New iPod Touch and VO

Good Afternoon, I'm a Blind Mac user based in the UK and wondered if anyone had tried the new iPod Touch with VoiceOver and how accessible it had been. My aim is to be able to receive and read emails when I'm away from home. As I get over 500 in a week some times it would be very useful to be able

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iphone 4g and 3gs

Hello, I'm thinking about getting one of the new iPhones. Does anyone know if you can use the voice of Alex on either the iPhone 3gs or 4g? Thanks, Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macv

Re: iphone 4g and 3gs

om my iPhone On Nov 7, 2010, at 9:03 AM, M AUSTEN wrote: Hello, I'm thinking about getting one of the new iPhones. Does anyone know if you can use the voice of Alex on either the iPhone 3gs or 4g? Thanks, Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: iphone 4g and 3gs

Thanks to all those who answered my question about the voice on the iphone. i'm going to take a look at the 3gs at the local phone store where they won't know a lot about the Mac OS. Could someone please advise me on how to change the voice on the iphone? Thanks again, Mark  -- You received thi

Re: iphone 4g and 3gs

Thanks to all those who answered my question about the voice on the iphone.   i'm going to take a look at the 3gs at the local phone store where they won't know a lot about the Mac OS. Could someone please advise me on how to change the voice on the iphone?   Thanks again,   Mark  -- Y

Re: Changing voice on Iphone for Mark

Many Thanks Allison. I'm going to the shop today and I'm looking forward to trying this out. Mark --- On Mon, 8/11/10, Allison Manzino wrote: From: Allison Manzino Subject: Changing voice on Iphone for Mark To: "Mac Visionaries" Date: Monday, 8 November, 2010, 17:28 Hi Mark, I have the Iphon

OT: iPhone 3GS insurance in UK

Hi, Just to say thanks to all those responded to my question about voices on the iPhone 3GS. I've now made my decision and will be picking one up in the next couple of days. Now another question. Vodaphones insurance is £12.99 per month. Can anyone in the UK recommend a cheaper insurance with goo

Re: Free Mac 10.6 tutorial

Hi:, Could you send me a copy? Thanks, Mark I'd love a copy. Have you thought about uploading it to Applevis? Sarai Bucciarelli Personal to win Amazon and other free gift cards, Come join me on www.swagbucks.com/refer/sdbuccia On Nov 27, 2010, at 6:48 AM, Alfredo wrote: > Back then on June I go

What Apps for Blind iPhone User?

Hi, I'd like to thank all those who answered my question about changing the voice on the iPhone 3GS.  I now have my new iPhone and am looking for Apps. I've had a look at Digit-Eyes and a navigation package.  Does anyone have any suggestions for other Apps they have found useful. Many thanks, Mar

Accessible iPod Touch

Good Afternoon, I am registered Blind and have been asked to investigate the accessibility of the iPod Touch for Blind and Partially sighted visitors to museums in the UK. So the question is has anyone with sight loss had any success using the iPod Touch and are there any downloadable Apps? Many

Re: Accessible iPod Touch

aries@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, 27 October, 2009, 10:02 PM Of the thoudands of emails messages I read a month, this is the best I've read in years. GREAT job. On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 7:45 AM, Esther wrote: Hi Mark, M AUSTEN wrote: I am registered Blind and have been asked to inves

iPhone for Blind

Hi, I'm Registered Blind and I've heard that the new iPhone is quite accessible, I'm thinking about getting the new 16gb iPhone 3G S. Is there a forum for Blind iPhone users where I can pick up tips and ideas on APS to make the iPhone more accessible? Thanks, Mark -- You received this message b

Re: iPhone for Blind

Thanks to all for the VIPhone link Mark --- On Tue, 22/12/09, Anne Robertson wrote: From: Anne Robertson Subject: Re: iPhone for Blind To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, 22 December, 2009, 12:06 Hello Mark, There's a thriving iPhone group for VI users. Here's the link for you

BBC iPlayer and VoiceOver

Hi, i'm based in the UK and registered Blind. I've had some success using the BBC iP;ayer to listen to TV programs with Audio Description. I do find it a bit boring having to scroll through all the programs to find the one I want to listen/watch too. I wandered if anyone knew of a way to search f

