CSDVRS Newest Video Phones
10 07 2008All..
See the links of the latest releases of new video phones by CSDVRS.
Hats off to CSDVRS for doing that!
I am sure most of us are eager to know how well they work, cost of them, etc.
Any of you go to the NAD conference? If so, did you check these nifty video phones out? Share with us what you thought.
VP-200, OJO, VPAD, MVP, and now these VPs. WOW - we deaf and hard-of-hearing persons sure are being spoiled by VRS providers. Don’t you love that! Of course, they do them because they want to make money ;-]
eyes open & thumbs up,
Ed B
That is old fashion videophone model. I can’t stand with the design of ZT-150 - looks FUNNY like public pay phone.
I prefer 3G phones with videochat. That is 5 years old already in Asia and Europe. Stand-alone Videophone is phased out already anywhere in world except in US. What a shame! too behind from advanced tech.
Thank you for updates!
Dan
Dan,
Wow - you’re ahead of the pack then ;-]
Essentially you are right, but I’ll take them anyway. The thing is that we deaf and hoh are ahead of the hearing persons in the USA. That has to count for something , I think, huh? ;-]
eyes open & thumbs up,
Ed
Those videophones are UGLY. I’d go with MVP and OjO over those two videophones. Plus they’re free. Who in the world would pay for those? Hearing people can also purchase MVP and OjO.
Who in the world would buy those ugly things? I’d go with the MVP and the OjO and to top it all, they’re free. If CSDVRS was offering an iPhone type of video phone then I’d definitely consider buying it.
What a disappointment - we were led to believe that these would be a totally new product but actually these have been around for some time - the Z-T150 is actually a repackaged version of Tandberg’s T150 videophone and the Z-IP320 is another repackaged version of Creative’s InPerson videophone, nothing new….
The truly innovative ones are Viable’s VPAD and if the news on the grapevine is correc the HOVRS’s MVP - these have been designed and tested by deaf people before coming off the production line if what I have been told is correct.
A disappointed Jeff!
Yes. I agreed. It’s really UGLY. I don’t mean to insult but it needs make-up.
Go iPhone Go!
Dan
I think csdvrs will give out free. I hope csdvrs’s product and Hands On VRS (HOVRS) the MVP that comes out soon will work better than what I had on VPAD.
Dan,
I hope that iPhone manufacturer will make sure that this is compatible with VRS if video conference is used. It would be so cool if we can use VRS on iPhone. Will it happen? I don’t know…I sure hope so.
eyes open & thumbs up,
Ed B
As for the iPhone and other Apple-Macintosh related peripherals (computers), we need to make sure future processes done by Apple are very strictly neutral meaning Apple shouldn’t lock themselves in exclusive technological advances with Sorenson Communications and GoAmerica and/or any other providers.
Whatever the VPs stuff what we have… ALL of them are OK but better than nothing. For iPhone, American are exciting to have latest product. However, outside the USA are laughing for that. Because, there are several mobile phones that already have more features than what iPhone has. Did you know that Japan don’t need to have iPhone, why? Few years behind on its technology. Why? Just because American WANTS more money before next technology stuff. As you know that iPhone has 3G - wow wow… But don’t forget that 3G are available in FEW areas in the USA - oh please.
Whatever - we SHOULD take a look into other countries which have more technology. So, do not think that America is number one on technology for anything, just a few.
Cheers!
HELLO,, I WUD LIKE TO KNOW AND WANNA A OJO… IM VERY INTERESTING ABT THIS,,,,, PLS LET ME KNOW MORE THIS BUT DARN SOON I PLANNING TO MOVE TO OTHER STATE GO TO AZ… FROM AMARILLO ,TX. WELL KEEP CONTACT ME ABT THAT THX.. = )
But you know what - there are probably some VRS who are now closely watching this. They are now seeing some VRS selling their VP so now they will start up the mentality - why should we give them out. Who knows they might be watching your minutes (even though they aren’t supposed to). And if it turns out that they are losing money - giving away free VP and the customer is not using their service - then charge em for the VP. I really think we as consumers need to pay for our own VP. This way - it would give us the flexibility without being tied to any one VRS (because the VP is defaulted to the main VRS of that VP producer). So with this in mind - it allows us to purchase the VP of our choice and use the VRS service of our choice.
I see now that CSDVRS did not make this products as it has already come out by other company. So only Sorenson, OJO, Viable and soon Hovrs will the company that makes for deaf/hh
I’ve been reading your comments. I understand where you stand, but let me play as the devil’s advocate… Here are the huge advantages of owning those two Z products:
1. You pay for it = you own it, its not a loan program like other places. Plus, you have more freedom when it comes to selecting a VRS company.
2. ZIP 340 - the smallest VP on the market within the deaf community and its scratch resistance! Now, tell me where else can provide that? Much easier to bring it around than the other kinds.
3. ZT-150 - looks like a pay phone? Not even close! It is light-weighted, can be placed pretty much anywhere especially next to your computer, and has one of the highest picture quality ever. This is specifically designed for office use.
4. Yes, all are designed by other companies other than CSDVRS: A huge pro is that it has been on the market for a while which means less bugs! That is a smart move to me.
There are many other benefits. It won’t hurt you to test the water…Hey, if you happen to dislike it, you can always take it back within 30 days. Here is your opportunity to try all the options. Instead of complaining about how behind we are, let’s enjoy the choices we have at hand. The next few years will be very exciting!
Dear Devil’s Advocate,
Absolutely! The more video phones out there, the better it is for us deaf. Or is it matter of dilemma? Which should VPs should be picked? A nice dilemma to be in, I think.
As you said the CSDVRS products already on the market for a while so means less bugs. VRS does require little bit configuring than what is “typical”, but I understand that it is easy. As u said, worth “testing the water” to see how the products are.
If those of you who already got these products, share your innermost thoughts on these Z VPs; do as well on other VPs you now have
eyes open & thumbs up,
Ed B
let you know that mvp and vp 200 and ojo all the kind videophone is free yes it is very nice but sad you really dont own them it is belong to the company due to mac id reason but like vpad and csdvrs you buy it and is your to keep same as you buy a phone of your own so