Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
I have never had any luck with the department of vocational rehabilitation. My original bureacrat and I didn't get along and then they put him in charge of the local system and anytime I try to talk to them I get some crap about having to go through a one year recertification program that I went through in 1977. The guy got pissed because I got my own job without him and refused to sign a paper that gave him credit. The guy would introduced me as brain damaged and paralyzed with a legal addiction to pain killers. While it is true I'm absolutely certain that HR people never read anything after that line. I worked for goodwill for 85 cents an hour for a year before I met a lady at church that taught me how to prepare taxes for small businesses at home. Goodwill had me doing payroll for 230 some people that had iq's under 70. I guess that's what I must seem like to folks at first. He still knew my IQ was normal. Do any of you ever feel like the caveman in the geico comercial? john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 6:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems I don't even know if we have a waiting list for all modifications in Kansas. I was on one and number of years ago and had a doctor's request for two door openers. When the money was available, a company that had given the bid had gone out of business and it would not let me go to another company with the money. I thought that was really rotten, but what do you expect from vocational rehabilitation. That's too bad that your state does not have. I don't think mine covers cell phones but I have never asked and I think you could only get one every so often. Dana Unfortunately for some of us, our states do not have a telephone program. The only way that I can get a speech activated telephone in Nevada is to get on the waiting list at the Center for Independent living, and hope that the funding will be enough to supply us with a phone. I have not bothered to do this since I was able to get the cell phone that is working so well for me. I have been on a waiting list for a door opener for two years now. Hopefully, after July 1, the funding will be available. California's phone system seems to be awesome, if you need a specialized phone, the phone company supplies to the party at no charge. I'm only 5 miles away from the state line, but since I don't want to live in California I'll stay here :-). :-). Have a great day Joan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems I use the mic that is hanging on my boom as an additional mic because my voice is not very loud. I use the air switch that is hooked up to the remote that comes with the phone. I have headphones , but I rarely used , because they are a large and hard to lay on. My air switches hanging on a boom that is attached to my water bed. I can move it to either side of the bed, whichever way I'm turned, or in the middle if I am flat. I got this boom many years ago when I had George, a device they did not work for my soft voice. I don't know where they are sold. The air switch is very sensitive and I can blow on it to turn it on, which is good, because some time the boom moves away from my mouth and I cannot reach to blow on it. I also have my lifeline sip puff on my boom. I had the old-fashioned water bed with wooden sides. I had a hospital electric bed with a air mattress that is is the same with my super single water bed, and I have never use, I was told I have to be turned more regularly on that bed. I can go much longer on my water bed without needing turned, and ! without causing any pain, when I'm on my right side. My original sip puff, I purchased through Southwestern Bell and it was made in Canada. It lasted for 13 years. You could not program phone numbers, like this one. You can program 20 numbers. I am only using four right now. I call the wrong people by mistake sometimes. I'm sure they don't appreciate as I can not see the telephone in bed and I blow at the wrong time. Dana your state should have a program for special phones if you qualify. I have not had anyone to help me look for the paperwork to tell you the amount of income allowed. It is surprisingly higher than you would expect. In a message dated 2/14/2007 8:03:41 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file.Dana, how do you use this phone? But accessories do you use? Thanks, Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will have to look up in my notebooks, the name of the program as it has been a couple years since I got this speakerphone. I
RE: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Unfortunately for some of us, our states do not have a telephone program. The only way that I can get a speech activated telephone in Nevada is to get on the waiting list at the Center for Independent living, and hope that the funding will be enough to supply us with a phone. I have not bothered to do this since I was able to get the cell phone that is working so well for me. I have been on a waiting list for a door opener for two years now. Hopefully, after July 1, the funding will be available. California's phone system seems to be awesome, if you need a specialized phone, the phone company supplies to the party at no charge. I'm only 5 miles away from the state line, but since I don't want to live in California I'll stay here :-). :-). Have a great day Joan _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems I use the mic that is hanging on my boom as an additional mic because my voice is not very loud. I use the air switch that is hooked up to the remote that comes with the phone. I have headphones , but I rarely used , because they are a large and hard to lay on. My air switches hanging on a boom that is attached to my water bed. I can move it to either side of the bed, whichever way I'm turned, or in the middle if I am flat. I got this boom many years ago when