[nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone

Mike Freeman k7uij at panix.com
Sat Jul 17 15:02:50 UTC 2010 

I wonder if you'd be better off with a laptop, though.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone


> already on it Buddy. I called apple customer service, they were totally 
> annoyed that this employee didn't even call anyone to know better.
>
> The point is Mike I was interested in using it or at least trying it out.
>
> since it will help with my business, and that I don't have to lug a laptop 
> around with me since it is wifi accessible.  it would be great for my 
> business.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Buddy Brannan" <buddy at brannan.name>
> To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 10:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone
>
>
>> The people at the Apple store? I'm surprised. Not only is the iPad 
>> accessible (it uses the same software as the iPhone and iPod Touch), but 
>> Apple has at least three blind people working at retail Apple locations 
>> in outward facing (i.e. Apple specialist) positions. I would go back to 
>> your Apple store and ask that your fine Apple store reps discuss this 
>> with their superiors; or, even better, that they call the Chicago, 
>> Birmingham, or Georgetown stores and ask them.
>> --
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 17, 2010, at 10:01 AM, cheryl echevarria wrote:
>>
>> > Then the people at the Apple store lied to me, and said no it wasn't.
>> >
>> > There is a voice over for the Ipad.  Way cool, have to look into it.
>> >
>> > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>> >
>> > Cheryl Echevarria
>> > Independent Travel Consultant
>> > C10-10646
>> >
>> > http://Echevarriatravel.com
>> > 1-866-580-5574
>> >
>> > Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>> > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
>> > CST-1018299-10
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> > To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 9:50 AM
>> > Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone
>> >
>> >
>> >> You bet it is.
>> >>
>> >> Mike
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> >> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> >> To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> >> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 4:03 AM
>> >> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> what about the Ipad is it accessible
>> >>>
>> >>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>> >>>
>> >>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> >>> Independent Travel Consultant
>> >>> C10-10646
>> >>>
>> >>> http://Echevarriatravel.com
>> >>> 1-866-580-5574
>> >>>
>> >>> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>> >>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>> >>> CST-1018299-10
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> >>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> >>> To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> >>> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 12:06 AM
>> >>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>> Done got it! (grin)
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Mike
>> >>>>
>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> >>>> From: "Buddy Brannan" <buddy at brannan.name>
>> >>>> To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> >>>> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 8:37 PM
>> >>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> *gasp* I just now noticed this. Mike Freeman's getting an iPhone?!
>> >>>>> Could've knocked me over with a feather.
>> >>>>> --
>> >>>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> >>>>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> On Jul 16, 2010, at 11:13 PM, Mike Freeman wrote:
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>> Or hold it in the correct position.
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Mike
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elizabeth Campbell"
>> >>>>>> <batescampbell at charter.net>
>> >>>>>> To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> >>>>>> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 6:33 AM
>> >>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Hey Mike!!
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Congrats on getting the IPhone, just make sure to get duct tape 
>> >>>>>>> for
>> >>>>>>> it
>> >>>>>>> so you don't have dropped calls!!
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Liz
>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Freeman" 
>> >>>>>>> <k7uij at panix.com>
>> >>>>>>> To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> >>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 6:29 PM
>> >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> I'm gonna get mine next week and wil let you know how it goes.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> I expect that I'll get a few pointers from the fellow at the 
>> >>>>>>>> AT&T
>> >>>>>>>> Store
>> >>>>>>>> (he looked at the iPhone and had no trouble figuring how to turn
>> >>>>>>>> VoiceOver on). Also, I downloaded a bunch of reviews and
>> >>>>>>>> commentaries
>> >>>>>>>> from http://www.blindcoolltech.com and these have proven most
>> >>>>>>>> enlightening. It all seems quite doable.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Mike Freeman
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim" <jp100 at earthlink.net>
>> >>>>>>>> To: "Jim" <jp100 at earthlink.net>
>> >>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:13 PM
>> >>>>>>>> Subject: [nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> Hello everyone,
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> Lately, I've been seeing that the new IPhones have been coming
>> >>>>>>>>> out
>> >>>>>>>>> and
>> >>>>>>>>> have
>> >>>>>>>>> become somewhat accessible, especially for blind folks.
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> I am totally blind and am interested to hear from other blind
>> >>>>>>>>> IPhone
>> >>>>>>>>> users.
>> >>>>>>>>> I am elegible for an upgrade from At&T, and I'm really tempted
>> >>>>>>>>> but
>> >>>>>>>>> want to
>> >>>>>>>>> know if it is really doable and a good investment.  I want to
>> >>>>>>>>> hear
>> >>>>>>>>> your
>> >>>>>>>>> experiences and pros and cons.
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> Also, how did you learn and what sorts of tutorials or manuals
>> >>>>>>>>> did
>> >>>>>>>>> you
>> >>>>>>>>> use?
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> Talk to me!
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> Jim P
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>
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