Re: GPS Apps
Hi Kawal: Call me dense. But, I still think there's too much rocket science involved in making Navigon work. I've gotten discouraged with the number of hoops to jump through, just to get directions somewhere. Or, perhaps I'm just too much of a homebody to make it worth my while to work with. I have a secret notion that only wizards and geniuses can really get anywhere using it.:) Carolyn H On Feb 12, 2011, at 4:17 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > Hi Geoff. > > I don't know if you are using Navigon a lot, but I do have problems with it > in that if I try and search for an address by putting in all the relevant > information, it won't accept the details as sometimes Voice Over won't go > into the edit boxes. Have you or anyone else had that problem? I'm still > using GEO. I just wish Navigon spoke where you were automatically as you > have to do a lot of flicking whereas GEO just tells you where you are which I > find very important if I'm travelling independently on the busses. If I > could get Navigon to accept my information then I'd be OK with it. > > Kawal. > On 12 Feb 2011, at 06:57, Scott Granados wrote: > >> This is a great pointer! >> >> Really, thank you I'm going to give this a shot. >> >> I recently regained my interest in GPS because I'm up in San Francisco so >> frequently now and there is very solid public transportation up there. I >> generally cheat and take cabs or have my assistant come up for big projects >> but I'm trying to expand my boundaries. Pushing one's limits and all that >> sort of thing. >> >> I'm interested in anything on this topic so I hope it continues. >> >> Thanks >> Scott >> >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 9:27 PM, Geoff Waaler wrote: >> >>> Greetings Scott G, >>> >>> Since you mentioned business location I thought I'd mention the $3.00 app >>> named "WhereTo?" by future tap. It has a list of categories and results >>> which IMHO absolutely puts geo to shame and more over, the business can be >>> seamlessly passed to either Navigon, TomTom or the built in "maps" app >>> where it launches the preferred "helper app" and sets the desired POI as >>> the destination >>> >>> I can't speak for Garmet or TomTom, but IMHO the POI location feature in >>> Navigon is okay, but you can only get so many pois into a 1.6 GB app. >>> >>> The URL for WhereTo? in the US app store is: >>> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/where-to-discover-your-next/id314785156?mt=8 >>> >>> Best regards. >>> Geoff >>> >>> On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>> Scott, I have not had sufficient experience to comment on Garmin. I find that of the few I have tried including Navigon will get you pretty close, within 30 feet. I have seen the interface and liked it a lot and I would like to have someone comment on POIs and if it speaks while in "walking" mode. My conversation with Garmin was it did not, but I suspect the person I spoke to did not understand what I was asking and was not willing to check it out. Of course not having an actual route to walk, I suspect a lack of a simulation mode might be the problem in that case. Sorry I can't provide more info. Scott On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Scott, could you speak more about the Garmin app and it's features as > they relate to a blind user? > > How is it for walking routes? What sort of features are available. > > I've used Geo does it have a lot of the business locating features etc? > How about the walking maps? Do they tend to put you in the middle of > parking lots or do they calculate a little to at least put you on the > sidewalk in front of the building? > > In general, how's the accuracy of the GPS receiver? I hear it's not > that great from a sited engineer friend of mine. He designs GPS > receivers though so he might be picky. How well do you find it works? > > Thanks > Scott > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Robert, >> >> Navigon only receives map updates when the app is updated. If you want >> the most current maps possible, the Garmin app is the way to go. I have >> not tried Tom TOm, but I find the Garmin interface to be a bit better >> than Navigon; however, both apps are quite good. I know the most recent >> version of the Garmin software apparently includes improvements for >> accessibility, but not sure what exactly those are. I believe either >> will meet your needs and it may come down to which interface you prefer >> and if you can live with the data use of Garmin with the understanding >> the tradeoff is in more current map data. I again cannot speak about Tom >> TOm since I have never used it. I think the reason you hear more about >> Navigon and TOm TOm is simply that both h
Re: Emoticons with VO pronunciation
Hi Colin: That smiley came with Alex, and Silly as it sounds, it endeared me to him. It's the only one I easily remember, and I know I overuse it.:) Can't help myself. Carolyn H On Feb 12, 2011, at 3:49 PM, Colin M wrote: > Hi There! > On some of the facebook versions there is a - between the : and the D so :-D > might work or not! > I used to put :-] on my emails but found that :] worked but the other version > works on fb! > It is also funny the ones that Carolyn put say smilie but the ones I've typed > do not [ go figure] > Colin > Qapla! > Chegh chew jaj Vam jaj Kak > > On 12 Feb 2011, at 22:08, Esther wrote: > >> Hi Carolyn, Wes, Brett, and Others, >> >> I suspect the reason that you can't set up the VO pronunciation editor to >> speak emoticons for ":D" (colon d form big smile) and "<3" (less 3) is that >> you could get potential confusion in situations where you are normally >> typing with colons or in mathematical expressions. Can you imagine a >> passage where someone is using capital letters as a shortcut or code to >> refer to the names individuals (as sometimes occurs in books, or where one >> is reading paragraphs of a diary referring to people by their initials), and >> because there is no space between the colon and the "d" someone all of a >> sudden hears "laughing face" or "big smile"? That would really be >> confusing! Or, for example, someone who is trying to read a math equation >> comes to the part where an algebraic expression is less than 3, and hears >> "love" or "heart" in the middle? >> >> I'd imagine that the annoyance value of having VoiceOver substitute >> emoticons under these circumstances would be considerable. Just think of >> having to explain to your math teacher that you couldn't do your math >> homework because you've set up your screen reader to pronounce "<3" >> correctly for emoticons on Facebook. >> >> HTH. Cheers, >> >> Esther >> >>> >>> Wes Smith wrote: >>> No, I was able to read each character, and I entered it right. There is no other :D symbol or anything. The only thing I can think of, is that it's some sort of weird bug. I can't do <3 for love or heart either. I emailed the Apple people, told them my situation, asked them what was going on. It just bugs the heck outta me when I'm trying to read a Facebook post, and someone's used emoticonswhich is quite frequent with my friends and I. Maybe someone else has a suggestion. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: GPS Apps
Hello Kawal, Remember to double tap every time Navigon puts you into a new edit field. That means the city, street and number. It's kind of annoying but that's VO as far as I know it. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Feb 12, 2011, at 6:17 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > Hi Geoff. > > I don't know if you are using Navigon a lot, but I do have problems with it > in that if I try and search for an address by putting in all the relevant > information, it won't accept the details as sometimes Voice Over won't go > into the edit boxes. Have you or anyone else had that problem? I'm still > using GEO. I just wish Navigon spoke where you were automatically as you > have to do a lot of flicking whereas GEO just tells you where you are which I > find very important if I'm travelling independently on the busses. If I > could get Navigon to accept my information then I'd be OK with it. > > Kawal. > On 12 Feb 2011, at 06:57, Scott Granados wrote: > >> This is a great pointer! >> >> Really, thank you I'm going to give this a shot. >> >> I recently regained my interest in GPS because I'm up in San Francisco so >> frequently now and there is very solid public transportation up there. I >> generally cheat and take cabs or have my assistant come up for big projects >> but I'm trying to expand my boundaries. Pushing one's limits and all that >> sort of thing. >> >> I'm interested in anything on this topic so I hope it continues. >> >> Thanks >> Scott >> >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 9:27 PM, Geoff Waaler wrote: >> >>> Greetings Scott G, >>> >>> Since you mentioned business location I thought I'd mention the $3.00 app >>> named "WhereTo?" by future tap. It has a list of categories and results >>> which IMHO absolutely puts geo to shame and more over, the business can be >>> seamlessly passed to either Navigon, TomTom or the built in "maps" app >>> where it launches the preferred "helper app" and sets the desired POI as >>> the destination >>> >>> I can't speak for Garmet or TomTom, but IMHO the POI location feature in >>> Navigon is okay, but you can only get so many pois into a 1.6 GB app. >>> >>> The URL for WhereTo? in the US app store is: >>> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/where-to-discover-your-next/id314785156?mt=8 >>> >>> Best regards. >>> Geoff >>> >>> On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>> Scott, I have not had sufficient experience to comment on Garmin. I find that of the few I have tried including Navigon will get you pretty close, within 30 feet. I have seen the interface and liked it a lot and I would like to have someone comment on POIs and if it speaks while in "walking" mode. My conversation with Garmin was it did not, but I suspect the person I spoke to did not understand what I was asking and was not willing to check it out. Of course not having an actual route to walk, I suspect a lack of a simulation mode might be the problem in that case. Sorry I can't provide more info. Scott On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Scott, could you speak more about the Garmin app and it's features as > they relate to a blind user? > > How is it for walking routes? What sort of features are available. > > I've used Geo does it have a lot of the business locating features etc? > How about the walking maps? Do they tend to put you in the middle of > parking lots or do they calculate a little to at least put you on the > sidewalk in front of the building? > > In general, how's the accuracy of the GPS receiver? I hear it's not > that great from a sited engineer friend of mine. He designs GPS > receivers though so he might be picky. How well do you find it works? > > Thanks > Scott > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Robert, >> >> Navigon only receives map updates when the app is updated. If you want >> the most current maps possible, the Garmin app is the way to go. I have >> not tried Tom TOm, but I find the Garmin interface to be a bit better >> than Navigon; however, both apps are quite good. I know the most recent >> version of the Garmin software apparently includes improvements for >> accessibility, but not sure what exactly those are. I believe either >> will meet your needs and it may come down to which interface you prefer >> and if you can live with the data use of Garmin with the understanding >> the tradeoff is in more current map data. I again cannot speak about Tom >> TOm since I have never used it. I think the reason you hear more about >> Navigon and TOm TOm is simply that both have been around a bit longer on >> the iOS platform. >> >> hth, >> Scott >> >> >> >> >> >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Robert Hooper
Re: .aif file question?
