See Finance vs. Quicken?
Hi all,I have found a financial program called See Finance, and it looks pretty good. Was just wondering if anybody has compared it to Quicken as far as features, and if so, which program is better? Thanks Jess --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Trouble copying text from preview
Hi list, I know I'm supposed to be able to select and copy text in Preview, but I can't seem to do it correctly. I've turned the text tool on in the toolbar as instructed in the help file, but after selecting my text with the VO-enter toggle and verifying with VO-f6, I can't copy to the clipboard when I press command-c. I just hear the "funk" sound. I tried turning cursor tracking off and checking that I had full permissions for the document, but neither seemed to make a difference. I'd really hate to have to type out this whole passage. Any suggestions? Did I miss something? Thanks, Jessie --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
The IPhone and Battery Life
Folks, I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all the benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which will impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I think it is worth checking this entire issue out. Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that may help explain my observations. 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services on. 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an hour to 45 minutes in the morning. 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the day and I do mean just a couple. 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 percent. On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only improve. Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but the usage was light in her particular situation. So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not needing either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had to carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know it would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of course having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have some impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking for a good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go to meetings when I'm in DC. Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated and feel free to send them directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get subscribed to the iPhone list, so hope you all don't mind me posting this here. THanks --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: The IPhone and Battery Life
Hi Scott. Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. Best regards Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: > > Folks, > I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all the > benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the > battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite > as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running > MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which will > impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from > someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is > possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I think > it is worth checking this entire issue out. > Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that > may help explain my observations. > > 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services > on. > 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. > 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an > hour to 45 minutes in the morning. > 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the day > and I do mean just a couple. > 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home > (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). > 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 > percent. > > On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications > because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I > realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I > anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I > understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, > but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only improve. > Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can > get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he > probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. > I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but > the usage was light in her particular situation. > > So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are > getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I > turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not needing > either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had to > carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know it > would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of course > having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is > obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with > the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have some > impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking for a > good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go to > meetings when I'm in DC. > Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated and feel free to send them > directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get subscribed to the iPhone > list, so hope you all don't mind me posting this here. > > THanks > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Filling out PDF forms on the Mac?
Hi, is it possible to fill out a pdf form on the Mac with Preview? Thanks. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
HD info
Hi list, Is there a fast way to figure how much disk space one has on his drives? I know you can check the capacity of a drive, by choosing a drive in finder then VO right arrow. Thanks, and best Yuma Decaux Light has no value without darkness Skype: shainobi1 twitter: www.twitter.com/triple7 Tel: +85513623378 Yuma Antoine Decaux jamy...@gmail.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
snow leopard server admin reference ebook
Hi Everyone, I have been looking for some ebooks pertaining to the new snow leopard server advanced administration but can only find hardbacks, Does anyone know where i could find some relevant ebooks on the matter? THanks, and best Yuma Decaux Light has no value without darkness Skype: shainobi1 twitter: www.twitter.com/triple7 Tel: +85513623378 Yuma Antoine Decaux jamy...@gmail.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: HD info
Hello Yuma, To find out all about your hard drive, just do Getinfo (Command-I) on it, and you'll find all the information there. The Space Available comes after the Capacity. Cheers, Anne --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Trouble copying text from preview
Hello Jessie, I've just tried copying text from a PDF book and it worked like this. I have it set to single page continuous. I did nothing with the Text Tool. I interacted with the text and used VO-Return to start and stop selecting text. The passage I selected this way copied quite happily to the clipboard. Cheers, Anne On Oct 25, 2009, at 10:43 AM, Jessie Kirchner wrote: > > Hi list, > > I know I'm supposed to be able to select and copy text in Preview, > but I can't seem to do it correctly. I've turned the text tool on in > the toolbar as instructed in the help file, but after selecting my > text with the VO-enter toggle and verifying with VO-f6, I can't copy > to the clipboard when I press command-c. I just hear the "funk" > sound. I tried turning cursor tracking off and checking that I had > full permissions for the document, but neither seemed to make a > difference. I'd really hate to have to type out this whole passage. > Any suggestions? Did I miss something? > > Thanks, > Jessie > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: The IPhone and Battery Life
for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to do is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. Pete On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, Jensen wrote: > > Hi Scott. > > Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. > Best regards > Søren Jensen > Mail & MSN: > s...@coolfortheblind.dk > Website: > http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ > > Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: > >> >> Folks, >> I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all the >> benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the >> battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite >> as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running >> MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which will >> impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from >> someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is >> possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I think >> it is worth checking this entire issue out. >> Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that >> may help explain my observations. >> >> 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services >> on. >> 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. >> 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an >> hour to 45 minutes in the morning. >> 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the >> day >> and I do mean just a couple. >> 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home >> (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). >> 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 >> percent. >> >> On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications >> because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I >> realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I >> anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I >> understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, >> but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only improve. >> Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can >> get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he >> probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. >> I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but >> the usage was light in her particular situation. >> >> So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are >> getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I >> turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not needing >> either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had >> to >> carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know it >> would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of course >> having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is >> obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with >> the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have some >> impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking >> for a >> good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go >> to >> meetings when I'm in DC. >> Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated and feel free to send them >> directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get subscribed to the iPhone >> list, so hope you all don't mind me posting this here. >> >> THanks >> >>> > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: See Finance vs. Quicken?
Hi there, who makes this and is there a demo available etc? On 2009-10-25, at 4:37 AM, Jess Smith wrote: > > Hi all,I have found a financial program called See Finance, and it > looks pretty good. Was just wondering if anybody has compared it to > Quicken as far as features, and if so, which program is better? > Thanks > Jess > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: safari help
On Oct 24, 2009, at 2:18 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > > Hello May, > > Tabing is not the best way of navigating websites or anything else on > the Mac with VO. In SL, you can now use Quick Nav to go through > everything on a website or in a window using just one hand. You can > also have VO read the whole web page as soon as it opens. You > configure this in VoiceOver Utility under Web. > > You can also set a short-cut in Keyboard Commander to toggle between > DOM and Groups mode for web browsing. You also have the Web Rotor > which gives you even more flexibility when navigating Web pages. > > I've just scratched the surface of what's available to you, but you > can find out more useful commands by pressing VO-H twice and examining > the various commands menus. > > Tabbing around is a good way to miss a great deal of information. > > Cheers, > > Anne Anne and Others, What Does DOM actually mean, I sort of understand the definition of groups mode don't know what they mean by DOM. TIA. Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) Pete Nalda http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: making TextEdit the default word processor
On Oct 24, 2009, at 10:24 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > > Even quicker way to get to Home folder is to type Command-Shift-H from > the Finder. It's what I do all the time. > > Cheers, > > Anne Even quicker still is to go to the finder then Cmd+shift+O to open the documents folder directly. Your advice helped me to find this. I thought, hmm, what does cmd+shift+d do? but that was desktop folder so then I looked in the goto menu in the finder and found goto documents which is cmd+O. All the years of using a Mac and I just forget these little shortcuts. That's the beauty of lists like this. They make you think lol. Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) Pete Nalda http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Readind pdf documents in Snow leopard
Hi, Since I installed SL on to my Macbook, I've struggled reading pds such as the take control books etc. I used to have preview set up to read single page continuous however since I installed Snow Leopard this doesn't appear to be an option because as soon as I try interacting with the book I'm taken back to the start acording to Voiceover. Also if I press command option g, type in the appropiate page number and then click okay I'm again taken back to the start. I can get Preview to read in single page view though this is slow and if the subject you want to read about goes over two pages its a pain to keep reading from the top of the previous page down to where your subject starts, continue to the bottom of that page, stop interacting, move across to the outline view, arrow down to the next subject and then vo left arrow to the top of the next page if you follow me. I've also tried Skim and am finding this application equally problamatical. Has anyone a tip I can follow so as I can read the document continuously or is there a setting I can alter to resolve this? Lastly, is there any better aps around for reading pdf's? Many thanks in advance for any help received. Kind regards Graham --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Snow Lepoard: Audio CD Burning Programs?
