[Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

Tue Apr 8 22:19:28 CDT 2008

> Dear Charles,

I seem to have misspoke about the G.P.S. features used in the KNFB Reader 
Mobile.
Although , in general it works as I said, the system used in the new Reader 
needs an internet connection to work I am told.
This might effect your air minutes.  You need to get a plan that lets you 
make full use of the internet features of the phone, which may cost a little 
more, but is better than paying higher per minute rates.
I am getting a unit and I plan to use this feature in the future so I don't 
have to carry my Braille Note M-Power around with me all of the time.  It 
does have G.P.S. and I use it very much when working out of town to find my 
way around.
You should go the the KNFB Reader web site and get the info first hand.

David Evans, NFBF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" <arobbin1 at nycap.rr.com>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list" 
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Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

> David
>
> So would the GPS function work even if you don't have the phone activated?
> Are you referring to the built in GPS function or an add on package that
> assists with mobility?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org]On Behalf Of David Evans
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 8:41 AM
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>
>
>
> Dear Charles,
>
> G.P.S. should not effect your air time.
> It works on receiveing a signal from satellites in orbit.  The time it 
> takes
> for each signal to reach your phone is measured and the difference in the
> time it takes each satellite's signal to reach you is figured out and this
> locates your position on the face of the Earth.
> It doesn't really use your air time minutes to do this.
> I am awaiting the delivery of my KNFB Reader, but already have G.P.S. on 
> my
> Braille Note M-Power.
> The G.P.S. system operates separate from the cell phone functions.
>
> David Evans, NFBF
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles E. Black" <charlesblackusc at sc.rr.com>
> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>
>
> Does the gps feature of the n82 cost you air time?
>
> Charles Black
> 4127 Pinehaven Ct.
> Columbia, SC 29205
> Phone: (803) 790-5586
> Cell: (803) 873-1698
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave Wright
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:26 PM
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>
> Indeed you are correct and I tend to use my phone with wifi for data speed
> intensive applications such as browsing Youtube videos, or downloading
> podcasts, however I also use a data package from T-mobile to access the 
> web
> when I don't have such a connection. The data also allows me to obtain
> real-time GPS instructions from Wayfinder Access, which is another
> third-party software which works great with the n82.
>
>
>   Best Regards,
>   David Wright
> Mobile: (832)518-0707
> Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jonathan Mosen" <jmosen at mosen.org>
> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 7:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>
>
>> Dave, one thing that users should be made aware of when looking at the 
>> N82
>> as a phone in the United States, is that AT&T use a non-standard 
>> frequency
>> for 3G, which affords faster data throughput. AT&T uses 850 MHz, while 
>> the
>> N82 only supports 2100 MHz. So while the quad band features certainly
>> apply
>> to voice, they do not apply to high speed data.
>>
>> Hopefully a phone with similar specs but supporting US 3G will be
>> available
>> soon. That said, one can use Edge, and also WiFi of course which will 
>> give
>> excellent data throughput where available.
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave Wright
>> Sent: Monday, 7 April 2008 12:03 p.m.
>> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>>
>> Hey there Pam,
>> This phone will work with AT&T service, however, I'm not sure if it would
>> be
>>
>> covered under the mobile speak licensing deal that you are speaking of. 
>> As
>
>> a
>>
>> student, I understand that money can be tight and as a blind individual,
>> money can be even more tight, however, I do support individuals 
>> purchasing
>> software directly from dealers rather than going through the process with
>> AT&T. For one thing, a lot of individuals have done this in the past, but
>> of
>>
>> course, AT&T will not give them any kind of technical support, which can
>> be
>> a bbit of a problem for the dealers who feel oblige to help, but since 
>> the
>> software was not purchased from them, they can't support it. One of the
>> most
>>
>> valuable features that you purchase along with any software from a direct
>> dealer is the technical support.
>> Now to let you know for informational purposes, the Nokia N82 is a
>> unlocked
>> device, which means that it is possible to use it with any GSM phone
>> carrier. In America this includes AT&T and T-Mobile. One of the nicer
>> features of this device is that it is a quad-band phone which means that
>> you
>>
>> can take it to almost anywhere in the world and use it successfully by
>> switching out your sim card.
>> Finally, if you are thinking about purchasing the phone, screen reading
>> package, and or the reader package, and you have any questions, please
>> feel
>> free to contact me.
>> I will of course do my best to lead you in the right direction.
>>
>>   Best Regards,
>>   David Wright
>> Mobile: (832)518-0707
>> Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Charlie Richardson" <charlieofalbany at hotmail.com>
>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 6:21 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>>
>>
>>>I looked on AT&T's site and Letstalk.com and didn't see this model
>>>available
>>> on either.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Pam Drake" <pamdrake at drakelroy.com>
>>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 5:53 PM
>>> Subject: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users
>>>
>>>
>>>> Has anyone investigated purchasing the phone and Mobile Speak from the
>>>> AT&T
>>>> Special Needs division or whatever the internal entity is called, then
>>>> buying the software directly from KNFB?  If so, how much of a break, if
>>>> any,
>>>> did you receive upon returning your original Classic Reader?  I ask
>>>> because
>>>> I know a person who was able to get a new phone with Mobile Speak
>>>> installed,
>>>> but didn't upgrade her Reader; and the phone she has isn't the 82.  Of
>>>> course I'd have to contact AT&T for details on a potential transfer; 
>>>> but
>>>> thought I'd ask if anyone has already taken this approach.
>>>>
>>>> Pam
>>>>
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