[Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

Tue Apr 8 22:43:29 CDT 2008

I don't believe that the GPS functions in the Nokia N82 phone are 
accessible.  Blind people are using WayFinder, which requires a data 
connection, which means you have to activate the phone as a phone.

Dave

At 05:20 PM 4/8/2008, you wrote:
>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
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Reader-users mailing list
> >>> Reader-users at nfbnet.org
> >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users
> >>>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Reader-users mailing list
> >> Reader-users at nfbnet.org
> >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Reader-users mailing list
> > Reader-users at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Reader-users mailing list
> > Reader-users at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users
>
>_______________________________________________
>Reader-users mailing list
>Reader-users at nfbnet.org
>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users
>
>_______________________________________________
>Reader-users mailing list
>Reader-users at nfbnet.org
>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users
>
>_______________________________________________
>Reader-users mailing list
>Reader-users at nfbnet.org
>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users
>
>_______________________________________________
>Reader-users mailing list
>Reader-users at nfbnet.org
>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users
>
>
>
>--
>No virus found in this incoming message.
>Checked by AVG.
>Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.9/1365 - Release Date: 
>4/8/2008 7:30 AM