[blindlaw] Any reason to get an iPad if already have iPhone?

Wed Oct 18 01:40:13 UTC 2017

Can you please let me know how we can get access to this type of technology? Is it an app? My other question, though, is whether or not this becomes bulky and cumbersome. I am hearing about three devices and a set of earbuds. I tend to find that a braille display works best in proceedings like that because I want my ears to be fully available for what is going on around me. Everyone has different strategies so I am curious to know what your thoughts are on issue of speech output in this case and how it is or is not awkward. Sorry if I misunderstood your description. If I did please clarify thank you

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> On Oct 17, 2017, at 12:06 PM, Tai Tomasi via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> If you are talking about your own use, then I would agree with Dan. However, I have found an iPad invaluable for communicating with my Legal Assistant during proceedings. I found an app called Airchat which allows my assistant and I to send encrypted notes back and forth using Bluetooth. You need not be connected to the Internet via wireless or cellular networks. All you need are Bluetooth-enabled devices capable of downloading the app. I use my iPhone and a Bluetooth keyboard to send her messages. She sends them back to me using my IPad Mini. I receive them using my IPhone and a set of AirPods Bluetooth earbuds.  This avoids having to use unencrypted messaging platforms, and we need not share our personal cell numbers or email addresses. This app works for chatting with anyone who has another iOS device, and I believe it can work between any Bluetooth device whether or not it is an apple product. I am so glad I made this discovery, as it makes exchanging notes during hearings very easy.
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> In my opinion, no.  You can use a bluetooth keyboard with an iPhone if you want.  I have owned two iPads, and I ended up thinking I wasted my money.  There is simply not much you can do on an iPad that you can't do on an iPhone.  Spend your money on more memory on an iPhone, plus a great keyboard and a good battery case, like a Mophie.  I have gotten very comfortable with the plus size phones; they are about the perfect size, although a bit big for your pocket.  But if you get a good battery case, your phone will run forever.  The airPods are great as well.  All these excessories won't cost you nearly as much as an iPad, but good excessories aren't cheap.
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> I have both an iPhone and an iPad. I like the fact that the iPad has more memory and I also use it with a Bluetooth keyboard when I want to be able to type faster and more accurately. I often use my iPad for basic work at home, but I do not think the iPad  is as good as using a device with a screen reader such as jaws when I am doing the bulk of my legal work. I hope this helps.
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>> On Oct 14, 2017, at 10:24 AM, Shannon via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hello Group,
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>> Is there any reason to get an i-pad in practicing law if you already 
>> have an I-phone.  Are there special apps that only work on the I-pad?
>> I understand for the sighted, it has a bigger screen to enjoy movies 
>> etc., but I am wondering what special uses it has that the I-phone 
>> doesn't.  Does it have more storage or speed?
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>> Thanks for any input!
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