[Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans

Drew Hunthausen dhunthausen at gmail.com
Tue Sep 16 22:21:18 UTC 2014 

Also if you're going to use a smart phone for a lot of your computer
functions, then use it like a computer meaning always on a wi fi connection
for the most part.

Drew Hunthause 714-296-7111
www.noexcusesblindguy.com-296-7111
www.noexcusesblind

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:09 PM
To: Danielle Antoine; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans

Daniele,
My opinion is these smart phones should not replace your computer. If you do
a lot of typing or media watching or listening, IMO, use a laptop or
ultrabook.
You will run out of data unless you use some local wi fi connection.
Yes, you will need to purchase more data or something.

Personally, I'd keep a real pc like device on hand so you don't rack up your
data minutes. I feel phone companies are  ripping off people a lot and they
market to people like this saying their phones can do everything and people
buy into that and then easy to get huge bills.

Deals can be gotten sometimes though, so I'd ask your provider specific
questions about data plans.

Ashley

-----Original Message-----
From: Danielle Antoine via Electronics-talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:54 PM
To: Jim Barbour ; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans

gail,

No need for Christine to email or PM you with further questions because this
information may be useful and helpful to and by others as well especially
who may not have though to ask. Regarding that data, this sounds limiting. I
say this because many have replaced their computer with the I{Phone and I
don't see how this would works for word processing and emailing like with
one finger. What about streaming movies  or TV shows and podcasts. People I
know in into Netflix andthings like that. Seems like I would need to
purchase more data  and a couple other devices? I'm not against the iPhone
but I want to make sure it's the worth the splaurge. And do most of these
apps at cost like the GPS, OCR scanner (socan you scan books and
mail?) bar code scanner? I agree it's worth having all things in one device
but.....


Drew, thanks for explaining about downloeading stuff then watching it later
without Wi-Fi makes sense. How do you know  if your at a hot spot as opposed
to not?

