[Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question

Wed Sep 17 04:21:14 UTC 2014

hi,
while I would not get rid of land lines since I believe they are more 
stable, I do understand why many opt to do so.
But the question was if you can use a smart phone like a pc. I told Daniele 
that no. its limiting. so  unless you have constant wi fi access, using your 
cell network to do heavy data use  is a bad idea.

I would also think your battery would run down fast with using it like a pc.
Sighted people have smart phones plus some other electronic notetaking 
portable device; usually a laptop, ultrabook, or tablet.
So, I think we need more than one tool. besides, I've not met one blind 
person who can type efficiently on a touch screen. For all us writing 20 
page papers, we need our keyboards! For those business people writing long 
reports, they need their keyboards and functionality of a word processor! 
So,  I don't think your smart phone should replace your pc.

That's all.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Christine Szostak via Electronics-talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 12:15 AM
To: James Aldrich ; Discussion of accessibleelectronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question

I too got rid of my landline and know a lot of people who have and have no
regrets doing so. It costs less for me and at this point, I have no interest
in going back:)!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Aldrich via Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>; "Discussion of accessible
electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 11:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question

> Hi Ashley and all,
>
> I gave up my landline and have no regrets.  I get my Wi Fi from Charter 
> Cable.  I have fewer unwanted calls especially nice during the political 
> elections.  I certainly don't mind getting away from my phone for a while 
> especially while it is charging!  My phone is in the bedroom charging and 
> I'm in my patio writing this post!  If IOS8 goes according to what is 
> rumored, I may be able to place calls through Wi Fi which are known as 
> VOIP calls,
> and I may be able to place calls in this way with my IPhone, IPod and 
> IPad.  Time will tell!  This would work for anyone, not just facetime 
> video or audio calls.  We'll see what happens tomorrow or in the next few 
> days.  I could use external batteries to charge my phone while I'm 
> enjoying the fall air, but I plugged it in this time!  I can tell you 
> those face time audio calls sound wonderful especially when both parties 
> have good wi fi connections!  I think 911 could find me if I needed to 
> call 911.  There are new options in IOS8, stay tuned!
>
> Everyone is entitled to their preferences!
>
> Jim
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Sep 12, 2014, at 11:22 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-talk 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Linda,
>> No, do not give up your land line and regular internet service.
>> A mobile hot spot is a wi fi connection from your smart phone.
>> This really should not replace hard wired internet, particularly if you 
>> use your internet a lot. Cell phones have issues and personally I find 
>> traditional phones best; yes a young person being old fashioned. but I 
>> hate the unreliability. Cell phones break up calls, drop signals, run out 
>> of batteries, and don't even ring sometimes when people call you. I can 
>> attest to the fact that my verizon phone does not get all calls and it 
>> goes to voice mail; and, it will drop calls too. Would you really wish to 
>> give up the reliability of a land line for solely cell phone coverage?
>>
>> As others said, there are limitations to it. I think you should use your 
>> regular pc and internet service regularly at home.
>>
>> I say this due to expense and limitations. Such issues were brought up, 
>> but they are the following.
>> 1. your phone is slower loading internet pages particularly graphical 
>> pages; and connected to a laptop, you will not only drain the battery but 
>> use your data plan.
>> 2. You may be charged extra for your heavy use and therefore really not 
>> save any money by cancelling your ISP.
>> 3. Wi fi strength varies and may not be as strong as your land pc 
>> connection. Your wi fi  connection may be slower.
>> 4. Only one device can be hooked to your phone at a time.
>> 5. Hot spots don't always connect. My dad tries this often and he has to 
>> turn the phone off and reconnect things. Its not an exact science.
>> So, consider if you have the patience for tech glitches. Think about 
>> whether you can handle spotty, slow wi fi connections versus the stable 
>> land connections you have now paying for your ISP and phone line.
>>
>> Hot spots are great for access when they work. Dad has used it on his 
>> phone a lot. but if we used it every day permanently, we would run up the 
>> bill which would be bad since its his work phone. you have a data plan 
>> cap to consider.
>>
>> Some  food for thought.
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Linda via Electronics-talk
>> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 1:38 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I want to make sure I have the proper understanding of what a mobile hot 
>> spot is before I give up my landline and internet service.
>>
>> I heard that a smartphone can somehow be connected to my iPad so that I 
>> will still be able to use it or my laptop.
>>
>> Is this tru?  Is it easy to connect to the mobile hot spot?  Thanks for 
>> your assistance.  I have never been without a landline, and want to make 
>> sure I'm doing the right thing in getting rid of it.
>>
>> Linda
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