[accesscomp] Re: Advice about iPhone.
- From: "Pat Hart" <pat.hart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 05:10:16 -0600
Thank you so much Chris..Does the person whose calling you show up on the
moniter as like so and so has signed in or the screenreader will talk and tell
you who is on line? So, when you install the Skype program and assign yourself
and ID, do you have to type in the skype website and log into it with your
skype ID to talk on it or just jump in and talk when someone is trying to
contact you or you want to contact someone, I don't know how it works to
contact someone once I get the program installed, I am just curious, maybe you
can sort of tell me in an e-mail how you goabout calling someone on Skype or
answering when someone calls after it is installed and you have your headphones
with a mike in the headphone.. Sorry to be so dumb about this but have nevr
tried to use it or have never had it and don't know anyone who has, , well I
do, but they live too far off to show me how it works.. Thanks again, Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: Ch.B.
To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 4:31 AM
Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Advice about iPhone.
Hi Pat,
you do not have to use a camera with skype at all, if you don't want to.
easiest to just install skype on your computer, then purchase a usb headset.
this one plugs into any usb jack of your pc and then you are good to go.
really easy to use, also works the same way with windows live or yahoo
messenger.
Iphone is a great choice, I find writing on it so much faster and easier than
on any previous cell phones I have owned. the apps are fun and also a lot of
usefull ones out there as well, most of those I have tried so far are
accessible and work really well for me.
regards,
chris
From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pat Hart
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 2:35 PM
To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Advice about iPhone.
Hello, I have been trying todecide about getting an I Phone also, my son has
one, he is grown and has a visually impairment and loves his and khe also has
one of those I Pads and showed me both of his gadgets and I saw a lot of
options on both of them I really did like.. He has a 16 geg one, the 4 G
model.. He said that is mostly just the amount of memory onthem that he didn't
think I would need a 32 geg one.. the 16 geg holds a tremendous lot of aps he
told me.. I don't have one yet though, waiting on some more details to iron
out.. By the way, how does one get Skype on their computer and how does it
work? I heard you could use a web camera but didn't have to, I just don't know
abut using one of those, they say they can be left on and I wouldn't want one
on all the time in my computer or however they work taking pics all the time
when I didn't know it, smiles.. Can't you just use Skype without a web camera
and still talk on it, do you just get a microphone and hook it up, please write
and tell me howit works on a desk top computer like Vista Home Premium and how
I would work it, thanks.. Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Feir
To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:10 AM
Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Advice about iPhone.
It does take some getting used to. I just got an iPHONE 4 last week and am
still getting used to things. Despite the initial learning curve, I honestly
feel that it's the best investment I could have made. There are so many
excellent and accessible aps for it. I'm slowly getting faster with it. Typing
certainly takes some patience and getting used to. Skype works great on it. In
fact, I find it more accessible than on the computer. It's so good to have a
cellphone that I can actually use the phone directory and check the battery
level on. ON my Doro phone, I could easily make and receive calls but that was
pretty much it. It feels like I've suddenly gone from standing still to the
speed of light despite my still being a relative novice with the gadget.
Whatever you ultimately decide, best of luck to you.
Michael Feir
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----- Original Message -----
From: Nicole
To: Access Comp
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:15 AM
Subject: [accesscomp] Advice about iPhone.
Hello everyone. I am considering switching from my older cell phone
to an iPhone. I have Verizon and my contract is about to change so I can
upgrade to a number of different phones.
I went to my local Apple store to play with an iPhone a little but I’m
not sure how hard it will be to learn. Also, I’ve heard rumors that the iPhones
we can get through Verizon will not be the most up to date. Does anyone know if
this is true?
I’m wondering if anyone can give me advice about making the switch. I’m
totally blind and have never had a touch screen device until now. Spatially,
since I’m not used to it, I still find it difficult to know exactly where I am
on the smooth screen without any kind of tactile lines or marks to use as
guides. I know the voice over tells you everything. Still, I was having a
little trouble feeling secure with my gestures and finger movements when I
tried it out at the store.
What is the learning curve like for the iPhone? Are there any good
podcasts or tutorials out there that might help me get started? How does the
iPhone compare to other accessible phones from Verizon? I guess I’m looking for
any thoughts from others to help me make my choice. Thank you very much.
Nicole
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