HI JACOB THAT WOULD BE NICE. I'D BE GLAD IF SOMEONE COULD HELP BEFORE I UP GRADE ________________________________ From: Jacob Kruger [mailto:jacobk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 1:47 PM To: Estie Van Zyl Cc: blindza Subject: 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 Staff Writer <http://mybroadband.co.za/news/author/staff-writer> March 9, 2011 No comments <http://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/18973-new-speaking-phones-for-the-visually-impaired-in-sa.html#comments-box> 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 Vodacom Direct..za News, All rights reserved. Petra Burger Designation : Social Development Officer Mobile : +27 79 516 2467 E-Mail : petra.burger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web Site : www.ncppdsa.org.za <http://www.ncppdsa.org.za/> "Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development". IPS Disclaimer and Confidentiality Note :This e-mail, its attachments and any rights attaching hereto are, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the property of Integrated Processing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.It is confidential, private and intended for the addressee only. 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