[adaptivetec] Re: eed replacement for parrot

  • From: "Scott Blanks" <scottsjb@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <adaptivetec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:01:02 -0700

Two options come to mind, but only one passes the test of being truly portable:

1. Invest in a cell phone which can support one of the two cell-phone oriented screen readers. The screen readers are Talx and MobilSpeak, and I believe that you can use TMobil, Singular, and perhaps one other cellular service to access these screen readers. This technology would give you access to a phone book, calendar, and very likely a calculator.

For info on Talx:
http://www.nuance.com/talks/phones.asp

For info on MobilSpeak:
http://www.optelec.com/braille-speech/products-solutions/accessable-cell-phone/mobile-speak

2. The other thought that comes to mind is to use a notetaker if you've got one. And, as I've already said, that probably doesn't work ideally because you can't just throw it in a pocket.

Perhaps others on the list, who have used the parrot in the past, will offer additional alternatives.

Scott


----- Original Message ----- From: "Marigold Meriweather" <wildthread@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "yahoo groups blindtech" <blindtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 1:39 PM
Subject: [adaptivetec] eed replacement for parrot


Hello all,
If any of you know of some device to replace the parrot, I would like to hear about it. Mine stopped recognizing voice. Since buying another one is not an option I want to find something to replace it.
The features I need are primarily the phone book and appointment function. I do not need it to dial a phone, since I seldom used that anyway. I just need something small enough to carry in pocket or purse. I use the calculator too, but not all the time.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Marigold




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