A lot of people use them o I'd probably have not problem leariing about the
different finger movements and my DD and DS have IPod and iiPad. It's just
been a little intimidating not haveng physical buttons to press and know
that what you sked for is what you're getting! Which phones are on offer for
feee or little cost? Thanks all.
On 9/16/14, Jim Barbour via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> The iPhone 6 is larger than the iPhone 5s, and the iphone 6 plus is 
> larger than the iPhone 6.
>
> The given sizes are 4 inches for the iphone 5s, 4.7 inches for the 
> iphone 6 and 5.5 inches for the 6 plus.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Jim
>
> On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 05:44:36PM -0500, Steve Jacobson via 
> Electronics-talk wrote:
>> My understanding is that there is two different sizes of the iPhone 6. 
>> It
>> would be worth being certain of the differences between the 5S and 
>> the smaller iPhone 6.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Steve Jacobson
>>
>> On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:16:28 -0400, Christine Szostak via 
>> Electronics-talk
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Sadly, as someone who has fought doing this for years:), I think I 
>> >am finally becoming convinced that this is a good move for me (Apple 
>> >would  be so proud:))! At the end of this month I will be eligible 
>> >for an early upgrade and think I may get an iPhone 5S as I really do 
>> >not want the 6 because of no desire for the bigger screen:)!
>> >----- Original Message -----
>> >From: "Drew Hunthausen" <dhunthausen at gmail.com>
>> >To: "'Christine Szostak'" <szostak.1 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>; 
>> >"'Discussion  of accessible electronics and appliances'" 
>> ><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> >Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 6:09 PM
>> >Subject: RE: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>>
>>
>> >> Chris,
>> >> The iphone is very easy to answer and end calls. To answer a call 
>> >> you just double tap on the screen with two fingures. You do the 
>> >> same thing to end the call. If you get a call and want to send it 
>> >> strait to voice mail without answering you hit the button on the 
>> >> top of the phone. Very easy and strait forward.
>> >>
>> >> Drew Hunthause 714-296-7111
>> >> www.noexcusesblindguy.com-296-7111
>> >> www.noexcusesblind
>> >>
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: Electronics-talk 
>> >> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> >> Christine Szostak via Electronics-talk
>> >> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 3:07 PM
>> >> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>> >>
>> >> Thanks to all for the very helpful info, this is much more 
>> >> encouraging
>> >>
>> >> than
>> >> I initially expected as I originally assumed that data would be 
>> >> used up while on wifi unless you explicitly told the phone not to 
>> >> do so:).
>> >>
>> >>  Ok, so one more iPhone use question. How easy is it to answer and 
>> >> end calls? Several years ago, I tried an iPhone 4GS and hated it 
>> >> because I
>> >>
>> >> could
>> >> never find the answer and end buttons since I did not yet know 
>> >> about flicking and knew too little about VO to be at all 
>> >> productive:). Can you use the home button to answer and end or are 
>> >> the buttons to do so easy to locate?
>> >> Happy weekend all!
>> >> Chris
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-talk"
>> >> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> >> To: "'Linda'" <waterinmyroom at gmail.com>; "'Discussion of 
>> >> accessible electronics and appliances'" 
>> >> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> >> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 5:46 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> In terms of streaming movies, tv shows, and a lot of audio, it 
>> >>> would probably be best to do these kind of things with wi fi if
possible.
>> >>> Another
>> >>> suggestion is if you have tv shows or movies you really like and 
>> >>> want to watch no matter where you are is to find them when you 
>> >>> are on a wi fi net work and download them to your phone. This way 
>> >>> you can listen or watch them without using any data as it can add 
>> >>> up quickly with videos.
>> >>>
>> >>> Drew Hunthause 714-296-7111
>> >>> www.noexcusesblindguy.com-296-7111
>> >>> www.noexcusesblind
>> >>>
>> >>> -----Original Message-----
>> >>> From: Electronics-talk 
>> >>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> >>> On
>> >>> Behalf Of Linda via Electronics-talk
>> >>> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 2:36 PM
>> >>> To: Gail the U. S. Male; Discussion of accessible electronics and 
>> >>> appliances
>> >>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>> >>>
>> >>> So, if I'm going to watch movies, TV shows, listen to podcasts, 
>> >>> then sounds like I will need more than 2 GB of data, right?  I'm 
>> >>> ordering a new phone, and I'm thinking I had better get more 
>> >>> gigs. Good questions, Christine.  I always had a flip phone and 
>> >>> loved it.  I didn't have to think about data or gigs or 
>> >>> contracts.
>> >>>
>> >>>> On Sep 13, 2014, at 9:24 AM, "Gail the U. S. Male via 
>> >>>> Electronics-talk"
>> >>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Hi, my answers follow each of your questions, to make it 
>> >>>> simpler. If you
>> >>> have any other questions, you can e-mail me, or send me a private 
>> >>> message off the list, and I will give you my phone number, so I 
>> >>> can explain things better.
>> >>>> my e-mail is
>> >>>> gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com
>> >>>>
>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Szostak via
>> >>> Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> >>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> >>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> >>>> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 7:44 AM
>> >>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> Hi All,
>> >>>>> Since we are on the topic of data plans and how they can be 
>> >>>>> used, as a
>> >>> current non-smart phone user, who is finally confident enough 
>> >>> with the iPod that I am considering an iPhone for my next phone, 
>> >>> I have been trying to understand exactly what "data" is. Thus, I 
>> >>> was wondering if anyone can help explain the following. Sorry for 
>> >>> what will likely sound like very silly and obvious questions:
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> 1)  What exactly is data?  Data is things like e-mail, 
>> >>>>> streaming,
>> >>> internet browsing, things like that.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> 2(  If your data plan has say 2 gigs of data, what exactly does 
>> >>>>> that
>> >>> mean. In other words, how much of your data is used up each 
>> >>> minute or if easier to explain, each hour...?  Data is charged 
>> >>> for for a one month period, if you have two GB of data, this 
>> >>> lasts you for an entire monthly cycle.  If you go over the two 
>> >>> GB, you get charged a pretty high fee for another 500 Mb or 1 GB 
>> >>> of aditional data usage.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> 3)  Does your data continue to be used if you come in contact 
>> >>>>> with a wifi
>> >>> connection that you are permitted to use (e.g., your own home's 
>> >>> wifi or say an internet cafe where you can connect)? If not, does 
>> >>> it automatically stop using up data when it comes in contact with 
>> >>> a wifi hotspot or do you have to turn the data off?  If you come 
>> >>> in contact with a WIFI network, your data automatically is no 
>> >>> longer used, since you are no longer using your cellular network, 
>> >>> but have connected to WIFI.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> 4)  Are there limitations to what you can access with data 
>> >>>>> (e.g.,
>> >>> streaming, downloading, YouTube, basic internet searching...)? 
>> >>> No, you can do anything you could do with a DSL or cable 
>> >>> connection.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> 5)  Somewhat related to 4 are there certain things that take up 
>> >>>>> more or
>> >>> less data (e.g., GPS, YouTube, streaming, basic internet 
>> >>> searches...)?
>> >>> Yes,
>> >>> anything that is video takes more bandwidth than basic internet 
>> >>> searching.
>> >>> just audio streaming uses more than internet searching, but less 
>> >>> than video.
>> >>> For example, if I'm using my 2 GB of data, I can listen to all 
>> >>> the baseball games in that month, and not go over.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Any other information that you can give me would also be really
>> >>> appreciated:)!
>> >>>>> Hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!
>> >>>>> Chris
>> >>>>> Christine M. Szostak, PhD
>> >>>>> Assistant Professor
>> >>>>> Department of Psychology
>> >>>>> Shorter University
>> >>>>> Rome, Georgia
>> >>>>> szostak.1 at osu.edu
>> >>>>>
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