Does it work on an iPod Touch, too? K. -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 2:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Considering an iPhone
Hi Kevin, Kevin Gibbs wrote: > > iTwinge keyboard? What's that? See this product annoucement of a tactile keyboard for the iPhone. http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2009/09/16/itwinge-tactile-keyboard-for-iphone/ This has been discussed on the ViPhone list over the last month or so. Cheers, Esther > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nicolai Svendsen > Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 2:00 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Considering an iPhone > > > > Hi, > > I'm definitely considering one as well. I went to an Apple store and > fell in love with it, and ever since, I've been dreaming of it. I even > dreamed about tweeting on the iPhone last night, and woke up thinking > I'd just grab my iPhone and check my tweets. But no such luck. It's > not the price that's putting me off. I'd originally get an unlocked > iPhone, but I don't have a need for that, since I'm gonna keep my > current provider. I think what's scaring me the most is the typing. > I'm definitely aware the learning curve is pretty steep, but I found > navigating the iPhone pretty easy due to having a trackpad on my > Macbook. Of course, there is the iTwinge keyboard presumably, but I'd > prefer not to attach anything to my iPhone. I prefer to learn how it > works and get good at it and not use any accessories. I'm trying to > find something to convince me to switch for definite. > > Regards, > Nic > > Skype: Kvalme > MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk > AIM: cincinster > yahoo Messenger: cin368 > Facebook Profile > My Twitter > > On Nov 7, 2009, at 12:01 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >> >> Hi Lindsay, >> >> One thing I would add to Scott's post is that you need to remember >> that the interface for the iphone is just different. I know that >> sounds like I'm stating the obvious, but it's something that can be >> forgotten easily when you are first learning to use the iphone. What >> this means is that often you have to find ways to accomplish things >> that are different from what you're used to. If you stay open to >> that, I think you'll have a good experience with the iphone. >> >> One thing I would mention since you asked about making calls, is that >> the iphone's equivalent of Speed Dial is something called >> Favorites. I >> have my phone set so that a double-press of the home button >> automatically opens my favorites list. Then I can simply double-tap >> the name of the person I want to call. Once you get over the notion >> that you want to press a button to call people in your speed-dial >> list, it is really every bit as fast and easy. >> >> The last thing I will say is that I have no problem at all split >> tapping with one hand, I just find what I'm looking for with one >> finger, and then tap with another. Honestly, I think this phone is >> easier to use one handed than were several of my Windows Mobile >> phones >> (I've never used a Nokia, so can't speak to that). >> >> HTH, >> Donna >> On Nov 6, 2009, at 5:31 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> >>> Lindsay, >>> >>> First I am new to the iPhone, but been a Mac user for a number of >>> years. It is possible to learn the interface and how to effectively >>> use the keyboard. Not all sighted people find the keyboard easy as >>> well, so we're not alone. You locate the letter by sliding your >>> finger to it and tapping with the other hand unless you can tap with >>> another finger on the same hand. It is a little slower, but with >>> practice you can achieve a pretty good speed. In fact as you get >>> more comfortable, you reach a point where you nearly put your finger >>> on the >>> letter your wanting; if that makes sense. I'm not familiar with the >>> keyboard that is coming out, but any info you have would be >>> appreciated. Personally I don't know how a blind person could get >>> off >>> a train, navigate to where they are going, all while texting anyway. >>> Maybe I'm just getting to old and can't do all that stuff. >>> Now as far as the keypad on the phone, works like entering text and >>> works great. I have generally used my contacts, so don't need to use >>> the keypad quite as much. >>> Like anything, there is a learning curve and you have to be willing >>> to >>> take the time to learn the device. My advice is go to the store and >>> have someone turn VO on which is located under general/ >>> accessibility. >>> TO be kind to the next person, you might first have them set the >>> triple-click option first to toggle VO on/off so in the event you >>> can't turn it off, at least three clicks of the home button will >>> return the phone to the non-VO state. Also, listen to some podcasts >>> at http://www.maccessibility.net, http:// >>> www.screenlessswitchers.com, >>> and http://www.blindworldblog.com. i might have the last address >>> wrong, but the other two sites will provide you some information as >>> well. Apple also has links to the accessibility manual on their >>> site >>> and you can find a link from Maccessibility.net as well. >>> >>> Good luck, >>> On Nov 6, 2009, at 3:31 PM, Lindsay Yazzolino wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hi Everyone, >>>> >>>> I am currently in the process of deciding whether to purchase >>>> either >>>> a Nokia or an iPhone aftre recently misplacing my Nokia N82, and >>>> have a >>>> couple of questions for those of you who are using the latter. How >>>> easy is it to dial and text using the iPhone? I know I can't by any >>>> means be the first person to ask this question, and I am aware that >>>> one can fairly use voice dial and the contacts list. Feel free to >>>> call >>>> me old-fashioned, but I personally hate talking to my phone, and do >>>> not want to become primarily dependent on my contacts list as an >>>> alternative to memorizing most of my numbers. I also often text on >>>> the >>>> go, and do not want to lose this ability. I am a fairly new Mac >>>> user, >>>> and am impressed with the iPhone for several reasons, including its >>>> support for VoiceOver and a plethora of applications, as well as >>>> its >>>> its ability to easily synchronize with my Mac. As great as this new >>>> piece of technology is, however, my number 1 priority in >>>> purchasing a >>>> phone is that I can, first and foremost, efficiently use it as a >>>> phone, which is why I'm interested to hear about others' >>>> experiences >>>> with the iPhone. I recently attended a demo of the iPhone, in which >>>> the presenters spent almost the entire time discussing >>>> applications, >>>> but, when asked how to make calls, said that the dial pad is >>>> somewhat >>>> slow to use with VoiceOver. One of the presenters also mentioned >>>> that >>>> it is difficult for him to text on the go, such as when he is >>>> switching trains, unless he can use the phone with both hands and >>>> background noise is minimal. For this reason, I am hesitant to run >>>> out >>>> to the store and spend $400 on an iPhone, in addition to the >>>> monthly >>>> data plan, unless I can be sure that it will meet my needs. Also, >>>> does >>>> anyone know anything about the iTwinge attachable keyboard which is >>>> soon to be released? I'm wondering if this may enable me to better >>>> use >>>> the dialing/texting functionality of the phone >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance for any input! >>>> >>>> Lindsay >>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>> >>> >> >> >>> > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
