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Communications - Voice Control Phones
Communications - Voice Control Phones
Voice Control & Switch Adapted Accessible Phone Systems
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Vocalize Flexarm Wheelchair Headrest Mic swings away for transfers
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Invaluable independence for those with limited use of their hands.
Broadened Horizons is your premier provider of Completely Voice Controlled and switch adapted accessible cell phone and landline phone solutions! President, Mark Felling, taught and supported cell phone user interface quality verification to development groups at Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Sprint, Sony, and other cell phone manufacturers prior to his plane crash.
A cell phone can provide safety in the ability to call for help whenever needed - anywhere in or away from home, significantly impacting independence and confidence. We offer the best voice control features and recognition quality available anywhere - guaranteed! Recommended Cell Phones
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Cell Phone - Bluetooth
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Landline
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Computer
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Feature
(click product links to right for more details on each)
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(Recommended!)
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Switch Scanning
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Pro ECU Speakerphone
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Switch, Voice, & Emergency
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Full-Duplex
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Switch & Voice
Speakerphone
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Wireless VoIP SoftPhone Kit
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Cost (Unit without Phone)
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$749
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$999
(plus phone)
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$399
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$699-$929
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$299/$599
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$599 ($350)
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$449 ($199)
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$179
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Physical Ability Requirement
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Speak
(or make unique sounds)
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Activate Ability Switch
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Activate Ability Switch & Speak
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Speak
or Activate Any Ability Switch
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Activate Any Ability Switch & Speak
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Activate Any Ability Switch & Speak
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Activate Any Ability Switch & Speak
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Operate Computer
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Carriers Supported
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Any Carrier Worldwide
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Any Landline
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High-Speed Internet Access
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Also Voice Controlled Media Player (iPod-like)
(Music, Audio Books, Movies)
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Wheelchair Integrated
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Portable with Integrated Battery
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Switch Adapted
Portable
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Also control TV, TiVo, lights, & appliances
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Wireless Switch Adapted with Voice Dialing & Emergency Dial
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Simple to use, Big Button Dialing, Large Text Caller ID
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Simple to use, Big Button Dialing, Large Text Caller ID
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100' Range
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Control Interfaces
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Voice Only
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Yes
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with VoiceIR
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Yes
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Yes^
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Switch with Voice
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Yes
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Yes
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Optional
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Phone Buttons
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Phone Functions Normally (Position with 3rd Hand Wheelchair Mount)
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Yes as normal
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Voice Control - Phone
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Voice Control Quality
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Best
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Better
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Better
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Better
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Better
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Better
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Better^
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Initiate by Voice
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Yes
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with VoiceIR
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Yes
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with VoiceIR
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with VoiceIR
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with VoiceIR
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Yes^
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Hang Up / End Call
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Yes
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with VoiceIR
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Yes
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with VoiceIR
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with VoiceIR
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with VoiceIR
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Yes^
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Answer
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Yes
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with VoiceIR
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Yes
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with VoiceIR
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with VoiceIR
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with VoiceIR
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Yes^
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Call by Contact Name
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes^
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Redial
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Advanced Voice Control Software
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Callback Missed Call
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Advanced Voice Control Software
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Yes
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Yes
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Digit Dial
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Adv. Voice Control / Phone Specific C/S
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Operator
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes^
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Voice Control Model
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Both
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Both
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Dependent
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Dependent
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No Training Contact Names
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Adv. Voice Control / Phone Specific
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Review Contacts/Tasks
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Advanced Voice Control Software
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Battery/Signal/Time/Day
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Adv. Voice Control / Phone Specific
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Dictate Text Message
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Phone Specific/Free JOTT Service
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Free JOTT Service
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Yes^
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Voice Control - Other
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Digital Media Player
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Advanced Voice Control Software
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Yes^
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Use As Wireless Mic
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Yes
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Switch Control
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Media Player
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Send text msgs
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Yes
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Complete Control
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Yes
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Start Voice Control
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Yes
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Yes
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Optional
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Yes
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Yes
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Hang Up / End Call
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Optional
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Yes
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Yes
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Answer
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Optional
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Yes
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Yes
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Transfer to Headset
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Yes
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Yes
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Plug In
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Redial
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Yes
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Turn Off Power
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very small
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3.5mm Adaptive Switch Compatible
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Yes
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Yes
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Optional
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Yes
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Yes
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Other
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Wireless
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Bluetooth (HFP)
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Bluetooth (HFP)
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Bluetooth
(HFP or HSP)
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Infrared
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Yes
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GSFK
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Audible Caller ID
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Yes
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Yes
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Visual
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Firmware Upgradable
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Wheelchair Powered
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Yes
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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Battery Powered
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Optional
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Months
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8/200 Hr
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Optional
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Yes & AC
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4 Hr
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Microphone
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Flex Arm & Lapel Included
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Phone
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Integrated
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Integrated
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Integrated
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Integrated
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Integrated
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Bed Kit
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Included
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Portable
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Portable
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Use from Bed
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Use from Bed
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Use from Bed
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Use from Bed
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Legend
C/S
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Digit Dial by Voice using (C) Cingular VoiceDial (Free for mobility impaired individuals including $15 free 411 directory assistance / month) or (S) SprintPCS Voice Command
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HFP
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Hands-Free Profile Supported
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HSP
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Headset Profile Supported
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Under Dev
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Under Development
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iTalk Voice Control Limitation Note: W810 & W600 display a popup notification of new voicemail and text messages which disables voice control until notification is canceled by pressing button on phone. User must either forward missed calls to home phone, disable voicemail and text messaging, or be able to cancel notification by pressing button on phone or obtain help to do so. T637 does not have this pop-up notification problem.
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Voice Control requires voice-recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking
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Many mobile phones offer built-in speakerphone or voice dialing features, however ALL require menu navigation after a call has been connected to enable the speakerphone or pressing a button to use voice dialing.
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...interesting article regarding cell phone manufacturers ignoring needs of users without use of their hands
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