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

Sun Mar 17 13:16:01 UTC 2013

Justin,

That is the right website, and it is an online only store.

Chris Nusbaum

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 16, 2013, at 11:48 PM, justin williams
<justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Can you get that from a store, orr should I get that online?  Is it speed
> dots.com or some such like that?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Misty Dawn
> Bradley
> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 10:26 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] At last - the iPhone iOS6 Updates are here!
>
> Hi,
> I also use a bluetooth keyboard and find it very useful and quicker than
> typing on the touch screen. SpeedDots has a small bluetooth keyboard for
> about $44, and this is the one I have. They also sell a case for it for $10
> that has a belt clip and loops on the back in case you want a case to put it
> in, but it could also fit in a pocket on its own. I like it because it is
> easy to pair and the keys can be differentiated from each other. It also has
> an on and off switch.
> Hth,
> Misty
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kirt Manwaring" <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 6:29 PM
> 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!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> iPhone iOS6 Updates: Getting Started with the iPhone for Blind Users
>>>>> by Anna Dresner In braille, eBraille, Word, ASCII text, ePub, or
>>>>> DAISY: $9
>>>>>
>>>>> Get the full iPhone tutorial - or get both this book and the full
>>>>> tutorial together and save!
>>>>>
>>>>> The iPhone 5 - which was introduced in September 2012 - is faster
>>>>> than previous iPhones, can take advantage of the faster 4G network,
>>>>> and has a better camera.
>>>>>
>>>>> Rather than putting out a whole new tutorial, this book is a
>>>>> supplement that you can use alongside our Getting Started with the
>>>>> iPhone and iOS5 for Blind Users. The same section titles are used in
>>>>> both this supplement and the full tutorial, so you can find them
>>>>> easily.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you already know the basics of using the iPhone, you can use this
>>>>> update to review what's new. This book includes updated versions of
>>>>> the braille display and Bluetooth commands and revised versions of all
>>>>> the appendices.
>>>>> An additional appendix that lists all the apps referred to in this
>>>>> book, along with links you can use to find them in the iTunes store.
>>>>> These materials should allow the book to do double duty as an iPhone
>>>>> reference card.
>>>>>
>>>>> Order at:
>>>>> http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/IOS6-UPDATE.html
>>>>>
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