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CES New: VPAD is a videophone for the deaf

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Video Relay Services is a cool way that deaf people and the hard of hearing can use videophones. In a nutshell, it adds a real-time interpreter into the loop between the caller and the receiver who translates voice into sign language and vice verse. Nice, right?

Well Viable has made VRS even better with the VPAD, a portable wireless videophone designed specifically to work with VRS. It’s got a sweet 10.2-inch touchscreen and comes with a USB port, A/V inputs and outputs, some mounting hardware and both a visual and audio alert system.

 
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hello!!! my name is brenda i am deaf i want one vpad....i can free or buy for vpad? please let me know...More »


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By bobby22 at 10:49 AM ON 01/15/08

yes I like see ur new vpad that very good . ok thank much

By JFOUNDAS at 1:10 PM ON 01/15/08

Where can I order it?

By Greg at 2:19 PM ON 01/15/08

cool i need to know how can i buy it or need more information thanks

By msj2065 at 2:41 PM ON 01/15/08

i like vpad

By sheshshy at 3:11 PM ON 01/15/08

Hi
that soo cool n i like to know if there free or have to buy? pls let me know .. yes, i like vpad

By JDFSmiley at 3:18 PM ON 01/15/08

Thats so COOL. I like to know if it have to buy or free. Pls let me know. I really interested VPAD!!!

By JDFSMILEY at 3:20 PM ON 01/15/08

Would like to know is it free or have to buy. I really interested VPAD...

By JDFSMILEY at 3:21 PM ON 01/15/08

I would like to know when is there application to get it?

By crazydtruckx71 at 3:30 PM ON 01/15/08

It is very COOL I like it so much please let me know when I can get it is it there application to get it or buy it be sure let me know I am very very interested VPAD

By JFOUNDAS at 3:34 PM ON 01/15/08

Where can I order Viable VPAD (videophone)?

By edek at 4:16 PM ON 01/15/08

Where can I order the vrshone?

By edek at 4:17 PM ON 01/15/08

Where can I order the vrsphone?

By edek at 4:18 PM ON 01/15/08

where can I place an order

By TWEETYBIRD at 5:00 PM ON 01/15/08

WHERE CAN I ORDER VPAD(VIDEOPHONE) ?

By moonstar4 at 6:27 PM ON 01/15/08

I would like to know if i will get it free or cost?

By jkb at 8:06 PM ON 01/15/08

Where can I order for the Viable VPAD...

By deafhards at 10:14 PM ON 01/15/08

Where can I order for vpad? where can I apply for that I am interesting to have one?

By Skunk Skinner at 11:51 PM ON 01/15/08

It is about time because i will need use vpad at work and home. It is a lot of easy to carry vpad to anywhere :-). I need to know when Viable will sell vpad because I would like to get one.

By deaflady84 at 12:43 AM ON 01/16/08

will get viable it s free only deaf and hard hearing ???

By DeafguyinTX at 3:35 AM ON 01/16/08

From my understanding, VIABLE isn't ready to distribute the VPAD to Deaf and HoH communities YET but they plan on doing that in 2008. It'd be FREE to Deaf and HoH communities. You can go to www.viable.net and register yourself into there with YOUR OWN screen name and information. I suggest you to do that NOW to get the screen name you WANT. If you waited too long, then the name you want to create may be taken by other. It's for right now.

By deafguyintx at 3:39 AM ON 01/16/08

I am a little confused.. I just now read this web, http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fsb/0801/gallery.CES.fsb/3.html saying that it costs approximately $399.00. But if you checked out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdfG5U7SZJ8 and you will see that the owner's son stating that it'd be FREE to the Deaf and HoH communities and won't sell the VPAD for a while.

By jdconrad at 8:58 PM ON 01/17/08

DEAFGUYINTX, I don't see anywhere on that YouTube video clip being stated that the VPAD will be distributed to the Deaf community for free. The owner's son only simply stated that it'll be distributed to the Deaf community primarily but will eventually be on market to a much wider audience later this year. Rumors have it that it won't be free. Frankly, small businesses are expensive to operate and I for one wouldn't mind paying for the VPAD to support their business since it's clear that the VPAD is definitely the next generation of VideoPhones!

By maworq at 9:52 AM ON 01/18/08

If VPOD can be used any where on the move ,it truly is a magnificient achievement..I look forward to enjoy the benefits it can offer.
Minasse

By bobby22 at 4:15 AM ON 01/19/08

Really ! I want buy one viable vpad , please let me know when ready to buy it ok thank much.

By kim64 at 4:28 AM ON 01/19/08

wow, wow Yes I like see about new vpad that very good than vp200 , really happy to know when ready to sell for it and I want buy one. ok thank much

By hulkking at 4:40 PM ON 01/19/08

Seem new vpad good for my local because of my local don't have cable and DSL sound good new vpad system If got one would be my first time on relay service vp for my age 65. it is cool Bob

By MGARZA831 at 5:03 PM ON 02/19/08

I AM DEAF AND I REALLY NEED VIDEOPHONE AND I WANT TO KNOW WHERE I GET FREE FOR VP

By Beautyttiger at 11:05 PM ON 02/26/08

Wow that so great!! i cant wait to get that soon. Please let me know when will i get it? thx u.

