[mac4theblind] Re: Using an ipad

  • From: Linnette Whalen <linnettew@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:36:47 -0400

The major benefit for using an i-Pad for me as a totally blind person, is the 
speaker. I can listen to my i-Pad without it being connected to external 
speakers. However, it was necessary to to use headphones or speakers for the 
Touch. 
On Aug 25, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Eric SS wrote:

> John, I have never used a Pad. I am not sure if you have used a Touch or
> Phone much.
> 
> I wonder for those of us without any useable sight, is there any reason to
> choose the IPad. It seems to me it only adds bulk.
> 
> I guess there are some apps for the IPad not available to the Phone/Touch,
> but they seem to be few.
> 
> Thanks for your comments on why one might choose one or the other.
> 
> Eric
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Panarese
> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:51 PM
> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: Using an ipad
> 
>     To be honest, you can't really make an assessment in one sitting as far
> as an iPad or iPhone or iPod Touch.  The whole touch interface is something
> that takes a little getting used to.  It's actually far easier and intuitive
> than one might think.
> 
>    I use an iPad daily, and it's just a fantastic device.  There really is
> not a matter of finding things specifically on the screen.  I don't really
> know why anyone would use any tactile overlays.  To me, personally, that
> would just be confusing.  The screen is effected by what you have open or
> what you are doing.  You need only slide a finger across and up and down the
> screen to get a visual representation of what is being shown.  Additionally,
> there are certain formats or patterns that you will get used to, like
> looking at the Settings categories and examining the individual options.
> 
>    I don't use a Braille display with my iPad, so I can't really speak with
> any knowledge on this.  However, I know you can connect one via the
> bluetooth feature.  I might try this with my BrailleNote at some point, but
> for me, it hasn't been something I've found myself needing to do.
> 
>     Overall, though, I would certainly consider the iPad an option for you.
> Again, don't let that initial reaction cloud your decision.
> 
> 
> Take Care
> 
> John D. Panarese
> Director
> Mac for the Blind
> john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> 
> 
> On Aug 25, 2011, at 3:33 PM, Benjamin Blatter wrote:
> 
>> Hi to all
>> 
>> Today, I went to an apple store and held an iPad in my hands for the 
>> first time. Amazing, it's much thinner than I thought. The guy there 
>> activated voice over.
>> 
>> However I found it rather difficult to do things with all this 
>> touching and wiping. Most of all locating some things on the plain 
>> glass screen. And some funny things happened like the iPod suddenly
> playing music ...
>> 
>> Maybe I was shy or it was just an unlucky start for me. but anyway, 
>> I'm wondering if you guys are really using an ipad or ipod touch for 
>> your daily life? I read somewhere about a company which makes some 
>> tactile overlays for blind people. Are you using something like that 
>> or are you really just getting fine by figure out and memorizing all the
> spots on the glass screen?
>> 
>> I'm actually looking for a portable organizer. So I thought an ipad 
>> might be an interesting solution since you could look at your 
>> appointmens sort of like reading them in braille ... Do you guys organize
> your things this way?
>> 
>> And is there a certain braille display you would reccommend to use 
>> with these devices?
>> 
>> Kind regards
>> Ben
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