kam
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A friend got me a very basic samsung cell phone.
Before I can use it, I need to get a bluetooth (?) as my arms and brain struggle to hold a phone up to my ears for the most part.
I dropped by the Sprint store in town yesterday and just got more confused. I looked on line and am still trying to figure things out.
The one at the store I liked was called a jawbone and was $100. Not in my budget.
I went there thinking I would just get a headset like I use for my landline but quickly learned that is not an option.
When I did a search on line I found a discontinued Samsung Blue tooth which also suggested I purchase a charger for it.
So trying to adjust to the technology.
Looking for feedback on what has worked for you.
I am rarely on the phone but when I do use it, I want the ear piece to be user friendly.
Hoping to cancel land line. but, on the other hand still think I might need to see about having a TTY use as my telephone skills are not reliable.
Voice is not the problem. It is processing and taking in what people are telling me.
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I would not spend a lot on a Blue Tooth. Who knows if they are really safe? And you might not use it as much as you think.
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Keebler
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- kam,
As you have hyperacusis, can you take a model out on the condition that you could return it. Phones resting in your ear can increase tinnitus and hyperacusis even when they are off.
Even using regular cells phones can increase tinnitus and hyperacusis. Also, it's best to place cell phones far away from our bodies, even when they are off as they emit electromagnetic frequencies that can throw us off balance.
If you get the BlueTooth, would you be able to take it off except when you are actually on a call and not "wear" it as many people do? But, still, there is the matter of the in-the-ear pod of some of these styles. It's advised that those with hyperacusis and tinnitus not use any in-the-ear "pods" as the sound impulse is just too close to the tender ear nerves.
Some can cause "acoustic shock" even without being really loud.
Also, models may vary. So, it would be tough if you could not return one if it did not work out for you. -
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Keebler
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. . . "Acoustic shock is not the same as noise-induced hearing loss and is believed to occur at sound pressure levels below those which present an immediate risk to hearing damage. . . .
* Acoustic shocks are defined as
"any temporary or permanent disturbance of the functioning of the ear, or of the nervous system, which may be caused to the user of a telephone earphone by a sudden sharp rise in the acoustic pressure produced by it".
* The sound could be a whistle, a bleep - or any unexpected noise. . . .
. . . "They can develop permanent damage to their hearing." . . .
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I bought one at walmart for 60 bucks. I dont use it that often. Just when im in walmart cos its too hard to hold the phone and push the buggy. And i only take calls from home. Its usually my dh reminding me to get something. Posts: 624 | From Oklahoma | Registered: Jun 2010
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