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Information on Supported Phones

Use of the Mobile Reader software is supported with the cell phone models described on this page. Please check back periodically to keep up to date as new models become available. On this page, you can find information about the different phone models so that you can pick the one that is best suited for you.

For more information on the different supported phone models, please contact your dealer.

NOTICE OF NEW SUPPORTED PHONES AND TRIAL VERSION NOW AVAILABLE

This notice is being distributed to announce two important developments intended to make K-NFB Reading Technology's Mobile Reader products more widely available throughout the United States and around the world. These changes have also required a new release, version 6.3.1, of the Mobile Reader software now available for download at knfbreader.com. Please note, aside from the new capabilities described below, the functionality of version 6.3.1 is identical to version 6.1.11. Therefore, installation of this version is not considered necessary for current users.

NEW SUPPORTED PHONES

The phones now supported with the initial release of version 6.3 are the Nokia E71 (best used with the kReader Mobile), N79, N82, N85, N86, N95 8 GB, N95 North American model, and the Nokia 6220 Classic. Please note that changes in phone models and availability must be expected. However, phones which become unavailable from suppliers will continue to be supported for use with the Mobile Reader software as changes are made to support newer phones and models as they become available. This applies at present to the N82 and the 6220 Classic.

This page includes important information about each supported phone as well as links to obtain detailed specifications. Please check back periodically to keep up to date as more phones are added to the list. Checking with various suppliers for availability and price is recommended.

TRIAL VERSION

We have been asked to provide a trial version of each Mobile Reader application which dealers can use for product promotion. Therefore, this capability is included in version 6.3.1. The trial is a full version of the kReader Mobile or the knfbReader Mobile. However, the trial will only operate for 14 days from the time of activation. The procedures used to install and activate the trial version are identical to the purchased product, but special trial licenses must be obtained from K-NFB Reading Technology's technical support service. Please contact support (at) knfbreader.com or call 877-547-1500 to request trial licenses for use with your customers. Providing initial hands-on training to potential customers to explain how best to take pictures and read successfully is recommended before turning them loose to learn the benefits of this product for themselves.


Phone
Feature Rating
Notes
6220 Classic
Tactile Keys: Acceptable
Display Size & Quality: Acceptable
Processor Speed: Good
Flash Brightness: Very Good
WiFi Capability: No
Size and Weight: Very Good
6700 Slide
Picture of Nokia 6700 Slide cell phone
Tactile Keys: Acceptable
Display Size & Quality: Acceptable
Processor Speed: Excellent
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: No
Size and Weight: Very Good
  • Slider style phone.
  • Does not have volume keys, but volume can be changed in Reader settings.
  • Very fast processor speed.
  • Comes with 2GB memory card.
  • 6700 Slide technical details.
  • User Guide: PDF.
C5
Picture of Nokia C5 cell phone
Tactile Keys: Acceptable
Display Size & Quality: Acceptable
Processor Speed: Excellent
Flash Brightness: Acceptable
WiFi Capability: No
Size and Weight: Very Good
  • "Candy bar" style phone.
  • C5 is only recommended for use with kReader Mobile.
  • Does not support tilt feedback.
  • Comes with 2GB memory card.
  • C5 technical details.
  • User Guide: PDF.
N79
Picture of N79 cell phone
Tactile Keys: Acceptable
Display Size & Quality: Good
Processor Speed: Good
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Very Good
N82
Picture of N82 cell phone
Tactile Keys: Good
Display Size & Quality: Good
Processor Speed: Good
Flash Brightness: Very Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Good
N85
Picture of N85 cell phone
Tactile Keys: Acceptable
Display Size & Quality: Very Good
Processor Speed: Good
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Average
N86 8MP
Picture of N86 8MP cell phone
Tactile Keys: Very Good
Display Size & Quality: Very Good
Processor Speed: Very Good
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Average
  • Slider style phone.
  • Buttons are very tactile.
  • Fast processing speed.
  • Camera has best sensitivity.
  • Has 8GB internal phone memory.
  • N86 8MP technical details.
  • User Guide: PDF, TEXT.
N95 8GB
Tactile Keys: Good
Display Size & Quality: Very Good
Processor Speed: Good
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Good
N95 NAM
Picture of N95 NAM cell phone
Tactile Keys: Good
Display Size & Quality: Very Good
Processor Speed: Good
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Good
E71
Picture of E71 cell phone
Tactile Keys: Acceptable
Display Size & Quality: Very Good
Processor Speed: Good
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Good
  • Slim body phone.
  • Has full QWERTY keyboard.
  • E71 is only recommended for use with kReader Mobile.
  • Comes with 2GB memory card.
  • E71 technical details.
  • User Guide: PDF, TEXT.
E72
Picture of E72 cell phone
Tactile Keys: Good
Display Size & Quality: Very Good
Processor Speed: Very Good
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Average
E73**
Picture of E73 cell phone
Tactile Keys: Good
Display Size & Quality: Very Good
Processor Speed: Excellent
Flash Brightness: Good
WiFi Capability: Yes
Size and Weight: Average
  • "Candy bar" style phone.
  • Has full QWERTY keyboard.
  • Very fast processor speed.
  • Comes with 4GB memory card.
  • E73 technical details.
  • User Guide: PDF, TEXT.

** The E73 is available for FREE from T-Mobile. You just need to sign up for service and then have them drop ship the phone (or you send it) to Michael Hingson to load the knfbReader software. Tremendous savings doing it this way. Please call Michael for more details. Phone Direct number (415) 827-4084

Effective immediately the knfbReader Mobile or the kReader mobile can now be obtained for $995 with no additional cost to purchase the phone device itself. The Mobile Reader phone offered free with a two-year T-Mobile service plan is a savings of $299 after a $50 mail-in rebate. The phone, only available from T-Mobile is the Nokia E73 Mode, see our list of Nokia supported phones for a description and link to specifications.

Visit the T-Mobile discount program web page to sign up for service and order the E 73 Mode or call the T-mobile discount program toll-free at 1-866-464-8662 and reference promo code 9737TMOFAV for a complete description of the discount program benefits, including benefits for existing T-Mobile customers.



More about the E-73 T-Mobile Discounts and Specials from T-Mobile