[nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!

[Kaiti Shelton]

Hi,

I've seen the 4, 4S, and 5; the 5 does have a longer screen in terms
of length, but the phone itself is a little longer and smaller in
width.  I don't think that necessarily makes it "smaller" as Apple
initially announced as their big marketing ticket to get people's
attention.  It responds very well, much more quickly with and without
voiceover.  (I was able to compare it with my 4 and I loved the quick
feedback).

The 4s is sold cheaply because it's an old model and the 5 is more in
demand in theory because it's the latest and greatest.  I got a deal
on my 4 because when I got it the 4s had just come out.  Same
situation here; I guess Apple likes to phase out their old models from
sale with the exception of trade-ins.

I have one of those cases with the keyboard that slides out from
underneath and although it isn't a separate device it does have it's
downfalls that I didn't anticipate when I was getting it.  It makes
the phone thicker, which in turn makes the phone itself less portable.
 It sticll can fit in a pocket, but not as comfortably as it did in my
other case.  I also don't like how the case has no padding whatsoever.
 I'm very careful with my phone, but although I don't drop it I don't
like the idea of there being no padding should the phone fall out of
my hand.  There are benefits and disadvantages to portable keyboard
cases and stand-alone roll up or other bluetooth keyboards, but it
just depends on what you're comfortable with and what you prefer in
not just terms of portability, but safety of your phone and other
factors.

On 3/15/13, Kirt Manwaring <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com> wrote:
> Mike,
>   Maybe I'm a spoiled and whiny product of the twenty-first century,
> but something that "is small enough to fit in my backpack" just isn't
> portable enough for me.  I want something that can sit in my pocket,
> right alongside my phone.  Heck, something built into my phone's case
> would be ideal, although I'm content to use my braille note as a
> keyboard for the time being.  Just my personal preference; as you said
> on another thread, different strokes...
>   Best,
> Kirt
>
> On 3/15/13, Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:
>> The Apple keyboard fits just fine in a backpack. And its feel is superb.
>> Right on about the camera, though.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>> sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 15, 2013, at 8:58, Kirt <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> If you want portability, don't give the Apple keyboard. Go online, or to
>>> your local specialty electronics store, and get one that folds up, rolls
>>> up Fits in your pocket, or is actually a custom case for your phone with
>>> a
>>> keyboard that pulls Out. In my mind, the silly Apple keyboard really
>>> isn't
>>> practical if you want to carry it Around. Also, something I haven't
>>> heard
>>> mentioned yet that is potentially very relevant, the iPhone five has a
>>> significantly better camera than the four ass. I have a for S, and the
>>> camera works, but sometimes it's a little bit slow with apps like
>>> vizwizz
>>> And the MoneyReader, and I've heard it's a real headache messing with
>>> OCR
>>> apps on the four ass camera, but it's quite a bit easier on the five.
>>> Whoa, Siri just messed up that last sentence, but I'm feeling kind of
>>> risqué today, so I'll keep it in there, for comedy sake. :-)
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Mar 15, 2013, at 4:02 AM, Joseph Hudson <jhud7789 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yes it is 70$ for the apple one at best-by.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> On Mar 13, 2013, at 9:54 PM, "justin williams"
>>>> <justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Okay.  Is it feasible to get a keyboard to go with it? One of those
>>>>> little
>>>>> ones?
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike
>>>>> Freeman
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:16 PM
>>>>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>>>>>
>>>>> The 5 has much faster response than do the 4 or 4S (I still have a 4).
>>>>> However, you're definitely correct that the 4S is being sold much more
>>>>> cheaply than is the 5.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of justin
>>>>> williams
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 5:54 PM
>>>>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>>>>>
>>>>> I was just told that it handles a little easier, and it is cheaper.  I
>>>>> was
>>>>> told that the five has nothing new, and does not function any better
>>>>> than
>>>>> the 4s, but it is more expensive.  I don't know for sure; I am just
>>>>> inquiring.  I've got to buy one soon.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>
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Kaiti