[Electronics-talk] Accessible tablet

Fri Dec 25 13:15:02 UTC 2015

Thanks Ashley!

On 12/21/15, Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-talk
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Danielle,
>
> Sorry to hear about all these problems. Your computers could act like this
> from someone's access, but also due to a virus.
> Messages just disappearing are very suspicious.  If you live with people and
>
> suspect them, you should talk to them. Also, hiding the laptop should help.
>
> There may be a way to password the laptop too so you can only start it with
>
> the password as you log in.
>
> I think if you plan to communicate professionally or have a job or go to
> school, a computer or piece of technology is essential.
> Settings can be restored btw that enable you to get back on the web.
> I think those in jail have limited or sometimes no access to the internet,
> so no quite a true statement there.
>
> You said people can switch settings while putting NVDA on.  True, but do you
>
> have anyone trusted who will not do that? Tell them to install it and
> nothing else.
> If you have no sighted trustworthy help, then, you can pay a technician to
> come to your home to do it. If you have a laptop or mobile device, a screen
>
> reader could probably be installed by someone in your county, like someone
> in a library or social service agency. Most libraries have tech volunteers
> and maybe they could help you. I would think human service workers in social
>
> service agencies could help you as well if you brought the laptop in.
>
> If you do get another pc for home use, you can put a password on it so only
>
> you have access.
> You can also password certain applications, but I'm not sure your email
> client is one of them. These steps should help keep people off the pc
> You can also password the wireless network.
>
> I hope things get resolved and  sorry to hear those tech issues.
> Ashley
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Danielle Ledet via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 5:50 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Cc: Danielle Ledet
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible tablet
>
> Yep but I think some way somehow somebody has remote access to every
> computer I get. I have bought 2 within the last 2 years and they
> suddenly get fried, as in black screen especially if I try to make
> changes of almost any kind. The solution is always Optimize and
> Restore meaning I lose EVERYTHING! Not sure how that is happening
> other than maybe fam giving someone access to there wireless network
> or somebody getting the key to my laptops somehow. Messages disappear
> from my inbox and they ARE NOT in the trash or even in the Sent mail
> and I have replied to them and starred them for future visits. They
> just disappear! IDK, but suffice it to say I am not sold on buying
> another computer to use hear in this place. Also, I have to get
> someone to put NVDA on initially since there is no speech and that
> gives silence in time  for them to do what they will in terms of
> switching server settings and the like. I went to Office Depot with a
> problem that COULD NOT be fixed and I had to toss a perfectly good
> oldie in the trash because someone tampered with server settings
> disabling Internet access for me and me alone. If I invest in another
> piece of tech it won't be for here unless I have nothing to work with.
> I don't know how flindies live without a computer or some sort of tech
> to get on the Web! EVEN IN JAIL THEY HAVE ACCESS AND CAN COMMUNICATE
> WITH EVERYONE ON THE OUTSIDE AND WATCH CABLE TV AND GET ON SOCIAL
> MEDIA! Essentially everytime I have to ride out to Office Depot I come
> home with a silent but functioning computer which means it is useless
> to me, with the exception of the last time when I got them to load
> NVDA for me and I paid for it though. People don't understand this is
> nothing to play with and its not like with them they go pay a few
> bucks and walk away and once they get in the car they can use there
> stuff. I tried buying my own Internet Hot Spot and I own a copy of
> Office 365 which I am and was unable to set up because my current
> laptop WOULD NOT let the technicians enter all of the numbers to
> install them. What do I make of that? Thanks for reading.
>
> I don't know why this keeps happening to me! And it is just me. Also,
> Christmas shopping was difficult for me because certain sites are
> disabled like I either can't add stuff to my cart or once I add them I
> cant check out because hitting the button for check out does nothing.
> So I become limited basically to sites that take phone orders which is
> not always convenient, nor do they always have particularly what I
> want. Also, usually once I shop on a site, I am unable to place
