[Electronics-talk] iOS Updating Question

Tue May 29 14:29:35 UTC 2012

Agreed, but Rob as any consumer wants to test it for his ownunderstanding
before he makes that purchase of $1,700

Stephen Guerra
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-----Original Message-----
From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M
Robinson
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:22 AM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] iOS Updating Question

Rob
The refreshabraille is fully accessible with iphone, Mac, ipad, etc...works
great Denise

On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 4:41 AM, Rob Tabor <rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Hi, Steve.
>
> Thanks for your suggestion, but if I buy the braille display before 
> testing its keyboard input functionality I'm all ready on the hook. I 
> understand I can probably return the device to the vendor within 30 
> days if it fails to perform all of its advertised functions, but there 
> is then the hastles of sending it back and waiting for the refund 
> payment. The test drive approach I envision is to pair the iPhone to 
> the RefreshiBraille and do some test keyboard input at the vendor's 
> booth at national. If it works, then APH or its authorized dealer probably
has a sale.
>
> BTW, it was great meeting you and hanging out with you at the trainers 
> seminar in Baltimore.
> Best regards,
> Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephen 
> Guerra
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 5:39 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] iOS Updating Question
>
> Rob-
>
> I would suggest getting it, and it is bettr to ask how to do it rather 
> then letting them do it for you
>
>
> Stephen Guerra
> Assistive Technology and Technical Operations Specialist Independent 
> living aids, LLC
> 200 Robbins Lane
> Jericho, New York 11753-2341
> Phone: 800.537.2118
> Direct: 516.450.3817
> Fax: 516.450.3842
> E-mail: stephen at independentliving.com
> Web sites: www.independentliving.com
> www.soundbytes.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:27 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] iOS Updating Question
>
> Hi Steve and List,
>
> Am I correct in assuming you have full functionality with iOS 5.1.1 
> including Perkins keyboard input with the RefreshiBraile 18? If so, I 
> am inclined to go ahead and update the iOS on my iPhone. It also 
> occurs to me I will have the opportunity to give it a test drive at 
> NFB national convention in Dallas about aa month from now, assuming 
> that APH or a licensed dealer will host a booth in the exhibition 
> hall. I'm sure the company rep will be more than happy to pair the 
> braille display device with my iPhone, especially if s/he senses a hot 
> sales prospect. <lol> Thanks to all who provided input.
> Best regards,
> Rob Tabor && Guide Cane Raúl Junior
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephen 
> Guerra
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:45 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] iOS Updating Question
>
> I have iOS 5.1.1 and using the Refreshable Braille 18
>
>
> Stephen Guerra
> Assistive Technology and Technical Operations Specialist Independent 
> living aids, LLC
> 200 Robbins Lane
> Jericho, New York 11753-2341
> Phone: 800.537.2118
> Direct: 516.450.3817
> Fax: 516.450.3842
> E-mail: stephen at independentliving.com
> Web sites: www.independentliving.com
> www.soundbytes.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:40 AM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] iOS Updating Question
>
> Good morning list colleagues,
>
>
>
> The settings screen on my 3g iPhone is prompting me to update the iOS 
> to version 5.1.1, which under normal circumstances would be a no-brainer.
> However, my decision is complicated by knowing that Apple dropped the 
> ball by forgetting to update the terminal emulation module of its API 
> which disables qwerty and Perkins keyboard input into iOS devices via 
> Bluetooth braille displays such as the RefreshiBraille 18 which I will 
> be purchasing in the near future. Does anyone on list know if the API 
> bug has been resolved at Apple? The other piece to this dilemma is 
> that the settings screen will not alow me to reach anything else in the
settings menus.
> Thanks
> in advance for any and all info and guidance.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rob Tabor & Guide Cane Raúl Junior
>
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