[Blindtlk] iPads and tablets best for the blind/VI

[Julie J]

Voice Over is the same on all the i devices.  There are updates that are nice in later versions.  So if you get the original iPad, it's doubtful you could get the latest VO updates or ios and you are probably going to have troubles with aps not being compatable with the older ios version.  With that said any of the recent iPads or iPods should be fine.

Two things to consider...first do you want to be able to use the internet wherever you go?  That requires a data plan and a compatable iPad.  If you know you'll only use wifi, then it makes no difference.

The second thing to consider is the screen size.  The only thing that I can figure out makes a difference for screen size is strictly visual needs.  If you are going to use a magnifier ap or the built in Zoom, then a bigger screen makes sense.  Also if you are going to be using it for some work or college coursework that might involve sighted people looking at the screen for some reason, the larger size might be nice.  I do sometimes use my iPad with small groups to show a short video or something.  Don't know if that might be a consideration for you or not, so I'm tossing it as food for thought.
If you think you might use the magnifier aps, then I'd suggest going to look at the various options at an Apple store if you are near one.  Vision is such a personal thing, I think the only way to know which size screen is to just go and look at them.

HTH
Julie


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> On Dec 2, 2013, at 5:32 PM, "Ericka Short" <ericka.short at wi.rr.com> wrote:
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> Good to hear.  Keep posting the  dates/times/contact info soI can join in on othere onse.  I'm not really able to do it tonight.  I do have a question for all.
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> What is the best iPad/tablet for someone who's blind/VI.  I can read things with magnification software but there are days I would rather use speech. Older I get the closer I am to a low partial, especially during cold season! My parents are considering buying one for me and I told them I'd consult the gurus of tech for help.  I can't afford an iPhone but this seems like the best access to blind apps until I can.  Since my parents never considered my impairment in any purchase before, I'm glad to help them out.
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> Thanks for help!  Looking forward to advice for "Santa".
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> Ericka J. Short
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