Hello to the list. I am wondering if there are any programs that work well with Voice Over for burning audio CD's? I would prefer not to use Itunes and have to create play lists, so perhaps someone knows of a separate accessible program for this purpose. Thanks a lot. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: making TextEdit the default word processor
Hello Pete, On Oct 25, 2009, at 9:04 AM, Pete Nalda wrote: > Even quicker still is to go to the finder then Cmd+shift+O to open the > documents folder directly. Your advice helped me to find this. Nice find! Thank you. Cheers, Anne --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: The IPhone and Battery Life
Thanks for the thought and no actually I hadn't set it to low, but I'll check on lowering it and take the auto mode off. The only reason I did not lower it to zero is if I needed to show something to my wife or there was an issue I wanted her to see or of course if she needed my phone, she wouldn't be able to see it. :) I imagine I could lower it just so it was useable, but conserving a little juice at the same time. tnx, On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, Søren Jensen wrote: > > Hi Scott. > > Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. > Best regards > Søren Jensen > Mail & MSN: > s...@coolfortheblind.dk > Website: > http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ > > Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: > >> >> Folks, >> I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all the >> benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the >> battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite >> as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running >> MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which will >> impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from >> someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is >> possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I think >> it is worth checking this entire issue out. >> Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that >> may help explain my observations. >> >> 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services >> on. >> 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. >> 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an >> hour to 45 minutes in the morning. >> 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the >> day >> and I do mean just a couple. >> 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home >> (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). >> 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 >> percent. >> >> On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications >> because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I >> realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I >> anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I >> understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, >> but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only improve. >> Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can >> get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he >> probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. >> I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but >> the usage was light in her particular situation. >> >> So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are >> getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I >> turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not needing >> either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had >> to >> carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know it >> would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of course >> having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is >> obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with >> the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have some >> impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking >> for a >> good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go >> to >> meetings when I'm in DC. >> Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated and feel free to send them >> directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get subscribed to the iPhone >> list, so hope you all don't mind me posting this here. >> >> THanks >> >>> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: The IPhone and Battery Life
Hey Pete, good point, I wasn't sure that would really help since I think someone had brought this up for discussion a while back where laptops were concerned and it was determined that the screen curtain didn't offer much in terms of battery savings. Perhaps the screen on the iPHone is a bit different? Of course I'm very interested in what others experience is with the iPhone and battery life and not just in how to conserve it. thanks, On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:09 AM, peter apgar wrote: > > for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on > screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension > and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to do > is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. > > Pete > On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, > Jensen wrote: > >> >> Hi Scott. >> >> Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. >> Best regards >> Søren Jensen >> Mail & MSN: >> s...@coolfortheblind.dk >> Website: >> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >> >> Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: >> >>> >>> Folks, >>> I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all >>> the >>> benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the >>> battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite >>> as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running >>> MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which >>> will >>> impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from >>> someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is >>> possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I >>> think >>> it is worth checking this entire issue out. >>> Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that >>> may help explain my observations. >>> >>> 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services >>> on. >>> 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. >>> 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an >>> hour to 45 minutes in the morning. >>> 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the >>> day >>> and I do mean just a couple. >>> 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home >>> (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). >>> 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 >>> percent. >>> >>> On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications >>> because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I >>> realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I >>> anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I >>> understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, >>> but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only >>> improve. >>> Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can >>> get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he >>> probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. >>> I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but >>> the usage was light in her particular situation. >>> >>> So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are >>> getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I >>> turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not >>> needing >>> either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had >>> to >>> carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know >>> it >>> would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of >>> course >>> having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is >>> obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with >>> the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have >>> some >>> impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking >>> for a >>> good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go >>> to >>> meetings when I'm in DC. >>> Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated and feel free to send >>> them >>> directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get subscribed to the iPhone >>> list, so hope you all don't mind me posting this here. >>> >>> THanks >>> >> >> >>> >> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: The IPhone and Battery Life
it gave me 25-30% increase to battery life. PeteOn Oct 25, 2009, at 12:23 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > > Hey Pete, good point, I wasn't sure that would really help since I > think someone had brought this up for discussion a while back where > laptops were concerned and it was determined that the screen curtain > didn't offer much in terms of battery savings. Perhaps the screen on > the iPHone is a bit different? Of course I'm very interested in what > others experience is with the iPhone and battery life and not just in > how to conserve it. > > thanks, > On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:09 AM, peter apgar wrote: > >> >> for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on >> screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension >> and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to do >> is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. >> >> Pete >> On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, >> Jensen wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Scott. >>> >>> Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. >>> Best regards >>> Søren Jensen >>> Mail & MSN: >>> s...@coolfortheblind.dk >>> Website: >>> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >>> >>> Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: >>> Folks, I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all the benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which will impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I think it is worth checking this entire issue out. Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that may help explain my observations. 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services on. 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an hour to 45 minutes in the morning. 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the day and I do mean just a couple. 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 percent. On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only improve. Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but the usage was light in her particular situation. So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not needing either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had to carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know it would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of course having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have some impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking for a good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go to meetings when I'm in DC. Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated and feel free to send them directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get subscribed to the iPhone list, so hope you all don't mind me posting this here. THanks > >>> >>> >>> >> >> >>> > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~-
importing cd
Hi, how do you import a cd to the ITunes library? I can't find that info, thanks. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Readind pdf documents in Snow leopard
I too have frustrations with reading pdf's right now. I often have to read pdf documents. I am using preview. I get so frustrated that anytime I leave the window if I return I am back at the very beginning. G, this wastes a lot of time when I then have to find my place again. This is super frustating as often my documents require me to go to a website. Then the other thing I am having difficulties iwith is that often I cannot easily get a link to work unless I zoom very large and do a normal mouse click. This is excrutiatingly frustrating. For some reason I cannot just "vo spacebar on the link, nor can I then just rout the mouse pointer to the vo cursor. For some reason the mouse cursor misses the mark and doing a mouse click does not actually click on the text link. This is frustrating and very time consuming. Maybe some folks here have some good ideas. Christina On Oct 25, 2009, at 8:41 AM, graham wrote: > Hi, > > Since I installed SL on to my Macbook, I've struggled reading pds > such as the take control books etc. > > I used to have preview set up to read single page continuous however > since I installed Snow Leopard this doesn't appear to be an option > because as soon as I try interacting with the book I'm taken back to > the start acording to Voiceover. > Also if I press command option g, type in the appropiate page number > and then click okay I'm again taken back to the start. > I can get Preview to read in single page view though this is slow > and if the subject you want to read about goes over two pages its a > pain to keep reading from the top of the previous page down to where > your subject starts, continue to the bottom of that page, stop > interacting, move across to the outline view, arrow down to the next > subject and then vo left arrow to the top of the next page if you > follow me. > I've also tried Skim and am finding this application equally > problamatical. > > Has anyone a tip I can follow so as I can read the document > continuously or is there a setting I can alter to resolve this? > Lastly, is there any better aps around for reading pdf's? > > Many thanks in advance for any help received. > > Kind regards > > Graham > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Free public transport app for Denmark [was Re: navigation on iphone.]
