Cell Phones Deals, Sales, and News

An EBay seller and Blind Bargains reader has posted an unlocked Nokia N82, with a fully licensed copy of Talks Premium 4.00.3 with a starting bid of $250. With $10 for shipping, it's less than the price of Talks alone. It can be upgraded to the latest version of Talks for free.
This phone is also compatible with the KNFB Reader Mobile software. Auciton ends December 4.

Nuance has just released vrersion 4.11.3 of their Talks and Zooms software package for mobile phones. This version adds support for several new handsets, improves the web browser for the Nokia e52 and N86 and more. Version 4.11 is a free upgrade for all premium licenses generated after November 13, 2007.

If you're looking for a phone compatible with Mobile Speak or Talks but don't wish to shell out hundreds of dollars, try the Nokia 3230 in stock at CellHut.com Using coupon code NK323, the price falls to $149.98 with free shipping. It's an older discontinued model but still comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera and bluetooth. Combined with screen reading software, it's an inexpensive way to read and send text messages or browse your call log, among other features. Deal ends May 23.

The variety of accessible phone choices has exploded in the past year, and we'll be highlighting the current options for several U.S. carriers over the coming days. Today, check our new Amazon page of accessible phones available for Verizon. Eight phones are included ranging from low-end LG phones that talk out of the box to smart phone solutions that run Mobile Speak Smart Phone or Mobile Speak Pocket. Most are quite reasonably priced with a new contract. Watch for new pages for other providers in the coming days.

Amazon.com has the Nokia N75 cell phone for $24.99 profit. TO get this price, establish a new line of service with AT&T. Discounts are also available for extending your contract. This phone includes Bluetooth 2.0 support, 3G data connectivity, and a MicroSD memory slot. It's supported by Code Factory's Mobile Speak software for Symbian phones.

Amazon.com has the new Motorola Q9M cell phone for $49.99 after Verizon activation. The Q9M is a CDMA phone that runs on Windows Mobile 6 so it is compatible with Mobile Speak Smartphone. It includes stereo Bluetooth connectivity, QWERTY keyboard, stereo speakers, MiniSD high-capacity memory slot and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

Amazon.com has the LG VX8350 cell phone for one cent with service activation from Verizon.
Note: Upgrade to two-day shipping for free. This is the upgrade to the popular VX8300 and features a smaller design, support for higher capacity MicroSD cards, and an internal antenna. This flip phone features Voice-Command, which allows a blind user to perform basic functions like navigating phone menus, hearing who is calling, and using the contact list. If you were considering the VX8300, take a look at this one as well.