You could use Macs. I may have got the spelling of the name wrong, but it's a brilliant little program for converting file types. I know for sure that Winamp, and VLC will play AIFF's, but not sure about Windows media player... I know it couldn't even play MP3's until a few years back, so wave is probably your best bet, as everyone knows about the .wav format. HTH, Take care, Chris Norman Email and MSN: chris.norm...@googlemail.com Skype [and iChat]: chris.norman7[@mac.com] On 12 Feb 2011, at 20:59, Karen Lewellen wrote: > Hi all, > I am about to add some material to my production site and have a file in the > .aif format. > I feel sure all apple media players can swing this, it is an apple format > after all. but what about the windows players? > I suppose I could convert it to .wav, not sure how, and frankly would rather > not since I prefer to keep it as edited. > Thoughts? > Karen > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Deleting Skype 5 Voicemail
I would also like to know the answer to this, as I have this exact same issue and have since upgrading. • Mark BurningHawk Baxter • AIM, Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 • MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com • My home page: • http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Deleting Skype 5 Voicemail
Hi All, Has anybody figured out a way to delete unwanted Voicemail from skype 5 using VoiceOver? The help system says just press the delete button but VoiceOver isn't showing me a delete button. Thanks, Robert Carter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: GPS Apps
Hi Geoff. I don't know if you are using Navigon a lot, but I do have problems with it in that if I try and search for an address by putting in all the relevant information, it won't accept the details as sometimes Voice Over won't go into the edit boxes. Have you or anyone else had that problem? I'm still using GEO. I just wish Navigon spoke where you were automatically as you have to do a lot of flicking whereas GEO just tells you where you are which I find very important if I'm travelling independently on the busses. If I could get Navigon to accept my information then I'd be OK with it. Kawal. On 12 Feb 2011, at 06:57, Scott Granados wrote: > This is a great pointer! > > Really, thank you I'm going to give this a shot. > > I recently regained my interest in GPS because I'm up in San Francisco so > frequently now and there is very solid public transportation up there. I > generally cheat and take cabs or have my assistant come up for big projects > but I'm trying to expand my boundaries. Pushing one's limits and all that > sort of thing. > > I'm interested in anything on this topic so I hope it continues. > > Thanks > Scott > > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 9:27 PM, Geoff Waaler wrote: > >> Greetings Scott G, >> >> Since you mentioned business location I thought I'd mention the $3.00 app >> named "WhereTo?" by future tap. It has a list of categories and results >> which IMHO absolutely puts geo to shame and more over, the business can be >> seamlessly passed to either Navigon, TomTom or the built in "maps" app where >> it launches the preferred "helper app" and sets the desired POI as the >> destination >> >> I can't speak for Garmet or TomTom, but IMHO the POI location feature in >> Navigon is okay, but you can only get so many pois into a 1.6 GB app. >> >> The URL for WhereTo? in the US app store is: >> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/where-to-discover-your-next/id314785156?mt=8 >> >> Best regards. >> Geoff >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> Scott, >>> >>> I have not had sufficient experience to comment on Garmin. I find that of >>> the few I have tried including Navigon will get you pretty close, within 30 >>> feet. I have seen the interface and liked it a lot and I would like to have >>> someone comment on POIs and if it speaks while in "walking" mode. My >>> conversation with Garmin was it did not, but I suspect the person I spoke >>> to did not understand what I was asking and was not willing to check it >>> out. Of course not having an actual route to walk, I suspect a lack of a >>> simulation mode might be the problem in that case. >>> Sorry I can't provide more info. >>> Scott >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Scott Granados wrote: >>> Scott, could you speak more about the Garmin app and it's features as they relate to a blind user? How is it for walking routes? What sort of features are available. I've used Geo does it have a lot of the business locating features etc? How about the walking maps? Do they tend to put you in the middle of parking lots or do they calculate a little to at least put you on the sidewalk in front of the building? In general, how's the accuracy of the GPS receiver? I hear it's not that great from a sited engineer friend of mine. He designs GPS receivers though so he might be picky. How well do you find it works? Thanks Scott On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > Robert, > > Navigon only receives map updates when the app is updated. If you want > the most current maps possible, the Garmin app is the way to go. I have > not tried Tom TOm, but I find the Garmin interface to be a bit better > than Navigon; however, both apps are quite good. I know the most recent > version of the Garmin software apparently includes improvements for > accessibility, but not sure what exactly those are. I believe either will > meet your needs and it may come down to which interface you prefer and if > you can live with the data use of Garmin with the understanding the > tradeoff is in more current map data. I again cannot speak about Tom TOm > since I have never used it. I think the reason you hear more about > Navigon and TOm TOm is simply that both have been around a bit longer on > the iOS platform. > > hth, > Scott > > > > > > On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Robert Hooper wrote: > >> Before even getting into the question I wish to ask on this post, let me >> stop and acknowledge that I am indeed aware of the fact that the word >> “best”, so often used, is just a four letter word incapable of nearly >> anything. With that being said, I will be receiving my iPhone tomorrow >> and wish to fill it full of delicious apps. I would like one
Re: password fields being silent in mail
Hey, thanks for this! I thought upgrading to snow leopard would be masively worth it, now I can tell him it would, for sure. Cait On 12/02/2011 4:17 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Yup. Snow leopard has audio feedback when typing in password fields though. The differences between Snow Leopard and Leopard are vast. Especially when it comes to the use of the web. Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Feb 12, 2011, at 4:14 PM, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: Hmm, oh, ok. So if he can find that he's typed 9 characters, or whatever number of characters into it, then, that should do, then. Honestly, I used the power book for a time, but it's been so long, I just couldn't remember how things were supposed to work. I used it more with tiger and only with leopard for a little bit of time, but all my stuff was already set up, so I wouldn't remember any of this stuff. Thanks! Cait On 12/02/2011 3:44 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: Hello, In Leopard, the password fields are always silent. The clicks only came in with Snow Leopard. Cheers, Anne On 12 Feb 2011, at 21:37, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: Hi, Ok, another weird question, probably. Mark is attempting to set up the power book and is having problems with getting mail to work. He's having trouble getting his password entered into the password feild. When he tries to interact with it, it's totally silent, and it seems like he's not able to type anything into the feild. Once, vo said nothing when he tried to see if anything was there, the next time, it said 9 characters. Now, we know it won't read the actual characters, since it's a password feild, but what could be the problem? I don't remember having this problem before and don't know how to help. This is a mac power book running leopard. And, for what it's worth, I'm pushing him to get on here himself to ask these questions since he's using the laptop right now and not me-lol! Thanks heaps, people! Caitlyn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Emoticons with VO pronunciation
