Hi Seoirse You could also think about an android phone. I'm not the expert, but my boyfriend has a samsung galaxy something and is happy with it. He says you have more settings to choose from and he programs his own tools. It also has a speech program, but I don't know the English name. The advantage for touch phone beginners would be that there are cheaper models and you can select from a bigger variety of models, as long as it has an android system. You have to learn the gestures anyway. The compatibility with hardware from other brands is said to be easier. Maybe they can show you some models in a shop Best wishes Tina -----Original Message----- From: vip_students-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:vip_students-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Seoirse Neilan Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:30 PM To: vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [vip_students] Re: i phones Hi Jackie, that's great, thanks for the info, Cheers, Seoirse ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie McBrearty <mailto:teambanglesltd@xxxxxxxxx> To: vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 7:22 PM Subject: [vip_students] Re: i phones Hey Seoirse in relation to what iPhone to get the 4s upwards has siri which is a handy little yoke. you can tell siri to call or text someone or open apps and find out stuff. I find him useful I also have it set for the Canadian it understands my Donegal/sligo accent. as for cost depending on what road your taking, as far as I know the 4s is free on bill pay and then perhaps a couple of hundred for the 5s and 5c, you'd be looking at 350 upwards for a second hand one and 500 upwards for a new one. as for everything else the touch screen and the iPhone is a learning curve and one that you will in the early days regret. As i did phone very nearly was bounced off a wall but i could not be without it now. I can read books again, I can play games and I can actually have a fight with my phone lol hope that offers some helpp yours Jackie Sent from Jackie's iPhone On 20 Jan 2014, at 17:59, "Seoirse Neilan" <seoirsen@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hi all, i'm interested in getting an i phone but am unsure of which type to purchase. I am also wondering if it is easy enough to navigate the touch screen and if anyone knows, what are the costs involved ? I would very much appreciate it if anyone could offer me some advice on the above questions. Thanks and God bless, Seoirse Seoirse No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3462 / Virus Database: 3681/7019 - Release Date: 01/20/14 =========================================================== The vip_students mailing list Manage account or unsubscribe: //www.freelists.org/list/vip_students Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/vip_students Administrative contact: support@xxxxxxx ===========================================================