hehe... Will there are times I think you type a bit too fast, such that it takes a bit of decoding to figure out your messages :) To answer your question, there are a number of apps specifically geared toward transport for London. As I recall, you are in Conventry, so this may be of no use to you. Yet still, it's a shame that TFL has yet to come up with an iPhone (or any mobile phone) app that performs all functions of their web site. Best, A On 24 Oct 2009, at 15:28, will wrote: > > does tiw rok in UK for buses etc? > > - Original Message - > From: "Søren Jensen" > To: > Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:26 PM > Subject: Re: Free public transport app for Denmark [was Re: > navigation on > iphone.] > > > > Yeah. This app is both awesome and fuly accessible. I didn't thought > other people was interested in danish apps here on this list. :) > Best regards > Søren Jensen > Mail & MSN: > s...@coolfortheblind.dk > Website: > http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ > > Den Oct 22, 2009 kl. 6:23 PM skrev Esther: > >> >> Hi Nic, Abdul, Søren, >> >> The free transport app for train, bus, and metro schedules in Danish/ >> English/German doesn't show up in the U.S. app store, but here's the >> link, in case Holly or somebody else wants to keep track (public >> transport in Denmark): >> >> http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=317007942&mt=8 >> (Rejseplanen by HaCon Ingenieurges. mbH) >> >> This seems available in all European iTunes stores, but not in the >> U.S. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Esther >> >> Nicolai Svendsen wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Abdul >>> >>> Thanks a lot. I'll definitely try that if I get a chance. :). >>> >>> Regards, >>> Nic >>> Skype: Kvalme >>> MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk >>> AIM: cincinster >>> yahoo Messenger: cin368 >>> Facebook Profile >>> My Twitter >>> >>> On Oct 22, 2009, at 5:36 PM, Abdul Kamara wrote: >>> Hi Nicolai and Søren, I'm not sure how many Danske Folk there are on this list. But for public transport in Denmark there is a rejseplanen app for the iPhone. It's been a life saver for me. best, a On 13 Oct 2009, at 18:13, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: > > Hi > > Can it handle bus routes? Just in case I will need to take a bus, > is > this possible somehow with the iPhone? Or is that out of the > question? > > Regards, > Nic > Skype: Kvalme > MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk > AIM: cincinster > yahoo Messenger: cin368 > Facebook Profile > My Twitter > > On Oct 13, 2009, at 5:24 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > >> >> Hello Nic, >> >> I have Navigon Europe on my iPhone and have used it in France >> (where I >> live), England, Spain and Portugal. I don't use it for walking >> around >> the village where I live as its maps aren't good enough around >> here. >> `i tried Maps as well for routes in my village, but it gives me >> silly >> ways of getting to places that are longer than the routes I know. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Anne >> >> On Oct 13, 2009, at 5:11 PM, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a question that's been plaguing for a little while now. >>> Does >>> it support multiple countries? I'm speaking about apps such as >>> Navigon. I would assume logically that it does, but you never >>> know, >>> right? >>> >>> Regards, >>> Nic >>> Skype: Kvalme >>> MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk >>> AIM: cincinster >>> yahoo Messenger: cin368 >>> Facebook Profile >>> My Twitter >>> >>> On Oct 13, 2009, at 5:08 PM, May McDonald wrote: >>> I haven't tried navigon yet but would like to. Right now I use the maps app that's already on the phone and it works just fine for me. On 7-Jan-01, at 10:22 AM, sandi sørensen wrote: > > the subject says it all, what do you use for navigating on > your > iphone? > Have tried navigon but since there is no maps where i walk it > is > kinda > interestingwhen walking too a waypoint. > /sandi > > >> > >>> >>> >> >> >>> > > >> > >>> >>> >> >> >>> > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: The IPhone and Battery Life
Hi Scott, On your point about screen curtain on VO and the macbook not reducing battery consumption, there is a good reason for that. Screen curtain only sets the color of the screen to black. It does not turn off the backlight. To get the best of both worlds on your macbook, that is, privacy and prolonging battery life, you can alter brightness on the fly by using the function (fn) key plus F1 or F2 to increase or decrease, respectively. Setting the brightness to zero on the macbook does wonders for battery life. Location service on the iPhone is a major power hog. I'm sure you will need to use it from time to time, but if it's the case that you travel regular routes for most of your days, it may be better that you turn it on only when you need it. I've gotten at least twice as much usage time having it off. Best, A On 25 Oct 2009, at 17:23, Scott Howell wrote: > > Hey Pete, good point, I wasn't sure that would really help since I > think someone had brought this up for discussion a while back where > laptops were concerned and it was determined that the screen curtain > didn't offer much in terms of battery savings. Perhaps the screen on > the iPHone is a bit different? Of course I'm very interested in what > others experience is with the iPhone and battery life and not just in > how to conserve it. > > thanks, > On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:09 AM, peter apgar wrote: > >> >> for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on >> screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension >> and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to do >> is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. >> >> Pete >> On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, >> Jensen wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Scott. >>> >>> Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. >>> Best regards >>> Søren Jensen >>> Mail & MSN: >>> s...@coolfortheblind.dk >>> Website: >>> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >>> >>> Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: >>> Folks, I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all the benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which will impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I think it is worth checking this entire issue out. Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that may help explain my observations. 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services on. 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an hour to 45 minutes in the morning. 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the day and I do mean just a couple. 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 percent. On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only improve. Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but the usage was light in her particular situation. So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not needing either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had to carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know it would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of course having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have some impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking for a g
Re: importing cd
Normally once you insert the CD, you are prompted as to whether you would like to import the CD or not. If you have disabled this feature, once the CD is inserted, it will show up in the sources list and once you have selected that item, you can navigate to the right, passed the songs table, and you will encounter the import button. If you wish to change this feature so you are prompted each time a CD is inserted, command-comma will bring up the preferences, you will probably be on the General tab and if not, you can locate this by interacting with the toolbar, and VO-spacebar to select the General tab once you locate it, then simply navigate to that option and check the box. It is nearly the last item in the list of options in the General tab. hth, On Oct 25, 2009, at 1:28 PM, May McDonald wrote: > > Hi, how do you import a cd to the ITunes library? I can't find that > info, thanks. > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: The IPhone and Battery Life
