[nabs-l] Calling all iPhone users

[Mary Fernandez]

Hi Ben,
I had an Iphone for 3  weeks and gave it to my brother. The phone
itself is great. And hte touch screen is absolutely no problem. In
fact I much prefer it to a classic phone. However, double tapping when
texting and writing in general drove me off the wall. I hear there is
an app  that you can dictate text to, however, seeing as I didn't
always want ot tell my messages to my phone when in  public, I didn't
buy into the idea too much. I'm really disappointed that apple did not
include an option to simple single tap or double tap, as the user
preferred.
Good luck, and like everyone else has pointed out, to to  an apple
store and try playing with it.
Good luck
Mary

On 11/5/10, Darrell Shandrow <darrell.shandrow at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Ben,
>
> Consider not allowing the iPhone's touch screen to intimidate you. If
> you can play with a friend's iPhone or take a look at one during a visit
> to the Apple or AT&T Store, I think you might understand what I mean.
>
> As of this time, there is still no OCR app for the iPhone that
> approaches the capabilities of the K-NFB Reader. I am confident,
> however, there will be one very soon, and the iPhone's other attributes
> far outweigh, in my opinion, the capabilities of the phone on which the
> K-NFB Reader is based.
>
> There are two free mainstream apps that can quickly identify money. One
> is called oMoby and the other is called Noogle Noggles. They use the
> camera to take a snapshot and use a pattern-recognition algorithm to
> identify objects.
>
> You may visit http://blindaccessjournal.com for a demonstration of these
> two apps, plus a number of navigation apps and adventures with the iPhone.
>
> If you have seen an iPhone and are seriously interested in purchasing
> one, there are many resources available to learn the iPhone.
>
> Start by visiting http://applevis.com and check the guides and learn
> about the apps that are accessible.
>
> Regards,
>
> Darrell
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 11/5/2010 6:05 PM, Ben Schuler wrote:
>> Hey Everyone,
>>
>> My HTC Ozone has finally died on me. So, I am really thinking about the
>> new
>> Iphone, but I still am hesitant to purchase the phone because it uses a
>> touch screen.
>>
>>> From everything I have read about the phone, it seems like it would be
>>> just
>> as good as the KNFB reader. You can get applications that will identify
>> colors, as well as OCR apps. Does anyone have experience with these apps?
>> How well does Voiceover work with most apps? Do you find that you are able
>> to quickly accomplish tasks using the touch screen, or does it take a
>> little
>> longer?
>>
>> Also, I have not found an application that will identify money. Does
>> anyone
>> know if there is one out there?
>>
>> Any feedback would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Ben Schuler
>> bschuler45 at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> nabs-l mailing list
>> nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> nabs-l:
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/darrell.shandrow%40gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> nabs-l mailing list
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> nabs-l:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/trillian551%40gmail.com
>


-- 
Mary Fernandez
Emory University 2012
P.O. Box 123056
Atlanta Ga.
30322
Phone: 732-857-7004
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the
most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of
teachers."
Charles W. Eliot