[Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question

Wed Sep 17 05:03:17 UTC 2014

Hi again,

My IPhone and IPad could go online through Verizon and my Pcs were out of luck when our wi fi was down due to a rainstorm.  One can use bluetooth keyboards, keyboards on braille displays which use perkins style keyboards and braille translation, the RIVo bluetooth keyboard and we should have other keyboard options in the next upgrade.  

I'm in bed typing this on the touch screen and have ear buds plugged in.   My wife is sleeping next to me and I'm not disturbing her.

Jim 

Sent from my iPad

> On Sep 16, 2014, at 10:21 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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