Yes I agree with you about the dictation but it's nice to have the option and everyone who has tried it on the iphone is amazed at the accuracy. Nothing wrong with either using a bluetooth headset and the touch screen or external keyboard though if you want.
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I have to agree with Ibrahim re the security downside of using your voice asthe main input method. I've been bitten by that one before. OK so you could pedantically argue that one should know better and who would dictate personal correspondence in a public place, but often convenience overules rationality. _______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. Hussein Patwa Tel: 0789 47 595 62 (UK) Tel: +44 (0)122 4433 954 (SIP) Skype: patwaspotterfan2 GoogleTalk: thewanderingwriter Web: www.patwanet.co.uk My Blog: http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486 Please note: For security reasons calls from witheld numbers may not beconnected. Please release your number so it can be viewed prior to calling.Contact your telephone service provider for advice on how to do this if required. All calls may be recorded for fact verification. DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential or sensitiveinformation and are intended solely for the stated recipient(s). Copying ordistribution in any form is not permitted without the prior consent of the sender. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and any attachments from your system and notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your co-operation.Protect our trees; Do not print unless absolutely necessary. Save paper bydeleting sections of the message which are not relevant. -----Original Message-----From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf OfIbrahim Gucukoglu Sent: 30 December 2009 19:34 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ipod Touch! and Macs Hi Peter. OK, so your happy to dictate personal or confidential text messages andemails are you? I used to use Vlingo on my Nokia phone, but apart from the fact that it isn't compatible with my new handset the N86, I'm beginning to wonder whether voice dictation is always the best way to input information.At least with the Nokia phones, you have a variety of ways of inputting texts, you have the number pad, an external keyboard, a Braille display ifyou use one and of course your voice. With the IFone, because the Bluetoothimplementation is so bad, a keyboard can't be used so the only options arethe on screen keyboard and your voice. Since I'd never want to rely totallyon my voice especially if I wanted to write something highly personal to someone, its not a viable option for me. All the best, Ibrahim.----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Holdstock" <peterholdstock@xxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 7:19 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ipod Touch! and MacsI'd disagree and say it's a very good interface for the blind. The onlydownfall is the typing but now that apps such as dragon dictate are aroundthat problem is solved. I can work much quicker using the iphone/ipod gestures then I ever could with Talks, having to try and move around a screen and navigate menus. Peter -------------------------------------------------- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:41 PM To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ipod Touch! and MacsHi Hussein, You seem to make some assumptions here. I am totally blind and I use the iPod touch. It is not an efficient interface for the blind, but totally usable, and pretty well accessible. But Apple have designed voiceover so that it can be used by totals. It's a good music player, but I wouldn't want an iPhone for example, as for productivity it really sucks big time in my view. All the best Steve All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Hussein Patwa Sent: Wednesday 30 December 2009 02:32 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ipod Touch! and Macs Hi Steve, Thanks for your post. You're the first VI person I've come across using the Touch and I'd be fascinated at just how much of the functionality of the device you are able to use whilst remaining with the stock firmware. If youdon't mind my prying, but you must have some residual sight to handle thetouch interface? Would you say this is worth considering for others needing to look for a new media player (for example, if my iPod Video ever kicks the bucket) or would it be too difficult to handle? Now for your questions. For video conversion I use AVS Video Converter. It is a paid for solution but offers a wide range of presets you can choosefrom, including for iPods. It's also accessible with my Supernova screenreader, or easy to see if you are using magnification. No doubt someone will offer a free solution as I'm sure I've heard of one myself, but the name escapes me right now. HTH. _______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. Hussein Patwa Tel: 0789 47 595 62 (UK) Tel: +44 (0)122 4433 954 (SIP) Skype: patwaspotterfan2 GoogleTalk: thewanderingwriter Web: www.patwanet.co.uk My Blog: http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486 Please note: For security reasons calls from witheld numbers may not be connected. Please release your number so it can be viewed prior to calling. Contact your telephone service provider for advice on how to do this if required. All calls may be recorded for fact verification. 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I havea couple of questions however. I know there is a more specialised list which T and T run but wondered if there were many on the list? Also, does anyone have the sub details? Now for my questions: 1 What is the easiest way to get .avi files onto the ipod? I believe theyneed to be converted first, how do people find the accessibility of theseconversion tools? Also, where can I get the most accessible one from? When I go into the music section of the front screen, is there a way toeasily switch between artis, album and song views? How easy is it to setup play lists? Anyone got any suggestions for really cool aps which are free? Also though, any paid ones which, again, are accessible? I am pretty knocked out at how easy the touch screen is to manipulate. As an additional question, how accessible are apple mac computers in general? presumably, there is more facilities in the full blown voice over ap? I hear it is akin to window eyes? So, does that mean you can get the list of links etc in safari? Are there any more tutorials etc for the touch? And my final question, How similar is it to the I-phone? Best wishes. Steve __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4724 (20091229) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. Email message - is OK http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4724 (20091229) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. 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