[blindlaw] Best Cell phone

Russell J. Thomas rthomas at emplmntattorney.com
Mon Jul 16 18:01:39 UTC 2012 

I realize that the question is answered in large part by personal
preference. Remember that the I phone is a Phone, it is not a substitute for
a desktop or laptop computer. As a Braille user, I find the touch features
very difficult to get used to. Even if I felt proficient on the I phone,
which I am not, I cannot imagining using a device of this type to accomplish
large amounts of reading and editing, tasks which I must do regularly in my
practice. 

There is a new model of a Nokia phone which uses the Microsoft programs.  I
am going to check it out to see if it is a suitable substitute for the I
phone 4s. If it is usable, its advantage is that it uses Microsoft programs
which I have on my office computer and laptop.  In other words, copy a file
you need at a meeting, update that file during a meeting, and when you
return to your office update the file on your office computer.

If anyone has had any experience with this type of Nokia phone, please share
your thoughts.

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-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of Timothy J. Meloy
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 9:20 AM
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Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Best Cell phone

No. But some features will only work on some models. Turn by turn only works
on the 4s for example. 

On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:38 AM, "Susan Kelly" <Susan.Kelly at pima.gov> wrote:

> Probably a dumb question, but will the new IOS require purchase of new 
> iPhones/ iPads, or will it be something that can be upgraded for 
> existing models?  Still having a small amount of vision, I hate having 
> to choose between the two functions, but my devices are still fairly 
> new...
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Timothy J. Meloy
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 6:41 PM
> To: law at cordovaesq.com; Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Best Cell phone
> 
> I have found the iPhone to be most accessible.  It has speech built in 
> to the operating system and when IOS 6 comes out this fall, you'll be 
> able to run voice over and zoom at the same time.  And with all the 
> apps from the app store out there, whyou can do with your phone is
limitless.
> T.J.On Jul 14, 2012, at 3:53 PM, Marina Cordova wrote:
> 
>> Hi, what cell phones have you found to be the most accessible? With 
>> speech and or large print?  I was looking into mobile speak software 
>> made by code factory for phones, but I don't know what its compatible
> with. Their in
>> spain and no number on web site.   The web site suggests symbian or
> windows
>> mobile operating system.  But I cant find anyone selling a 
>> symbian/nokia phone any more.  Yes, I've heard of the knfb reader, 
>> but
> 
>> I don't need all of that, and its expensive. Unless you think it's 
>> the
> 
>> only best option.  Please share your suggestions. Thank you!
>> 
>> Sincerely,
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>> On Behalf Of Ross Doerr
>> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 10:37 AM
>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] research resources
>> 
>> Thank you Pat.  I checked to see if Maine offers it, and sadly they 
>> do
> not.
>> Maine offers CaseMaker to those of us who pay bar dues to be a member 
>> of the State Bar Association. Maine is not a mandatory Bar.
>> I'm always on the look out  for any new and accessible legal research 
>> tolols.
>> 
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>> On Behalf Of Pattichang at att.net
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>> It is useable but not free from a desmgop. 
>> 
>> Patti S. Gregory-Chang
>> NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Jul 14, 2012, at 9:17 AM, "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello Pat:
>>> "Fast Case" is not a resource that I am familiar with. Have you 
>>> tried
> 
>>> it on your laptop or desktop, or is it truly only for devices like
>> I-Phones?
>>> Thank you for your input.
>>> Ross
>>> 
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>>> Fast case for I-phones is good
>>> 
>>> Patti S. Gregory-Chang
>>> NFB, Scholarship Committee Chair
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Jul 13, 2012, at 8:27 PM, "Daniel McBride" <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Is there any internet access to Black's Law Dictionary and/or 
>>>> Supreme Court opinions for free or that are affordable?
>>>> 
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