[Electronics-talk] iPod Recommendations for a Complete iNewbey

Sun Jul 13 09:52:01 UTC 2014

Hi All,
  I have to say, the decision to get the iPod was, I think, the best for me. 
It is giving me a lot more confidence as someone who had previously not had 
much experience with touch screens with no vision and is a lot easier and 
much less frustrating to navigate as a beginner than I suspect the iPad 
would have been:)!
Happy Sunday!
Chris
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Aldrich via Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at att.net>; "Discussion of accessible 
electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 5:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] iPod Recommendations for a Complete iNewbey


> 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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>>>
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