Hi There! On some of the facebook versions there is a - between the : and the D so :-D might work or not! I used to put :-] on my emails but found that :] worked but the other version works on fb! It is also funny the ones that Carolyn put say smilie but the ones I've typed do not [ go figure] Colin Qapla! Chegh chew jaj Vam jaj Kak On 12 Feb 2011, at 22:08, Esther wrote: > Hi Carolyn, Wes, Brett, and Others, > > I suspect the reason that you can't set up the VO pronunciation editor to > speak emoticons for ":D" (colon d form big smile) and "<3" (less 3) is that > you could get potential confusion in situations where you are normally typing > with colons or in mathematical expressions. Can you imagine a passage where > someone is using capital letters as a shortcut or code to refer to the names > individuals (as sometimes occurs in books, or where one is reading paragraphs > of a diary referring to people by their initials), and because there is no > space between the colon and the "d" someone all of a sudden hears "laughing > face" or "big smile"? That would really be confusing! Or, for example, > someone who is trying to read a math equation comes to the part where an > algebraic expression is less than 3, and hears "love" or "heart" in the > middle? > > I'd imagine that the annoyance value of having VoiceOver substitute emoticons > under these circumstances would be considerable. Just think of having to > explain to your math teacher that you couldn't do your math homework because > you've set up your screen reader to pronounce "<3" correctly for emoticons on > Facebook. > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > >> >> Wes Smith wrote: >> >>> No, I was able to read each character, and I entered it right. There is no >>> other :D symbol or anything. The only thing I can think of, is that it's >>> some sort of weird bug. I can't do <3 for love or heart either. I emailed >>> the Apple people, told them my situation, asked them what was going on. It >>> just bugs the heck outta me when I'm trying to read a Facebook post, and >>> someone's used emoticonswhich is quite frequent with my friends and I. >>> Maybe someone else has a suggestion. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: GPS Apps
Hi Ricardo and Eric, For what it does (and the price) around me is excellent!! The main difference between aroundMe and WhereTo is the number of categories. AroundMe has a total of 18 with a few redundancies such as "bars" and "pubs". If I select the "food and drink" category in "whereTo?" here is the list of subcategories under the letter a: Afgan African all you can eat American Argentinean Armenian Asian Australian and Austrian I'll spare the reader (and my fingers) a trip through the rest of the alphabet or rundown of other business categories, but I can't think of one that isn't covered. As I understand it, the initial release of lookAround listed the five nearest points of interest without regard to user category preference, but perhaps a subsequent release rendered their business search feature more useful? Best regards. Geoff On Feb 12, 2011, at 6:58 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > Or by contrast compared to the 5 dollar lookaround app by sendero? > > Best, > > Erik Burggraaf > User support consultant, > Now posting occasionally on twitter at eburggraaf, > 1-888-255-5194 > http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > On 2011-02-12, at 2:28 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > >> Hi Geoff, >> >> I've never used where to. I use around me for my POI needs. I was >> wondering if you've used around me, and if so, could you compare and >> contrast the two apps a bit? Around me is free and I find it to be pretty >> good. I was wondering what one would get for their $3 for where to. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Ricardo Walker >> rwalker...@gmail.com >> Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 >> Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 >> >> >> >> On Feb 12, 2011, at 12:27 AM, Geoff Waaler wrote: >> >>> Greetings Scott G, >>> >>> Since you mentioned business location I thought I'd mention the $3.00 app >>> named "WhereTo?" by future tap. It has a list of categories and results >>> which IMHO absolutely puts geo to shame and more over, the business can be >>> seamlessly passed to either Navigon, TomTom or the built in "maps" app >>> where it launches the preferred "helper app" and sets the desired POI as >>> the destination >>> >>> I can't speak for Garmet or TomTom, but IMHO the POI location feature in >>> Navigon is okay, but you can only get so many pois into a 1.6 GB app. >>> >>> The URL for WhereTo? in the US app store is: >>> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/where-to-discover-your-next/id314785156?mt=8 >>> >>> Best regards. >>> Geoff >>> >>> On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>> Scott, I have not had sufficient experience to comment on Garmin. I find that of the few I have tried including Navigon will get you pretty close, within 30 feet. I have seen the interface and liked it a lot and I would like to have someone comment on POIs and if it speaks while in "walking" mode. My conversation with Garmin was it did not, but I suspect the person I spoke to did not understand what I was asking and was not willing to check it out. Of course not having an actual route to walk, I suspect a lack of a simulation mode might be the problem in that case. Sorry I can't provide more info. Scott On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Scott, could you speak more about the Garmin app and it's features as > they relate to a blind user? > > How is it for walking routes? What sort of features are available. > > I've used Geo does it have a lot of the business locating features etc? > How about the walking maps? Do they tend to put you in the middle of > parking lots or do they calculate a little to at least put you on the > sidewalk in front of the building? > > In general, how's the accuracy of the GPS receiver? I hear it's not > that great from a sited engineer friend of mine. He designs GPS > receivers though so he might be picky. How well do you find it works? > > Thanks > Scott > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Robert, >> >> Navigon only receives map updates when the app is updated. If you want >> the most current maps possible, the Garmin app is the way to go. I have >> not tried Tom TOm, but I find the Garmin interface to be a bit better >> than Navigon; however, both apps are quite good. I know the most recent >> version of the Garmin software apparently includes improvements for >> accessibility, but not sure what exactly those are. I believe either >> will meet your needs and it may come down to which interface you prefer >> and if you can live with the data use of Garmin with the understanding >> the tradeoff is in more current map data. I again cannot speak about Tom >> TOm since I have never used it. I think the reason you hear more about >> Navigon and TOm TOm is simply that both have been arou
Re: Emoticons with VO pronunciation
Hi Carolyn, Wes, Brett, and Others, I suspect the reason that you can't set up the VO pronunciation editor to speak emoticons for ":D" (colon d form big smile) and "<3" (less 3) is that you could get potential confusion in situations where you are normally typing with colons or in mathematical expressions. Can you imagine a passage where someone is using capital letters as a shortcut or code to refer to the names individuals (as sometimes occurs in books, or where one is reading paragraphs of a diary referring to people by their initials), and because there is no space between the colon and the "d" someone all of a sudden hears "laughing face" or "big smile"? That would really be confusing! Or, for example, someone who is trying to read a math equation comes to the part where an algebraic expression is less than 3, and hears "love" or "heart" in the middle? I'd imagine that the annoyance value of having VoiceOver substitute emoticons under these circumstances would be considerable. Just think of having to explain to your math teacher that you couldn't do your math homework because you've set up your screen reader to pronounce "<3" correctly for emoticons on Facebook. HTH. Cheers, Esther > > Wes Smith wrote: > >> No, I was able to read each character, and I entered it right. There is no >> other :D symbol or anything. The only thing I can think of, is that it's >> some sort of weird bug. I can't do <3 for love or heart either. I emailed >> the Apple people, told them my situation, asked them what was going on. It >> just bugs the heck outta me when I'm trying to read a Facebook post, and >> someone's used emoticonswhich is quite frequent with my friends and I. >> Maybe someone else has a suggestion. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: help with pairing
