons or using voice commands. There is a speaking caller-ID for incoming calls.
Voice guide
MiniVision2 will speak everything on the screen and everything you press, providing complete independence and accessibility. It will also speak items like caller ID, battery level and more. Multiple languages and voices are available.
Contacts
People who are blind can add contacts independently. Contacts are read out loud as the user scrolls through their contact list. Calls can be placed from contacts.
Voice commands
Users can place phone calls, send text messages, add contacts or record notes using voice commands.
Big Buttons
The buttons are large and well-spaced. The Ok button is a textured button that is easy to identify; and the five key, power button and call button have prominent bumps.
SOS button
A dedicated SOS button on the back of the phone triggers a call to emergency contacts.
Text messages
Text messages can be composed with the talking buttons or by voice.
Received messages are read out loud.
Other capabilities
Other features include alarm, calendar, FM radio, color identifier, voice memos, calculator, notes, flashlight, where am I?, camera, photo album and weather. All talk and are accessible to people who are blind.
Speed dial
User can place calls by pressing a single button.
BUY
MiniVision2 Features
•	Voice guide
•	Voice commands
•	All features are accessible
•	Phone calls
•	Text messages
•	Large tactile buttons
•	Speaking caller ID
•	Adjustable font size and color scheme
•	Alarm
•	Calendar
•	FM radio
•	Color identifier
•	Money identifier
•	Weather
•	Where am I?
•	Speaks status information, such time, date and battery level
•	Calculator
•	Voice memos
•	Notes
•	Flashlight
•	Camera and photo album
•	Dedicated SOS button
•	Unlocked for GSM networks*
•	Multiple languages and voices available – English, Spanish and more





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