[blindza] Re: Vodacom
- From: "Boshoff, Deon (GP Health)" <Deon.Boshoff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <blindza@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:26:20 +0200
OK, I now also have one of these; the c5. But, I’m still abit confused about
the model numbers of these models? The box says C5, the computer picks it up
as Nokia C500.2, and some call it the c5 5MP..and so it goes on….It’s a nice
phone, very thin, large keys [yes, this one thankfully still has keys, as I
have no clue how I would fare with a touch screen] you can use a high-quality
headset; the music is stereo, and the radio and music playback is real great.
The memory card you get with it is 2GB, but you can buy up to 32GB, so here’s
something you can carry a lot of music and books and so on, along with you.
The main camera of this model of mine is 5 MP, so you can use it to photograph
typed paper, and then OCR it. You do get programs with which you could do this
on the go. However, some of the C5’s Vodacom gives you, are only 3.2MP.
Connecting the phone is done by micro USB, and what’s nice about it, is that
when you connect the phone to the computer, the battery also gets charged, so
you don’t need to carry the charger along and lose it somewhere. To move data
between phone and computer is thus easy.
The Talks installed on this model is Eloq. US again, which I prefer over Eloq.
UK. Talks version 5.22.3.
Gone are the days you get a CD in the box; this time the Nokia Suite is on the
memory card of the phone. And it is now called “Nokia OVI Suite”, something I
am struggling with, as Jaws or NVDA do not speak while you try to install it on
your computer. Here is where the new OCR feature of Jaws 13 comes in handy.
I have been using my previous Nokia Navigator 6210, as modem for about two
years now, but with the new c5 I am still battling to convince this OVI Suite
to use my c5 as modem, so I’m still using the old 6210…
Deon [G. Boshoff, BA[Stell]UDC[Potch]
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Behalf Of Jacob Kruger
Sent: 28 December 2011 01:47 PM
To: Estie Van Zyl
Cc: blindza
Subject: [blindza] Re: Vodacom
Problem is really that different phones suit use by different people
better/worse - for example, since I have relatively large hands, touch screen
would generally be something I'd prefer to avoid, so it might be best to get
your own hands on an example phone literally, for example, or else try get hold
of someone who's made use of a specific model themselves - maybe it would be
best to ask these questions on the mailing lists, where you're more likely to
find/get hold of other guys with these specific phones?
(I will copy my BlindZA mailing list in on this reply)
STay well
Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'
----- Original Message -----
From: Estie Van Zyl <mailto:Estie.VanZyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: jacobk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; blindza@xxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:36 AM
Subject: FW: Vodacom
HIER IS DIE FONE WAT CODACOM NOU VIR ONS BESKIKBAAR STEL
WAT DINK JY DAARVAN?
THX
New speaking phones for the visually impaired in SA
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Vodacom has launched two new speaking phones for the visually impaired
Vodacom today announced the availability of two new speaking phones, the Nokia
N97 Mini and Nokia C5 smartphones, providing more choice to visually impaired
users.
These smartphones have been upgraded with the Talks software, which Vodacom
said enables text-to-speech functionality to make mobile communication more
accessible to visually impaired users.
According to Vodacom, the Nokia N97 Mini speaking phone is a high-end business
phone with a touch screen that works with the Talks (text-to-speech) software.
It also sports Ovi Maps and comes with integrated assisted-GPS and compass
along with voice navigation.
The Nokia C5 has many features such Bluetooth, Internet and e-mail, camera,
radio and GPS, which Vodacom said makes richer mobile communication accessible
to the visually impaired user.
“Vodacom’s key driver is to spread benefits of connectivity to all groups
especially to those with specific needs. With the almost limitless array of
applications, smartphones can benefit users who are visually impaired.” says
Romeo Kumalo, executive commercial director at Vodacom South Africa.
“It gives us great joy to be able to provide people with specific needs
accessibility to mobile communications. People who are visually impaired are
empowered to communicate independently using the latest mobile technology,” he
said.
The handsets are now available nationwide from Vodashops, Vodacom4U stores and
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