Carolyn, There is a random bug that seems to affect pairing certain Braille displays with the Mac and iOS devices. Some folks have had no issues, while others have had limited success. Apple and APH are aware of the problem and Apple is working on a fix. Scott On Feb 12, 2011, at 4:35 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: > Hi guys and ladies:) > > quick question: > I found and borrowed a refreshabraille at the Rehab center. With no software > in evidence, I've been recruited to figure out how it works. (nice timing, > eh?) > Anyhow, I can get it reading, sort of with my mac, using the usb port. When > I attempt to pair it with bluetooth, using the mac or iPhone, I get a > "pairing unsuccessful message. It isn't asking for any code. So, can anyone > steer me in the right direction for paring and getting it to scroll properly. > Currrently, it's jumping over blocks of text at a time. > Any pointers much appreciated. > > TIA > Carolyn Haas > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
help with pairing
Hi guys and ladies:) quick question: I found and borrowed a refreshabraille at the Rehab center. With no software in evidence, I've been recruited to figure out how it works. (nice timing, eh?) Anyhow, I can get it reading, sort of with my mac, using the usb port. When I attempt to pair it with bluetooth, using the mac or iPhone, I get a "pairing unsuccessful message. It isn't asking for any code. So, can anyone steer me in the right direction for paring and getting it to scroll properly. Currrently, it's jumping over blocks of text at a time. Any pointers much appreciated. TIA Carolyn Haas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: password fields being silent in mail
Hi Caitlin: I've run across this before, and I'm guessing it's a VO bug. It seems to happen on certain websites. I've had luck with using command-f5 to turn VO off and then on again. Sometimes, I've had to just close out of it and approach it anew. Tell Mark we might bark on occasion but we don't bite.:) Carolyn H On Feb 12, 2011, at 1:37 PM, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: > Hi, > > Ok, another weird question, probably. > > Mark is attempting to set up the power book and is having problems with > getting mail to work. He's having trouble getting his password entered into > the password feild. When he tries to interact with it, it's totally silent, > and it seems like he's not able to type anything into the feild. Once, vo > said nothing when he tried to see if anything was there, the next time, it > said 9 characters. Now, we know it won't read the actual characters, since > it's a password feild, but what could be the problem? I don't remember > having this problem before and don't know how to help. This is a mac power > book running leopard. > > And, for what it's worth, I'm pushing him to get on here himself to ask these > questions since he's using the laptop right now and not me-lol! > > Thanks heaps, people! > > Caitlyn > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Emoticons with VO pronunciation
Wes: I need more friends like yours. I only get occasional smilies.:) :) :) Love did work for me as did the word quantity, and tomtits.. Anyway, mine's sure behaving strangely. :D Carolyn H On Feb 12, 2011, at 12:38 PM, Wes Smith wrote: > No, I was able to read each character, and I entered it right. There is no > other :D symbol or anything. The only thing I can think of, is that it's > some sort of weird bug. I can't do <3 for love or heart either. I emailed > the Apple people, told them my situation, asked them what was going on. It > just bugs the heck outta me when I'm trying to read a Facebook post, and > someone's used emoticonswhich is quite frequent with my friends and I. > Maybe someone else has a suggestion. > On Feb 12, 2011, at 12:29 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: > >> Hi Wes: >> Well I'm afraid I tried that and had no luck either. The only things that >> comes to mind is that the colon D must be given another meaning in one of >> the other emoticons in the table. I keep landing right back in the table. >> Also, VO will not let me view individual characters in the text boxes. >> Sorry I'm not helpful here. >> :) :( :D >> Maybe someone else can shed some light on this. >> Tia for any further discussion. >> >> Carolyn H >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Wes Smith wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> I've been trying to add some emoticons in the VO pronunciation dictionary. >>> But it's not working. For example, I do :D (Collin D), for a laughing >>> face. I put :D in the first box, then "laughingface", in the second. And >>> all Apps is checked. I even hit enter. Is there something I'm missing? >>> Can someone try it out and tell me if there is something that I am missing? >>> Thanks. BTW, if I put names in there, and sub it with the correct >>> pronunciation, it works. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: password fields being silent in mail
Yup. Snow leopard has audio feedback when typing in password fields though. The differences between Snow Leopard and Leopard are vast. Especially when it comes to the use of the web. Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Feb 12, 2011, at 4:14 PM, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: > Hmm, oh, ok. So if he can find that he's typed 9 characters, or whatever > number of characters into it, then, that should do, then. > > Honestly, I used the power book for a time, but it's been so long, I just > couldn't remember how things were supposed to work. I used it more with > tiger and only with leopard for a little bit of time, but all my stuff was > already set up, so I wouldn't remember any of this stuff. > > Thanks! > > Cait > > > On 12/02/2011 3:44 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: >> Hello, >> >> In Leopard, the password fields are always silent. The clicks only came in >> with Snow Leopard. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Anne >> >> On 12 Feb 2011, at 21:37, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Ok, another weird question, probably. >>> >>> Mark is attempting to set up the power book and is having problems with >>> getting mail to work. He's having trouble getting his password entered >>> into the password feild. When he tries to interact with it, it's totally >>> silent, and it seems like he's not able to type anything into the feild. >>> Once, vo said nothing when he tried to see if anything was there, the next >>> time, it said 9 characters. Now, we know it won't read the actual >>> characters, since it's a password feild, but what could be the problem? I >>> don't remember having this problem before and don't know how to help. This >>> is a mac power book running leopard. >>> >>> And, for what it's worth, I'm pushing him to get on here himself to ask >>> these questions since he's using the laptop right now and not me-lol! >>> >>> Thanks heaps, people! >>> >>> Caitlyn >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: password fields being silent in mail
Ok-lol, I just wrote back to Ann about this, probably sounded like an idiot, but I'll pass this onto Mark. Can't wait til I get my mac so I can stop going back and forth between pc's, i devices, and such! Cait On 12/02/2011 3:43 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Password fields never said anything in Leopard. Just type in the information and press return. Interacting is not needed in an edit field Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Feb 12, 2011, at 3:37 PM, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: Hi, Ok, another weird question, probably. Mark is attempting to set up the power book and is having problems with getting mail to work. He's having trouble getting his password entered into the password feild. When he tries to interact with it, it's totally silent, and it seems like he's not able to type anything into the feild. Once, vo said nothing when he tried to see if anything was there, the next time, it said 9 characters. Now, we know it won't read the actual characters, since it's a password feild, but what could be the problem? I don't remember having this problem before and don't know how to help. This is a mac power book running leopard. And, for what it's worth, I'm pushing him to get on here himself to ask these questions since he's using the laptop right now and not me-lol! Thanks heaps, people! Caitlyn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: .aif file question?