Now I'll be damned, that is pretty significant. I'll give that a try and see how my results are. You know something occurred to me and that is if you are in an area where coverage isn't so great, would this possibly put additional strain on a phone? Maybe a silly question, but I'm not an expert in GSM or any cell phone technology, so kind of wonder. I know if the WI-FI is on and constantly scanning for a network, this will tax the battery for sure. On Oct 25, 2009, at 12:30 PM, peter apgar wrote: > > it gave me 25-30% > increase to battery life. > > PeteOn Oct 25, 2009, at 12:23 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> >> Hey Pete, good point, I wasn't sure that would really help since I >> think someone had brought this up for discussion a while back where >> laptops were concerned and it was determined that the screen curtain >> didn't offer much in terms of battery savings. Perhaps the screen on >> the iPHone is a bit different? Of course I'm very interested in what >> others experience is with the iPhone and battery life and not just in >> how to conserve it. >> >> thanks, >> On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:09 AM, peter apgar wrote: >> >>> >>> for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on >>> screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension >>> and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to >>> do >>> is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. >>> >>> Pete >>> On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, >>> Jensen wrote: >>> Hi Scott. Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. Best regards Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: > > Folks, > I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all > the > benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the > battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be > quite > as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 > running > MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which > will > impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback > from > someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is > possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I > think > it is worth checking this entire issue out. > Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. > that > may help explain my observations. > > 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location > Services > on. > 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. > 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an > hour to 45 minutes in the morning. > 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the > day > and I do mean just a couple. > 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home > (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). > 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 > percent. > > On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications > because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying > this I > realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I > anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola > and I > understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery > life, > but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only > improve. > Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver > can > get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he > probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. > I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, > but > the usage was light in her particular situation. > > So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks > are > getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I > turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not > needing > either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I > had > to > carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know > it > would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of > course > having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is > obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well > with > the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have > some > impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking > for a > good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to > go > to > meetings when I'm in DC. > Any feed
Re: The IPhone and Battery Life
Ah, okay, well not having read a lot on the location services yet, I guess there is a lot to be studied here. I'm assuming the screen curtain on the phone behaves differently from the computer? I can see how turning the screen to black may not benefit battery life, but if on the phone it actually disabled the screen in some way, that would save battery life. I'll go read up on location services, since I haven't found a real GPS or route solution yet, I probably don't need this right now. I am looking for such a solution and if you have any thoughts, I'd be interested. Thanks for the tips, I'm always looking for info to help further my knowledge. tnx, On Oct 25, 2009, at 4:01 PM, Abdul Kamara wrote: > > Hi Scott, > On your point about screen curtain on VO and the macbook not reducing > battery consumption, there is a good reason for that. Screen curtain > only sets the color of the screen to black. It does not turn off the > backlight. To get the best of both worlds on your macbook, that is, > privacy and prolonging battery life, you can alter brightness on the > fly by using the function (fn) key plus F1 or F2 to increase or > decrease, respectively. Setting the brightness to zero on the macbook > does wonders for battery life. > Location service on the iPhone is a major power hog. I'm sure you > will need to use it from time to time, but if it's the case that you > travel regular routes for most of your days, it may be better that you > turn it on only when you need it. I've gotten at least twice as much > usage time having it off. > Best, > A > > > On 25 Oct 2009, at 17:23, Scott Howell wrote: > >> >> Hey Pete, good point, I wasn't sure that would really help since I >> think someone had brought this up for discussion a while back where >> laptops were concerned and it was determined that the screen curtain >> didn't offer much in terms of battery savings. Perhaps the screen on >> the iPHone is a bit different? Of course I'm very interested in what >> others experience is with the iPhone and battery life and not just in >> how to conserve it. >> >> thanks, >> On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:09 AM, peter apgar wrote: >> >>> >>> for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on >>> screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension >>> and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to >>> do >>> is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. >>> >>> Pete >>> On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, >>> Jensen wrote: >>> Hi Scott. Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. Best regards Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: > > Folks, > I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all > the > benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the > battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be > quite > as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 > running > MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which > will > impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback > from > someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is > possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I > think > it is worth checking this entire issue out. > Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. > that > may help explain my observations. > > 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location > Services > on. > 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. > 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an > hour to 45 minutes in the morning. > 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the > day > and I do mean just a couple. > 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home > (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). > 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 > percent. > > On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications > because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying > this I > realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I > anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola > and I > understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery > life, > but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only > improve. > Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver > can > get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he > probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. > I also know one person who responded to me who got several
help needed with some finder commands, please
Hello, I would like to copy some music from my mac to my external hd/reconfigure my music library putting it in folders instead of one big directory. Can someone give me the commands to select individual tracks to the clipboard in the finder so that I can copy them? I tried command down arrow but that does not seem to work. Also what is the home and end command in the finder so that i can go to the beginning or end of the list of files? Thanks in advance, Greetings, An ouk --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Filling out PDF forms on the Mac?
