[Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question

Wed Sep 17 04:32:10 UTC 2014

I totally agree with you, though as a comment on the typing, I purchased
Apple's Bluetooth keyboard and have no trouble typing at about the same
speed I do with my PC when I use my keyboard (now typing on the touch screen
itself, yep, WAY TOO slow to be at all meaningfully productive:)).
Have a great day!
Chris

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
To: "Christine Szostak" <szostak.1 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>; "Discussion of 
accessible electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 12:21 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question

> 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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