Re: BBC iPlayer and VoiceOver

lomas Subject: Re: BBC iPlayer and VoiceOver To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, 8 January, 2010, 12:34 how you get programs to play as they all flash? I in the UK to  On 7 Jan 2010, at 22:01, M AUSTEN wrote: Hi, i'm based in the UK and registered Blind. I've had some succ

Re: BBC iPlayer and VoiceOver

i, even on a windows machine, >>>>> play is perfectly clickable. >>>>> >>>>> On 08/01/2010, william lomas wrote: >>>>>> how do they run. for me, they don't, since on my windows machine, >>>>>> when >>>>

Re: how do I download iplayer content

Hi William, Below is the link where you can download the BBC i Player software for Mac. iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/help/download_programmes/download_iplayer When the software is installed all you have to do is go to  bbc.co.uk/iplayer/audiodescribed Here you can view a list all the current prog

Re: How easy would it be for a computer beginner to learn to use voiceover?

Hi, I don't know where your friend is based but I have a Blind friend who is being taught VoiceOver by the staff at the Apple Store in Cabots Circus, Bristol. It might be worth contacting a local Apple store. Mark --- On Tue, 16/3/10, bilgerat wrote: From: bilgerat Subject: How easy would it b

new iPod Nano 16G

Hello, Is anyone using the new iPod Nano 16Gb, I have a couple of questions. Is it accessible from the Box? What Voice does it use? Can it be changed in Universal Access and can it be done by someone with virtually no sight at all? Any help would be great. Mark --~--~-~--~~--

Re: new iPod Nano 16G

wink. I am legally blind and > can't see the > nano at all and find it very friendly like All of > Apple's products. > > Thanks, > Alex, > > > On 6-Mar-09, at 7:59 AM, M AUSTEN wrote: > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > Is anyone using t

Re: what the point in that

i think this is really great. i can choose my play list an track for different work outs at gym or just relaxing in bed on on train journeys without having to scan through the whole library. Ok so maybe i don't need 4gb. --- On Wed, 11/3/09, Scott Chesworth wrote: > From: Scott Chesworth

Accessible Version Of Office

Good Morning, I need to replace MS Office on my Mac with a VO friendly package. A little while ago I read about a VO friendly accessible Office application which could replace MS Office on my Mac. It was available as a free download. I can't remember the name of the software or where to fi

Re: Accessible Version Of Office

www.openoffice.org > > Jane > - Original Message - > From: "M AUSTEN" > To: > Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 4:43 AM > Subject: Accessible Version Of Office > > > > > Good Morning, > > I need to replace MS Office on my Mac with a VO

speeding up applications

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me. In the dim distant past I think there was a way of increasing the memory allocated to an application to speed up its running. Of course I can't remember how to do this and don't know how to do it in OSX. Can anyone help me. Thanks, Mark --~--~-

iMac Upgrade

Hi, I'm about to upgrade my iMac G5 to the latest Intel iMac 20" 2.66GHz. I have just one question. Is there any real benefit in upgrading the RAM to 4Gb from the standard 2Gb? Thanks, Mark --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subs

Issues with New iPod Shuffle

Hi, I have a new iPod Shuffle 3G. I'm having some issues that can't be solved over the phone with Apple Care Support. Does anyone have the contact details for Apple Support for Accessibility? Thanks, Mark --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message becau

Re: Issues with New iPod Shuffle

gt; Dave Wright > Work Phone: 651-636-5184 X803 > Email: > dwri...@gmail.com > WebPage: > http://www.knfbreader.com > > - Original Message - > From: "M AUSTEN" > To: > Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 10:43 AM > Subject: Issues with New iPod Shuffle

Re: preordering SL at $10 price?

I purchased my iMac on the 14th May and have just paid £25 for the SL upgrade. Thats the cheapest I've seen it in the UKL Mark --- On Wed, 26/8/09, Donna Goodin wrote: From: Donna Goodin Subject: preordering SL at $10 price? To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, 26 August, 2009,

SL Install?

Hi All, I've now got my copy of SL.  Will a simple upgrade allow me to install with out erasing all my data such as iLife and all my applications. Also all the data store on my HD? Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks, Mark --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received t

Re: SL Install?

Many Thanks. Mark --- On Sun, 30/8/09, JC Helary wrote: From: JC Helary Subject: Re: SL Install? To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, 30 August, 2009, 1:34 PM Le 30 août 2009 à 21:30, M AUSTEN a écrit : > Hi All, > I've now got my copy of SL. > Will a simple up