I had George, a device they did not work for my soft voice. I don't know where they are sold. The air switch is very sensitive and I can blow on it to turn it on, which is good, because some time the boom moves away from my mouth and I cannot reach to blow on it. I also have my lifeline sip puff on my boom. I had the old-fashioned water bed with wooden sides. I had a hospital electric bed with a air mattress that is is the same with my super single water bed, and I have never use, I was told I have to be turned more regularly on that bed. I can go much longer on my water bed without needing turned, and without causing any pain, when I'm on my right side. My original sip puff, I purchased through Southwestern Bell and it was made in Canada. It lasted for 13 years. You could not program phone numbers, like this one. You can program 20 numbers. I am only using four right now. I call the wrong people by mistake sometimes. I'm sure they don't appreciate as I can not see the telephone in bed and I blow at the wrong time. Dana your state should have a program for special phones if you qualify. I have not had anyone to help me look for the paperwork to tell you the amount of income allowed. It is surprisingly higher than you would expect. In a message dated 2/14/2007 8:03:41 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file.Dana, how do you use this phone? But accessories do you use? Thanks, Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will have to look up in my notebooks, the name of the program as it has been a couple years since I got this speakerphone. I hope they still have the program going, but you never know. I think it was federally funded. http://ameriphone.onlinephonestore.com/browse/75f5ccfff418ae0e5445deb029a029 9f/Ameriphone_Remote_Controlled_Speaker_Phones.html In a message dated 2/12/2007 10:20:06 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file.Dana, what is the Americanphone you mentioned in a previous e-mail? Thanks Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks which may not be findable. You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork. I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again. I use in my bed and on a boom so I could move it which ever way and turned so I always have access to my telephone. Always, Dana Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:51:32 -0800 (PST) From: Dan Tessiatore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Dana, what is the Americanphone you mentioned in a previous e-mail? Thanks Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks which may not be findable. You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork. I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again. I use in my bed and on a boom so I could move
Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
I don't even know if we have a waiting list for all modifications in Kansas. I was on one and number of years ago and had a doctor's request for two door openers. When the money was available, a company that had given the bid had gone out of business and it would not let me go to another company with the money. I thought that was really rotten, but what do you expect from vocational rehabilitation. That's too bad that your state does not have. I don't think mine covers cell phones but I have never asked and I think you could only get one every so often. Dana Unfortunately for some of us, our states do not have a telephone program. The only way that I can get a speech activated telephone in Nevada is to get on the waiting list at the Center for Independent living, and hope that the funding will be enough to supply us with a phone. I have not bothered to do this since I was able to get the cell phone that is working so well for me. I have been on a waiting list for a door opener for two years now. Hopefully, after July 1, the funding will be available. California's phone system seems to be awesome, if you need a specialized phone, the phone company supplies to the party at no charge. I'm only 5 miles away from the state line, but since I don't want to live in California I'll stay here :-). :-). Have a great day Joan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems I use the mic that is hanging on my boom as an additional mic because my voice is not very loud. I use the air switch that is hooked up to the remote that comes with the phone. I have headphones , but I rarely used , because they are a large and hard to lay on. My air switches hanging on a boom that is attached to my water bed. I can move it to either side of the bed, whichever way I'm turned, or in the middle if I am flat. I got this boom many years ago when I had George, a device they did not work for my soft voice. I don't know where they are sold. The air switch is very sensitive and I can blow on it to turn it on, which is good, because some time the boom moves away from my mouth and I cannot reach to blow on it. I also have my lifeline sip puff on my boom. I had the old-fashioned water bed with wooden sides. I had a hospital electric bed with a air mattress that is is the same with my super single water bed, and I have never use, I was told I have to be turned more regularly on that bed. I can go much longer on my water bed without needing turned, and without causing any pain, when I'm on my right side. My original sip puff, I purchased through Southwestern Bell and it was made in Canada. It lasted for 13 years. You could not program phone numbers, like this one. You can program 20 numbers. I am only using four right now. I call the wrong people by mistake sometimes. I'm sure they don't appreciate as I can not see the telephone in bed and I blow at the wrong time. Dana your state should have a program for special phones if you qualify. I have not had anyone to help me look for the paperwork to tell you the amount of income allowed. It is surprisingly higher than you would expect. In a message