[access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
- From: Brendan Roache <brndn.rch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:41:58 +0000
I was merely responding to your question about uses people put their iOS
devices to and went on to comment about how expensive the iPhonr is. I would
watch TV on the iPad.
-----Original message-----
From: mark bishop
Sent: 23/04/2013, 1:55 pm
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
Can you not use an I-phone for most of these activities. I don't know what
your sight is like but for me tv on an I-phone would be as good as on an
I-pad.
Mark Bishop
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brendan Roache" <brndn.rch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 1:26 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
> Reading iBooks, reading course materials.listening to music
> listening to radio
> watching TV on various players
> looking at photos
> playing games!
> Skype. IMessaging.
> E-mail
> travel information
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: mark bishop
> Sent: 23/04/2013, 1:10 pm
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
>
>
> Hi all
> What is everyone using their Ipads for? Especially if you already have an
> I-phone? I was asked this by a mobile provider yesterday and when I
> considered the expense of the Ipad I did wonder why people have both an
> I-phone and I-pad? Your comments will be welcome.
> thanks
> Mark Bishop
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:07 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
>
>
>> Hi Jim
>>
>> Yes, you are dead right! (smile). I also find some names can get it into
>> a
>> twist, so have found spelling them helpful.
>>
>> I am sure the whole concept could be improved upon with future releases,
>> but
>> using this feature regularly does make one less self-conscious after a
>> while.
>>
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>>
>> Jackie Cairns
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of doherty468@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: 23 April 2013 11:58
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
>>
>> In addition:
>>
>> I'm not sure if this works on the IPad but on the Iphone when you dictate
>> a
>> sentance and if its not what you wanted, instead of correcting the words
>> in
>> that sentance, just shake the phone and it will delete the last sentance
>> altogether, then just start it again. It saves me a lot of time finding
>> the
>> incorrect words and fiddling about deleting them, quicker that way,
>> that's
>> why you should dictate in sentences.
>>
>> Hth
>> Jim
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Terry clasper
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:36 AM
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
>>
>> HI.
>> My only additional comment to what Jackie has said relates to correcting
>> dictation errors.
>> This I find to be a pain and sometimes quite time consuming.
>> Thats why I end to dictate in fairly small chunks, say to a comma, on the
>> basis that the shorter the chunk the easier it is to correct and the less
>> likely it is to make erros anyway.
>> Totally agree though, it does have its uses, and in the context of other
>> input possibilities like a keyboard and the touch screen, the experience
>> is
>> very accessible!
>>
>> On 23 Apr 2013, at 11:31, "Jackie Cairns"
>> <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Brendan
>>>
>>> I use Siri to dictate text messages, though I can use the touch-screen
>>> keyboard as well. I also use it to launch the apps on my iPhone. For
>>> example, I will say: "Launch App Store", or "Launch Sky Sports". When
>>> dictating text messages, I speak reasonably slowly and precisely so
>>> Siri generally gets accurately what I want to say. The Dictate button
>>> is fairly easy to find. You do a double tap with one finger to start,
>>> and wait for the beep. Once you have dictated your message, finish by
>>> performing a two-finger double tap. Make sure your fingers are apart
>>> slightly so that Siri knows you are indicating the finish of
>>> dictation. Wherever there is a search field in your app, there should
>>> be a Dictation button for you to use Siri.
>>>
>>> I also ask Siri questions like: "Today's football fixtures", and "Will
>>> I need an umbrella today"? I do like it, and I think it can only get
>>> better if they work on it at Apple. When I first played with it, I
>>> wondered if it would be rather gimmicky, but I actually use it every
>>> day. And, to be fair, the more I have used it, the more proficient I
>>> have become.
>>>
>>>
>>> Kind Regards,
>>>
>>> Jackie Cairns
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>> On Behalf Of Brendan Roache
>>> Sent: 23 April 2013 11:13
>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
>>>
>>> Hi Jackie
>>> Would it be possible for you to provide a mini tutorial by way of
>>> examples for SIRI please? I know she is there but really have not
>>> used the facility.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:55 AM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Mark
>>>>
>>>> In essence, I didn't get on with the iPhone first time round, so gave
>>>> it to my son. But as my confidence with using the iPod Touch grew, I
>>>> bought an iPad late last year, and got on well with it. Then, a few
>>>> months back, I finally took the plunge and renewed my interest in the
>>>> iPhone. That made my iPad really surplus, so I sold it. I did like
>>>> it though, but felt that as I had my iPod Touch and an iPhone 5, it
>>>> was better to recoup some of the money invested before the iPad got
>>>> too old. As you say, these devices are not cheap!
>>>>
>>>> As the iPad is larger, the sound is better for music, and VoiceOver
>>>> just has more depth. My iPod Touch is the fourth generation that I
>>>> received as a present more than two years ago. While it has the
>>>> latest iOS software, it doesn't support Siri, and I do use this quite
>>>> a lot on my iPhone 5.
>>>>
>>>> If you can, get some hands-on at one of the Apple stores to see what
>>>> you prefer in terms of size. They should allow you to try out each
>>>> device and ask any questions.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Jackie Cairns
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>>> On Behalf Of mark bishop
>>>> Sent: 22 April 2013 13:55
>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
>>>>
>>>> Hi Jackie
>>>> In terns of what you can do with the Ipad, how much extra benefit are
>>>> you getting compared to using for example the Iphone 4S?
>>>> I ask as the Ipad is quite expensive and as I already have the Iphone
>>>> I am trying to justify the extra expense.
>>>> thanks
>>>> Mark Bishop
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 12:05 PM
>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Mark
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, except that you are dealing with a larger touch-screen. Some
>>>>> apps work exclusively for the iPad, but if you can use one device,
>>>>> you should be ok to use the iPad as well, least that is my
>>>>> experience and conclusion.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Jackie Cairns
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>>>> On Behalf Of mark bishop
>>>>> Sent: 21 April 2013 18:26
>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] ipad accessibility
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi
>>>>> After careful consideration of the new kindles I have decided to
>>>>> stay with the kindle keyboard, but have decided to go for the Ipad
>>>>> 4th generation instead.
>>>>> Can people tell me about their experiences with it? I am using the
>>>>> I-phone 4S and have used the Ipod touch recently and have got on
>>>>> really well. Is the ipad as user-friendly as these?
>>>>> thanks
>>>>> Mark Bishop
>>>>>
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