And if preview can't do it, is there an app that can? /Krister Skickat från min iPhone 25 okt 2009 kl. 12.57 skrev Dan Eickmeier : > > Hi, is it possible to fill out a pdf form on the Mac with Preview? > Thanks. > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
RE: The IPhone and Battery Life
Wouldn't a three fingered tripple tap turn on the screen curtain, which would turn the screen off and also conserve battery life? I guess that's what Soren meant by turning the brightness to zero. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Søren Jensen Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:21 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: The IPhone and Battery Life Hi Scott. Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. Best regards Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website: http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: > > Folks, > I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all the > benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the > battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite > as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running > MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which will > impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from > someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is > possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I think > it is worth checking this entire issue out. Here is a little about my > usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that may help explain my > observations. > > 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services > on. > 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. > 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an > hour to 45 minutes in the morning. > 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the day > and I do mean just a couple. > 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home > (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). > 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 > percent. > > On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications > because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I > realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I > anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I > understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, > but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only improve. > Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can > get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he > probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. I also know > one person who responded to me who got several days, but the usage was > light in her particular situation. > > So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are > getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I > turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not needing > either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had to > carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know it > would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of course > having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is > obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with > the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have some > impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking for a > good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go to > meetings when I'm in DC. Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated > and feel free to send them directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get > subscribed to the iPhone list, so hope you all don't mind me posting > this here. > > THanks > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: safari help
Dom can mean Document Object Model. However, there could be other meanings. Smiles, Portia. Pete Nalda wrote: > On Oct 24, 2009, at 2:18 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > > >> Hello May, >> >> Tabing is not the best way of navigating websites or anything else on >> the Mac with VO. In SL, you can now use Quick Nav to go through >> everything on a website or in a window using just one hand. You can >> also have VO read the whole web page as soon as it opens. You >> configure this in VoiceOver Utility under Web. >> >> You can also set a short-cut in Keyboard Commander to toggle between >> DOM and Groups mode for web browsing. You also have the Web Rotor >> which gives you even more flexibility when navigating Web pages. >> >> I've just scratched the surface of what's available to you, but you >> can find out more useful commands by pressing VO-H twice and examining >> the various commands menus. >> >> Tabbing around is a good way to miss a great deal of information. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Anne >> > > Anne and Others, > What Does DOM actually mean, I sort of understand the definition of > groups mode don't know what they mean by DOM. TIA. > > Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) > Pete Nalda > http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda > > > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
RE: The IPhone and Battery Life
Maybe shoot a question to accessibil...@mac.com and they'll tell you whether the screenc urtain would make a diference in battery consumption. They're the ones who have the specs, after all. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:24 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: The IPhone and Battery Life Hey Pete, good point, I wasn't sure that would really help since I think someone had brought this up for discussion a while back where laptops were concerned and it was determined that the screen curtain didn't offer much in terms of battery savings. Perhaps the screen on the iPHone is a bit different? Of course I'm very interested in what others experience is with the iPhone and battery life and not just in how to conserve it. thanks, On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:09 AM, peter apgar wrote: > > for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on > screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension > and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to do > is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. > > Pete > On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, > Jensen wrote: > >> >> Hi Scott. >> >> Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. Best >> regards Søren Jensen >> Mail & MSN: >> s...@coolfortheblind.dk >> Website: >> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >> >> Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: >> >>> >>> Folks, >>> I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all >>> the >>> benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the >>> battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite >>> as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running >>> MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which >>> will >>> impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from >>> someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is >>> possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I >>> think >>> it is worth checking this entire issue out. >>> Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that >>> may help explain my observations. >>> >>> 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services >>> on. 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. >>> 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an >>> hour to 45 minutes in the morning. >>> 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the >>> day >>> and I do mean just a couple. >>> 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home >>> (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). >>> 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 >>> percent. >>> >>> On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications >>> because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I >>> realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I >>> anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I >>> understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, >>> but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only >>> improve. >>> Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can >>> get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he >>> probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. >>> I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but >>> the usage was light in her particular situation. >>> >>> So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are >>> getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I >>> turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not >>> needing >>> either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had >>> to >>> carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know >>> it >>> would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of >>> course >>> having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is >>> obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with >>> the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have >>> some >>> impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking >>> for a >>> good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go >>> to >>> meetings when I'm in DC. >>> Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated and feel free to send >>> them >>> directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get subscribed to the iPhone >>> list, so hope you all don't mind me posting this here. >>> >>> THanks >>> >> >> >>> >> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegrou
Re: help needed with some finder commands, please
Hello Anouk, You can find any command you need by pressing VO-H twice and looking through the commands menus. When you find a command you want, you can also press Return to apply it. Cheers, Anne On Oct 25, 2009, at 10:20 PM, a radix wrote: > Hello, I would like to copy some music from my mac to my external hd/ > reconfigure my music library putting it in folders instead of one > big directory. Can someone give me the commands to select individual > tracks to the clipboard in the finder so that I can copy them? I > tried command down arrow but that does not seem to work. Also what > is the home and end command in the finder so that i can go to the > beginning or end of the list of files? > Thanks in advance, > Greetings, An ouk > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: making TextEdit the default word processor
You're welcome. I didn't say how I found that, I went to the goto menu, which is quite handy as it lists all the places you can go and their keyboard shortcuts. On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:16 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > > Hello Pete, > > On Oct 25, 2009, at 9:04 AM, Pete Nalda wrote: >> Even quicker still is to go to the finder then Cmd+shift+O to open >> the >> documents folder directly. Your advice helped me to find this. > Nice find! Thank you. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) Pete Nalda http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: attention Lioncourt
I'm sorry you feel that way. I would appreciate it if you would not mis-represent what we're doing. If you had actually read previous messages, we were mainly discussing the problem that some folks, in some parts of the world, or with some wireless carriers in the US and elsewhere, have to pay for data by the KB, among other considerations. I don't get enough from the Google Ads or donations to even cover hosting costs, so that argument is ridiculous. We really do try to do what is in the best interest of the community. I'm sorry you feel there is some conspiracy theory or something going on behind the scenes. Sadly, Josh On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:51 PM, ben mustill-rose wrote: > > Lots of people have. > Moderation say that they will implament things that are in the best > interest of the community, yet even though lots of people asked for > the full text to be included, its not happening. > It all boils down to promotion. I've been on josh'is site quite a few > times and I feel that it has some really valuable content, but lets be > honest, the only reason that the ful text isn't posted is so that he > can get more clicks and hopefully more clicks on his google adds. > You'll probably get the old "some people don't have broadband so we > need to compact messages" excuse, but in reality, the size difference > would be at most a few k, which would take around a second on a 56k > modem. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Usenet Reader Accessible with VO and Zoom for offline reading?
