[access-uk] Re: ipad accessibility
- From: Terry clasper <terry.clasper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:36:22 +0100
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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