[Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the Reader

Fri Feb 1 08:48:11 CST 2008

If you want to use the Nokia N82 as a phone you will have to
purchase Talx or Mobile Speak.  I presume many KNFB Reader dealers
will handle this, although that is their choice.

Dave

David Andrews
Chief Technology Officer
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
2200 University Ave. W., #240
St. Paul, MN  55114-1840
(651) 642-0513  Office
(612) 730-7931  Cell
(651) 649-5927  Fax

>>> carcione at access.net 2/1/2008 7:46 AM >>>

On top of the cost of the KNFB software, and the cost of the phone,
do I
also have to buy TALKS or MobileSpeak, or is that part of the KNFB
software? Or do I have to buy something extra to make the phone
functions
talk, if I choose to use the reader as a phone, too?
Tracy

> Right now the phone is $600.00.  This price will, of course,
change over
> the
> next year as the phone becomes more popular and providers pick it
up.
> Although you can purchase the phone anywhere you choose you will
have to
> negotiate with the KNFBR software dealer to have the special
polarizer's
> which are needed for the camera installed.  As a dealer I will
install the
> polarizer's on the phone if you purchase it elsewhere.  No
shipments are
> scheduled until February 15.  thank you.
>
> Karl
>
>
>
> ____________________
>
> Karl Smith
> Access Technology Specialist
> Axis
> 4304 South El Camino St.
> Taylorsville, Utah 84119
>
> Phone:  866-824-7885
> Fax:    866-824-7885
> E-mail: karl at axistech.net 
>
> No one will ever go broke underestimating the intelligence of the
human
> race.
>
>    - H. L. Menkin
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of denise
avant
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:23 PM
> To: 'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the
Reader
>
> hello,
> how much is the phone when you do the trade in? can you get it
from your
> wireless provider or over the internet or does it come directly
from the
> nfb?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave
Wright
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:54 PM
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the
Reader
>
> Hello Again,
> It will not matter who you got your reader from in terms of
dealer,
> whether
> it be the NFB, or another distributor. The upgrade path will
still apply.
> As
> you have seen from prior posts, the upgrade consists of the user
returning
> their old readers as part of the upgrade. After this has
happened, the
> user
> can purchase the software for a substantial discount. Instead of
$1599,
> the
> user will be able to obtain the software for $500. Local
distributors will
> also be selling the KNFB Reader Mobile as a package which will
include the
> phone along with a screenReader, and or GPS  if desired.
>
>
> Regards,
> Dave Wright
> University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC
> Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu 
> Mobile: (832)518-0707
> Please visit and Support:
> http://www.blindscience.org 
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nicki Keck" <favorite.blend at verizon.net>
> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user
list'"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the
Reader
>
>
>> Well, I bought mine from the NFB.  Now I am confused.  Is the
phone
>> included
>> in the upgrade offer, or do you pay for that additionally?  I
mean even
>> if
>> you don't activate it?  Thanks.  And can you get the phone
anywhere or
>> do
>> you need to buy it with the reader software?
>>
>> Have a blessed day,
>>
>> Nicki
>>
>> We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed,
but not
>> in
>> despair;
>> persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
>> 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dave
Wright
>> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:20 PM
>> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the
Reader
>>
>> Cindy you are correct about the upgrade path. If anyone has
purchased
>> there
>> reader from a distributor, they are allegeable for this
upgrade.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Dave Wright
>> University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC
>> Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu 
>> Mobile: (832)518-0707
>> Please visit and Support:
>> http://www.blindscience.org 
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nicki Keck" <favorite.blend at verizon.net>
>> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user
list'"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:12 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the
Reader
>>
>>
>>> Cindy,
>>>
>>> Where did you hear this?  Wow I didn't see the upgrade offedr,
so was
>>> still
>>> wondering about that.
>>>
>>> Have a blessed day,
>>>
>>> Nicki
>>>
>>> We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed,
but not
>>> in
>>> despair;
>>> persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
>>> 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>>> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy
Handel
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 5:47 PM
>>> To: Reader Users
>>> Subject: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the
Reader
>>>
>>> I understand that the trade-in is $500 plus the original
reader, and
>>> then
>>> the phone activation if that's desired.  How long will this
offer be in
>>> existence.  I have Verizon as my service provider and don't
really want
>>> to
>>> change.  But, someone has said that Verizon may be supporting
the type
>>> of
>>> phone needed for the KNFB Reader, sometime this year.  So, if I
don't
>>> want
>>> to trade-in, now, but might wish to later, would it be a
possibility?
>>>
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>>
>>> "Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and
then...find the
>>> way."
>>> Abraham Lincoln
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Reader-users mailing list
>>> Reader-users at nfbnet.org 
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/reader-users 
>>>
