[nfb-talk] FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch Notification

Kirk Harmon kvh54 at cfl.rr.com
Wed Dec 26 09:20:00 CST 2007 

Dave, I thank you for the site to check about software! Kirk
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tribble" <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 7:05 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch Notification


> Try looking at www.codefactory.es
> note, .es, not .com
> There you can keep abreast of all the adaptive software they make, 
> including
> mobilespeak.
> I don't know where to go for talks these days. I have been happy with
> mobilespeak.
> --le
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Wm. Ritchhart" <william.ritchhart at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'NFB Talk Mailing List'" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 5:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch Notification
>
>
> Dave,
>
> I agree with you for the most part.  Except for the fact that almost all
> phones are designed today with internet use in mind.  My understanding
> of the Mobile Speaks is that it is a screen reader software application.
> Most cell phones are now designed to use all kinds of software
> applications.
>
>
> The truly good news was in the press release that you posted and I
> deleted totally after reading.  It said something to the effect that
> more phones that could use the Mobile Speaks were coming soon.  The real
> test will be how soon.
>
> William
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of David Andrews
> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 5:10 PM
> To: NFB Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch
> Notification
>
> In an ideal world you are right.  I suspect what is happening is that
> the Mobile Speak folks have to do work with their software to get it
> to work with specific phones.  This of course takes time and ... as
> you know all electronics, including phones have a short life.  So,
> the phone gets supported, then is discontinued by the manufacturer.
>
> We are between a rock and a hard place, as they say.
>
> Dave
>
> At 04:06 PM 12/21/2007, you wrote:
>>Kirk,
>>
>>I just got home from the AT&T store and it looks like the post about
>>many of these phones being discontinued is true.  I am still inquiring.
>>The N75 and the Pantech phones are still available in some stores.  The
>>N62, AT&T3125 and Samsung Blackjack appear to only be available via
>>internet or the NCCD.
>>
>>I have a problem if that is the case.  We should be treated like any
>>other customer.  I want a hot new phone just like any sighted person.
>>
>>
>>William
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>On Behalf Of Kirk Harmon
>>Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 9:24 AM
>>To: NFB Talk Mailing List
>>Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch
>>Notification
>>
>>I do know William that they were discontinuing the 6600 series models
> at
>>the
>>time. I would imagine this is the reason for the lack of models
>>available
>>for their tech reps to assist users with. I am very interested in the
>>new
>>models and mobile speak and the magnifier for the screens with them.
>>Kirk
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Wm. Ritchhart" <william.ritchhart at sbcglobal.net>
>>To: "'NFB Talk Mailing List'" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:24 PM
>>Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch
>>Notification
>>
>>
>> > Kirk,
>> >
>> > I don't have a good answer.  I work there and have encountered
> really
>> > good and knowledgeable and really ignorant personal when it comes to
>>the
>> > Talks and 6620.  The program with CodeFactory is real new.  I do
> know
>> > that all the employees in the NCCD had training.  Unfortunately that
>> > training was back in the 2nd and early 3rd quarter.  So many will
> have
>> > forgotten whatever they learned.
>> >
>> > Start with the NCCD.  Your best chance to get a good answer will
> come
>> > from there.
>> >
>> >
>> > William
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> > On Behalf Of Kirk Harmon
>> > Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 8:25 AM
>> > To: NFB Talk Mailing List
>> > Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch
>> > Notification
>> >
>> > they use this software for the Nokeia 6600 series. I had one with
>> > Cingular
>> > not to long ago and whenever I had any questions about it, they
> never
>> > had
>> > anyone that knew anything about it! I Loved the phone, but did not
>>enjoy
>> > the
>> > lack of support they offered for it.  Have they been able  to change
>> > this
>> > problem? Kirk
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Wm. Ritchhart" <william.ritchhart at sbcglobal.net>
>> > To: <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>; <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>;
>> > <nfb-indiana at yahoogroups.com>; <nfb-indy at yahoogroups.com>
>> > Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:49 PM
>> > Subject: [nfb-talk] FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch
> Notification
>> >
>> >
>> >> Sorry about the duplicates for those of you on multiple lists.  For
>> > any
>> >> who may be in search of a new cell phone.  Here is what AT&T is
>> > offering
>> >> it's blind customers.  I hope to discover how good or bad the
> phones
>> > are
>> >> this afternoon.  I have heard good things about the Mobile Speaks.
>> >>
>> >> I work for AT&t.  So I can answer some questions.  More
> importantly,
>>I
>> >> can open a referral for any person who would be interested.  You
> can
>> >> also call the number below.  Contact me off-list if you have any
>> >> questions.
>> >>
>> >> William.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 7:40 AM
>> >> To: william.ritchhart at sbcglobal.net
>> >> Subject: FW: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch Notification
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> From: NCCD Support (CING)
>> >> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:35 PM
>> >> Subject: MobileSpeak CallBack List- Launch Notification
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Current and Prospective AT&T Mobility Customers,
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>            AT&T Mobility's National Center for Customers with
>> >> Disabilities is pleased to announce the official launch of
>> > CodeFactory's
>> >> MobileSpeak and MobileMagnifier.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> MobileSpeak Versions Available through AT&T Mobility
>> >>
>> >>      MobileSpeak Symbian Version 3.25
>> >>
>> >>      MobileSpeak Smartphone Version 2.0
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Cost:
>> >>
>> >>      MobileSpeak- $89.00 + tax
>> >>
>> >>      MobileMagnifier- $89.00 + tax
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Compatible Devices
>> >>
>> >>      AT&T 3125
>> >>
>> >>      Nokia N75
>> >>
>> >>      Nokia E62
>> >>
>> >>      Pantech Duo810
>> >>
>> >>      Samsung Blackjack
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> To order please contact us at 866-241-6568; if you have MobileSpeak
>> >> installed on your device already, please have your MobileSpeak
> Serial
>> >> Number available.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Best Regards,
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> |Sara Castleberry |at&t Mobility- NCCD | 17000 Cantrell Rd Little
>>Rock
>> >> AR 72223 |
>> >>
>> >> |Office:866.241.6568 TTY:866.241.6567 | nccdsupport at cingular.com|
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
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