[Electronics-talk] iPod Recommendations for a Complete iNewbey

[James Aldrich]

Hi all,

I started out with an IPod and I was able to learn IOS in a more relaxed fashion.  Once I got my IPhone,  I was very comfortable with it! I still use an IPod today especially when I only want my IPhone to take calls.

Jim

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 10, 2014, at 9:00 AM, Fred Wurtzel via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I agree that an iPod is a wonderful dvice.  I would add a recommendation
> that you check out the National Braille Press for their array of training
> materials for Apple devices, including the iPod.  These come in Braille, as
> a plain text file or an HTML formatted publication.  These are well-written
> by blind users and will be very helpful.
> 
> Warm Regards,
> 
> Fred
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Aleeha Dudley via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:01 AM
> To: Christine Szostak; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] iPod Recommendations for a Complete iNewbey
> 
> Hi,
> I would recommend the iPod Touch latest generation. It is fairly easy to
> learn and is relatively inexpensive. You don't have to pay for a data plan.
> When you get the device, just press the round home button once to wake the
> device if it is on and then press that button three times quickly. If you
> are looking for a resource for accessible apps, as well as getting started
> tips with your new iPod, you can go to www.applevis.com.
> Hope that helps.
> 
> Aleeha 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 10, 2014, at 5:11 AM, Christine Szostak via Electronics-talk
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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