[Electronics-talk] iPod Recommendations for a Complete iNewbey

[Christine Szostak]

Hi All,
  My name is Chris and I am new to this list. I am totally blind and have a set of questions that I am hoping some here may be able to provide some good answers to!

  I am considering purchasing my first iPod. I am particularly interested in iPods that can access apps and the internet.

  Because I am very new to the iDevice realm, I am clueless as to  what is best to purchase. I am looking for the following:

1)  Ability to purchase apps and if possible download and play NLS, Learning Ally, and Audible books.

2)  Speech software.

3)  Relatively blindness friendly.

  Also, because as I mentioned I am totally new to the iDevices, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about how easily accessible these devices are, especially if not having sighted assistance when first learning to use the device. In other words, when I take the device out of the box, how do I get started. Any other assistance, recommendations, suggestions, or thoughts would be much appreciated.

  My final question will likely seem very ignorant to some here, and I apologize for that, but please just bare with my lack of knowledge:)! I know that with iPhones you have to purchase a data plan to access online features. Is this true for the iPods in order to access the internet or can you just do so from your already purchased home internet plan via wireless access? Hopefully this  question makes some sense:).

Have a wonderful summer everyone!
Chris
Christine M. Szostak, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Shorter University
Rome, Georgia
szostak.1 at osu.edu

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