Hi Karen, According to Microsoft, windows media players version 7 all the way through 11 will support AIFF. Here goes the link to all the supported formats http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316992 hth Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Feb 12, 2011, at 3:59 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: > Hi all, > I am about to add some material to my production site and have a file in the > .aif format. > I feel sure all apple media players can swing this, it is an apple format > after all. but what about the windows players? > I suppose I could convert it to .wav, not sure how, and frankly would rather > not since I prefer to keep it as edited. > Thoughts? > Karen > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: password fields being silent in mail
Hmm, oh, ok. So if he can find that he's typed 9 characters, or whatever number of characters into it, then, that should do, then. Honestly, I used the power book for a time, but it's been so long, I just couldn't remember how things were supposed to work. I used it more with tiger and only with leopard for a little bit of time, but all my stuff was already set up, so I wouldn't remember any of this stuff. Thanks! Cait On 12/02/2011 3:44 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: Hello, In Leopard, the password fields are always silent. The clicks only came in with Snow Leopard. Cheers, Anne On 12 Feb 2011, at 21:37, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: Hi, Ok, another weird question, probably. Mark is attempting to set up the power book and is having problems with getting mail to work. He's having trouble getting his password entered into the password feild. When he tries to interact with it, it's totally silent, and it seems like he's not able to type anything into the feild. Once, vo said nothing when he tried to see if anything was there, the next time, it said 9 characters. Now, we know it won't read the actual characters, since it's a password feild, but what could be the problem? I don't remember having this problem before and don't know how to help. This is a mac power book running leopard. And, for what it's worth, I'm pushing him to get on here himself to ask these questions since he's using the laptop right now and not me-lol! Thanks heaps, people! Caitlyn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
.aif file question?
Hi all, I am about to add some material to my production site and have a file in the .aif format. I feel sure all apple media players can swing this, it is an apple format after all. but what about the windows players? I suppose I could convert it to .wav, not sure how, and frankly would rather not since I prefer to keep it as edited. Thoughts? Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: password fields being silent in mail
Hello, In Leopard, the password fields are always silent. The clicks only came in with Snow Leopard. Cheers, Anne On 12 Feb 2011, at 21:37, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: > Hi, > > Ok, another weird question, probably. > > Mark is attempting to set up the power book and is having problems with > getting mail to work. He's having trouble getting his password entered into > the password feild. When he tries to interact with it, it's totally silent, > and it seems like he's not able to type anything into the feild. Once, vo > said nothing when he tried to see if anything was there, the next time, it > said 9 characters. Now, we know it won't read the actual characters, since > it's a password feild, but what could be the problem? I don't remember > having this problem before and don't know how to help. This is a mac power > book running leopard. > > And, for what it's worth, I'm pushing him to get on here himself to ask these > questions since he's using the laptop right now and not me-lol! > > Thanks heaps, people! > > Caitlyn > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: password fields being silent in mail
Password fields never said anything in Leopard. Just type in the information and press return. Interacting is not needed in an edit field Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Feb 12, 2011, at 3:37 PM, Caitlyn and Nicky wrote: > Hi, > > Ok, another weird question, probably. > > Mark is attempting to set up the power book and is having problems with > getting mail to work. He's having trouble getting his password entered into > the password feild. When he tries to interact with it, it's totally silent, > and it seems like he's not able to type anything into the feild. Once, vo > said nothing when he tried to see if anything was there, the next time, it > said 9 characters. Now, we know it won't read the actual characters, since > it's a password feild, but what could be the problem? I don't remember > having this problem before and don't know how to help. This is a mac power > book running leopard. > > And, for what it's worth, I'm pushing him to get on here himself to ask these > questions since he's using the laptop right now and not me-lol! > > Thanks heaps, people! > > Caitlyn > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
password fields being silent in mail
Hi, Ok, another weird question, probably. Mark is attempting to set up the power book and is having problems with getting mail to work. He's having trouble getting his password entered into the password feild. When he tries to interact with it, it's totally silent, and it seems like he's not able to type anything into the feild. Once, vo said nothing when he tried to see if anything was there, the next time, it said 9 characters. Now, we know it won't read the actual characters, since it's a password feild, but what could be the problem? I don't remember having this problem before and don't know how to help. This is a mac power book running leopard. And, for what it's worth, I'm pushing him to get on here himself to ask these questions since he's using the laptop right now and not me-lol! Thanks heaps, people! Caitlyn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: getting started with navigon
I believe ther are reviews of t these on http://applevis.com and comments as well. It's a place to look anyway. S On Feb 12, 2011, at 11:11 AM, Carolyn Haas wrote: > Hey Scott: > I think that's a great idea. Don't think I'm qualified to pick one, since I > can't seem to get beyond first base with Navigon. But, I'd sure be a willing > reader. And if you need someone to try a simplee one, let me know. > > Carolyn H > On Feb 11, 2011, at 11:51 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > >> I wonder, should we each pick one of these and review it to the list. >> >> >> You can do Navigon from startup on and give us an idea / product rule. I >> could pick one and maybe someone could pick a third. We could keep the >> threads clean and be extra careful to keep them on topic so folks could >> easily research the options in the future. >> >> WHat do you think? >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 7:58 PM, John D. Lipsey wrote: >> >>> Hi all: >>> >>> I just purchased navigon. I want to explore the app for myself, and have >>> no specific questions at the moment. But if anyone has any generally >>> useful tips/tricks, or a basic kind of getting started guide, VO specific >>> would be nice but not mandatory, that'd be awesome. >>> >>> I plan on taking it out into the city and playing with it's full >>> functionality tomorrow. After all, within these four walls, I can only do >>> so much. >>> >>> TIA for any suggestions. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Creating Apple Scripts, wasWord Count
Thanks I'll have to try that myself if I can find it again I meant he code and when I have ti e time to compile it which should not take more then a second or two. lol! take care all. S On Feb 12, 2011, at 11:40 AM, Brandon Olivares wrote: > Hi, > > Oh, i see. That makes sense. It works perfectly now. :) > > Aum namah Śivāya, > Brandon > www.thefulleffect.org - Healing the Whole Person > I help people to experience healing on all levels, and to choose a path that > is fulfilling for them. > > > > On Feb 12, 2011, at 2:00 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > >> I mis-read your question yesterday. In applescript if you specify an object >> (document, file, folder, window ) with a number then it uses the "index" >> of the object which for windows and documents Document 1 is the current >> document and Document (count of documents) would be the document on the >> bottom of the pile. This goes for applications too. >> >> So you could also say tell the frontmost application or tell application 1 >> and the currently active application will receive the commands. >> >> Let me know if this is not clear, >> >> Jonathan >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:26 AM, Brandon Olivares wrote: >> >>> Hi John, >>> >>> Thanks for your help. I saw the code that was given, and it makes enough >>> sense. However, the tel block seems to specify a specific document >>> (document 1?). How would I have it check the count of whatever document is >>> currently active in TextEdit? >>> >>> I figured out how to use the script editor, and how to enable the scripts >>> menu as well. >>> >>> Aum namah Śivāya >>> Brandon Olivares >>> www.thefulleffect.org - Healing the Whole Person >>> I help people to experience healing on all levels, and to choose a path >>> that is fulfilling for them. