It's all very accessible and doesn't require special software. Pocket PC's are some of the most accessible hardware available. A blind user can access every basic feature including flashing and editing internal radio settings.
Very cool stuff!----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Ventura" <Frank.Ventura@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 10:22 AM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need recommendations for a new notetaker Thanks Scott, sounds reasonable. Is there any accessible software that can reflash a phone from a PC? Frank Ventura, MCP -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 1:09 PM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need recommendations for a new notetaker It might be correct but they will never know. Just flash back on the carrier rom if you ever need to return the phone. I'd suggest http://www.xda-developers.com if you want to know more. Take care.----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Ventura" <Frank.Ventura@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 8:47 AM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need recommendations for a new notetaker Scott, I know that from a technical standpoint you can reflash a ROM. However a lawyer friend of mine once told me that if you buy a branded phone from a cell provider at their subsidized prices you contractually agree to use their software. Is that correct? This caveat is one reason I have always bought phones from sources other than the cell providers. Frank Ventura, MCP -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 11:29 AM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need recommendations for a new notetaker Frank, with all windows devices it's trivial to remove the providers ROM and add your own. I never run the provider code.----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Ventura" <Frank.Ventura@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 7:25 AM Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need recommendations for a new notetaker I would never consider buying anything but an unbranded phone. Buying a phone from a cell provider not greatly limits your choice of phones but gives the cell provider the opportunity of selling the phone with their version of the OS which quite often cripples some features. Frank Ventura, MCP -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Claude Everett Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 10:09 AM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need recommendations for a new notetaker Unless you are already a subscriber to a service and can't get out of the contract. Then you need to look at the phones that are available or work with that service provider you may have to get an unlocked or unbranded compatible phone to meet your needs. Regards, Claude Everett American by chance, Californian by choice. Everyone has a disability, some are more aware of it than others. "If we have learned one thing from the civil rights movement in the united states, it is that when you let others speak for you, you lose." Ed Roberts -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Frank Ventura Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 6:42 AM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need recommendations for a new notetaker Sue, any of the celluar carriers can provide you with the service you need. However pricing and plans may vary. Also keep in mind that some cell providers will use CDMA and others will use GSM. That will limit your phone choices since the phone you purchase must be compatible with with your carrier's network. For instance I am using a GSM phone on TMobile. If I were to switch to Sprint or Verizon I would have to switch to a CDMA phone or a dual mode phone. From a blindness perspective I think it is better to pick out a phone that will work for you then find the carrier that supports it, rather then the other way around. Frank Ventura, MCP -----Original Message----- From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sue Buckley Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 8:38 AM To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need recommendations for a new notetaker Hey Scott and others When going into the cell phone stores what questions should one ask about the speed of the PDA or Smart phone? I am currently on Verizon but thinking it may not work for me with the phone upgrade I am looking into. Please help. Sue No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.5/1883 - Release Date: 1/9/2009 8:38 AM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.5/1883 - Release Date: 1/9/2009 8:38 AM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.5/1883 - Release Date: 1/9/2009 8:38 AM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.5/1883 - Release Date: 1/9/2009 8:38 AM