By cajo9173 at 5:55 PM ON 03/09/08

It is so great!that can using for traveling whatever to go.If my car broken down,can call towing truck,or car accident can call emergency.Can call someone where I am on way.Call relay,friends and family too.Hope I will apply for one for free or to buy it

By Jeanne at 1:31 PM ON 03/10/08

I am deaf, I like VPAD. I wonder where can i order it. I want one so bad..Please let me know

By joy033 at 1:37 PM ON 03/10/08

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE GET A VPAD ? THEN I CAN ORDER IT. I AM DEAF.

By lucyna gebka at 12:49 AM ON 03/14/08

i very good small size vpad for easy take it . i i am deaf . i let know when application to get it thanks lucy

By houstongirl at 11:57 PM ON 03/18/08

Hello
Yes i am deaf and i wonder where can i order the VPAD because it is the best for me to use for work becasue i will need it when i need it so can u tell me where can i order one q and it very interest me about this smile and please let me know about it thanks for ur time to read this and have a good day bye smile

By Houston GIrl at 12:03 AM ON 03/19/08

Hello

It very interest me and I wonder where can I get this becasue I might need it for my work and my business and can u tell me where I can get it. .
And please inform me at my email addy thanks for read this....

By bunof at 8:58 AM ON 03/20/08

Please let us know now when it will be out on market. Don't keep us guessing. We all, as you must know, are anxiously needing them. Buno, in Seattle

By MYdellLADY1234 at 10:05 PM ON 04/18/08

I WANT TO KNOW THOSE IT FREE OR PAYMENT HOW MUCH PRICING I HEARD THAT SAID 600 DOLLARS I CANT AFFORD SO VPAD IF WHEN I APPLY MAKE PAYMENT 25 MONTH PRICING OR WHAT U CAN SEND ME ASAP THANK YOU

By deafblacktruck at 12:02 AM ON 04/20/08

i need get one vpad. i like great good vpad . i wait it .

By briseyda at 12:11 AM ON 04/29/08

hi i like it free or pay

By kelsign31 at 6:48 PM ON 05/08/08

hi i like to get a free vp and i am deaf and i want one and my my mom said i will get one

By deafchevywiley2 at 5:27 PM ON 05/26/08

i want to get one of those vpad let me know was the cost ?? or it free?? tell me at my email is deafchevywiley2@aim.com

By Anonymous at 4:14 PM ON 06/06/08

ah man! vpad cool I would like to have one

By beachgurl at 3:37 PM ON 07/07/08

its awesome..where i can order place? is dats free or have 2 pay for it?.. i love vpad :D

By Rottweiler4u36 at 6:05 PM ON 07/18/08

Where can I order for the Viable VPAD...

By silentbear1 at 2:22 PM ON 10/02/08

I am looking forward to that. but We have to wait for FCC to aprove this.. This would be great for me because I am deaf.. I use VRS(VP-200) Which is great better than using TTY relay Services.. It will make the communicatation much quicker!! I would love to order one once the FCC get their butt in gear!! lol..

By fccaesdics08 at 4:08 PM ON 10/31/08

hello, i wonder if i registed for vpad is it order already? how much? how long will it take? im looking forward for it. thanks hopefully, asap!

By deafblkmother at 9:45 PM ON 11/06/08

Hiya to deaf and hoh, this is gretta williams from san antonio,tx. i am hearing impaired blk mother. i heard abt free viable vpad or cost $99.00. i dont know make sure i will find out and ask viable support abt how much it will pay for that $99.00 to up then i let u know or email me my email: gretta.williams@yahoo.com or mzdeafgretta1969@aim.com or gretta.williams@live.com ok

have a nice day or nite smile!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANX FOR MS. WILLIAMS

By james brents at 11:30 PM ON 11/26/08

i never see before vpspads vide carry computer daef travel carry vpspads i want it sound good story thank you plse call us emgery for travel would call to me by vp - 505 -712-0007

By deafdawn at 11:23 AM ON 01/08/09

hey its so cool.... is it free? i think we should get it for free just like everyone get vp for free.... pls let me know asap.. thanks...!!

By redcloudranch at 4:20 PM ON 01/12/09

hello,
I am deaf , I need buy VPAD for my home office, and would you like information about VPAD.
I never have VPAD. But I ready registered done, But without no have VPAD or Videophone. I think best VPAD ? Need ask FCC or anyting?

Please asap me emailing anytime. U can question me ?

Minton,SASK Canada.Across of South USA.
AAA Redcloud Ranch

By USADeafGuy at 4:51 PM ON 01/13/09

If anyone is interested in VPAD+ should go to website www.viable.net and get Viable 10 Digit number and purchase VPAD+ for $99. The reason why $99 is because Viable gives back to the deaf community. Plus when you purchase the VPAD+ it is yours!!!

By badboy at 11:12 PM ON 02/03/09

I would like to know how to order and what the price is.

By Anonymous at 3:29 PM ON 04/23/09

does VPAD have microsoft websites??

By Anonymous at 7:38 PM ON 04/27/09

hello!!! my name is brenda i am deaf
i want one vpad....i can free or buy for vpad? please let me know


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