[Ohio-talk] New Verizon telephone

[Robert Spangler]

I didn't think that Nuance Talks worked on anything other than 
Symbian-based handsets.  Did Nuance write a special version of Talks for 
Windows mobile phones for Verizon?  I am glad that they are finally 
starting to do this and I hope to see more options as far as other 
phones to use in the future.  I used to be a Verizon Wireless customer 
but I switched to AT&T due to more options and better accessibility.

Robby

Wanda Sloan wrote:
> This may be better than the KNFB Reader.  I have to look into this.  The 
> Sighless Children is granting blind flok in the community funding for 
> implaments needed that BSVI won't purchase for you unless you are employed.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Susan Day" <tday24 at woh.rr.com>
> To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 11:57 AM
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] New Verizon telephone
> 
> 
> Hi! Everyone. I received this information over the weekend from my niece
> Emily who works for Verizon.  They have launched a new cell phone on
> Saturday, March 15th. It is called the TALKS. it is a downloadable software
> that is geared for customers that are blind or have low vision. Talks will
> read out all information that appears on the handset screen including text
> messages, emails,notes, caller ID, and all levels of menu. Verizon Wireless
> has partnered with Nuance on a CDMA software download. The first device that
> will be compatible with TALKS is the Motorola Q9c. It will allow the user to
> control volume and the rate of speed. It will remain silent if used in
> conjunction with VZ Navigator or any other device voice command function.
> The cost is $249 with online $70 rebate. If you need more info please
> contact me.
> 
> Have a good day Susan Day
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Robert Spangler
The University of Toledo
Student Senate - Recording Secretary
Ohio Association of Blind Students - President