[Trainer-talk] Question on using DVR

[Andrews, David B B (DEED)]

The things to explore include management via computer, over the Internet, or an iPhone or Android app.  Without brand and model info though, it is impossible to know if any of those options are available.  Since you have that info you can search Google and see if anything is available.

Dave



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From: trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 4:41 PM
To: Jim
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Question on using DVR

Hi everyone,

 

I know that perhaps this isn't a subject that directly deals with this list, but this is also a list made up of blind people who always help one another out with new things.

 

So, here's the deal.

I just got a great deal on phone, Internet, and TV.  The TV is with DirectTV and part of that comes with a DVR.  With the latest technological advances, is it possible for a totally blind person like myself to use a DVR with any sort of ease?

I know that some can be managed via a computer, and if that's the case, how well does something like that work with JAWS?  Does anyone know anything about this?  What about an IPhone?  Does anyone know about that?

If this is the case, then I'll keep the DVR.  If not, then it probably doesn't make sense to have it, does it?

Please share your thoughts either on or off list.

I apologize for the subject matter.

Jim Portillo