no, but you've a haven and in the meantime, you could be rockin' out to the sound of a frictionless screen. On Jan 30, 2013, at 7:24 PM, CATNIP <ajokitty@xxxxx> wrote: Yeah but the I pod touch won't make phone calls! LOL. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Hilbert Poehlman" <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:14 PM Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: people's reaction to technology especially the iPad was Re: Apple announces Retina iPad model with 128 GB of storage, $799 and $999 price tag perhaps you'll get an iPod touch in the meantime? On Jan 30, 2013, at 7:10 PM, "CATNIP" <ajokitty@xxxxx> wrote: I use the Haven. Love it for what it's made for....phone calls....but I really covet all the things an I phone does. Maybe one day! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerri" <shalom75@xxxxxxx> To: <mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 4:45 PM Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: people's reaction to technology especially the iPad was Re: Apple announces Retina iPad model with 128 GB of storage, $799 and $999 price tag Guilty as charged, I used to think that to be honest with you but it was years before I knew smart phones were accessible. Go ahead and run me off this list if you wish but I was dumb and there aren't a lot of blind people around here who use them. On 2013-01-30, at 3:40 PM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > oh, don't you know? blind people need keyboards. > > On Jan 30, 2013, at 5:41 PM, Cheryl Homiak <cahomiak@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Well, it makes sense except that I think people can tell I'm blind right > away usually so they are very interested in how I, as a blind person, use > the same technology they use since they see it more a svisually-opperated > technology. > > -- > Cheryl > > May the words of my mouth > and the meditation of my heart > be acceptable to You, Lord, > my rock and my Redeemer. > (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) > > > > On Jan 30, 2013, at 2:57 PM, Scott Granados <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > >> I changed the subject to keep things easier to sort for folks who want to >> drop the thread. >> >> So one of the interesting things about the iPad specifically is that I >> think people don't realize you are blind, especially at first. THis is a >> newer experience because previously, our technology looked very blind >> specific or strange to sited observers. I've often said our devices had >> the fashion cense of a brick. This may have suited very specific needs >> for us but it stood out more. >> Now I use the same iPad that everyone around me is using. My phone >> doesn't look like a brick with big buttons on it, it looks like everyone >> else's iPhone because it is. >> I think what happens now, at least in my experience is that someone will >> sit down, strike up a conversation with you and find that you're >> interesting and intelligent before they realize you have a disability and >> then it's to late for them to think negatively because you've won them >> over to some degree. You're starting the experience from a place of >> commonality instead of difference. Some young lady for example may sit >> down next to you, take interesting in your iPad because she has / wants / >> is interested in them, through the course of conversation learns you have >> a job, don't live with your mother and are put together and since you've >> hit all the really important points she cares about and obviously fit the >> physically attracted to you bit by picking you out of the other options >> by the time she realizes your blind it's way down the list of things she >> really cares about. WHere as if you have some device that makes you >> stick out that initial conversation may carry more baggage from societies >> general perceptions. Does that make sense? >> I don't in any way mean to say that I am hiding my blindness or think >> anyone should, be real with what you are:) but think icebreakers because >> we all, blind, sited or other wise need icebreakers of one form or >> another. >> On Jan 30, 2013, at 12:41 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> >>> I think, overall, some people are generally surprised and fascinated >>> with adaptive technology devices. I have had more than a few cases >>> where people have come up to me to ask about the iPhone or iPad. Of >>> course, there are some sighted folks who can hardly believe that we can >>> tie our own shoelaces, but that's a different story. >>> >>> In regard to the new iPad and keeping this on topic, honestly, I think >>> that we are only going to see increases to the processor and minor >>> hardware improvements with each model. Unless Apple has something truly >>> innovative they are keeping a complete secret, something like a 128 GB >>> model is probably the types of upgrades we will be seeing. >>> >>> >>> Take Care >>> >>> John D. Panarese >>> Director >>> Mac for the Blind >>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>> >>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >>> >>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>> >>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jan 30, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Kerri <shalom75@xxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>>> All teasing aside, they are good ice breakers as my room mate took the >>>> bus and someone saw her working on her iPhone and were astounded that >>>> it talked. >>>> On 2013-01-30, at 3:58 AM, Scott Granados <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> As mentioned, you'd probably do better with donuts or beaf jerky.:) >>>>> heeheee >>>>> >>>>> All I meant folks is these things like iPads or tech in general are >>>>> good ice breakers. Lets also remember where I did this was the >>>>> technology hub of the planet so there are lots of gear heads of both >>>>> sexes available. There's also the status symbol factor. For the same >>>>> reasons that some people drive higher end cars having a high end >>>>> tablet is in some ways a sign of success although maybe better put >>>>> it's a sign of being with the times and current. Either way, my main >>>>> direction here was using technology as an ice breaker. >>>>> >>>>> Oh and if you want to pick up guys it just hit me, go with bacon.:) >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 29, 2013, at 11:09 PM, Kerri <shalom75@xxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> how in hell can one pick up guys (in my case) with an iPad? Good god >>>>>> alight. >>>>>> On 2013-01-29, at 3:05 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Wait a second. Pick up chicks with an iPad? Is that why I bought >>>>>>> mine? You'll be sadly disappointed if you chose that reason to buy >>>>>>> one .... *grin* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I think he was lamenting over the 128 GB storage. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Take Care >>>>>>> >>>>>>> John D. Panarese >>>>>>> Director >>>>>>> Mac for the Blind >>>>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>>>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >>>>>>> >>>>>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>>>>>> >>>>>>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 29, 2013, at 4:44 PM, "George B" <gbmagoo@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Scott why do you need a retna display when you can not see? So why >>>>>>>> did you >>>>>>>> by one? aren't you the one who told me in the past the only thing >>>>>>>> good with >>>>>>>> a iPad is to pick up chicks at a local starbucks??? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mac4theblind- >>>>>>>>> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados >>>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:23 >>>>>>>>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>>> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: Apple announces Retina iPad model with >>>>>>>>> 128 >>>>>>>>> GB of storage, $799 and $999 price tag >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Wow, I just got my 64:) Leave it to apple. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jan 29, 2013, at 12:35 PM, David Hilbert Poehlman >>>>>>>>> <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> http://www So what Candace do for the iPhone as the size of the >>>>>>>>> memory has increased on this upcoming iPad who knows where this >>>>>>>>> will go >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Jonnie 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