[Electronics-talk] Android? Good Idea?

[Walt Cone]

Jim,

    I agree with you about the superiority of the Ipad verses the Android
platform and accessibility.  I also recognize that not all us blind folks
can afford the price of the Ipad.  As for myself I still haven't justified
getting a tablet because for the price I don't have enough need for one.  I
use my iphone and am happy with that.


-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Makkawy, Amin
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:29 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Android? Good Idea?

Thanks Jim, this is good food for thought. Maybe I'll take a step back and
consider the idea of a tablet for my needs in general. Thank you.

Respect,

Amin

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jim Barbour
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Android? Good Idea?

Walt, when you say "both are good", are you saying that both are equally
good, as in both have their strengths and weaknesses?

If so, I would challenge that statement.  I think the iPad is a vastly
superior user experience for a blind person than any of the android tablets.

There are a few reasons not to buy an iPad.  One is price.  If your budget
forces a choice between android and nothing, you could give the Nexus 7
android tablet a try, but you'll find that explore by touch is not anywhere
near as tight and reliable on the android tablet as it is on the iPad.
Another reason is if there's an app you need that only runs on android.
Nearby Explorer by APH is the only such app I'm aware of right now that
would likely fit that category.

Another question I'd ask Amin is if you need a tablet.  I used an iPhone
every day, and have used various iPads over time.  I've found there's very
little I can do on a tablet that I can't do on a phone. If you have some
vision and want the extra screen space, then that would be different.  Also,
if you are reading large documents, and want to keep track of their layout
(i.e. where the text actually appears in the document), that might also be a
good reason to get a tablet.

Bottom line, if you need a tablet, and if you can afford to do it, spend the
extra money on an iPad.

Hope this helps,

Jim

On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 06:52:53AM -0500, Walt Cone wrote:
> Both are good.  Make sure if you are going to purchase an android 
> tablet you get one with the operating system Kit cat or later.
> 
>      You also may want to look at a surface tablet because from what I 
> understand you can put NVDA on it as a screen reader.
> Walt
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Makkawy, Amin
> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 1:48 AM
> To: 'electronics-talk at nfbnet.org'
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Android? Good Idea?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am in the process of researching/purchasing a tablet. At this point 
> I am considering either an android tablet or going for an iPad. As an 
> iPhone user (using voiceover), I am very familiar with the apple 
> experience. I am interested in knowing anyone's experience using and 
> android tablet and/or phone. How is talk back/explore by touch, are 
> many third party applications accessible (like in is), any tips you 
> have for me, and finally do you recommend I furthered explore android 
> tablets? If you think I should explore Android tablets, do you have 
> any specific recommendations? Obviously anything you can tell me 
> helps! Oh, I am planning to use this tablet for light web browsing, 
> some e-mail work, reading documents, and general media consumption (I know
someone was going to ask me this).
> 
> Respect,
> 
> Amin
> 
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