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 10, 2011, at 9:34 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: >>> start AppleScript editor and paste everything into it. Press the run button in the toolbar or command-R and see if it works. If it works save it. There is a place in the library where you can put it so the script shows up in your contextual (VO-Shift-M) menus. Something like "Library/Apple Scripts/Textedit Scripts" In order for those scripts to show up in your menu though there is a preference that needs to be checked in the AppleScript editor. Jon On Feb 10, 2011, at 9:19 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi John, > > Thanks for responding, but I think you're a bit over my head. :) > > Let's be more concrete. You suggested that a simple script would allow > one the option to see the word count. I've saved the script text, but > what specific steps do I take to implement that script? > Thanks, > Donna > On Feb 10, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > >> Creating an AppleScript can be frustrating even to programmers. But it >> certainly is possible, I have a AppleScript that is about 200 lines of >> code right now. Some sections were quite annoyng for example, I >> decided to have a "handler" that creates a folder if it does not exist. >> When I use this to create desktop folders I get an error the first time >> something is attempted to be put into the folder. The error said can't >> turn a folder into a number or some other weirdness. >> >> IN terms of using AppleScript, the AppleScript editor in the Utilities >> directory comes with a help menu that points you to the Apple web site >> with a manual. For simple utilities or system admin it can be quite >> useful. >> >> Hope I am not being too vague. Also there were a couple posts on this >> list 2-3 months ago discussing ways to make the experience better. I >> believe that Uma uses the developer extras that can be installed from >> the Snow Leopard disk to write his AppleScripts. >> >> Jon >> >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 12:52 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Sorry if I'm really behind here, but I need to get on top of how to >>> create apple scripts. Can someone give me some pointers for how to do >>> this? >>> thanks in advance, >>> Donna >>> On Feb 10, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: >>> A simple applescript should do the trick... tell document 1 of application "TextEdit" set wordcount to the (count of words) as text set charactercount to the (count of characters) as text end tell say wordcount & " words and " & charactercount & " characters" On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:46 AM, Brandon Olivares wrote: > Hi, > > Is there a way to get the word or at least character count of text, > in either textedit and/or pages? It's getting annoying that I c
Re: Creating Apple Scripts, wasWord Count
Hi, Oh, i see. That makes sense. It works perfectly now. :) Aum namah Śivāya, Brandon www.thefulleffect.org - Healing the Whole Person I help people to experience healing on all levels, and to choose a path that is fulfilling for them. On Feb 12, 2011, at 2:00 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > I mis-read your question yesterday. In applescript if you specify an object > (document, file, folder, window ) with a number then it uses the "index" of > the object which for windows and documents Document 1 is the current document > and Document (count of documents) would be the document on the bottom of the > pile. This goes for applications too. > > So you could also say tell the frontmost application or tell application 1 > and the currently active application will receive the commands. > > Let me know if this is not clear, > > Jonathan > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:26 AM, Brandon Olivares wrote: > >> Hi John, >> >> Thanks for your help. I saw the code that was given, and it makes enough >> sense. However, the tel block seems to specify a specific document (document >> 1?). How would I have it check the count of whatever document is currently >> active in TextEdit? >> >> I figured out how to use the script editor, and how to enable the scripts >> menu as well. >> >> Aum namah Śivāya >> Brandon Olivares >> www.thefulleffect.org - Healing the Whole Person >> I help people to experience healing on all levels, and to choose a path that >> is fulfilling for them. >> >> >> >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 9:34 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: >> >>> start AppleScript editor and paste everything into it. >>> >>> Press the run button in the toolbar or command-R and see if it works. If >>> it works save it. >>> >>> There is a place in the library where you can put it so the script shows up >>> in your contextual (VO-Shift-M) menus. >>> >>> Something like "Library/Apple Scripts/Textedit Scripts" In order for those >>> scripts to show up in your menu though there is a preference that needs to >>> be checked in the AppleScript editor. >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> On Feb 10, 2011, at 9:19 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: >>> Hi John, Thanks for responding, but I think you're a bit over my head. :) Let's be more concrete. You suggested that a simple script would allow one the option to see the word count. I've saved the script text, but what specific steps do I take to implement that script? Thanks, Donna On Feb 10, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > Creating an AppleScript can be frustrating even to programmers. But it > certainly is possible, I have a AppleScript that is about 200 lines of > code right now. Some sections were quite annoyng for example, I decided > to have a "handler" that creates a folder if it does not exist. When I > use this to create desktop folders I get an error the first time > something is attempted to be put into the folder. The error said can't > turn a folder into a number or some other weirdness. > > IN terms of using AppleScript, the AppleScript editor in the Utilities > directory comes with a help menu that points you to the Apple web site > with a manual. For simple utilities or system admin it can be quite > useful. > > Hope I am not being too vague. Also there were a couple posts on this > list 2-3 months ago discussing ways to make the experience better. I > believe that Uma uses the developer extras that can be installed from the > Snow Leopard disk to write his AppleScripts. > > Jon > > On Feb 10, 2011, at 12:52 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Sorry if I'm really behind here, but I need to get on top of how to >> create apple scripts. Can someone give me some pointers for how to do >> this? >> thanks in advance, >> Donna >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: >> >>> A simple applescript should do the trick... >>> >>> tell document 1 of application "TextEdit" >>> set wordcount to the (count of words) as text >>> set charactercount to the (count of characters) as text >>> end tell >>> say wordcount & " words and " & charactercount & " characters" >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:46 AM, Brandon Olivares wrote: >>> Hi, Is there a way to get the word or at least character count of text, in either textedit and/or pages? It's getting annoying that I can't get this yet. Aum namah Śivāya Brandon Olivares www.thefulleffect.org - Healing the Whole Person I help people to experience healing on all levels, and to choose a path that is fulfilling for them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the
Re: Emoticons with VO pronunciation
No, I was able to read each character, and I entered it right. There is no other :D symbol or anything. The only thing I can think of, is that it's some sort of weird bug. I can't do <3 for love or heart either. I emailed the Apple people, told them my situation, asked them what was going on. It just bugs the heck outta me when I'm trying to read a Facebook post, and someone's used emoticonswhich is quite frequent with my friends and I. Maybe someone else has a suggestion. On Feb 12, 2011, at 12:29 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: > Hi Wes: > Well I'm afraid I tried that and had no luck either. The only things that > comes to mind is that the colon D must be given another meaning in one of the > other emoticons in the table. I keep landing right back in the table. Also, > VO will not let me view individual characters in the text boxes. Sorry I'm > not helpful here. > :) :( :D > Maybe someone else can shed some light on this. > Tia for any further discussion. > > Carolyn H > On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Wes Smith wrote: > >> Hi, >> I've been trying to add some emoticons in the VO pronunciation dictionary. >> But it's not working. For example, I do :D (Collin D), for a laughing face. >> I put :D in the first box, then "laughingface", in the second. And all >> Apps is checked. I even hit enter. Is there something I'm missing? Can >> someone try it out and tell me if there is something that I am missing? >> Thanks. BTW, if I put names in there, and sub it with the correct >> pronunciation, it works. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Emoticons with VO pronunciation
Hi Wes: Well I'm afraid I tried that and had no luck either. The only things that comes to mind is that the colon D must be given another meaning in one of the other emoticons in the table. I keep landing right back in the table. Also, VO will not let me view individual characters in the text boxes. Sorry I'm not helpful here. :) :( :D Maybe someone else can shed some light on this. Tia for any further discussion. Carolyn H On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Wes Smith wrote: > Hi, > I've been trying to add some emoticons in the VO pronunciation dictionary. > But it's not working. For example, I do :D (Collin D), for a laughing face. > I put :D in the first box, then "laughingface", in the second. And all Apps > is checked. I even hit enter. Is there something I'm missing? Can someone > try it out and tell me if there is something that I am missing? Thanks. > BTW, if I put names in there, and sub it with the correct pronunciation, it > works. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: getting started with navigon
