[nfbcs] Blind folks and the IPhone

Buddy Brannan buddy at brannan.name
Sat Jul 17 15:32:16 UTC 2010 

Much as I love my iPhone and Mac, I think I agree; for what you do, a lightweight laptop or netbook may well serve you better. While a thin and light notebook may be more expensive than the 32- or 64-GB iPad, it may also be a better fit for your business use. 
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Jul 17, 2010, at 11:02 AM, Mike Freeman wrote:

> 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
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>> 
>> 
>> ----- 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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