Nokia launches 6682RVI: Cell phone for blind people
By Stefan Constantinescu on Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 at 12:14 AM PST In Devices
Canada’s Rogers (NYSE: RCI) Wireless has announced the launch of a specially modified Nokia (NYSE: NOK) handset which is aimed at customers with vision loss. The Nokia 6682RVI, equipped with Nuance TALKS software from Nuance Communications essentially turns the Nokia 6682RVI handset into a "talking phone" by converting menus, instructions and content displayed on the screen into audio output through its internal speaker, or an optional wired or Bluetooth headset.
All I have to say is good job Nokia for creating a product that helps people overcome a disability.
I was wondering how much this phone is and if it has even came out yet. My cousin has been blind since birth and he needs a cell phone like this.
http://your.rogers.com/store/wireless/services/visuallyimpaired.asp
The phone is out, I know a few people who have it. Although the website says $450 without a plan, the two people who actually bought one said it was close to $800. But they may have bought it when it first came out.
Not sure if it is covered under ADP, but it probably is.
I am interested in the RVI technology for my dad, is the software compatible with other Nokia phones? And do you know if any of the US carriers will offer the phone?