[nabs-l] Getting an I-phone

Thu May 16 20:24:22 UTC 2013

Kirt, I can agree with most of your points. I don't use the 
camera on my 4S, so I wouldn't know. And your point about it 
keeping up with later versions of IOS is valid. But my 4S has a 
wonderful battery life. I've used it from 6-8 hours almost 
constantly (listening to audiobooks) and the battery lasts for 
all that time. I was making a suggestion to Helga, because I know 
some people can't afford the latest version of the iPhone or any 
piece of technology.

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Kirt Manwaring <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com
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Date sent: Wed, 15 May 2013 22:06:11 -0600
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Getting an I-phone

Sophie,
  That's...not entirely true.  While I've found the 4s adequett, 
and
while the miriad of features the 5 has which the 4s does not have
aren't really important to me, the phones are far from the same.  
For
one, the 5 has a significantly better camera which is especially 
handy
for applications like Vizwiz, TapTtapSee and iGoggles, which many
blind voiceover users depend on.  Furthermore, if you're going to 
be
using your iPhone to scan and read text, which some people like 
to do,
the better camera could be a deal breaker.  Also, I think the 
five has
better battery life than the 4s, and that can be invaluable if 
you're
one of those people who uses the GPS all the time.  Lastly, and 
this
might not seem like a big deal, but the 5 is much thinner and 
lighter;
I can see how that could really matter to some ppeople, though it
doesn't really make any difference for me.  Also, and I know this
point has been made many times on here, but the 5 will likely 
keep up
much better with future versions of IOS.
  Depending on your budget, Helga, I might actually seriously 
consider
a 5 because they are much cheaper than they used to be.  
Especially if
you can find a decent used one on the internet somewhere.
Alternatively, if you'll be starting a completely new phone 
contract,
you might consider waiting a few more months to see what the next
iPhone model will be like.  There isn't really a right answer, it 
just
depends on what you're looking for.  If you want the cheapest 
possible
phone that will work right now and give you siri plus voiceover, 
get
the 4s.  If you want something a little more moddern, which won't 
lag
as far behind in the long run, go with the 5.  And, if you have 
the
time and a little bit extra money, you can always wait it out and 
see
if the next model will have some new feature which might be worth 
the
added expense.
  Best,
Kirt

On 5/15/13, Sophie Trist <sweetpeareader at gmail.com> wrote:
 Helga, I think you'll love an iPhone! I have one and can't
 imagine living without it. However, the iPhone 5 is priced at
 around $200. If you're looking for something a little cheaper, I
 suggest you get the 4S. Though I've never used a 5 personally,
 I've been told there's very little difference except a bigger
 screen which doesn't really matter to most of us.

  ----- Original Message -----
 From: Kaiti Shelton <crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com
 To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
 <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
 Date sent: Wed, 15 May 2013 16:31:33 -0400
 Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Getting an I-phone

 Hi Helga,

 Yes, an IPhone5 should be good, especially if you plan to 
connect
 it
 with your notetaker.

 On 5/15/13, Helga Schreiber <helga.schreiber at hotmail.com> wrote:
  Hi all, this is Helga. Ië¢ thinking in getting an I-phone 
this
 summer on
  July, due to the fact, that my contract is going to be over. I
 actually have
  a sansansung that has the mobile Speak feature, but namany
 people recommend
  me an I-phone because it has more advantages. As a matter of
 fact, I was
  thinking in connecting my BrailleNote device to the I-phone in
 order to
  display in Braille whatë© on the screen. In fact, I was 
thinking
 in bying an
  I-phone 5 , What do you recommend me? Do you think an I-phone 5
 is good for
  me? Thank you so much and God bless!
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