[Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

Thu Apr 10 07:30:37 CDT 2008

What about talx for that feature.  I work for the covernment.  I want
the internet feature if I ever need it.

Terry Powers

-----Original Message-----
From: J.J. Meddaugh [mailto:jj at bestmidi.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 2:18 PM
To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

David and all,

You are correct about Wayfinder using a data connection on your phone to
access the Internet.

If you are considering AT&T, I recommend the MediaNet Unlimited plan,
roughly $20 per month, which gives you unlimited data downloads on your
phone and would alleviate any fears of running up lots of charges on
your line.

BTW, if you happen to be a college student or faculty or work for many
major companies, AT&T and other companies offer discounts on your
monthly plan. 
For me, I simply entered my university Email address into a form to get
my discount. This is even possible to add to your account if you are
already a customer.

J.J.
www.BlindBargains.com
Deals, news, and resources for the blind and visually impaired
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question For AT&T Users

> David:
>
> Not necessarily so.  One of the GPS systems for phones, like the
> Nokia used by the KNFB Reader Mobile is WayFinder.  It requires a
> data connection, which it then uses to download maps to your local
> phone.  So, it won't cost you voice minutes, but depending on your
> data plan, I presume it will cost you either download bytes or time
> -- however they measure it.
>
> Dave
>
> At 07:41 AM 4/7/2008, you wrote:
>
>>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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