dated 2/14/2007 8:03:41 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file.Dana, how do you use this phone? But accessories do you use? Thanks, Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will have to look up in my notebooks, the name of the program as it has been a couple years since I got this speakerphone. I hope they still have the program going, but you never know. I think it was federally funded. _http://ameriphone.onlinephonestore.com/browse/75f5ccfff418ae0e5445deb029a0299 f/Ameriphone_Remote_Controlled_Speaker_Phones.html_ (http://ameriphone.onlinephonestore.com/browse/75f5ccfff418ae0e5445deb029a0299f/Ameriphone_Remote_Contro lled_Speaker_Phones.html) In a message dated 2/12/2007 10:20:06 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file.Dana, what is the Americanphone you mentioned in a previous e-mail? Thanks Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks which may not be findable. You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork. I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again. I use in my
Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Dan T, I have this same phone. It was the only voice activated phone I could find. I have had it for nearly 2 years now without any problems. My husband just plugged in to a phone jack. Simply saying hello will answer the phone. It comes with a small remote control, which enables you to dial numbers that you program into the phone. I don't have the dexterity to push buttons or dial a phone, but I am able to press the remote with the heel of my hand. It scans the numbers programmed, and when you're at the number you want to dial, you press the remote. Hope this helps Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis
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Naomi, thanks for the info. Can you say hello to get a dial tone? I looked at the web site and you can buy dialers for them that our voice activated. It's quite costly, did you get a bargain on yours? Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dan T, I have this same phone. It was the only voice activated phone I could find. I have had it for nearly 2 years now without any problems. My husband just plugged in to a phone jack. Simply saying hello will answer the phone. It comes with a small remote control, which enables you to dial numbers that you program into the phone. I don't have the dexterity to push buttons or dial a phone, but I am able to press the remote with the heel of my hand. It scans the numbers programmed, and when you're at the number you want to dial, you press the remote. Hope this helps Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis
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I use the mic that is hanging on my boom as an additional mic because my voice is not very loud. I use the air switch that is hooked up to the remote that comes with the phone. I have headphones , but I rarely used , because they are a large and hard to lay on. My air switches hanging on a boom that is attached to my water bed. I can move it to either side of the bed, whichever way I'm turned, or in the middle if I am flat. I got this boom many years ago when I had George, a device they did not work for my soft voice. I don't know where they are sold. The air switch is very sensitive and I can blow on it to turn it on, which is good, because some time the boom moves away from my mouth and I cannot reach to blow on it. I also have my lifeline sip puff on my boom. I had the old-fashioned water bed with wooden sides. I had a hospital electric bed with a air mattress that is is the same with my super single water bed, and I have never use, I was told I have to be turned more regularly on that bed. I can go much longer on my water bed without needing turned, and without causing any pain, when I'm on my right side. My original sip puff, I purchased through Southwestern Bell and it was made in Canada. It lasted for 13 years. You could not program phone numbers, like this one. You can program 20 numbers. I am only using four right now. I call the wrong people by mistake sometimes. I'm sure they don't appreciate as I can not see the telephone in bed and I blow at the wrong time. Dana your state should have a program for special phones if you qualify. I have not had anyone to help me look for the paperwork to tell you the amount of income allowed. It is surprisingly higher than you would expect. In a message dated 2/14/2007 8:03:41 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dana, how do you use this phone? But accessories do you use? Thanks, Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will have to look up in my notebooks, the name of the program as it has been a couple years since I got this speakerphone. I hope they still have the program going, but you never know. I think it was federally funded. _http://ameriphone.onlinephonestore.com/browse/75f5ccfff418ae0e5445deb029a0299 f/Ameriphone_Remote_Controlled_Speaker_Phones.html_ (http://ameriphone.onlinephonestore.com/browse/75f5ccfff418ae0e5445deb029a0299f/Ameriphone_Remote_Contro lled_Speaker_Phones.html) In a message dated 2/12/2007 10:20:06 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dana, what is the Americanphone you mentioned in a previous e-mail? Thanks Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks which may not be findable. You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork. I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again. I use in my bed and on a boom so I could move it which ever way and turned so I always have access to my telephone. Always, Dana Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:51:32 -0800 (PST) From: Dan Tessiatore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Dana, what is the Americanphone you mentioned in a previous e-mail? Thanks Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks which may not be