Very interesting indeed Maureen. It does not say if the list of telephone numbers stored in the phone can be accessed by speech. note: an adaptor will be needed for using this type of phone in Ireland as the connection is different in the UK.
Eleanor----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen Newelll" <mcnewell@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 6:51 PM Subject: [vip_students] Re: phone with speech
Sean I found the below on the Cobalt Systems website. I don't know if it isexactly what you are looking for but it might be of interest. Big Button Talking Phone with Answering Machine and Cordless Phone ComboIncludes a desk phone with Answering machine and a cordless phone both withbig buttons, caller ID, 5 languages, hands free speakers on the bases and LCD displays with orange backlighting. The integrated answering machine has upto 11 minutes recording time and there is a paging function between the twophones. When the handset is down on the desktop phone it will announce thenumbers as you dial and alert you to the number of messages you have at the press of a button. The desk phone has 3 speed dial buttons and the cordlessphone has 2 speed dial buttons. Both units are hearing aid compatible and have high quality speakers for amplified calls along with bright flashing white LED indicating incoming calls. The phonebook stores up to 200 names and numbers and the Caller ID stores the last 30 numbers called or received. Only one connection to the phone line is required.Supplied with; 1 x Telephone cable, 2 x Power supplies, 2 x AAA rechargeablebatteries (for the cordless phone). Please note: sighted help is required when setting up this product. Price £85.95----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Kavanagh" <seany2@xxxxxxxxxx>To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 3:39 PM Subject: [vip_students] phone with speech Ahoy to allMany thanks to you all on the "List", for the ongoing invaluable info. Nowthat I have done my tee-heing, may I look for advice. 1 Is there a landline cordless type phone with speech on the market? 2 If so, what is the make & model? 3 Where can same be purchased & how much? I have a cordless phone at the moment, but need sighted assistance to go through the menu for missed calls etc. Many thanks in advance. Sean -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 4557 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message
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