Hi James, I started this list with the purpose of discussing and supporting products sold and supported by Dancing Dots which, as most know, are related exclusively to music. There are thousands in subject specific support lists on the Internet, and it doesn't usually take too much effort to find them. Many list members lead busy lives and don't really appreciate what essentially amounts to spam, preferring lists which stay on topic as far as possible. George W F Bell Techno-Vision Systems Ltd ________________________________ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of James Malone Sent: 17 April 2006 18:28 To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind Hey Joey, This is a good thing. Okay its off topic, but I went to the site, and I use my Cell phone quite a bit. Thanks for posting it. George, What if a blind person was on location trying to troubleshoot a problem? Would this be considered off topic being that person wasn't sitting at home on his or her computer? James ________________________________ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joey Stuckey Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 9:39 AM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind your most welcome! J ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy <mailto:clifford@xxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 7:46 PM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind Joey, I appreciate having received the info from on on cell phones for the blind. Thanks, Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: Joey Stuckey <mailto:stuckey2003@xxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Bill McCann <mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 5:14 PM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind Well, it is new to me! It doesn't benefit me to advertise for these guys. I have know problem not posting these kinds of messages in the future, but, I don't like you insinuating that I had any ulterior motives. I am copying this message to Bill McCann who knows of my integrity. Joey ----- Original Message ----- From: George Bell <mailto:george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:26 PM Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind Sorry, but this is way, way off topic. It is pure advertising of technology which has been around for a considerable time. No more messages of this nature please! George Bell List Co-Moderator. ________________________________ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joey Stuckey Sent: 16 April 2006 20:11 To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] OT cell phones for the blind Just found out about this and thought I would pass it along. TALKS by Cingular Wireless Ever wish you could have the screen reading capability on your wireless phone that you have on your computer? Well now you can with TALKS by Cingular Wireless-unique speech-enabling software that essentially turns the new Nokia 6620 handset into a talking mobile phone. The software itself is stored on a Multi Media Card (MMC) that is inserted in the phone similar to the insertion of a SIM card. Once inserted, this software runs in the background and translates screens, keystrokes, menu selections, etc. into speech output that is audible via the handset speaker or a connected headset, thereby making most phone functions accessible for customers with visual disabilities. This software can tell you if email or text messages have arrived, what calls you've missed and most other key screen functions-all things that before now were only accessibility "wish list" items. So what exactly can TALKS and the Nokia 6620 facilitate? Specifically, once activated on the Cingular Wireless network, this TALKS/ Nokia 6620 combination will allow our customers with visual disabilities to: List of 7 items * Hear incoming Caller ID which allows you to be selective about the calls you answer * Know the phone's signal and battery strength * Write and read notes, text messages and email * Compose and access multi-media messages (MMS) * Add, edit and dial entries in a contact database * Use the appointment calendar, alarm clock and other tools * Edit the phone's profile and settings list end While the TALKS/Nokia 6620 combination may not be for everyone, if you currently use a screen reader, consider yourself somewhat technically savvy, and are willing to undertake the usual new technology learning curve, this product may be exactly what you need to harness the full potential of your phone. Check out more at: http://www.cingular.com/about/talks_program