Anyone know of such a thing? Tried Hogwasher but it's totally inaccessible, Unison is nice but no offline reading, I heard One coming I think it's called Nemo but I don't know what the status is. Anyone else got any ideas? TIA Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) Pete Nalda http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: attention Lioncourt
Josh, there's no reason to apologize. I'd steer away from such arguments, but you know sometimes it's just difficult not to chime in. First there's no reason why you can't offset your cost if any as you see fit. YOur providing the service, someone doesn't like how it's managed, they can pound sand and go find their info elsewhere. It is also important to point out that beyond their lame rationale, posting the entire content of another person's work even if cited properly isn't generally acceptable since most carry a disclaimer that the content is not to be reproduced in any form without permission and quite honestly it would be impractical to obtain such permission in sufficient time for the information to be relevant. On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:58 PM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: > > > I'm sorry you feel that way. I would appreciate it if you would not > mis-represent what we're doing. > > If you had actually read previous messages, we were mainly > discussing the problem that some folks, in some parts of the world, > or with some wireless carriers in the US and elsewhere, have to pay > for data by the KB, among other considerations. > > I don't get enough from the Google Ads or donations to even cover > hosting costs, so that argument is ridiculous. > > We really do try to do what is in the best interest of the > community. I'm sorry you feel there is some conspiracy theory or > something going on behind the scenes. > > Sadly, > Josh > > > > On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:51 PM, ben mustill-rose wrote: > >> >> Lots of people have. >> Moderation say that they will implament things that are in the best >> interest of the community, yet even though lots of people asked for >> the full text to be included, its not happening. >> It all boils down to promotion. I've been on josh'is site quite a few >> times and I feel that it has some really valuable content, but lets >> be >> honest, the only reason that the ful text isn't posted is so that he >> can get more clicks and hopefully more clicks on his google adds. >> You'll probably get the old "some people don't have broadband so we >> need to compact messages" excuse, but in reality, the size difference >> would be at most a few k, which would take around a second on a 56k >> modem. > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: attention Lioncourt
Josh, there's no reason to apologize. I'd steer away from such arguments, but you know sometimes it's just difficult not to chime in. First there's no reason why you can't offset your cost if any as you see fit. YOur providing the service, someone doesn't like how it's managed, they can pound sand and go find their info elsewhere. It is also important to point out that beyond their lame rationale, posting the entire content of another person's work even if cited properly isn't generally acceptable since most carry a disclaimer that the content is not to be reproduced in any form without permission and quite honestly it would be impractical to obtain such permission in sufficient time for the information to be relevant. On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:58 PM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: > > > I'm sorry you feel that way. I would appreciate it if you would not > mis-represent what we're doing. > > If you had actually read previous messages, we were mainly > discussing the problem that some folks, in some parts of the world, > or with some wireless carriers in the US and elsewhere, have to pay > for data by the KB, among other considerations. > > I don't get enough from the Google Ads or donations to even cover > hosting costs, so that argument is ridiculous. > > We really do try to do what is in the best interest of the > community. I'm sorry you feel there is some conspiracy theory or > something going on behind the scenes. > > Sadly, > Josh > > > > On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:51 PM, ben mustill-rose wrote: > >> >> Lots of people have. >> Moderation say that they will implament things that are in the best >> interest of the community, yet even though lots of people asked for >> the full text to be included, its not happening. >> It all boils down to promotion. I've been on josh'is site quite a few >> times and I feel that it has some really valuable content, but lets >> be >> honest, the only reason that the ful text isn't posted is so that he >> can get more clicks and hopefully more clicks on his google adds. >> You'll probably get the old "some people don't have broadband so we >> need to compact messages" excuse, but in reality, the size difference >> would be at most a few k, which would take around a second on a 56k >> modem. > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: attention Lioncourt
OH NO! You send two copies of the same message! Somewhere, some limited bandwidth user has just been bankrupted by your careless use of your unlimited band width, you bourgeoise fat cat capitalist! Go buy $5 million in carbon offsets or you will surely burn in hELL! Mark BurningHawk Baxter Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com My home page: http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
RE: The IPhone and Battery Life
It definitely does, I used the curtain all the time on my Iphone and I really did notice a difference in battery life. But I also had location services turned off as well as wireless till I neded it and also turned 3g off so I had it running on next to nothing. I managed to get just under 3 days out of it with the best case. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Gibbs Sent: Monday, 26 October 2009 11:32 a.m. To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: The IPhone and Battery Life Maybe shoot a question to accessibil...@mac.com and they'll tell you whether the screenc urtain would make a diference in battery consumption. They're the ones who have the specs, after all. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:24 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: The IPhone and Battery Life Hey Pete, good point, I wasn't sure that would really help since I think someone had brought this up for discussion a while back where laptops were concerned and it was determined that the screen curtain didn't offer much in terms of battery savings. Perhaps the screen on the iPHone is a bit different? Of course I'm very interested in what others experience is with the iPhone and battery life and not just in how to conserve it. thanks, On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:09 AM, peter apgar wrote: > > for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on > screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension > and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to do > is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. > > Pete > On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, > Jensen wrote: > >> >> Hi Scott. >> >> Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. Best >> regards Søren Jensen >> Mail & MSN: >> s...@coolfortheblind.dk >> Website: >> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >> >> Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: >> >>> >>> Folks, >>> I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all >>> the >>> benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the >>> battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be quite >>> as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running >>> MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which >>> will >>> impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from >>> someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is >>> possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I >>> think >>> it is worth checking this entire issue out. >>> Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that >>> may help explain my observations. >>> >>> 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services >>> on. 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. >>> 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an >>> hour to 45 minutes in the morning. >>> 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the >>> day >>> and I do mean just a couple. >>> 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home >>> (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). >>> 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 >>> percent. >>> >>> On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications >>> because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying this I >>> realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I >>> anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola and I >>> understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, >>> but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only >>> improve. >>> Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver can >>> get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he >>> probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. >>> I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, but >>> the usage was light in her particular situation. >>> >>> So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are >>> getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I >>> turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not >>> needing >>> either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had >>> to >>> carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know >>> it >>> would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of >>> course >>> having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is >>> obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well with >>> the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have >>> some >>> impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking >>> for a >>
