Hi, http://www.comproom.co.uk/ourplace/op302-14-07-12.mp3. Or of course, if you have iBlink Radio from Serotek on your Android or iPhone, you can listen to us on there too. All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: 01438-742286 Mob: 07956334938 Fax: 01438-759589 Email: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke Sent: 15 July 2012 20:20 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People I have tried this link on my PC and did not get it and have tried on my phone without success too. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 10:09 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People > Hi Jackie and all, > > If you want what I consider to be a fair analysis of it, please listen to > our podcast at http://www.comproom.co.uk/ourplace. > > The direct link is http://www.comproom.co.uk/ourplace/op302-14-07-03.mp3. > > Angie and I pretty much pull it apart. The apps seem good, but the press > coverage is misleading. > > All the best > > Steve > -- > Computer Room Services > 77 Exeter Close > Stevenage > Hertfordshire > SG1 4PW > Tel: 01438-742286 > Mob: 07956334938 > Fax: 01438-759589 > Email: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk > > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf > Of > Jackie Cairns > Sent: 14 July 2012 15:34 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People > > Hi Eleanor > > I've just visited the S and S website and read a bit more about it. It > seems the specially written application works on a Smartphone, and that > there are different bundles one may purchase. > > As Martin and I are interested in assistive technology generally, we just > wondered what was different with this new setup to what is already out > there. But, again, if anyone is visiting SV and wishes to report back, > that > would be helpful certainly. I have friends not subscribed to this list > who > might benefit from good feedback. > > > Kind Regards, > > Jackie Cairns > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf > Of > Eleanor Burke > Sent: 14 July 2012 15:24 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People > > Maybe your friends at Sight & sound, are't they marketing it? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 3:10 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People > > >> Hi Eleanor >> >> Ah, yes, the Owasys! I do remember it. I have to say it's easily >> forgetable >> too, a complete rip-off in terms of value for money. >> >> I was just curious about the new handset though as, no matter how much >> voice >> assistance there is, you are still using a touch-screen from what the >> article says, and this is the stumbling block for those with dexterity >> problems, and for those who simply don't want to use a touch-screen. I >> was >> really wondering if anyone had come across it so they could say. If it >> has >> a place that bridges the gap for some folk, then fine, but it just made >> me >> wonder why. >> >> I am sure that if anyone is visiting Sight Village, it will be on display >> at >> least. Perhaps someone could report back? >> >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Jackie Cairns >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf >> Of >> Eleanor Burke >> Sent: 14 July 2012 14:59 >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People >> >> Well Jackie I don't know any more than yourself but do you recall that >> dreaded Oasis or something or other from RNIB. I nearly bought it as my >> first phone with speech, thank Heavens I didn't. Maybe someone has >> decided >> that blind people again need something basic. I have to say I love the >> Symbian Nokia phones. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 2:52 PM >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People >> >> >>> Forgive me, but having read the article via the link Tom posted, is >>> this not reinventing the wheel, or have I missed something? Why have >>> a Smartphone touch-screen mobile for blind and visually impaired >>> people with specific apps when you can already access either Apple or >>> Android handsets? >>> Hoping >>> someone might clarify the point of having such a phone in addition to >>> what is already out there. >>> >>> >>> Kind Regards, >>> >>> Jackie Cairns >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On >>> Behalf Of Tom Lorimer >>> Sent: 14 July 2012 11:43 >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: New Accessible Phone for Blind People >>> >>> Hi Jeff, >>> >>> Try this link: >>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18818279 >>> >>> Tom. >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: jeff flint <mailto:jeffflint15@xxxxxxxxx> >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 10:54 AM >>> Subject: [access-uk] New Accessible Phone for Blind People >>> >>> My brother in Australia heard a report from England that a new mobile >>> phone, with lots of bells an whistles, was launched last Thursday in >>> London. >>> Does anybody know anything about it? 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