[nabs-l] Using a bluetooth keyboard with an iPHone [Was: Re:Question about IPhone through Verizon]

[Beth]

I have an iPod Touch Fourth Generation, but I love my Bluetooth 
Keyboard.  The same stuff Bryan said applies to anyone with an 
iPod.  The only difference with that and the iPhone is that the 
phone has a data plan, which for me is too expensive, so I got an 
iPod instead.  But I'm fine with my Samsung phone myself.  Back 
to the iPod.  I use the keyboard for typing all messages on IM 
clients like IM Plus.  I also use the touch screen for looking at 
the notification center, which is really convenient with iOS 5.  
I love the way VO sounds with iOS 5 versus iOS 4, the way it 
sounded.  It sounds really clear and natural, and all the 
notifications being in one place helps a lot.  Reminders are 
great too.  The keyboard makes it easier to navigate the creen, 
but I use the touch screen to shortcut my way around the apps 
with ease.
Beth

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Bryan Jones <opensesame at me.com
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:04:04 -0500
Subject: [nabs-l] Using a bluetooth keyboard with an iPHone [Was: 
Re:Question about IPhone through Verizon]

I personally prefer to not limit myself to using just the touch 
screen functionality of my iPhone. Perhaps this is because I 
think of my iPhone as a powerful, versatile and accessible small 
computer that also happens to be a wonderful communication 
device. While I normaly use the standard on-screen keyboard and 
standard VO gestures to operate the device, I've found that I can 
perform some tasks better when I've paired my Apple BT keyboard.

Examples include typing lengthy replies to emails, texts or FB 
posts,taking notes in class and editing documents, spreadsheets & 
databases, all of which can be done to some degree on the iPhone.

Cheers,
Bryan

Sent from my iPhone, typed with my Apple BT keyboard.

On Feb 4, 2012, at 11:56 PM, Ignasi Cambra 
<ignasicambra at gmail.com> wrote:
 It's not a touch screen part, and you shouldn't be thinking 
about how
 to go around it. The iphone is a touch screen device, and I 
strongly
 recommend that you use it like one. A few weeks ago I wrote on 
this
 list about a small accessory that I find useful when typing, but 
other
 than that the iphone is a great, fully accessible touch screen 
phone.


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