Re: mudclient wasRe: my 2 months with a mac
Hi Thomas, Thanks for the feedback on this. It's interesting to see how some folks' systems won't give the VO feedback, and then some systems don't seem to want to have anything to do with running the software in the first place! When you first start up JamochaMUD and get the world connector it doesn't have any worlds listed; you'll need to create at least one world to connect, or choose the "Don't Connect" button to get to the main window. Right now I had been concentrating on accessibility in the the World Connector so that folks can at least get a start on things... I'll try to work my way through from most commonly used parts to least. It is curious that I've had a couple reports about some other process keeping VO and the system busy. I'll have to see if I can figure out what might be causing that. JamochaMUD does sort've kludge things in that when it does present the World Connector the main window is also created but not set to be visible. I don't know if Voice Over is somehow seeing that window and it is causing it grief, or not. I'll see if I can find a better way of handling that, just to rule it out. I also understand what it is like trying to find time for meaning feedback and bug-squashing. Personally, I'm in the middle of some major home renovations that are impacting life here at the house, so probably should be making certain my priorities are in-line. But I'll definitely try to pursue any problems that you find with JamochaMUD. Thanks for writing back, Jeff Thomas McMahan wrote: > I am still trying it, The buttons on mine do anounce, but the time > between when I VO up or down arrow and the anouncement is delayed by > vo saying "java busy." The browser though for some reason I can't > interact with or get information of listed worlds. Are there worlds > listed from initial programming of the aplication, or does it create > the list as I add worlds? I suppose if there are no worlds listed > yet, then that's why I wouldn't be able to interact with browser. > Some time I will try going into one of the games and see if it will > add the world. > > I think what worrys me more is that something's resources are being > over used somewhere with VO saying "java busy" all the time, and I > haven't figured out exactly why that's happening, which of course > forces me as a player to be slow waiting to get the information. > > I remember trying an earlier version of this aplication maybe a > couple of years ago, well deffinitely over a year ago and this > version is better for feedback in giving me information as to what's > available. So you've deffinitely progressed in this version compared > to the one I tried before in the previous version. > > Also what is the latest version of Java which can be ran with Tiger, > perhaps that may be part of the problem as well, not sure. I don't > give up to fast if I can find labeled things to click. Went round > and round with Atlantis before getting it to work ok with my machine > as well. Meanwhile doing that would play games with mudwalkerwhich > works, but again have to be pretty active with theVO home and end > keys and the tab key to get information. But don't have a clue as to > how do do plugginsfor sounds or anything like that for mudwalker. > Haven't tried doing pluggins for your aplication yet, figured I would > try it as it is first before seeing what were offered for pluggins. > > Some game sites offer sound packages that you can run while in their > games, which to me would be cool to hear while playing. > > In short though, I haven't given up on trying it yet, and probably > won't for a while yet. The unfortunate thing is though I haven't > been able to spend much time at computer for past 4 months, but > perhaps when my wife can get to come back home I will get some more > computer time back in because I will physically be at home more. > Unless when she gets back home she creates large "honey do" lists for > me *lol.* > > > On Oct 23, 2009, at 5:32 PM, KehzaFox wrote: > >> Well, that's definitely not off to a good start, and needless to say a >> little disappointing! >> >> Following Java's standards the buttons (at least on the World >> Connector) >> I have not only labelled the buttons but added an additional >> Accessible >> Name and Accessible Description which (in theory) are to be used by >> screen readers. >> >> How slow the client appears to you is also a bit troubling. My >> intention is to load up the client on my wife's Macbook and see if >> I can >> sort things out. >> >> Thanks for trying out JamochaMUD, and hopefully I can get these >> problems >> ironed out. >> >> Jeff >> >> Thomas McMahan wrote: >>> Tiger is even more of a disaster. Am on the world conecter now, but >>> it's not accepting input, just saying "java busy.Have been at this >>> for an hour now, I think if it's this slow an agressive mob would >>> have me killed
Re: attention Lioncourt
So we all know what to do. Lets all create a site as successful as josh and force people to click so we can become ritch just like josh. On Oct 25, 2009, at 5:58 PM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: > > > I'm sorry you feel that way. I would appreciate it if you would not > mis-represent what we're doing. > > If you had actually read previous messages, we were mainly > discussing the problem that some folks, in some parts of the world, > or with some wireless carriers in the US and elsewhere, have to pay > for data by the KB, among other considerations. > > I don't get enough from the Google Ads or donations to even cover > hosting costs, so that argument is ridiculous. > > We really do try to do what is in the best interest of the > community. I'm sorry you feel there is some conspiracy theory or > something going on behind the scenes. > > Sadly, > Josh > > > > On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:51 PM, ben mustill-rose wrote: > >> >> Lots of people have. >> Moderation say that they will implament things that are in the best >> interest of the community, yet even though lots of people asked for >> the full text to be included, its not happening. >> It all boils down to promotion. I've been on josh'is site quite a few >> times and I feel that it has some really valuable content, but lets >> be >> honest, the only reason that the ful text isn't posted is so that he >> can get more clicks and hopefully more clicks on his google adds. >> You'll probably get the old "some people don't have broadband so we >> need to compact messages" excuse, but in reality, the size difference >> would be at most a few k, which would take around a second on a 56k >> modem. > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: mudclient wasRe: my 2 months with a mac
Has anyone tried running something like TinyFugue straight from terminal? I don't have any accounts on any of the MUDs left--though TinyTim might have my player on file somewhere, I'm sure LambdaMoo has deleted me long, long ago. Else, I'd get back into it. I never did get Second Life to do much, despite Max the virtual guide dog. Mark BurningHawk Baxter Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com My home page: http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Usenet Reader Accessible with VO and Zoom for offline reading?
Hey Pete, Try Unison, which is made by the same folks who make transmit ftp. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY On Oct 25, 2009, at 8:15 PM, Pete Nalda wrote: > > Anyone know of such a thing? Tried Hogwasher but it's totally > inaccessible, Unison is nice but no offline reading, I heard One > coming I think it's called Nemo but I don't know what the status is. > Anyone else got any ideas? TIA > > Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'day, Mates) > Pete Nalda > http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: mudclient wasRe: my 2 months with a mac
Ok, Jeff, that then explains not being to interact with the browser. Will try the (don't connec) button and then see what it does at that point then. As for different systems and their reactions, that seems to be somewhat common, just as voice over quite often has multipal ways to accomplish one thing, which is ok different people have different needs. Also in regard to systems, I am probably part of a samll mynority on the list since I am stil running tiger here, to slow of a processer for the later cats. So an ancient machine *lol.* Have had it for just about 7 years now, so wonder if it will start to have the 7 year itch soon? Or will that be us in wanting a different machine *lol.