[nabs-l] ipad verses blindness products

[Jedi]

Hey there.

I don't use an iPad, but I use an iPhone for my note taking and the 
like. I pair it with a folding Nokia SU-8W keyboard and a Brailliant 
display. Now, VR did pay for the display and the keyboard, but i paid 
for the iPhone. I could have paid for the keyboard, but at the time, I 
didn't have the money. I opted for this setup because, if the display 
needs repair, I can still use the iPhone with the keyboard. If the 
keyboard needs repair, I can still use the phone and the display; it 
might be slow going with inputing text, but it can be done (I can 
always record if I really get stuck). If the iPhone goes dead, I can 
always replace it and my stuff will be in the cloud. Sure, the iPhone 
is still quite expensive, but it is less expensive than the blindness 
products are. I also choose this setup because I can decide when I'll 
use the keyboard and display, but i'll always have my info on the go. 
Finally, it's easier to share information across platforms and iOS 
devices tend to stay with current trends in technology much more than 
blindness products tend to.

But it's also the principle of the thing: I want to support 
technologies that use universal design rather than supporting a system 
that keeps blind people having to rely on rehab for their most basic needs.

Respectfully,
Jedi

Original message:
> Guys, I have a braille 'n speak, but I think it has bit the dust. I was 
> thinking of getting a braille note, but some one suggested getting an 
> iPad, or a laptop. I did some research on the iPad, and here's what I've found.
> http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/vision.html
> Do any of you use iPad's, and if so, who purchased it for you? If VR 
> purchased it, How do you justify need for an Ipad? Sincerely, RJ
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