> subsequent orders so this means I have to place one order then move
> on. What is that about? And has anyone heard of this, once you unsub
> from a newsletter like those daily deal sites, you cant sign  back up
> again? They tell me I have to get another browser. Something crazy and
> strange is going on!
>
>
> On 12/19/15, Mary jo Seiler via Electronics-talk
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I am a new tablet user and looking for a good tutorial to get me
>> started.  Any suggestions.  I have an I Pad Air.  Thanks.
>> mjseiler at consolidated.net
>>
>> On 12/19/2015 11:43 AM, Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-talk wrote:
>>> I'd agree with Tracy, but if you're set on getting an inexpensive
>>> tablet though, I'd give the iPad the edge, although it's not
>>> inexpensive. I think VoiceOver has the edge when it comes to more
>>> advanced screen reading features, such as selecting, cutting and
>>> pasting text. Office suites are available on both IOS and Android, and
>>> I think they're all fairly usable with VoiceOver and TalkBack. I've
>>> only played with them myself though, so I can't speak from experience.
>>> BTW, I got a Nexus 7 myself because I wanted an inexpensive
>>> introduction to Android and tablets. I think I got the Nexus 7 for
>>> about $150. It's getting a little long in the tooth, but with routine
>>> maintenance, it's quite usable. I'm not sure if my next phone will be
>>> an iPhone or a Galaxy. I'll probably keep waiting until my iPhone 4S
>>> becomes unusable or isn't getting any more IOS updates. At that time,
>>> I'll see what the state of accessibility is with Android and IOS and
>>> what the various high end phone options are.
>>>
>>> On 19/12/15 08:02, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-talk wrote:
>>>> If I wanted to get proficient in Microsoft Office products, I'd get a
>>>> netbook or laptop of some kind.  Some come with some version of Office
>>>> pre-loaded, if you want that, and I've seen netbooks on Amazon much
>>>> cheaper
>>>> than, say, an iPad Air.
>>>> Further, I'm not sure how well Apple products play with Microsoft
>>>> products.
>>>> A netbook or laptop doesn't come with a screen reader, but NVDA is
>>>> free, and
>>>> works well with Office.
>>>> Tracy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Danielle Ledet via Electronics-talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:32 AM
>>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible tablet
>>>>
>>>> I don't know. Just seemed doable. Probably Word processing of some
>>>> sort and
>>>> email and web surfing is all. I don't have a Word processor right now
>>>> which
>>>> sucks because I could be using this time to become proficient in Word
>>>> and
>>>> Excel, rather than waiting for life to turn in my favor and then being
>>>> unprepared. Most jobs require that.
>>>>
>>>> On 12/18/15, Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-talk
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Android phones cover  a much wider price range than iPhones, so the
>>>>> high end phones can cost just as much as an iPhone, but you can
>>>>> definitely get them much cheaper. The same is true for the tablets.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have an iPhone and a Nexus 7. I enjoy both of them. What will you be
>>>>> doing on the tablet? IMHO, they both have their strengths and
>>>>> weaknesses,so I think it depends on what you'll be using it for.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 18/12/15 07:06, Danielle Ledet via Electronics-talk wrote:
>>>>>> My trustworthy son tells me to go with Apple. He likes Android though
>>>>>> and I might give it a try too if I ever get enough money to afford
>>>>>> one or both. Seems they are accessible and the blindies who have them
>>>>>> love them, the  Android devices. The Android tablets seem to be more
>>>>>> affordable outright than the Apple iPads. The phones are the same
>>>>>> price if not slightly more to purchase though outright.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 12/17/15, River Linda via Electronics-talk
>>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> I like the Apple products. I cannot comment on the tactile screen
>>>>>>> protector since I have never used one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thursday, December 17, 2015, Mary jo Seiler via Electronics-talk
>>>>>>> < electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>     Can someone tell me the best accessible tableet to purchace.  I
>>>>>>>> am thinking of purchasing a tablet and get get a tactical screen
>>>>>>>> protector for the I pad air but not sure how well that would work.
>>>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>>>> mjseiler at consolidated.net
>>>>>>>>
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