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If you want to use the Nokia N82 as a phone you will have to purchase Talx or Mobile Speak.? I presume many KNFB Reader dealers will handle this, although that is their choice.
?
Dave
?
?
?
David Andrews
Chief Technology Officer
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
2200 University Ave. W., #240
St. Paul, MN? 55114-1840
(651) 642-0513? Office
(612) 730-7931? Cell
(651) 649-5927? Fax
>>> carcione at access.net 2/1/2008 7:46 AM >>>
On top of the cost of the KNFB software, and the cost of the phone, do I
also have to buy TALKS or MobileSpeak, or is that part of the KNFB
software? Or do I have to buy something extra to make the phone functions
talk, if I choose to use the reader as a phone, too?
Tracy
> Right now the phone is $600.00.? This price will, of course, change over
> the
> next year as the phone becomes more popular and providers pick it up.
> Although you can purchase the phone anywhere you choose you will have to
> negotiate with the KNFBR software dealer to have the special polarizer's
> which are needed for the camera installed.? As a dealer I will install the
> polarizer's on the phone if you purchase it elsewhere.? No shipments are
> scheduled until February 15.? thank you.
>
> Karl
>
>
>
> ____________________
>
> Karl Smith
> Access Technology Specialist
> Axis
> 4304 South El Camino St.
> Taylorsville, Utah 84119
>
> Phone:? 866-824-7885
> Fax:??? 866-824-7885
> E-mail: karl at axistech.net
>
> No one will ever go broke underestimating the intelligence of the human
> race.
>
>??? - H. L. Menkin
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [ mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of denise avant
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:23 PM
> To: 'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the Reader
>
> hello,
> how much is the phone when you do the trade in? can you get it from your
> wireless provider or over the internet or does it come directly from the
> nfb?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [ mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Dave Wright
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:54 PM
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the Reader
>
> Hello Again,
> It will not matter who you got your reader from in terms of dealer,
> whether
> it be the NFB, or another distributor. The upgrade path will still apply.
> As
> you have seen from prior posts, the upgrade consists of the user returning
> their old readers as part of the upgrade. After this has happened, the
> user
> can purchase the software for a substantial discount. Instead of $1599,
> the
> user will be able to obtain the software for $500. Local distributors will
> also be selling the KNFB Reader Mobile as a package which will include the
> phone along with a screenReader, and or GPS? if desired.
>
>
> Regards,
> Dave Wright
> University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC
> Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
> Mobile: (832)518-0707
> Please visit and Support:
> http://www.blindscience.org http://www.blindscience.org
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nicki Keck" <favorite.blend at verizon.net>
> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the Reader
>
>
>> Well, I bought mine from the NFB.? Now I am confused.? Is the phone
>> included
>> in the upgrade offer, or do you pay for that additionally?? I mean even
>> if
>> you don't activate it?? Thanks.? And can you get the phone anywhere or
>> do
>> you need to buy it with the reader software?
>>
>> Have a blessed day,
>>
>> Nicki
>>
>> We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not
>> in
>> despair;
>> persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
>> 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [ mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Dave Wright
>> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:20 PM
>> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the Reader
>>
>> Cindy you are correct about the upgrade path. If anyone has purchased
>> there
>> reader from a distributor, they are allegeable for this upgrade.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Dave Wright
>> University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC
>> Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
>> Mobile: (832)518-0707
>> Please visit and Support:
>> http://www.blindscience.org http://www.blindscience.org
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nicki Keck" <favorite.blend at verizon.net>
>> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:12 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the Reader
>>
>>
>>> Cindy,
>>>
>>> Where did you hear this?? Wow I didn't see the upgrade offedr, so was
>>> still
>>> wondering about that.
>>>
>>> Have a blessed day,
>>>
>>> Nicki
>>>
>>> We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not
>>> in
>>> despair;
>>> persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
>>> 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [ mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Cindy Handel
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 5:47 PM
>>> To: Reader Users
>>> Subject: [Reader-users] Question about upgrade offer for the Reader
>>>
>>> I understand that the trade-in is $500 plus the original reader, and
>>> then
>>> the phone activation if that's desired.? How long will this offer be in
>>> existence.? I have Verizon as my service provider and don't really want
>>> to
>>> change.? But, someone has said that Verizon may be supporting the type
>>> of
>>> phone needed for the KNFB Reader, sometime this year.? So, if I don't
>>> want
>>> to trade-in, now, but might wish to later, would it be a possibility?
>>>
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>>
>>> "Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then...find the
>>> way."
>>> Abraham Lincoln
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Reader-users mailing list
>>> Reader-users at nfbnet.org
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