findable. You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork. I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again. I use in my bed and on a boom so I could move it which ever way and turned so I always have access to my telephone. Always, Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Dana, what is the Americanphone you mentioned in a previous e-mail? Thanks Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks which may not be findable. You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork. I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again. I use in my bed and on a boom so I could move it which ever way and turned so I always have access to my telephone. Always, Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks which may not be findable. You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork. I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again. I use in my bed and on a boom so I could move it which ever way and turned so I always have access to my telephone. Always, Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Hi guys, Im very instrested in a hands free cell phone, ive tried several with no success. If anybody has any input it would be greatly appreciated! Silas - Original Message - From: Dan Tessiatore To: poajoan ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems Hi Joan, what is a COBRA adapter? And, why do you need one if your telephone is hands-free? Thanks, Dan T. poajoan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dana. You are right, he has added quite a few things to his website. It is interresting that the one set up can be used for an environmental control system, using an X--10 system I presume. I have purchased his carrier for when we go on vacation. Using it, I can be carried out into the water for swimming. My phone system uses the Sony Ericsson 600 I Walkman, a Plantronics Voyager Bluetooth, and a COBRA adapter from RadioShack. When I purchased it 15 months ago, the entire set up with a two-year contract with Cingular was $165. I have had absolutely no problems with it, and as he mentioned in his letter to you Dana, Cingular is very disability friendly. I have the free voice dial, but did not know about the free information. I will look into that. I really like my system better for just a phone, because it is very un-obtrusive. I have a telephone mounted on a flexible boom, which attaches to my chair, and a wire that connects the cobra adapter to my chin controller. The Bluetooth is then wireless of course. As he mentions in his letter, there is a bug with the Sony Ericsson 600i, which turns off the voice capabilities, if there is a message waiting. I use that bug all the time. To prevent me from making outgoing calls, when I am in a very noisy place, I just have somebody dial my number and do not answer the phone --voila, no mistaken outgoing calls. I just have somebody click the phone button when I am ready to make outgoing calls. I do not use a headrest on my chair so that flexing microphone would not work for me. Just my opinion, but I do like my system better for just the phone. I chose this Plantronics Bluetooth, because it is very unobtrusive, and it stays in my ear, even when I am outside bumping around. Have a great day. Joan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Fwd: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems Dan T. and Joan , I don't know how similar this is to the set up Joan has. I don't know what service is uses for sure. I thought previously it was Cingular but I have not read his sites yet as I just got, but I wanted to share with you and whoever else is interested in hands-free phones. It looks like he has some new things to offer since I last looked at his site and wrote to him and I don't know the prices yet. Dana
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i use a lg phone with speaker phone for when i get put on hold..also have ptt
push to talk you can have multiple conversations one time
Silas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys,
Im very instrested in a hands free cell phone, ive tried several with no
success. If anybody has any input it would be greatly appreciated! Silas
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From: Dan Tessiatore
To: poajoan ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Hi Joan, what is a COBRA adapter? And, why do you need one if your telephone
is hands-free? Thanks, Dan T.
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Hi Dana.
You are right, he has added quite a few things to his website. It is
interresting that the one set up can be used for an environmental control
system, using an X--10 system I presume. I have purchased his carrier for when
we go on vacation. Using it, I can be carried out into the water for swimming.
My phone system uses the Sony Ericsson 600 I Walkman, a Plantronics Voyager
Bluetooth, and a COBRA adapter from RadioShack. When I purchased it 15 months
ago, the entire set up with a two-year contract with Cingular was $165. I have
had absolutely no problems with it, and as he mentioned in his letter to you
Dana, Cingular is very disability friendly. I have the free voice dial, but did
not know about the free information. I will look into that. I really like my
system better for just a phone, because it is very un-obtrusive. I have a
telephone mounted on a flexible boom, which attaches to my chair, and a wire
that connects the cobra adapter to my chin controller. The Bluetooth is then
wireless of course. As he mentions in his letter, there is a bug with the Sony
Ericsson 600i, which turns off the voice capabilities, if there is a message
waiting. I use that bug all the time. To prevent me from making outgoing calls,
when I am in a very noisy place, I just have somebody
dial my number and do not answer the phone --voila, no mistaken outgoing
calls. I just have somebody click the phone button when I am ready to make
outgoing calls.
