OK, Chris, so what, exactly, can you do with your J model in the kitchen and
what size is it?
(We don't have a big place so anything more than maybe 21 inches at the
largest, would be too much, and I appreciate smaller models are hard to get
these days.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Moore MBE" <moore.c@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 3:18 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible TV?
I recently visited my local TV supplier and took a look at the latest range of Panasonic TVs. They were known to be accessible in the passed, but now some of their new models come with the Firefox operating system. I could not find accessibility anywhere. in the menus.
I opted for a Sony TV instead which has Android built in. Accessibility and talking menus were easy to find. I have not had a chance to play with all the features yet, but YouView will be available within the TV from July which I can access via my iPhone.
You can also purchase any Samsung TV that starts with the letter J as part of the model number. All J series TVs have talking menus. I have one in the kitchen and it works great.
Chris
On 21 Jun 2015, at 18:06, Mobeen Iqbal <mobeeniqbal@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Martin.
Most TV's have talking menus on now I think from the major manufacturers. We recently bought a samsung TV and it has talking EPG, menus, channel listing in realtime etc. similar to the TVOnics really. it tells you verbally when something isn't going to be read out if you click on the option. I'd advise you to pop in to currys or a local TV shop with someone sighted if possible, and get them to flick through the menus to look for an option called voice guide /accessibility. its normally in the main menu or in system. failing that, choose a TV you like the sound of, then download the manual for it. that's what I did with mine and if it lists accessibility and tells you what it may read out, then that could be a great help. I've been quite impressed by samsung equipment of late, they're making quite an effort for the VI market.
cheers,
Mo.
On 21/06/2015 17:55, dudleym@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi folks
I'm due for a new TV and wondered if anyone knows if there is any out there with accessible talking menues for setup and operation. I'm sure I heard a while ago that panasonic were making one that was fully talking similar to the TVonics box, I need a smart TV for internet channels. Any info, blogs etc for me to look into will be much appreciated.
Martin
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