[access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:48:58 +0100
Hi Jackie,
The problem though is Jim was asking for a replacement for the C5. While
the C5 is a relatively smart phone in that you can use Internet with it, the
Alto is completely dumb other than texting and calling. So I don't consider
it an adequate replacement for the C5. And for goodness sake, don't even
try to text fast on the Alto, the results are amazing.
All the best
Steve
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jackie Brown
Sent: 27 June 2014 12:12
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes
This debate crops up on list frequently about whether Android is accessible
enough, or that Apple is better, etc etc. To be honest, they both have
their good and bad points, and so long as you are comfortable with using one
or the other or even both, what the heck? I use Apple, Android and
Telorion, and they all have value to help me live my life to the best of my
ability.
If you just can't get on with a touchscreen handset, however, and all you
want a mobile for is to make and receive calls, or for texting, then the
Alto2 is an alternative. No it wouldn't be my choice, but that's what makes
the whole accessibility thing so interesting: we are all different, and
therefore have differing needs.
I'll shut up now!! (smile).
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Steve Nutt
Sent: 27 June 2014 11:59
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes
Hi,
Thus speaks the accessibility expert. <Smile>.
Android accessibility questionable? I use it every day in preference to the
iPhone though I have both.
All the best
Steve
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
martin wilsher
Sent: 27 June 2014 09:59
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes
Imho at the moment The problem with drift of the mobile industry is that we
have the bespoke phones, alto 2, and another that I can't remember the name
of sold by Cobolt for those with usable sight. We used to have talks, now
defunct, then we get to Android, not easy for older people, I consider
android with its somewhat questionable accessability to be the Linux of the
mobile world. Then there is apple, the gold standard at the moment. I have
deliberately left out Microsoft here, as their commitment to accessibility
is questionable imho, especially when they scrap cymbian, then put out a
blog asking "what do we do for blind people?~" when they realised they'd
also binned a screen reader with the old moble os. Microsoft are said to be
getting narrator for windows phone eight, though whether that will be a
patch on apple's voiceover, I can't say. Until then, the tie up with
mobilespeak seems to be a rather walled garden solution, not a true screen
reader at the moment. So basically for the budget user, we have no usable
solutions at the minute, other than the bespoke, some call them blindie
phones, I call them meeting a need in a very confusing and fast moving
market. Imho, Microsoft have acted in a very short sighted and disgusting
manner and did immeasurable damage to their credibility with the move away
from cymbian, without implementing a full access solution for the new
windows eight phone before retiring the old os.-Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jackie Brown
Sent: 27 June 2014 08:49
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes
Hi Ibrahim
I agree, absolutely, but Jim said he has limited funds, and unless he goes
to the second-hand market, I could only think of the Alto2 as a quick
solution.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 26 June 2014 19:21
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes
Hi Jackie.
Surely the Alto 2 is a very basic phone which has very limited features.
You couldn't compare the two devices if you tried, and Jim would be losing a
lot of functionality by moving to such a cheap dumb phone.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Brown
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 4:43 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes
Hi Jim
With limited funds, and in keeping with the type of phone you already have,
perhaps the nearest would be the Alto2 from RNIB? I suggest this because it
is unlocked, and will enable you to simply swap over your Sim card. It also
has a tactile keypad, and you wouldn't need to purchase a Talks upgrade
because speech is built into the Alto2.
I hope this helps give you some food for thought.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
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Skype: Thejackmate
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jim Williams
Sent: 26 June 2014 14:51
To: BCAB Discussion List
Cc: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] More Nokia C5 Woes
Hi Lists,
Apologies for cross posting but I need as much advice as possible.
I thought the battery had died on my C5 but tests prove this not to be the
case. I have been informed that is probably a display malfunction or even a
motherboard issue. The display will cost £25-£30 alone to rectify, with
possibly a similar amount for the motherboard replacement.
Rather than spend such an amount on repairs I was wondering if anyone can
point me to a replacement of some kind. Funds are limited at the moment so
I will need to consider very carefully what are my options.
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Jim Williams
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