Hey Scott: I think that's a great idea. Don't think I'm qualified to pick one, since I can't seem to get beyond first base with Navigon. But, I'd sure be a willing reader. And if you need someone to try a simplee one, let me know. Carolyn H On Feb 11, 2011, at 11:51 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > I wonder, should we each pick one of these and review it to the list. > > > You can do Navigon from startup on and give us an idea / product rule. I > could pick one and maybe someone could pick a third. We could keep the > threads clean and be extra careful to keep them on topic so folks could > easily research the options in the future. > > WHat do you think? > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 7:58 PM, John D. Lipsey wrote: > >> Hi all: >> >> I just purchased navigon. I want to explore the app for myself, and have no >> specific questions at the moment. But if anyone has any generally useful >> tips/tricks, or a basic kind of getting started guide, VO specific would be >> nice but not mandatory, that'd be awesome. >> >> I plan on taking it out into the city and playing with it's full >> functionality tomorrow. After all, within these four walls, I can only do >> so much. >> >> TIA for any suggestions. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Apple Mac Pro
My Mac Book has one jack that uses the same connectors as the iPhone / ipod shuffle. I don't know the actual pin outs but things should be aalright. Most folks who want better quality use usB or more conviiently bluetooth for their sound connections. Also most (maybe all ) Macintosh computers expect analog audio input to be pre amplified before reaching the computer. Jonathan On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:05 PM, LaMcAs wrote: > Hello List > > Asking for a friend who has a Mac Pro and she is told there is only on 3.5 mm > jack on it. > > Could someone owing one please confirm how many 3.55 jacks there are and how > would they be configured for the purpose required under Windows (ie mic, > line out or aux). > > Many thanks > > > Larry & Elliot GD (Guide Dog) > London, UK > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Creating Apple Scripts, wasWord Count
I mis-read your question yesterday. In applescript if you specify an object (document, file, folder, window ) with a number then it uses the "index" of the object which for windows and documents Document 1 is the current document and Document (count of documents) would be the document on the bottom of the pile. This goes for applications too. So you could also say tell the frontmost application or tell application 1 and the currently active application will receive the commands. Let me know if this is not clear, Jonathan On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:26 AM, Brandon Olivares wrote: > Hi John, > > Thanks for your help. I saw the code that was given, and it makes enough > sense. However, the tel block seems to specify a specific document (document > 1?). How would I have it check the count of whatever document is currently > active in TextEdit? > > I figured out how to use the script editor, and how to enable the scripts > menu as well. > > Aum namah Śivāya > Brandon Olivares > www.thefulleffect.org - Healing the Whole Person > I help people to experience healing on all levels, and to choose a path that > is fulfilling for them. > > > > On Feb 10, 2011, at 9:34 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > >> start AppleScript editor and paste everything into it. >> >> Press the run button in the toolbar or command-R and see if it works. If it >> works save it. >> >> There is a place in the library where you can put it so the script shows up >> in your contextual (VO-Shift-M) menus. >> >> Something like "Library/Apple Scripts/Textedit Scripts" In order for those >> scripts to show up in your menu though there is a preference that needs to >> be checked in the AppleScript editor. >> >> Jon >> >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 9:19 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: >> >>> Hi John, >>> >>> Thanks for responding, but I think you're a bit over my head. :) >>> >>> Let's be more concrete. You suggested that a simple script would allow one >>> the option to see the word count. I've saved the script text, but what >>> specific steps do I take to implement that script? >>> Thanks, >>> Donna >>> On Feb 10, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: >>> Creating an AppleScript can be frustrating even to programmers. But it certainly is possible, I have a AppleScript that is about 200 lines of code right now. Some sections were quite annoyng for example, I decided to have a "handler" that creates a folder if it does not exist. When I use this to create desktop folders I get an error the first time something is attempted to be put into the folder. The error said can't turn a folder into a number or some other weirdness. IN terms of using AppleScript, the AppleScript editor in the Utilities directory comes with a help menu that points you to the Apple web site with a manual. For simple utilities or system admin it can be quite useful. Hope I am not being too vague. Also there were a couple posts on this list 2-3 months ago discussing ways to make the experience better. I believe that Uma uses the developer extras that can be installed from the Snow Leopard disk to write his AppleScripts. Jon On Feb 10, 2011, at 12:52 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi all, > > Sorry if I'm really behind here, but I need to get on top of how to > create apple scripts. Can someone give me some pointers for how to do > this? > thanks in advance, > Donna > On Feb 10, 2011, at 12:37 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > >> A simple applescript should do the trick... >> >> tell document 1 of application "TextEdit" >> set wordcount to the (count of words) as text >> set charactercount to the (count of characters) as text >> end tell >> say wordcount & " words and " & charactercount & " characters" >> >> >> >> On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:46 AM, Brandon Olivares wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Is there a way to get the word or at least character count of text, in >>> either textedit and/or pages? It's getting annoying that I can't get >>> this yet. >>> >>> Aum namah Śivāya >>> Brandon Olivares >>> www.thefulleffect.org - Healing the Whole Person >>> I help people to experience healing on all levels, and to choose a path >>> that is fulfilling for them. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >
Re: VMWare Fusion and USB Ports
Thanks for this. The device that I am trying to connect is seen as a keyboard so when you plug it in you get the dialog asking you to configure the keyboard or skip it. In either case, Mac claims the device and it doesn't show-up in the list of USB devices in VMWare. Kind of an odd ball problem to have. If I could have Windows claim the USB ports, this problem would go away. When I would like to connect a USB on the Mac side, I would just shut down the virtual machine. Best, Earle On Feb 12, 2011, at 5:04 AM, joseph wrote: > hi > > try in fusion window vo m then right arrow to virtual machine then down arrow > to find usb, there, you will see all your devices. check the ones you want > connected and your are good to go. > > hth > On 12 Feb 2011, at 06:19, David Tanner wrote: > >> I wish I could tell you where I saw that choice, but I do know that I have >> seen that choice in Fusion more than once. >> >> >> >> - Original Message - From: "Earle M. Harrison" >> >> To: >> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 4:35 PM >> Subject: Re: VMWare Fusion and USB Ports >> >> >> I see a USB button in the tool bar of the settings dialog, but the option to >> always let Windows have the USB ports doesn't exist here. Is this the menu >> to which you are referring? Thanks. >> >> Earle >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 4:21 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: >> >>> There is a usb menu in the vm menu. >>> >>> On Feb 11, 2011, at 10:26 AM, "Earle M. Harrison" >>> wrote: >>> Hi all, Is anybody aware of a way to have Windows grab the USB ports automatically when running within a VMWare virtual machine? In previous versions, you used to be able to connect and disconnect the USB, but in the latest version of VMWare fusion, it asks if you want to connect to the Mac side or the Windows side when you plug in the USB device. It also asks you if you would like VMWare to remember the option you choose, but on my computer, it doesn't seem to remember. I really would like to give the USB ports to the Windows side when I launch the virtual machine but can find an option to do this in either settings or preferences of VMWare Fusion. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Best, Earle Harrison -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Garmin (reviews look pretty bad) was Re: getting started with navigon
