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Hi, Brett,
I'm with Verizon Wireless and I don't want to change networks. The Motorola
Q does have a camera in it but I don't know what kind. I already have MSS
installed in my phone.
Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
> Terri,
>
> Perhaps Steve will chime in here. If you already have the MSP software
> for your phone you can move it. =20
>
> Currently the system is designed to work with the v 82 or as it is one
> of the few phones that have both a 5 mp camera and more importantly the
> xenon flash. As dealers I have talked to tell me this provides more
> illumination and better ocr. =20
>
> I have seen this phone as low as $509 but I forget the vendor. I will
> need to google again later. If it works like the first or second
> generation My recollection is that the columns issue can be handled. I
> will need to go get our unit and try for sure. I will be excited if we
> can get one or more of the new units later this year. =20
>
>
> ###
> BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN=20
> [log in to unmask]
> 208-639-8386
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Terri Pannett
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:05 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
>
> The stand-alone reader costs $1995. The reader software costs $15.01.
> The reader with the cell phone is more, but I can remember what the
> price was.
>
> Frankly, the prices are steep, but I guess that's true of all adaptive
> high-tech products.
>
> I think the reader idea is great, but I'd like to be able to use the
> software in any SmartPhone or PDA phone. I wouldn't want to be
> restricted to Nokia and the networks that provide it. I'd like to be
> able to use it in my Motorola Q.
>
> I would also prefer reading braille to hearing speech.
>
> I also wonder how the software compares in performance to the Kurzweil
> 100 software. I also wonder if a document printed in columns would
> speak the text in the proper order.
>
> Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:04 AM
> Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
>
>
>> My guess is no. Different strokes for different folks. =3D20
>>
>>
>> ###
>> BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN=3D20
>> [log in to unmask]
>> 208-639-8386
>> ###
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Fiorello
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:07 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: handiham and knfb reader
>>
>> Hi;
>> Haven't seen a price but I suspect its not cheap and I would want to
>> check on the quality of the reader. They had marketed a stand alone
>> compact reader which was quite costly and I wonder if the phone will
>> replace that reader?
>> Richard
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gery Gaubert" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:30 AM
>> Subject: handiham and knfb reader
>>
>>
>> Just got around to reading the handiham newsletter from last wee.
> There
>> wa=3D3D s info on a nokia phone that reads printed material. Has =
> anyone
>> gotten arou=3D3D nd to finding out how much this device cells for?
> There
>> is a list of deal=3D3D ers and contact info. No price, guess that is
>> because they don T want to scare anyone off.
>>
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