[Nfbmt] smart phones

[James Aldrich]

Hi Jim,

I am pleased that I have become proficient enough with the touch screen 
to text someone or send an Email when I need to do so without taking 
any other keyboards with me.  I've even texted in a vehicle and on a 
bus but that can be tricky on a rough road. Should I need to do some 
serious Email and go through lots of it, I'm glad I have a keyboard.  
It is nice to be outside on a nice day rather than be in the basement 
where I am now on this 90 degree day!

The stream got off onto a shaky start but I'm so pleased when I can 
take advantage of it when I'm not there!  Rik did a great job for us on 
the potium. I'm sure all of you will have much to say when you get 
back!  Between George Kersher and accessibilityh issues with the 
University Of Montana, we certainly were in the spotlight again! I'm 
looking forward to the Saturday session.

Dan is dynamic!  I'm sure he was an excellent example for those Center 
Students!

The other two things I'm looking forward to are the NFB app and the 
KNFB Reader.  There is so much on the horizon for all of us and we are 
making it happen!

Jim


Original message:
> I understand that the upcoming Apple operating system will permit 
> better access to bluetooth keyboards.  Android pretty much works with 
> any bluetooth keyboard.  I'm getting better with the touch screen 
> keyboards, but it's slow going.  Several times, I,ve run into the issue 
> you described, Jim.  For me, a bluetooth keyboard is a must have.

> The convention is wonderful.  Today, I watched Dan and his CCB 
> colleagues work with their students to assist others by calling out the 
> way to the resolutions committee.  It was awesome to see young people 
> taking on the responsibilities with eneregy and dignity.  It charges up 
> my batteries big time.

> Best!

> Jim Marks
> blind.grizzly at gmail.com



> James Aldrich via Nfbmt <nfbmt at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Hi Jim, Joy, Rebecca and all,

>> There is a bluetooth Keypad for the IPhone and maybe one like it will
>> be available for Andorid as well.  It is called the RIVO, (remote
>> interface for voiceover.  It is a bit pricey at $129 but I hope to get
>> one when I can see my way clear to do so. It has 16 to 20 keys, can't
>> remember for certain which is the case till I look it up again!  One
>> can text, dial, and do a host of other things with it and it is small
>> enough for any pocket or purse.  I'm hoping I can dial my phone more
>> quickly when using this device!  I'll let you know when I get it!  I
>> was dialing a credit card service and they wanted me to enter my 16
>> digit number.  This isn't easy with the screen icons.  I'm not fast
>> enough to meet their deadline. Simply google RIVO and you can learn
>> about this!  there is a podcast on
>> http://www.applevis.com

>> I think it is a matter of preference how one types on the keypad.  I
>> lock mine in portrait and that works fine for me whether I use my
>> IPhone, IPod or IPad.

>> I enjoy very much my apple wireless keyboard which is large perhaps but
>> it has all of the available commands for all IoS devices.  I also use
>> the IWORKZ foldable keyboard I purchased through Amazon.  It is a
>> strange device to type on but it is very usable once one becomes  use to it!

>> I'm looking forward to hearing the convention stream. One can find it
>> through the Serotek Podcast Network Station I believe!  This is on the
>> Victor Stream 2 under the humanware streams.  Be ready to listen at 7
>> AM.  Wish I were there!  For all who are present at the convention, I
>> hope you are getting much from it!

>> jim


>> Original message:
>>> Hi Joy.  My Iphone has an on screen keyboard that is accessible using voice
>>> over.  It is pretty small when you hold the phone in the normal fashion but
>>> I accidentally discovered one day that if you turn your phone on it's side,
>>> the keyboard flips so it lies along the long side of the phone, making the
>>> entire board larger and thus the keys bigger and easier to use.  HTH
>>> Becca

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Nfbmt [mailto:nfbmt-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bruce&Joy
>>> Breslauer via Nfbmt
>>> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 11:00 PM
>>> To: nfbmt
>>> Subject: [Nfbmt] smart phones

>>> Is there such a thing as a smart phone with a keyboard?  I guess that was a
>>> dumb question because you can get a Bluetooth keyboard for any phone, but I
>>> was thinking of it all in one device.  Joy

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