[22c-user] Problems with Owasys

Wed Apr 11 23:57:50 UTC 2007

We at Capital Accessibility have never made a secret of our somewhat low
opinion of the 22C manual. That's why we offer our Audio Tour, both on
line and on our 202.595.7777 telephone menus. That's why we created the
Frequently Asked Questions document. That's why we created, and respond
on this email list. That's why we do our best to respond to telephone
support inquiries.

Over the years we've seen many manuals. We would not nominate this one
for awards. However, we must unfortunately also say we've seen much
worse.

Janina Sajka, Customer Support
Capital Accessibility, LLC

A list for users of the Owasys 22C screenless phone. writes:
> If it is possible to do capital letters, why isn't that
> information in the manual?
> 
> Matt Roberts
> blindbiker at pobox.com Home
> matt.roberts at pobox.com Work
> Authorized Reseller Easy Talk
> http://www.easytalkcomputers.com
> 407-415-5333
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: 22c-user-bounces at OwasysUSA.com 
> > [mailto:22c-user-bounces at OwasysUSA.com] On Behalf Of A
> list 
> > for users of the Owasys 22C screenless phone.
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:02 AM
> > To: A list for users of the Owasys 22C screenless phone.
> > Subject: Re: [22c-user] Problems with Owasys
> > 
> > I don't think this is correct. Upper case is supported in
> SMS 
> > by continuing to repeat presses of the keys. For instance,
> to 
> > get a capital A, press the 2 key 5 times. For a capital C,
> 
> > press it 7 times.
> > 
> > However, I would also dispute whether SMS are expected to 
> > follow standard English composition rules. They're
> supposed 
> > to be quick and dirty messages, with lots of short
> messaging 
> > shortcuts such as using r when you mean "are," and u when
> you 
> > mean "you." Your mileage may vary, of course.
> > 
> > Janina Sajka, Customer Support
> > Capital Accessibility, LLC
> > 
> > A list for users of the Owasys 22C screenless phone.
> writes:
> > > I have noted some very serious problems with my Owasys
> phone.
> > > You don't have the ability to write text messages in
> mixed 
> > case.  All 
> > > messages come out in *LOWER* case.  That is a serious
> problem 
> > > especially when communicating with sighted people.
> Sighted 
> > people are 
> > > used to reading messages written properly.  It looks
> weird 
> > to them if 
> > > I'm sending them a message in all lower case, and
> everyone else is 
> > > sending messages like you can on a computer, with both
> cap 
> > and small 
> > > letters.
> > > When receiving a text message, if the person doesn't
> break up the 
> > > message in to parts, you don't get the whole message.
> > > I find it very frustrating when I am in the middle of
> reading a 
> > > message, deleting it or whatever, and another message
> pops 
> > up, or the 
> > > phone just repeats the last prompt.
> > > 
> > > The phone also needs a *SILENT* mode.  The silent mode
> is not 
> > > adequate.  The phone vibrates when it rings, but the SMS
> 
> > alert still 
> > > sounds.  There should be vibrate, silent, and ring.
> > > Another major drawback is you have to manually set the 
> > clock.  Every 
> > > other phone can synchronize with the cellular system,
> and 
> > the Owasys 
> > > should do that too.
> > > 
> > > Matt Roberts
> > > blindbiker at pobox.com Home
> > > matt.roberts at pobox.com Work
> > > Authorized Reseller Easy Talk
> > > http://www.easytalkcomputers.com
> > > 407-415-5333
> > > 
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > 22c-user mailing list
> > > 22c-user at OwasysUSA.com
> > > http://www.rednote.net/mailman/listinfo/22c-user
> > 
> > -- 
> > 
> > Janina Sajka,	Phone:	+1.202.595.7777;
> sip:janina at a11y.org
> > Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC
> http://CapitalAccessibility.Com
> > 
> > Marketing the Owasys 22C talking screenless cell phone in
> the 
> > U.S. and Canada Learn more at http://ScreenlessPhone.Com
> > 
> > Chair, Open Accessibility	janina at a11y.org	
> > Linux Foundation		http://a11y.org
> > _______________________________________________
> > 22c-user mailing list
> > 22c-user at OwasysUSA.com
> > http://www.rednote.net/mailman/listinfo/22c-user
> 
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Janina Sajka,	Phone:	+1.202.595.7777;	sip:janina at a11y.org
Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC	http://CapitalAccessibility.Com

Marketing the Owasys 22C talking screenless cell phone in the U.S. and Canada
Learn more at http://ScreenlessPhone.Com

Chair, Open Accessibility	janina at a11y.org	
Linux Foundation		http://a11y.org