[Electronics-talk] Accessible tablet

Sun Dec 27 16:31:05 UTC 2015

Danielle,

Something else good to do is to invest in an external hard drive.  I got 
one a couple years ago 500MB capacity for about $85.00.  It connects to 
a computer using usb and then you can copy files onto that external 
drive and only have it connected to a computer to copy more files to the 
drive or copy files from the drive onto the computer.  The drive can be 
unplugged and stored somewhere away from the computer too.  There's all 
kinds of cloud storeage available so I think of the external hard drive 
as a backup for the cloud storeage in the event I can't get to the web 
or if something happened to cloud storeage accounts I use.

On Fri, 25 Dec 2015, Danielle Ledet via Electronics-talk wrote:

> Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2015 08:15:02
> From: Danielle Ledet via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>     <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible tablet
> 
> 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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