BlindShell Classic

For the past few years, we were working on the best style of control of a mobile phone for the blind. We sold to tens of countries over the globe and reached thousands of customers. Now we are introducing the best of what the world of mobile phones for the blind can offer.

Voice Control

With voice control you can give the phone voice commands without having to use the keypad! You can do following, and more:

Calling and sending a message to a contact
Opening any application in the phone
Getting information about weather
Getting your location. Address and GPS

Voice Dictation

Instead of using the keypad to input text, just simply say it. The phone will write it down as a text! Among others, you can use voice dictation for these actions:

SMS dictation
Email dictation
Taking notes
Dictating your agenda

Physical Keyboard

This phone has physical keyboard! Big, well spaced tangible buttons. We wanted the BlindShell Classic to have a premium keypad, and we believe that we succeeded. Operating the phone is again as comfortable as it used to be before the smartphone era. It is hard to describe the feeling in words, one just has to try it!

The spacing between the keys makes orientation on the keypad very easy, so you will be able to distinguish between the keys right away. No need to fumble with your fingers around to find the right button. No need to be worried about pressing the wrong button either.

Object tagging: By using a special stickers you can label objects around you. Teach your phone what objects are the labels attached to, and easily recognize them later by using your phone. You can either record a short voice message, or enter a written description. One set of labels is supplied with the phone! 

Many useful applications: Object tagging isn’t the only amazing application you can use. Another is the Email client, with which you can write and receive emails from your friends and colleagues. With Internet radio you can listen to thousands of radio stations from around the world. Weather app will tell you the current weather and forecast for next three days. If you are unsure about the place where you currently are, use the Location app, which will tell you your current GPS location and a nearest address.

SOS emergency button: If you get to a situation where a quick help from someone else is needed, you can use the SOS emergency button. Pressing the button for at least 3 seconds will call your emergency contact. (This contact can be set whenever you want). The outgoing emergency call have to be confirmed by you, so you do not need to worry about making the call accidentally.

Applications & Features: BlindShell Classic is packed with features! But you do not need to be afraid, that you will be overwhelmed. It is only up to you which applications will you use. You can just make calls and send messages, and nothing else. But, if you want to use the full potential of the phone, there is nothing in your way to make to most out of it.

Main features

Calls
Call log
SMS
SMS to multiple recipients
Contacts
Backing up and importing contacts
Alarm
Calendar
Minute timer
Notes
Voice recorder

Advanced features

SOS emergency button
E-mail
Object tagging
FM radio
Internet radio
Audio player
Book Reader
Service menu
Weather forecast
GPS location
Color recognition

Other Features and Applications

When designing BlindShell we thought about the ease of use in the first place. That is why there are many features which will make interaction with the phone so much more easier and comfortable. Here is a list of some of those features:

Speed dial of up to 11 contacts – press one button to call
Quick information about the current time – press one button while the phone is locked to know what the time is.
Access the sound profile settings with a press of a single button – quickly change between sound, vibrations, and silent mode.
Menu navigation by using shortcuts – Press a number to jump to a specific item.
Opening the call screen by pressing a single button – press a button and call.
Change the rate and intonation of the phone’s voice.
Multiple color profiles.

Phone Specification

Mobile networks frequency bands:
GSM: 900/1800/1900MHz
WCDMA: 2100MHz
LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B7/B20
CPU: Dual core 1.2GHz
RAM: 512MB
Internal storage: 4GB (2.8GB – User data)
Expandable by SD card up to 32GB
Screen: 2.8 inch TFT color screen, 240px * 320px
SIM cards: dual micro SIM card slots
Camera: 2.0MPx
Battery: 1800mAh
Weight without battery: 76g
Weight Battery: 35g
Dimensions: 133mm x 58mm x 19mm
SAR:
Head: 1,399 W/Kg (10g)
Body: 1,611 W/Kg (10g)
Wifi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS
FM receiver
LED flashlight
SOS emergency button

In the box

You get a USB charging cable and wall plug. The cable is reversible which means it doesn't matter which way you plug it in. Also in the box you get a charging cradle. The customer can plug the cradle into the wall outlet and leave it sitting on a desk. Then they just set the phone in the cradle and it starts charging wirelessly. Also in the box you get a pair of headphones.

Network compatibility: The BlindShell Classic is unlocked on GSM networks and we have already confirmed it working on Rogers, Bell, and Telus in Canada.

BlindShell Classic Manual

BlindShell on YouTube

PHONE

SKU: BLINDSHELL-BLACK

SKU: BLINDSHELL-RED

LEATHER CASE

SKU: BS-CASE-BLACK

SKU: BS-CASE-RED

BLINDSHELL CLASSIC TUTORIALS

Here you can find some tutorials about using BlindShell Classic phone.

How To Add A Contact – In this video we talk about how to add a contact on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Make A Phone Call – In this video we talk about the different ways to make a phone call on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Update Your Phone – In this video we demonstrate how to download and install an update on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Charge The Phone – In this video we talk about how to charge the BlindShell Classic mobile phone, including using the charging cradle.

How To Connect To Wi-Fi – In this video we talk about how to connect to Wi-Fi on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Use Voice Dictation – In this video we talk about how to use voice dictation on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Navigate The Phone – In this video we talk about how to navigate the user interface on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Use Bluetooth – In this video we talk about how to turn on and to connect the Bluetooth on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Change The Ring Tone – In this video we talk about how to change the ring tone on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Insert The SIM And SD Cards – In this video we demonstrate how to insert the SIM and SD cards into the BlindShell Classic phone. We also demonstrate how to remove the battery.

How To Customize The Display – In this video we talk about how to customize the display of the the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Turn The Phone On And Off – In this video we demonstrate how to turn the BlindShell Classic phone on and off.

How To Control The Phone With Your Voice – In this video we talk about how to control the BlindShell Classic mobile phone with your voice.

How To Use The Weather App – In this video we show how to use the weather app on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Quickly Access The Status Menu – In this video we talk about how to quickly access the status menu on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Use The Minute Timer And Stopwatch – In this video we talk about how to find and use the minute timer and stopwatch features on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Adjust The Volume – In this video we talk about how to adjust the volume on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Use The Notes App – In this video we learn how to find and use the Notes application on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Get AT&T 4G – In this video we talk about how to enable AT&T’s 4G on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Fix The “Network Error” Message – In this video we learn how to fix the “Network Error” message on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Set Up Voicemail – In this video we talk about how to set up voicemail on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Use The Music App – In this video we talk about how to use the music application on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.

How To Use The YouTube App – In this video we learn how to find and use the YouTube application on the BlindShell Classic mobile phone.