hi scott and everyone, I know for many people the Owasys phone is old hat and only does e-mails and calls but that is all some people want to do. I think there is still a place for it for totally blind people who have never used one of the newer phones with their tiny buttons and who don't want to go on the net, use a camera, , radio or mp3 player. I have a friend who bought an Owasys in May, obfviously just before they stopped selling it. she has never owned a computer or mobile before and she is absolutely delighted with it and so pleased she can now send and receive text messages.. i too hope the RNIB will replace it with something else for those people who do find difficulty using modern phones with tiny buttons. Cheers, Angie