I do not use a headrest on my chair so that flexing microphone would not work
for me. Just my opinion, but I do like my system better for just the phone.
I chose this Plantronics Bluetooth, because it is very unobtrusive, and it
stays in my ear, even when I am outside bumping around.
Have a great day. Joan
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:01 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Fwd: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Dan T. and Joan ,
I don't know how similar this is to the set up Joan has.
I don't know what service is uses for sure. I thought previously it was
Cingular but I have not read his sites yet as I just got, but I wanted to share
with you and whoever else is interested in hands-free phones.
It looks like he has some new things to offer since I last looked at his
site and wrote to him and I don't know the prices yet.
Dana
RE: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Hi Dan I wish I could answer that for you, but when my friend put the system together, he found that he needed the cobra adapter in order to make it truly hands-free. I don't know why, but it has worked very well for 15 months. If you are interested in the same thing, I will get Christian, who is my electronic guru, to e-mail me the reasons why, and exactly what he had to do. I am most grateful for all of my voice-activated things, and I am extremely grateful for Christian who comes and bails me out when my X10 system goes wrong, and multiple other things. God has certainly put some very valuable helpers in my walk, so that I can live life to the fullest. Joan _ From: Dan Tessiatore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:46 PM To: poajoan; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems Hi Joan, what is a COBRA adapter? And, why do you need one if your telephone is hands-free? Thanks, Dan T. poajoan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dana. You are right, he has added quite a few things to his website. It is interresting that the one set up can be used for an environmental control system, using an X--10 system I presume. I have purchased his carrier for when we go on vacation. Using it, I can be carried out into the water for swimming. My phone system uses the Sony Ericsson 600 I Walkman, a Plantronics Voyager Bluetooth, and a COBRA adapter from RadioShack. When I purchased it 15 months ago, the entire set up with a two-year contract with Cingular was $165. I have had absolutely no problems with it, and as he mentioned in his letter to you Dana, Cingular is very disability friendly. I have the free voice dial, but did not know about the free information. I will look into that. I really like my system better for just a phone, because it is very un-obtrusive. I have a telephone mounted on a flexible boom, which attaches to my chair, and a wire that connects the cobra adapter to my chin controller. The Bluetooth is then wireless of course. As he mentions in his letter, there is a bug with the Sony Ericsson 600i, which turns off the voice capabilities, if there is a message waiting. I use that bug all the time. To prevent me from making outgoing calls, when I am in a very noisy place, I just have somebody dial my number and do not answer the phone --voila, no mistaken outgoing calls. I just have somebody click the phone button when I am ready to make outgoing calls. I do not use a headrest on my chair so that flexing microphone would not work for me. Just my opinion, but I do like my system better for just the phone. I chose this Plantronics Bluetooth, because it is very unobtrusive, and it stays in my ear, even when I am outside bumping around. Have a great day. Joan _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Fwd: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems Dan T. and Joan , I don't know how similar this is to the set up Joan has. I don't know what service is uses for sure. I thought previously it was Cingular but I have not read his sites yet as I just got, but I wanted to share with you and whoever else is interested in hands-free phones. It looks like he has some new things to offer since I last looked at his site and wrote to him and I don't know the prices yet. Dana
RE: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Joan, I would appreciate it if you would ask Christian why you needed the cobra
adapter as I am interested in a totally hands-free device. Thanks for your
help, Dan T.
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I wish I could answer that for you, but when my friend put the system
together, he found that he needed the cobra adapter in order to make it truly
hands-free. I don't know why, but it has worked very well for 15 months. If you
are interested in the same thing, I will get Christian, who is my electronic
guru, to e-mail me the reasons why, and exactly what he had to do. I am most
grateful for all of my voice-activated things, and I am extremely grateful for
Christian who comes and bails me out when my X10 system goes wrong, and
multiple other things. God has certainly put some very valuable helpers in my
walk, so that I can live life to the fullest. Joan
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From: Dan Tessiatore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:46 PM
To: poajoan; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Hi Joan, what is a COBRA adapter? And, why do you need one if your telephone
is hands-free? Thanks, Dan T.
poajoan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Dana.
