[Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's

David Andrews dandrews at visi.com
Sun May 7 16:41:51 UTC 2017


In Windows, the gestures are supported by the screen reader, such as 
JAWS or NVDA.

Dave

At 03:10 AM 5/7/2017, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I think I am understanding most of this, just not the gestures because I
>didn't know Windows ten had gestures. So I am not understanding how I would
>use it as a tablet. Probably, if I get it, I'll use it as a mini laptop
>anyway.
>Thanks,
>Lauren
>
>Blessings in Jesus' name.
>But I trust in your unfailing love.I will rejoice because you have rescued
>me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
>    --Psalm 13:5-6, NLT
>Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Gail the U. S. Male via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2017 1:02 AM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Gail the U. S. Male <gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>No, no, no! it would just have windows 10!  You can't have two operating
>systems running at the same time, except on Apple products, through what's
>called a *virtual* machine, which is way to technical for us to go into
>here! So, if it's a windows 10 tablet, that's what it runs, nothing to do
>with Android.I hope this helps clear that up. Would it be easier for you to
>talk to someone on the phone, than via e-mail? If so, Send an e-mail to my
>private e-mail. *not the list* Which is below.
>Gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com
>With your phone number.  I'll call  you and try to talk you through this
>decision process.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2017 12:25 AM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Lauren Merryfield <lauren at catlines.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>Hi,
>But even if it is running Windows ten, it would have Android for the tablet?
>
>Thanks
>Lauren
>
>Blessings in Jesus' name.
>But I trust in your unfailing love.I will rejoice because you have rescued
>me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
>    --Psalm 13:5-6, NLT
>Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Gail the U. S. Male via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 1:29 PM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Gail the U. S. Male <gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>You would use it as a tablet, for taking very short notes, using apps to
>listen to music, the things that don't take much text input.  It will be
>slower typing on the tablet's virtual keyboard, versus using either a
>Bluetooth, or the keyboard that comes with that particular tablet.  You
>would use it as a laptop, doing longer notes, papers, and such with Office,
>with writing e-mails, ETC.
>If you are familiar with an iPhone, the gestures are similar.  There are
>some differences, but you double tap to select things swipe up, down, right,
>and left, things like that. I don't know anything about you, so it's hard to
>tell  you exactly. The good thing about the tablet is, that it's light,
>portable, you can pair it with a Bluetooth speaker if you like,or a
>Bluetooth keyboard, or Braille display.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 12:40 PM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Lauren Merryfield <lauren at catlines.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>Hi,
>How would you use it as a tablet, different from a keyboard, if it runs
>Windows 10? I am thinking strongly about getting it, if I can get financing.
>But I want to know something about how to use it before I get it. Having a
>smaller computer would be neat to take with me. I could take this laptop
>with me without too much trouble, but it's all hooked up to stuff now.
>Thanks,
>Lauren
>
>Blessings in Jesus' name.
>But I trust in your unfailing love.I will rejoice because you have rescued
>me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
>    --Psalm 13:5-6, NLT
>Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Gail the U. S. Male via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 6:29 AM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Gail the U. S. Male <gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>Hi, Yes, the keyboard probably comes off. Windows 10 is what the tablet is
>running, the keyboard doesn't have an operating system. Just a guess, but
>it's probably the tablet, with a case that's docked to one of the sides of
>the tablet. The keyboard won't have the number pad, like on a regular
>desktop keyboard, so, if you use Jaws or NVDA you will have to use it in
>laptop mode If you can get your hands on the machine, play with it a bit!
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 6:42 AM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Lauren Merryfield <lauren at catlines.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>Hi,
>In this ad it says it runs Windows ten. I didn't know if that was just for
>the laptop part or if it included the tablet part. Or maybe there aren't two
>separate parts? Does the keyboard come off?
>Thanks,
>Lauren
>
>Blessings in Jesus' name.
>But I trust in your unfailing love.I will rejoice because you have rescued
>me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
>    --Psalm 13:5-6, NLT
>Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Gail the U. S. Male via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 1:07 AM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Gail the U. S. Male <gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>No, there are Windows tablets, IOS tablets, and Android tablets.  The Dell
>is probably a windows 10 tablet. I have a Surface 3 Windows 10 tablet, and
>like it very much! You can run Jaws on it.  The touch gestures leave a bit
>to be desired, but working it with a keyboard is just fine.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 2:04 AM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Lauren Merryfield <lauren at catlines.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>Hi,
>The one I am looking at ad-wise is a Dell. It also has a keyboard and also a
>touchscreen. So it might be Android, not sure. Are all tablets Android?
>Thanks,
>Lauren
>
>Blessings in Jesus' name.
>But I trust in your unfailing love.I will rejoice because you have rescued
>me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
>    --Psalm 13:5-6, NLT
>Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Gail the U. S. Male via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 6:30 PM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Gail the U. S. Male <gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>What kind of tablet is it? I'm using the RCA Galileo pro, which is what they
>call a "hybrid laptop, it's a tablet with a keyboard.  It's quite accessible
>using the keyboard, but you can separate it from the keyboard, and use it as
>a regular tablet.  It's an android device.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-Talk
>Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 7:43 PM
>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Lauren Merryfield <lauren at catlines.com>
>Subject: [Electronics-Talk] 2-in-one's
>
>Hi,
>
>I received an ad for a tablet and I have questions.
>
>
>
>They call it a 2-in-one.
>
>It said you could use it as a laptop or as a tablet. What are the
>differences? How would you use it as a tablet? Would that be accessible?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Lauren
>
>
>
>Blessings in Jesus' name.
>
>But I trust in your unfailing love.I will rejoice because you have rescued
>me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
>
>    --Psalm 13:5-6, NLT
>
>Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."





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