* On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:55 PM, KehzaFox wrote: > > Hi Thomas, > > Thanks for the feedback on this. It's interesting to see how some > folks' systems won't give the VO feedback, and then some systems don't > seem to want to have anything to do with running the software in the > first place! > > When you first start up JamochaMUD and get the world connector it > doesn't have any worlds listed; you'll need to create at least one > world > to connect, or choose the "Don't Connect" button to get to the main > window. Right now I had been concentrating on accessibility in the > the > World Connector so that folks can at least get a start on things... > I'll > try to work my way through from most commonly used parts to least. > > It is curious that I've had a couple reports about some other process > keeping VO and the system busy. I'll have to see if I can figure out > what might be causing that. JamochaMUD does sort've kludge things in > that when it does present the World Connector the main window is also > created but not set to be visible. I don't know if Voice Over is > somehow seeing that window and it is causing it grief, or not. > I'll see > if I can find a better way of handling that, just to rule it out. > > I also understand what it is like trying to find time for meaning > feedback and bug-squashing. Personally, I'm in the middle of some > major > home renovations that are impacting life here at the house, so > probably > should be making certain my priorities are in-line. But I'll > definitely > try to pursue any problems that you find with JamochaMUD. > > Thanks for writing back, > > Jeff > > Thomas McMahan wrote: >> I am still trying it, The buttons on mine do anounce, but the time >> between when I VO up or down arrow and the anouncement is delayed by >> vo saying "java busy." The browser though for some reason I can't >> interact with or get information of listed worlds. Are there worlds >> listed from initial programming of the aplication, or does it create >> the list as I add worlds? I suppose if there are no worlds listed >> yet, then that's why I wouldn't be able to interact with browser. >> Some time I will try going into one of the games and see if it will >> add the world. >> >> I think what worrys me more is that something's resources are being >> over used somewhere with VO saying "java busy" all the time, and I >> haven't figured out exactly why that's happening, which of course >> forces me as a player to be slow waiting to get the information. >> >> I remember trying an earlier version of this aplication maybe a >> couple of years ago, well deffinitely over a year ago and this >> version is better for feedback in giving me information as to what's >> available. So you've deffinitely progressed in this version compared >> to the one I tried before in the previous version. >> >> Also what is the latest version of Java which can be ran with Tiger, >> perhaps that may be part of the problem as well, not sure. I don't >> give up to fast if I can find labeled things to click. Went round >> and round with Atlantis before getting it to work ok with my machine >> as well. Meanwhile doing that would play games with mudwalkerwhich >> works, but again have to be pretty active with theVO home and end >> keys and the tab key to get information. But don't have a clue as to >> how do do plugginsfor sounds or anything like that for mudwalker. >> Haven't tried doing pluggins for your aplication yet, figured I would >> try it as it is first before seeing what were offered for pluggins. >> >> Some game sites offer sound packages that you can run while in their >> games, which to me would be cool to hear while playing. >> >> In short though, I haven't given up on trying it yet, and probably >> won't for a while yet. The unfortunate thing is though I haven't >> been able to spend much time at computer for past 4 months, but >> perhaps when my wife can get to come back home I will get some more >> computer time back in because I will physically be at home more. >> Unless when she gets back home she creates large "honey do" lists for >> me *lol.* >> >> >> On Oct 23, 2009, at 5:32 PM, KehzaFox wrote: >> >>> Well, that's definitely not off to a good start, and needless to
Re: mudclient wasRe: my 2 months with a mac
I can't say I've tried that. Understand though it was quite good in the past though, but wasn't mudding back then. On Oct 25, 2009, at 8:13 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote: > > Has anyone tried running something like TinyFugue straight from > terminal? I don't have any accounts on any of the MUDs left--though > TinyTim might have my player on file somewhere, I'm sure LambdaMoo has > deleted me long, long ago. Else, I'd get back into it. I never did > get Second Life to do much, despite Max the virtual guide dog. > > > Mark BurningHawk Baxter > > Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 > MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com > My home page: > http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: attention Lioncourt
hi; i have to jump in here. We have limited bandwith here where i live, and we have six computers on the network. SOutheast alaska isn't the best for internet. Josh, thanks, for not posting the entire messages, as i know this would limit our bandwith even more, even if it's something i don't want to read. mike On Oct 25, 2009, at 3:58 PM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: > > > I'm sorry you feel that way. I would appreciate it if you would not > mis-represent what we're doing. > > If you had actually read previous messages, we were mainly > discussing the problem that some folks, in some parts of the world, > or with some wireless carriers in the US and elsewhere, have to pay > for data by the KB, among other considerations. > > I don't get enough from the Google Ads or donations to even cover > hosting costs, so that argument is ridiculous. > > We really do try to do what is in the best interest of the > community. I'm sorry you feel there is some conspiracy theory or > something going on behind the scenes. > > Sadly, > Josh > > > > On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:51 PM, ben mustill-rose wrote: > >> >> Lots of people have. >> Moderation say that they will implament things that are in the best >> interest of the community, yet even though lots of people asked for >> the full text to be included, its not happening. >> It all boils down to promotion. I've been on josh'is site quite a few >> times and I feel that it has some really valuable content, but lets >> be >> honest, the only reason that the ful text isn't posted is so that he >> can get more clicks and hopefully more clicks on his google adds. >> You'll probably get the old "some people don't have broadband so we >> need to compact messages" excuse, but in reality, the size difference >> would be at most a few k, which would take around a second on a 56k >> modem. > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: attention Lioncourt
Michael, so my argument is to place a few more KB's in a mailing. This will eliminate the MB's associated with surfing that it often takes to locate the given articles in their entirety. Mail tend's to be less of a hog then surfing. as for much of the extra mailings that post limited data they add more band with clutter then the difference in the size of the mailings. would to add my personal data on this, discussion, i pay for a thumb drive modem that has a limited usage and by no means would josh's full articles cause me to break my limit. MY request WAS in no way intended to sling mud at josh but to make more of his information available to those just trying to learn the mac. with limited time. Josh no personal attacks intended. Thanks, Pete On Oct 25, 2009, at 9:39 PM, michael A. Babcock wrote: > > hi; > i have to jump in here. We have limited bandwith here where i live, > and we have six computers on the network. SOutheast alaska isn't the > best for internet. > Josh, thanks, for not posting the entire messages, as i know this > would limit our bandwith even more, even if it's something i don't > want to read. > mike > > On Oct 25, 2009, at 3:58 PM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: > >> >> >> I'm sorry you feel that way. I would appreciate it if you would not >> mis-represent what we're doing. >> >> If you had actually read previous messages, we were mainly >> discussing the problem that some folks, in some parts of the world, >> or with some wireless carriers in the US and elsewhere, have to pay >> for data by the KB, among other considerations. >> >> I don't get enough from the Google Ads or donations to even cover >> hosting costs, so that argument is ridiculous. >> >> We really do try to do what is in the best interest of the >> community. I'm sorry you feel there is some conspiracy theory or >> something going on behind the scenes. >> >> Sadly, >> Josh >> >> >> >> On Oct 22, 2009, at 1:51 PM, ben mustill-rose wrote: >> >>> >>> Lots of people have. >>> Moderation say that they will implament things that are in the best >>> interest of the community, yet even though lots of people asked for >>> the full text to be included, its not happening. >>> It all boils down to promotion. I've been on josh'is site quite a >>> few >>> times and I feel that it has some really valuable content, but lets >>> be >>> honest, the only reason that the ful text isn't posted is so that he >>> can get more clicks and hopefully more clicks on his google adds. >>> You'll probably get the old "some people don't have broadband so we >>> need to compact messages" excuse, but in reality, the size >>> difference >>> would be at most a few k, which would take around a second on a 56k >>> modem. >> >> >>> > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Abby Finereader Express for the Mac
Hi there I have it and it works great. The results, as you'd expect from Finereader, are excellent and most definitely on par with Finereader for Windows. The interface is considerably different and simplified, but it's accessible. There are a few buttons that aren't labeled, such as the scan button, but no other issues. One thing to note, however, is it does scan using your scanner driver's native interface which may or may not be accessible, that depends on the scanner. I'm trying to see if there's a way around this either by VueScan or perhaps Abbyy will include the Finereader scanning interface in a future update and bypass the scanner driver screen altogether. hth claire amoroso wrote: > Hi, Has anybody got this piece of software ? How are the results ? Can you > correct the errors in the file you scan ? I have the Professional version for > Windows and I really like it.Thanks for your help, Claire > _ > Nouveau ! Tout Windows débarque dans votre téléphone. Voir les Windows phone > http://clk.atdmt.com/FRM/go/175819071/direct/01/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