You are right, he has added quite a few things to his website. It is
interresting that the one set up can be used for an environmental control
system, using an X--10 system I presume. I have purchased his carrier for when
we go on vacation. Using it, I can be carried out into the water for swimming.
My phone system uses the Sony Ericsson 600 I Walkman, a Plantronics Voyager
Bluetooth, and a COBRA adapter from RadioShack. When I purchased it 15 months
ago, the entire set up with a two-year contract with Cingular was $165. I have
had absolutely no problems with it, and as he mentioned in his letter to you
Dana, Cingular is very disability friendly. I have the free voice dial, but did
not know about the free information. I will look into that. I really like my
system better for just a phone, because it is very un-obtrusive. I have a
telephone mounted on a flexible boom, which attaches to my chair, and a wire
that connects the cobra adapter to my chin controller. The Bluetooth is then
wireless of course. As he mentions in his letter, there is a bug with the Sony
Ericsson 600i, which turns off the voice capabilities, if there is a message
waiting. I use that bug all the time. To prevent me from making outgoing calls,
when I am in a very noisy place, I just have somebody
dial my number and do not answer the phone --voila, no mistaken outgoing
calls. I just have somebody click the phone button when I am ready to make
outgoing calls.
I do not use a headrest on my chair so that flexing microphone would not
work for me. Just my opinion, but I do like my system better for just the phone.
I chose this Plantronics Bluetooth, because it is very unobtrusive, and it
stays in my ear, even when I am outside bumping around.
Have a great day. Joan
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:01 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Fwd: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Dan T. and Joan ,
I don't know how similar this is to the set up Joan has.
I don't know what service is uses for sure. I thought previously it was
Cingular but I have not read his sites yet as I just got, but I wanted to share
with you and whoever else is interested in hands-free phones
Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Hi Joan, what is a COBRA adapter? And, why do you need one if your telephone
is hands-free? Thanks, Dan T.
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Hi Dana.
You are right, he has added quite a few things to his website. It is
interresting that the one set up can be used for an environmental control
system, using an X--10 system I presume. I have purchased his carrier for when
we go on vacation. Using it, I can be carried out into the water for swimming.
My phone system uses the Sony Ericsson 600 I Walkman, a Plantronics Voyager
Bluetooth, and a COBRA adapter from RadioShack. When I purchased it 15 months
ago, the entire set up with a two-year contract with Cingular was $165. I have
had absolutely no problems with it, and as he mentioned in his letter to you
Dana, Cingular is very disability friendly. I have the free voice dial, but did
not know about the free information. I will look into that. I really like my
system better for just a phone, because it is very un-obtrusive. I have a
telephone mounted on a flexible boom, which attaches to my chair, and a wire
that connects the cobra adapter to my chin controller. The Bluetooth is then
wireless of course. As he mentions in his letter, there is a bug with the Sony
Ericsson 600i, which turns off the voice capabilities, if there is a message
waiting. I use that bug all the time. To prevent me from making outgoing calls,
when I am in a very noisy place, I just have somebody
dial my number and do not answer the phone --voila, no mistaken outgoing
calls. I just have somebody click the phone button when I am ready to make
outgoing calls.
I do not use a headrest on my chair so that flexing microphone would not work
for me. Just my opinion, but I do like my system better for just the phone.
I chose this Plantronics Bluetooth, because it is very unobtrusive, and it
stays in my ear, even when I am outside bumping around.
Have a great day. Joan
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:01 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Fwd: Vocalize iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone Systems
Dan T. and Joan ,
I don't know how similar this is to the set up Joan has.
I don't know what service is uses for sure. I thought previously it was
Cingular but I have not read his sites yet as I just got, but I wanted to share
with you and whoever else is interested in hands-free phones.
It looks like he has some new things to offer since I last looked at his
site and wrote to him and I don't know the prices yet.
Dana
