[accesscomp] Re: Advice about iPhone.
- From: "Reginald George" <adapt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 08:20:22 -0600
Hi Michael,
Don't forget to use the roader and try the touch typing mode. It makes things
much faster and more accurate once you get used to it. If you need more on
this write me privately at adapt@xxxxxxxxx, but I'm sure you have gotten lots
of help. And you can get minni blue tooth keyboards for as low as $29, and a
pivitting keyboard in a case that hold's the phone from thinkgeek.com for $49.
For that other person wanting advice they might try the user list at
aiphone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for as much advice and knowledge as he can handle. And
Anna Dresner wrote the book on the IPhone and how to use it for $18 at National
Braille Press. Okay, that's all my IPhone stuff for today.
Reginald George
Adaptive Technology Specialist
Loving My IPhone 4
----- 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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