[real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
- From: "Jim Ellsworth" <jellsworth1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:05:50 -0500
Hi Kim,
As far as GPS programs are concerned in my opinion MotionX GPS Drive is the
most accessible one at the moment and if they are still running the deal I
believe you can try it out with voice guidance for 99 cents for the first
month and then decide if you want to continue by subscribing for a month at
a time or for an entire year. You can also buy additional voices if you
wish at a very reasonable price of just 99 cents each. They are all quite
good.
I also have Navigon which also worked quite well up until this latest
update. I've kept the app and Navigon has said they intend to fix the
problems but we will have to wait and see. The new version doesn't seem to
work well on older model iOS devices especially when using Voice Over.
There are a few problems with it on the 4S as well. If you don't already
own it I would hold off for now.
I also own TomTom for iOS devices but honestly have never fallen in love
with it. I should spend more time with it but it just doesn't seem all that
intuitive to me.
None of the above programs will provide the same level of information as the
dedicated apps for the blind but they will provide turn by turn directions
and MotionX and Navigon do provide both driving and walking modes and I am
pretty sure TomTom does as well. If MotionX GPS Drive is still offering the
deal I don't think you could go wrong for 99 cents and if you don't like it
in 30 days it will still work as a free app but without the voice guidance.
Right now it is my favorite.
Try VizWiz and Prizmo for scanning. VizWiz is an app that allows you to
take a picture and include an audio question and send it off for someone to
contact you back with a description or answer to your question such as what
color is this sweater. Prizmo is for scanning documents and there are
alternatives. Though you may get some good results the general feeling is
that none of them are really quite as good as we would like.
Thanks,
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 8:39 AM
To: 'real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
Well folks I got my Iphone 4S on Friday, and I couldn't be happier! The only
question I have now is. . . What took me so long??? This phone is amazing!
And siri--wow!!!
A couple of questions:
1. What is the name of the program that acts like a scanner?
2. What is the name of the money identifier program?
3. What are your fvorite GPS programs?
4. For those of you who deal in foreign languages, what are some accessible
translation programs for, say, translating between English and Spanish?
-----Original Message-----
From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Reginald George
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:23 AM
To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
The 4S is a little faster than the 4. When my 4 comes back after exactly 10
seconds it says screen curtain on and the speaker phone won't work, the call
is just on the ear piece. By the next call everything is fine.
-----Original Message-----
From: Suzanne Carleton
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:40 AM
To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
it happens within the first couple seconds. you say hello, the other person
gets in hi, its so and so, then it happens. I hear VO say the persons name,
or number if not in contacts, then says 0 2 with i think a double tap sound
, then silence for a few more seconds, then the person is back. i would say
its more like five or six seconds. never bothered to actually count. btw,
i've only had it happen on an incoming call.
On 12/8/11, Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD <morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> So how does that work when you're on a call? yOu hear the other caller
> and you start talking and. . . You don't hear anything or what?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Fettgather, Jim
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 2:54 PM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>
> It is most definitely a problem, I have had this happen on about one
> out of twenty calls.
> Others' mileage may vary.
> It's serious, no doubt about it.
> I am hopeful and confident that this will be addressed soon via a
> software update.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD [mailto:morrowka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 2:48 PM
> To: 'real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>
> Doesn't that totally disrupt the way you're able to conduct your
> business if you miss 10 entire seconds of a call? The problem must not
> be as severe as it sounds, or no one would tolerate it. I just can't
> imagine missing out on 10 seconds of a call and the caller on the
> other end of the line staying on the line with you. Ten seconds of
> silence, and I'd be tempted to hang up.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Kimberly A. Morrow, PhD
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Reginald George
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 9:49 AM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>
> I do no people having problems with the IPhone 4 and 4S switching off
> after
> answering a call, then coming back about 10 seconds later. I spoke to
> Kevin
> Chow, a beta tester about this, and it appears to be a known issue that's
> been reported for many people running the current operating system, and
> not
> limited to one phone or the other. "They will probably fix it in an
> update.
> It seems to happen randomly. I leave my IPhone on all the time, but it's
> pretty easy to reboot the phone or power it down when necessary. There
> are
> really not many differences between the 4 and the 4S as far as
> functionality. I've worked with several friends with the 4S and most are
> very happy. If you really are concerned about no buttons then get a
> Bluetooth keyboard, but I've been rolling without one for over a year now,
> answering E-mails and texts. It's a little slow, but it's possible, and
> you
> can dictate searches, texts, and E-mails with Serie if you want.
>
> You can add contacts to the favorites list easily, or do the double tap
> and
> hold thing on the table index on the right side to move directly to the
> letter of the alphabet that a specific contact is listed under if you have
> several hundred in the phone. I did purchase a battery case called a
> Power
> Skin for some extra battery life so I could get 2 days out of the phone
> before recharging.
>
> Lastly, the Apple store is always the best place to buy an IPhone. That's
> for sure. They can turn on Voiceover for you, walk you through the set
> up,
> and get you started. Most ATT stores don't even have them in stock, and
> wouldn't know Voiceover if it bit them on the butt. You can call
> 1800myapple for support questions during the first 3 months, then purchase
> the Apple Care for $69 for 2 years of support and replacement if there are
> problems. Don't forget applevis.com for recommendations for accessible
> apps, guides, and tutorials.
>
> Since I've been drinking the Apple cool aide now for a year thanks to
> Andrea
> and Jim I may not be the most objective person. But I just spent 2 days
> with my friend Kevin and his 4 S looking for cool apps and getting phone
> envy, so all I can say to you is go for it. Take the plunge.
>
> Reg
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kimberly Morrow, PhD.
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 9:23 AM
> To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [real-eyes] advice re: purchasing IPhone 4S
>
> I'm getting an IPhone 4S for Christmas--and I'm getting the phone
> tomorrow--a bit early. Here's what I need to know from the list:
>
> 1. Have any of you been unhappy with your IPhone 4S. If so, why?
>
> 2. Do any of you have regrets about switching to IPhone 4S from a standard
> cell phone with buttons?
>
> 3. If you're an IPhone 4S power user, do you keep your IPhone on most of
> the
> time (my cell phone is hardly ever powered off).
>
> 5. Which is best--purchasing the IPhone 4S from Apple and having Apple
> connect you up through AT&T or purchasing the phone from the AT&T store?
>
> 7. Have any of you had problems with Voice Over not working correctly or
> shutting off unexpectedly with IPhone 4S?
>
> Any and all answers to these questions very much appreciated. I'm sure
> every
> one of us can relate to the phone switching jitters and that feeling of "I
> hope I'm doing the right thing!"
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kim Morrow
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