I have the app. The first version had muffled audio, but they fixed that. Actually, when it comes to entering addresses and destinations, it's much easier than navigon or TomTom, because you don't have to enter the street and number on different screens. Actually, when you first open the app, you can just type in the address or place you want in the search box and it will usually work. One thing that some people don't like is that the program does not store its maps locally, it's erver based. In the description, it makes this very clear, so I don't know why people give it bad reviews for that. If that's not the kind of app you want, don't buy it, plain and simple. The main issue I have with the garmin app is that it does not provide spoken directions in walk mode, for blind users, that's important. Interestingly, I got an android phone a few weeks ago and have been playing with that, it has built in turn by turn directions for driving and walking, the directions are very good and it's totally free. On Feb 12, 2011, at 1:12 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > So I was thinking of picking up a product. I figured Garmin would be a good > choice. My Uncle and Mother use the GPS stand alone units. I started > reading the reviews, it doesn't look that great. It's rated 2.5 out of 5 > stars with reports of broken bluetooth, bad button lay out, muffled audio and > general fear and loathing. Wonder if here are any Garmin users who can speak > to this. > > I think I'll check out TomTom until I hear otherwise. > > Thanks > Scott > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 10:59 PM, Robert Hooper wrote: > >> That sounds like it could be a potentially wonderful source of information. >> I like it. I think we should go with it, or some similar method of >> application review. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 12, 2011, at 1:51 AM, "Scott Granados" >> wrote: >> >>> I wonder, should we each pick one of these and review it to the list. >>> >>> >>> You can do Navigon from startup on and give us an idea / product rule. I >>> could pick one and maybe someone could pick a third. We could keep the >>> threads clean and be extra careful to keep them on topic so folks could >>> easily research the options in the future. >>> >>> WHat do you think? >>> >>> On Feb 11, 2011, at 7:58 PM, John D. Lipsey wrote: >>> Hi all: I just purchased navigon. I want to explore the app for myself, and have no specific questions at the moment. But if anyone has any generally useful tips/tricks, or a basic kind of getting started guide, VO specific would be nice but not mandatory, that'd be awesome. I plan on taking it out into the city and playing with it's full functionality tomorrow. After all, within these four walls, I can only do so much. TIA for any suggestions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: VMWare Fusion and USB Ports
Thanks anyway. I remember having this option in VMWare Fusion 3.0. cheers, Earle On Feb 12, 2011, at 12:19 AM, David Tanner wrote: > I wish I could tell you where I saw that choice, but I do know that I have > seen that choice in Fusion more than once. > > > > - Original Message - From: "Earle M. Harrison" > > To: > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 4:35 PM > Subject: Re: VMWare Fusion and USB Ports > > > I see a USB button in the tool bar of the settings dialog, but the option to > always let Windows have the USB ports doesn't exist here. Is this the menu > to which you are referring? Thanks. > > Earle > On Feb 11, 2011, at 4:21 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: > >> There is a usb menu in the vm menu. >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 10:26 AM, "Earle M. Harrison" >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Is anybody aware of a way to have Windows grab the USB ports automatically >>> when running within a VMWare virtual machine? In previous versions, you >>> used to be able to connect and disconnect the USB, but in the latest >>> version of VMWare fusion, it asks if you want to connect to the Mac side >>> or the Windows side when you plug in the USB device. It also asks you if >>> you would like VMWare to remember the option you choose, but on my >>> computer, it doesn't seem to remember. I really would like to give the USB >>> ports to the Windows side when I launch the virtual machine but can find an >>> option to do this in either settings or preferences of VMWare Fusion. Any >>> ideas would be greatly appreciated. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Earle Harrison >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: GPS Apps
Or by contrast compared to the 5 dollar lookaround app by sendero? Best, Erik Burggraaf User support consultant, Now posting occasionally on twitter at eburggraaf, 1-888-255-5194 http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2011-02-12, at 2:28 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi Geoff, > > I've never used where to. I use around me for my POI needs. I was wondering > if you've used around me, and if so, could you compare and contrast the two > apps a bit? Around me is free and I find it to be pretty good. I was > wondering what one would get for their $3 for where to. > > Thanks. > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 > Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 > > > > On Feb 12, 2011, at 12:27 AM, Geoff Waaler wrote: > >> Greetings Scott G, >> >> Since you mentioned business location I thought I'd mention the $3.00 app >> named "WhereTo?" by future tap. It has a list of categories and results >> which IMHO absolutely puts geo to shame and more over, the business can be >> seamlessly passed to either Navigon, TomTom or the built in "maps" app where >> it launches the preferred "helper app" and sets the desired POI as the >> destination >> >> I can't speak for Garmet or TomTom, but IMHO the POI location feature in >> Navigon is okay, but you can only get so many pois into a 1.6 GB app. >> >> The URL for WhereTo? in the US app store is: >> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/where-to-discover-your-next/id314785156?mt=8 >> >> Best regards. >> Geoff >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> Scott, >>> >>> I have not had sufficient experience to comment on Garmin. I find that of >>> the few I have tried including Navigon will get you pretty close, within 30 >>> feet. I have seen the interface and liked it a lot and I would like to have >>> someone comment on POIs and if it speaks while in "walking" mode. My >>> conversation with Garmin was it did not, but I suspect the person I spoke >>> to did not understand what I was asking and was not willing to check it >>> out. Of course not having an actual route to walk, I suspect a lack of a >>> simulation mode might be the problem in that case. >>> Sorry I can't provide more info. >>> Scott >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 11, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Scott Granados wrote: >>> Scott, could you speak more about the Garmin app and it's features as they relate to a blind user? How is it for walking routes? What sort of features are available. I've used Geo does it have a lot of the business locating features etc? How about the walking maps? Do they tend to put you in the middle of parking lots or do they calculate a little to at least put you on the sidewalk in front of the building? In general, how's the accuracy of the GPS receiver? I hear it's not that great from a sited engineer friend of mine. He designs GPS receivers though so he might be picky. How well do you find it works? Thanks Scott On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > Robert, > > Navigon only receives map updates when the app is updated. If you want > the most current maps possible, the Garmin app is the way to go. I have > not tried Tom TOm, but I find the Garmin interface to be a bit better > than Navigon; however, both apps are quite good. I know the most recent > version of the Garmin software apparently includes improvements for > accessibility, but not sure what exactly those are. I believe either will > meet your needs and it may come down to which interface you prefer and if > you can live with the data use of Garmin with the understanding the > tradeoff is in more current map data. I again cannot speak about Tom TOm > since I have never used it. I think the reason you hear more about > Navigon and TOm TOm is simply that both have been around a bit longer on > the iOS platform. > > hth, > Scott > > > > > > On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Robert Hooper wrote: > >> Before even getting into the question I wish to ask on this post, let me >> stop and acknowledge that I am indeed aware of the fact that the word >> “best”, so often used, is just a four letter word incapable of nearly >> anything. With that being said, I will be receiving my iPhone tomorrow >> and wish to fill it full of delicious apps. I would like one of the apps >> to be a GPS package. >>At this point, I have arrived at three possible >> conclusions via friends, this list, and the Applevis web site. I am >> considering the Garmin app, Navigon, and Tomtom, the latter mainly >> because I hear it’s accessible and the primary rival to Navigon. What >> are the benefits for each app? Why should I choose one over the other? I >> know that the Garmin app doesn’t locally st
Re: VMWare Fusion and USB Ports
hi try in fusion window vo m then right arrow to virtual machine then down arrow to find usb, there, you will see all your devices. check the ones you want connected and your are good to go. hth On 12 Feb 2011, at 06:19, David Tanner wrote: > I wish I could tell you where I saw that choice, but I do know that I have > seen that choice in Fusion more than once. > > > > - Original Message - From: "Earle M. Harrison" > > To: > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 4:35 PM > Subject: Re: VMWare Fusion and USB Ports > > > I see a USB button in the tool bar of the settings dialog, but the option to > always let Windows have the USB ports doesn't exist here. Is this the menu > to which you are referring? Thanks. > > Earle > On Feb 11, 2011, at 4:21 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: > >> There is a usb menu in the vm menu. >> >> On Feb 11, 2011, at 10:26 AM, "Earle M. Harrison" >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Is anybody aware of a way to have Windows grab the USB ports automatically >>> when running within a VMWare virtual machine? In previous versions, you >>> used to be able to connect and disconnect the USB, but in the latest >>> version of VMWare fusion, it asks if you want to connect to the Mac side >>> or the Windows side when you plug in the USB device. It also asks you if >>> you would like VMWare to remember the option you choose, but on my >>> computer, it doesn't seem to remember. I really would like to give the USB >>> ports to the Windows side when I launch the virtual machine but can find an >>> option to do this in either settings or preferences of VMWare Fusion. Any >>> ideas would be greatly appreciated. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Earle Harrison >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
