I tell them it hurts my eyes. On Jan 30, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Cheryl Homiak <cahomiak@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Do you tell them it's so they won't be able to see what you're writing about them - grin? -- 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 5:39 PM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > They ask why is the screen dark <giggle> > > On Jan 30, 2013, at 6:05 PM, Kerri <shalom75@xxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hi, Cheryl: > > I have the same issue as yo described and when they find out I've got a > "sighted" pice of technology, they about have a thrombosis. > On 2013-01-30, at 2:41 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 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- 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