On Feb 24, 2019, at 12:38 AM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote:
Hello Donna.
Wow! Good for you. Congratulations on your new iPad.
I purchased an iPad Pro 10.5 inch.
I purchased the Pro because I wanted faster speed, along with
TouchID and the ability to use the Apple Smart keyboard. Also, Pro
has four amazing speakers.
Now because of a home office computer catastrophe that has since
been resolved, even though I've owned my iPad since Monday, I've
only spent about 2 hours working with it, so far.
I'll tell you that, while I love the sound quality of the device and
the display is amazing, I'm having a bit of a problem getting used
to VoiceOver on the larger display.
I don't like the split screen effect which, when I look at it with
my eyes, makes sense. From a blindness perspective, however, I
prefer iPhone, so far.
What I mean by the split screen effect is the fact that when you
land on General settings, on the left side of the display, all of
the sub items are located to the right. I get it, I just don't like
it because it feels as though I am compelled to use both hands to navigate.
Also, I cannot, as yet, get used to holding the device. I'm so used
to holding iPhone in my left hand and using my left thumb to
navigate the display. However, with the size of iPad, my left hand
gets so very tired, very quickly.
By the way, I have the recently released iPad 128 in the house, also
and there is definitely a speed difference between the 128, which
was recently released and iPad Pro 10.5. The 128, is noticeably slower, in my
opinion.
It should be, the cost is around $250 as opposed to $1000 for iPad
Pro 256GB.
It's funny, when I went to Apple on Monday, they did virtually
everything in their power to convince me not to buy iPad Pro 10.5, with
cellular.
They were really pushing the latest iPad Pro and they even went so
far as to push iPad 128.
In fact, I went through 5 sales people, re-entering the store 4
times, before I found someone from whom I felt comfortable buying iPad Pro 10.5.
One sales person advised that I not buy iPad Pro 10.5, go home,
think about it, then come back and buy the latest iPad Pro. I told
all of them that I had absolutely no intention of buying anything
with FaceID, at this time.
One more thing, I am finding it extremely difficult and frustrating
using the onscreen keyboard with VoiceOver. In fact, in many
instances, I am using the Apple Smart keyboard to enter passwords
and search terms although I, so far, am not a big fan of the Smart
keyboard, either. In short, the iPad onscreen keyboard looks
markedly different from iPhone. I did not expect this.
In so many ways, it feels as though I am having to re-learn iOS;
something I definitely didn't expect.
Be this as it may, I am in this for the long run and will definitely
keep my iPad Pro 10.5.
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 10:20 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Any good reason to own both an iPhone and an iPad?
Well, I'm now the proud owner of a 2018 iPad, and a Logictech
keyboard case. This sets a record for my most expensive impulse
buy. Feeling very glad for BestBuy's two-week return policy. lol
Guess I'm off to play!
Cheers,
Donna
On Feb 23, 2019, at 11:03 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
<macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote:
I need to set this up again when I find a victim, err, a
volunteer, so I can make some practice runs and make sure I csan do
this on the fly. The Focus Blue 5th as made this so simple and so
far I like the wauy it all works. For this I use the Drafts app
because it opens directly to the text field.
From E.T.'s Keyboard...
ancient.ali...@icloud.com
Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were
true?
On 2/23/2019 8:49 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
Hey ET,
That’s an interesting set up. I’ve always hated having to choose
between a braille display and a qwerty keyboard, so that actually
sounds kind of attractive. Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 23, 2019, at 10:38 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
<macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote:
If you are ready now, there is no reason to wait for a new model.
If everyone was to wait for the next generation, they may as
well, well, wait forever. (smiles)
I have the mini 4. Its main purpose is as a backup should
something happen to my hearing. Its in a case with a qwerty
keyboard. Pair the mini with a braille display and I can communicate with
others.
I don't use it much currently but that will change.
From E.T.'s Keyboard...
ancient.ali...@icloud.com
Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it
were true?
On 2/23/2019 7:48 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:
Thanks. I'll check out 9-5 Mac and see what I can learn. But
since I envision the iPad being a very secondary device, I'm not
sure I need the latest and greatest.
Cheers,
Donna
On Feb 23, 2019, at 9:34 AM, ilovecountrymusic...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi,
2 things. First, if you're considering an iPad, I would hold
off as if your looking at a mini, apple says they are releasing
an iPad mini 5th gen some time this year. I think 9-5 mac has
articles suggesting such.
Second. The iPad mini is good for the simple fact that it is
only about 7 inches and is great as a small device if you do
not have a laptop and you can always get a keyboard to use with
it if you do not have one already. I would be interested in
other people's thought as well.
Matthew
-----Original Message-----
From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
<macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:59 AM
To: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
<Macvisionaries@Googlegroups.com>
Subject: Any good reason to own both an iPhone and an iPad?
Hi all,
OK, so Mark has re-awakened the bug in me, and I'm thinking
about buying an iPad mini. But I'd like to do a sensibility check first.
I've been curious about learning Swift ever since Apple
released Swift Playgrounds. However, my interest is largely as
a hobby, I don't see myself suddenly embarking on a career as an app developer.
With that in mind, I'm wondering if buying an iPad is just a
silly expensive purchase. Other than the Swift Playgrounds
issue, I've always felt like an iPad would just be redundant,
since I have no need whatsoever for the extra screen
real-estate. so here's my question. Do any of you own both an
iPhone and an iPad? If so, what is the value of having both
devices? What niche or need does the iPad fill that the phone does not?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Cheers,
Donna
--
The following information is important for all members of the
Mac Visionaries list.
If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this
list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate,
please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than
posting on the list itself.
Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can
reach mark at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn -
you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com
The archives for this list can be searched at:
http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the
Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from
it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To post to this group, send email to
macvisionaries@googlegroups.com.
Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
--
The following information is important for all members of the
Mac Visionaries list.
If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this
list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate,
please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than
posting on the list itself.
Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can
reach mark at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn -
you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com
The archives for this list can be searched at:
http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the
Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from
it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To post to this group, send email to
macvisionaries@googlegroups.com.
Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
--
The following information is important for all members of the Mac
Visionaries list.
If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this
list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate,
please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than
posting on the list itself.
Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can
reach mark at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn - you
can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com
The archives for this list can be searched at:
http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/
--- You received this message because you are subscribed to the
Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,
send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com.
Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
--
The following information is important for all members of the Mac
Visionaries list.
If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this
list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please
contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list
itself.
Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach
mark at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can
reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com
The archives for this list can be searched at:
http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/
--- You received this message because you are subscribed to the
Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,
send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com.
Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
--
The following information is important for all members of the Mac
Visionaries list.
If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this
list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please
contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list
itself.
Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach
mark
at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach
Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com
The archives for this list can be searched at:
http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
Groups "MacVisionaries" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,
send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com.
Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
--
The following information is important for all members of the Mac
Visionaries list.
If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this
list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please
contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list
itself.
Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach
mark
at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach
Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com
The archives for this list can be searched at:
http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
Groups "MacVisionaries" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,
send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.
To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com.
Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
