[mac4theblind] Re: Using an ipad

  • From: Eric SS <sseric57@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:16:07 -0400

The speaker on the phone is many times better than the touch. 



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On Aug 29, 2011, at 6:36 PM, Linnette Whalen <linnettew@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The major benefit for using an i-Pad for me as a totally blind person, is the 
> speaker. I can listen to my i-Pad without it being connected to external 
> speakers. However, it was necessary to to use headphones or speakers for the 
> Touch. 
> On Aug 25, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Eric SS wrote:
> 
>> John, I have never used a Pad. I am not sure if you have used a Touch or
>> Phone much.
>> 
>> I wonder for those of us without any useable sight, is there any reason to
>> choose the IPad. It seems to me it only adds bulk.
>> 
>> I guess there are some apps for the IPad not available to the Phone/Touch,
>> but they seem to be few.
>> 
>> Thanks for your comments on why one might choose one or the other.
>> 
>> Eric
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Panarese
>> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:51 PM
>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: Using an ipad
>> 
>>    To be honest, you can't really make an assessment in one sitting as far
>> as an iPad or iPhone or iPod Touch.  The whole touch interface is something
>> that takes a little getting used to.  It's actually far easier and intuitive
>> than one might think.
>> 
>>   I use an iPad daily, and it's just a fantastic device.  There really is
>> not a matter of finding things specifically on the screen.  I don't really
>> know why anyone would use any tactile overlays.  To me, personally, that
>> would just be confusing.  The screen is effected by what you have open or
>> what you are doing.  You need only slide a finger across and up and down the
>> screen to get a visual representation of what is being shown.  Additionally,
>> there are certain formats or patterns that you will get used to, like
>> looking at the Settings categories and examining the individual options.
>> 
>>   I don't use a Braille display with my iPad, so I can't really speak with
>> any knowledge on this.  However, I know you can connect one via the
>> bluetooth feature.  I might try this with my BrailleNote at some point, but
>> for me, it hasn't been something I've found myself needing to do.
>> 
>>    Overall, though, I would certainly consider the iPad an option for you.
>> Again, don't let that initial reaction cloud your decision.
>> 
>> 
>> Take Care
>> 
>> John D. Panarese
>> Director
>> Mac for the Blind
>> john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> http://www.macfortheblind.com
>> 
>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 25, 2011, at 3:33 PM, Benjamin Blatter wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi to all
>>> 
>>> Today, I went to an apple store and held an iPad in my hands for the 
>>> first time. Amazing, it's much thinner than I thought. The guy there 
>>> activated voice over.
>>> 
>>> However I found it rather difficult to do things with all this 
>>> touching and wiping. Most of all locating some things on the plain 
>>> glass screen. And some funny things happened like the iPod suddenly
>> playing music ...
>>> 
>>> Maybe I was shy or it was just an unlucky start for me. but anyway, 
>>> I'm wondering if you guys are really using an ipad or ipod touch for 
>>> your daily life? I read somewhere about a company which makes some 
>>> tactile overlays for blind people. Are you using something like that 
>>> or are you really just getting fine by figure out and memorizing all the
>> spots on the glass screen?
>>> 
>>> I'm actually looking for a portable organizer. So I thought an ipad 
>>> might be an interesting solution since you could look at your 
>>> appointmens sort of like reading them in braille ... Do you guys organize
>> your things this way?
>>> 
>>> And is there a certain braille display you would reccommend to use 
>>> with these devices?
>>> 
>>> Kind regards
>>> Ben
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