[blindlaw] Notetakers

[Aser Tolentino]

I've actually found it easier to touch type than use the older method referred to as standard, enough so that I write shorter emails on the iPhone.

Respectfully,
Aser Tolentino, Esq.
(916) 572-2737
agtolentino at gmail.com
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 25, 2011, at 12:11, "Daniel K. Beitz" <dbeitz at wiennergould.com> wrote:

> This may sound crass, but you may want to keep practicing, because
> eventually you get better.  Try using two fingers to do it, one to highlight
> the number or letter, and the other to tap the keyboard.  Make sure settings
> aren't set so that the minute you lift up your finger the key is entered.
> That makes it hard.  Also, apple sells a Bluetooth keyboard that works
> pretty good with the IPhone.  I only type text messages, not emails.  I
> would use the blue tooth keyboard if I were using it for email.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Shannon Geihsler
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:56 PM
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> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Notetakers
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> I have a really difficult time typing 
> On the I devices.  Does anyone have any suggestions
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Aser Tolentino
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 10:17 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Notetakers
> 
> Hello John,
> Though there's always a fair bit of subjectivity to such an evaluation, you
> seem to have struck upon some of the same points that have restrained me
> from making the leap to using an iPhone or iPad in court situations. I
> really like the accessibility features of IS devices, but I still find the
> Apex's combination of Braille and a hardware keyboard to be the most elegant
> solution at present. Apex support of USB drives and SDHC cards also make it
> really simple to transfer documents from remote storage, so you can treat it
> just like any other computer. They may not weigh much alone, but an iPad,
> Braille display and keyboard add up to far more than the Apex, require
> independent charging and are dependent on all components to work. And while
> far from perfect, the Apex keyboard feels luxurious compared to a virtual
> equivalent.
> That's just my opinion and there's nothing to say it won't change tomorrow,
> but that's how i see it for now.
> 
> Respectfully,
> Aser Tolentino, Esq.
> (916) 572-2737
> agtolentino at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jul 24, 2011, at 10:45, John Gardner <j_gardner09 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> So guys I think I have gotten enough information on what notetakers you
> guys use. I think I will go with the Braillenote apex. Here are my reasons.
> The I devices are in too parts. It's the device and the Braille display. I
> need something that is one unit. Also the apex turns on faster and I like
> that. The idevices are not as efficient either and I can't have that. Also a
> notetaker would be less to carry and keep track of. It's also not very heavy
> as a iPad and Braille display would be. Are these bad reasons? What do you
> guys think?
>> 
>> Thanks
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