Following some pointers from Dane, I found the site http://www.apple.com/accessibility/itunes/ipodtouch.html which is Apple's accessibility site devoted to the iPod Touch. On this page it says:
"The same VoiceOver screen reader made popular on the Mac and the iPhone is now a standard feature on iPod touch 32GB and 64GB (3rd generation). It's the world's first gesture-based screen reader, enabling you to enjoy the fun and simplicity of iPod touch even if you can't see the screen." Note that when I checked the specifications pages for the different models of the iPod touch, I didn't see that they specifically noted whether the model supported VoiceOver or not. The comparison table mentioned voiceOver for the Nano and the Shuffle, but not the iPod Touch. As others have mentioned, I doubt they'll support VoiceOver on your model but I would hope they would let you return or exchange it, especially since it was a gift. Your warning about doing your homework before you purchase something is duly noted. I've seen disappointed customers on both the Rockbox and Talks/Mobile Speak lists. Unfortunately, finding some of this accessibility information isn't easy. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -----Original Message----- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Larry Naessens Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 2:56 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Before You Buy an iPod Touch When checking Apple's accessibility section on their Canadian site, we weren't able to locate any information stating that the 8 gig model was neither Generation 3 nor usable with a screen reader. Certainly there is the possibility that we missed it when checking the Canadian site and if you would like to share the link, we would be happy to take a look. My main reason for posting what I did was to try and help others to keep from making the same mistake as we did. You, without a doubt are this group's Apple expert, with information that many listers including myself have found to be extremely valuable. I hope you'll keep your Mac advise coming. Larry On 2010-08-08, at 3:15 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: > Sorry to have to tell you that Apple Support couldn't have done much for you mate, if you looked on the web in Apple's accessibility section then you would have sen it clearly laid out what you've just written thus you would have saved yourself some considerable time. No, Apple will not be making any previous Ipod Touch models Voiceover compatible just as they won't be making the Iphone 3G or previous Ipod Nano models before the 4th generation Voiceover compatible and part of the reason for that is that these devices may not have the processing power to handle Voiceover. Yep, as I understand it you can download the IOS4 update to an Iphone 3G for example but only those features which the 3G can support will be activated. > > > On 09/08/2010, at 4:47 AM, Larry Naessens wrote: > >> Before you, as a blind audio enthusiast, purchase an iPod Touch, expecting to be able to use it with Voiceover, in order to listen to online radio and so much more, you might want to keep my experience in mind. >> >> Not long ago, my wife bought me an iPod touch for my birthday. Understandably unaware that the 8 gig version of the Touch was never updated to Version 3, she bought one. After all, on Apple's Canadian website, it was listed only as "current." Further, nothing on the box listed the item as version 2, a version which many of us know to be unaccessible. >> >> Since yesterday was Saturday, I spoke to Apple Support concerning my issue, as Customer Service was closed. When I spoke to the agent who took my call, I was told that information concerning the fact that the 8 gig touch had not been updated to version three was all over the website. I would like to ask him where such info is listed on the Canadian site, but instead I'll simply take my case to Customer Service on Monday. >> >> My advice to those who are interested in purchasing the touch? If you need accessibility, purchase only version 3 of the Touch which comes in the 32 and 64 gig models. Anything less will not talk to you. And, so far anyway, it has been my experience that Apple sees such problems as Buyer Beware. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that my problem is limited to one isolated agent. Meanwhile, when buying a touch, make sure to get the right one. >> >> Larry >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > Dane Trethowan > grtd...@internode.on.net > > Mobile:/SMS +614571201 > Twitter: Http://www.twitter.com/grtdane > MSN: grtd...@dane-trethowan.net > skype: grtdane12 > > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
