repeating trext alerts

Hi

I'm starting to look for a replaement mid-range mobile. An important feature
for me is that, as with my current model, when I receive a text, if I don't
hear the incoming alert, the alert will keep repeating until I do hear it (I
have a hearing problem)

However, this doesn't seem to be a feature that is mentioned in advertising
blurb. Any ideas how I can get a short list together includes this feature.

Thanks

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> Hi

> I'm starting to look for a replaement mid-range mobile. An important
> feature
> for me is that, as with my current model, when I receive a text, if I don't
> hear the incoming alert, the alert will keep repeating until I do hear
> it (I
> have a hearing problem)

> However, this doesn't seem to be a feature that is mentioned in advertising
> blurb. Any ideas how I can get a short list together includes this feature.

> Thanks


This feature might madden those sitting near you!

My partner has a Nokia 2652 (I think this might have been discontinued
but you might find one somewhere) which can display light sequences
continuously after a text is received. This could bypass you hearing
trouble without gaining enemies.

--
Helen D. Vecht: [email protected]
Edgware.

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> Hi
>
> I'm starting to look for a replaement mid-range mobile. An important feature
> for me is that, as with my current model, when I receive a text, if I don't
> hear the incoming alert, the alert will keep repeating until I do hear it (I
> have a hearing problem)
>
> However, this doesn't seem to be a feature that is mentioned in advertising
> blurb. Any ideas how I can get a short list together includes this feature.

I seem to remember some early Samsungs had this feature, not sure if
they still do.
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Regards
Jon

Jon wrote:
> I seem to remember some early Samsungs had this feature, not sure if
> they still do.

Yup - my current phone is an early Samsung, and it does have that feature.
I'll try and do some digging on later models to see if they mention this
feature.

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[snip]

> A light sequence doesn't help when the phone is in my
> pocket. But I find that generally, people are much more
> understanding than you fear - my hearing aids are quite
> visible.

Doesn't your phone have a vibrate facility..? I find that useful if I'm in
a noisy area or a busy street.

Ivor

Ivor Jones wrote:
> Doesn't your phone have a vibrate facility..? I find that useful if
> I'm in a noisy area or a busy street.

Yes it does Ivor, but if I'm not wearing a shirt with a breast pocket, my
phone is in my jacket, so that doesn't help.

Thanks

> I'm starting to look for a replaement mid-range mobile. An important
> feature
> for me is that, as with my current model, when I receive a text, if I
> don't hear the incoming alert, the alert will keep repeating until I do
> hear it (I have a hearing problem)

I have a Samsung D600 which does this.
Maybe some of the later models such as the D900 etc may also have this
facility. Anyone?

John

"wasted" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Ivor Jones wrote:
> > Doesn't your phone have a vibrate facility..? I find
> > that useful if I'm in a noisy area or a busy street.
>
> Yes it does Ivor, but if I'm not wearing a shirt with a
> breast pocket, my phone is in my jacket, so that doesn't
> help.

Trouser pocket..? Works for me ;-)

Ivor

wasted wrote:

> I'm starting to look for a replaement mid-range mobile. An important feature
> for me is that, as with my current model, when I receive a text, if I don't
> hear the incoming alert, the alert will keep repeating until I do hear it (I
> have a hearing problem)

The Motorola KRZR K1 does this. You get the normal text alert sound when
a message first arrives, i.e. the sound that you set, thereafter it
beeps every 5 mins or so. Whether this can be changed to something
louder I don't know. (I can find out if you wish but it will be a few
days before I next see the particular friend that has the phone.)

Like you, I've never seen this feature advertised. You could try the
RNID to see if they can help, otherwise try ringing each manufacturer/
mobile operator and ask to be put through to someone who can help with
"accessibility" issues.

Regards,

--
Bruce Horrocks
Surrey
England
(bruce at scorecrow dot com)

Ivor Jones wrote:
> Trouser pocket..? Works for me ;-)
Hmmm - what about the radiation ;-)

"wasted" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Ivor Jones wrote:
> > Trouser pocket..? Works for me ;-)
> Hmmm - what about the radiation ;-)

At the very least it'll keep you warm ;-)

Ivor

wasted wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm starting to look for a replaement mid-range mobile. An important feature
> for me is that, as with my current model, when I receive a text, if I don't
> hear the incoming alert, the alert will keep repeating until I do hear it (I
> have a hearing problem)
>
> However, this doesn't seem to be a feature that is mentioned in advertising
> blurb. Any ideas how I can get a short list together includes this feature.
>
> Thanks
>
>
I believe the current software (i.e., software that looks like that on
Razr series etc) on Motorola's has this feature both for missed texts
and calls. This would not include smart phone Motorola's, I am not sure
about them.

Sony Ericssons that I have had do not have this feature, including the
K750i, W850i and the k800.

I did find this quite useful on my Motorola, and you have now reminded
me of a short fall of my SE!!!!!!!

G

wasted wrote:

> Jon wrote:
>> I seem to remember some early Samsungs had this feature, not sure if
>> they still do.
>
> Yup - my current phone is an early Samsung, and it does have that feature.
> I'll try and do some digging on later models to see if they mention this
> feature.

My previous phone, the A800 did this ad nauseum. The D900 has the option for
once, every minute and every 2 minutes.

Often you can get the information by downloading the user guide from the
manufacturers website even if the advertising blurb doesn't say.

--
Nigel Wade

Bruce Horrocks wrote:
> wasted wrote:
>
>> I'm starting to look for a replaement mid-range mobile. An important
>> feature for me is that, as with my current model, when I receive a
>> text, if I don't hear the incoming alert, the alert will keep
>> repeating until I do hear it (I have a hearing problem)
>
> The Motorola KRZR K1 does this. You get the normal text alert sound when
> a message first arrives, i.e. the sound that you set, thereafter it
> beeps every 5 mins or so. Whether this can be changed to something
> louder I don't know.

It can be - the subsequent repeating sound can be any of the available
ring tones.

HTH.

--
Bruce Horrocks
Surrey
England
(bruce at scorecrow dot com)