[Electronics-talk] iPod Recommendations for a Complete iNewbey

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Chris.
I was where you are in December.  I bought an Ipod Touch 5th generation, and 
I think that's what you want, too.  It does not require a data plan, which 
was a big selling point for me.  It can connect to any wireless network you 
have access to.  It can also connect to a pay-as-you-go device I have, 
though I've had trouble getting that device to actually connect to the 
internet.
The Ipod Touch can run most apps that run on the iphone.  The only apps I've 
found that don't work with it are GPS apps that require the internet while 
you're out and about, but the Navigon GPS will work with the Ipod.
People advised me to get as much memory as I could afford.  I picked 32 GB, 
which so far has been plenty.

I found it a pretty steep learning curve at first.  It took some 
self-discipline not to throw the darned thing across the room and out the 
window!  I needed sighted help to set it up, even after I got the speech 
turned on.  The Ipod comes with VoiceOver, so there's no need for another 
screen reader. I made a million calls to a blind friend, getting started, 
until she was sick of me.  I also found the Getting Started with the Iphone 
book from National Braille Press to be very helpful.  I highly recommend 
getting it, if you buy an IThing.

Once I got comfortable with the Ipod Touch, I started using it all the time. 
I like to listen to Internet radio on TuneIn, check the TV listings on 
Newsline, listen to blindy.tv, look up things on Amazon, check out various 
sports apps...I'm always turning the silly thing on for some reason or 
other.

If you get an Ipod Touch, I'd be willing to help you get started, as others 
helped me.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christine Szostak via Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 5:11 AM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] iPod Recommendations for a Complete iNewbey


> 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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