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

Sat Mar 16 23:15:13 UTC 2013

Actually, I prefer a note-taker to the iPhone for serious work. For stuff
that isn't serious, I don't want to be bothered with a keyboard.

To each his/her own.

Say! How about let's do away with cellphones altogether so we actually have
to speak to each other once again? (grin)

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kirt Manwaring
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:30 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!

Mike,
  I agree fleksy can be a game changer.  Still, portable (and by that
I mean pocket-sized) bluetooth keyboards are a realistic option and,
speaking from personal experience, I can type much faster on a
bluetooth keyboard or paired apex than I can with fleksy, although
fleksy is definitely a huge improvement over standard touch typing.
When I had a small bluetooth keyboard, I used it all the time for
things like texting, e-mail, light notetaking (calendars, contacts,
etc), web browsing and the like.  Even with fleksy and a braille note
apex, I'm finding that I miss my little bluetooth keyboard more and
more the longer I don't have one.  Yes, it was slightly uncomfortable
in my pocket...but I'm used to carrying lots of things in my pockets,
so that wasn't a big deal.  Yes, it cost something like sixty dollars;
I'll probably pay up and get another one soon, just because the dang
thing was so practical for me.  Again, I'm just saying what's worked
for me, and I totally recognize that my prefered style isn't right for
everybody.  As far as I'm concerned, if fleksy gets the job done for
you and does most everything you want it do, more power to you.  Your
pocket book would probably agree with me.  :)
  Best,
Kirt

On 3/15/13, justin williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I jump ahead sometimes folks.  I don't always explain myself as I should.
> I
> apologize for that.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kaiti Shelton
> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 5:33 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>
> Hi,
>
> Justin, I'm a little confused as to why you would need to do heavy
> notetaking on the IPhone.  Do you mean you'd use it to take notes and
> study in lieu of a computer?  If you have one it would probably make
> more sense and be easier to just use a laptop, but I'm sure you have a
> reason.  Just curious.
>
> On 3/15/13, justin williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Yeah,  at some point, but as a full time student, I would like a bridge
>> so
> I
>> can be effective until I get the hang of the gestures.  I don't have
>> three
>> to four hours a day for a week to spend on the I phone, and I can't
>> afford
>> to loose time.  The keyboard just seems like the answer. I'll be studying
>> for exams and doing final papers in the next few weeks.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 2:27 PM
>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>>
>> Unless you're using your iPhone for heavy note-taking (something I do
> *not*
>> recommend), I think you'll use a keyboard far less than you imagine you
>> will. Prticularly now that Fleksy is on the scene, I do not use my
> keyboard
>> or even my BrailleSensePLUS paired to the iPhone as much as I did a
>> couple
>> of years ago.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of justin
> williams
>> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:13 PM
>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>>
>> Yeah, I definitely want a portable keyboard.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kirt
>> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 11:59 AM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>>
>> 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-----
>>>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike
>>>> Freeman
>>>> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:45 PM
>>>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>>>>
>>>> I don't see why it's superior to 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 12:35 PM
>>>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>>>>
>>>> I've heard that the 4s is the best version of the I phone for the
>>>> Blind.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tony
>>>> Grima
>>>> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 2:17 PM
>>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>>>>
>>>>
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