I would now find it extremely difficult to go back to a keypad input device.
Like everybody else, i had my difficult two weeks or so of frustration.
I should also say that the Echo is now up and running. For a device which is
something akin to the size of a Pringle can, it sounds pretty good. I am
impressed.
Iain
On 29 Sep 2016, at 6:39 pm, David Griffith <daj.griffith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
What I did years ago was buy an iPod Touch to try and get into using Touch
Screens. My initial attempts were not successful and it stayed in my drawer
for quite a time.
I then had a period where I was ill with a chest infection for 2 weeks and
decided to doggedly persevere at trying to use the device as I was not going
out and had relatively little to do. I used a Voiceover Training app which
cost about 69p which finally got me started. It still took me about 2 weeks to
get the rhythm and pressure of touches completely correct.
Many people forget how challenging this first bit is. If anybody forgets you
can be reminded by trying to use your device with your left hand, if you are
right handed, or vice versa.
When I try to do this I am instantly converted back into a novice.
Alternatively just invite somebody sighted to try and use your phone with
Voiceover on. We forget just how much we adjust.
Still you can definitely get there with practice.
David Griffith
On 29/09/2016 17:36, David Russelll wrote:
Hi Ibrahim
I rather suspected this would be the case. Now I have to decide what to do
next. My experiences with touch screens have been none too encouraging. I
do not seem to be able to intuitively use them with any degree of success.
Oh for a keyboard tablet.
I wonder if the Kindle Fire is worth a look? Anyone have any experiences?
David
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