Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
You could just memorize the size of the walking pad that way you know how far you could walk how far you could step without stepping off of it when I was little I had a trampoline a small one and later a big one and I never fell off of it I just familiarize myself with the area I had to work with and stayed within that > On Jun 2, 2024, at 6:45 PM, James Bentley wrote: > > > Sure sounds like I would just bust my a**. > > James B > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai > Tomasi > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:54 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > James, > These units are typically installed underneath desks so that you can use the > desktop to orient you while you are walking on the walking pad. > Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. > Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com > Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. > > > On Jun 2, 2024, at 5:25 PM, James Bentley wrote: > > > I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or > jogging if there are not any handles. > > James B > > > From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Hello Everyone, > > With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. > > I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have > discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. > > One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse > power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how > I intend to use the unit. > > Mark > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai > Tomasi > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other > tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, > but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. > Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. > Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com > Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. > > > On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard wrote: > > Good question. > > -----Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of James > Bentley > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on > the pad? > > James B > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Mark and all, > > I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were > priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed > and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had > adjustable incline features. > > A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that > send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are > there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad > used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. > > I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will > appreciate any help about their accessibility.. > > > Richard Petty > richard.pe...@earthlink.net > > > > > -Original Message- > From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions > > Hello All, > > 1. > Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the > first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover > that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the > Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my > battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true > because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen > brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the > phone's display, out in the s
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
That would be my choice, James, if I were getting a treadmill, one that is
manual without a motor.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
James Bentley
Sent: Monday, June 3, 2024 11:31 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
I have decided that I am most interested in a manual treadmill without a motor.
But, thanks to all who posted information about the walking pads.
James B
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
blazie.g...@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, June 3, 2024 9:44 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
The ones that I have seen were made to be under the desk and you walk on it
while sitting down. Maybe these were a bit different than what Mark is talking
about. There are under-the-desk bikes too.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of
James Bentley
Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 3:48 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me.
James B
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mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of
janet gross
Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Hi James and All,
Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall
just to be for sure where we are.
That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not.
Janet
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mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of
James Bentley
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To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging
if there are not any handles.
James B
From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Hello Everyone,
With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one.
I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered
a model that you find interesting, let us know.
One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse
power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I
intend to use the unit.
Mark
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Tai
Tomasi
Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other
tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but
you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented.
Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A.
Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com>
Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors.
On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote:
Good question.
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James Bentley
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Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking
Pads
If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to
stay on the pad?
James B
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mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of
Richard
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Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking
Pads
Mark and all,
I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were
priced from $200 and up to About $
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
I have decided that I am most interested in a manual treadmill without a motor. But, thanks to all who posted information about the walking pads. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of blazie.g...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, June 3, 2024 9:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads The ones that I have seen were made to be under the desk and you walk on it while sitting down. Maybe these were a bit different than what Mark is talking about. There are under-the-desk bikes too. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 3:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi James and All, Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall just to be for sure where we are. That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their ac
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
The ones that I have seen were made to be under the desk and you walk on it while sitting down. Maybe these were a bit different than what Mark is talking about. There are under-the-desk bikes too. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 3:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi James and All, Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall just to be for sure where we are. That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
No, not related to that Richard Petty. Not related to Tom Petty either. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 8:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi Richard, Are you by any chance related to King Richard, Richard Petty, the famous stock car racer and race car team owner? Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Go Dodgers! - Original Message - From: Richard <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2024 6:27 PM Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’ve reviewed Amazon listings. Here’s one that looks interesting to me: * Maksone Folding Walking Pad, Wood Under Desk Treadmill with Adjustable Handlebar, Foldable Treadmill with Remote Control - Maximum Horsepower - 3 Horsepower I like it that this unit has a handlebar. It’s unclear if the controls require vision for basic operation. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos t
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Thanks, Richard for the info. Louise From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 9:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’ve reviewed Amazon listings. Here’s one that looks interesting to me: * Maksone Folding Walking Pad, Wood Under Desk Treadmill with Adjustable Handlebar, Foldable Treadmill with Remote Control - Maximum Horsepower - 3 Horsepower I like it that this unit has a handlebar. It’s unclear if the controls require vision for basic operation. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net<mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net>> wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net<mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled. 3. One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140
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Hi Richard, Thank you for this! I like the idea of the handle bars too. I will definitely check this out, as I would also like to know about the basic start up, and that is all I probably would need. If I find out anything, I will let you know. Again thank you, Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 8:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’ve reviewed Amazon listings. Here’s one that looks interesting to me: * Maksone Folding Walking Pad, Wood Under Desk Treadmill with Adjustable Handlebar, Foldable Treadmill with Remote Control - Maximum Horsepower - 3 Horsepower I like it that this unit has a handlebar. It’s unclear if the controls require vision for basic operation. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net<mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net>> wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net<mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as
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James, You’re welcome. It isn’t my cup of tea either. Although, if I wouldn’t need to buy a standing desk, or if the walking pad had handles, I would give it some serious thought though. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 7:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Thanks for looking all of this stuff up. I do not want a new desk because I like my current desk. So, this walking pad with no handles isn’t my cup of tea. Thanks again for the information. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads James, Here is some information I Googled about the standing desks, just to give you an idea. I also seen some information about mini steppers, in which is the mini version of a master stepper, as well as the walking pads. A standing desk, also known as a stand-up desk or height-adjustable desk, is a piece of office furniture that allows you to stand while working. Standing desks can be fixed in place, only adjustable a few inches, or adjustable to seated height. Some standing desks are designed to keep you active while working, such as treadmill or elliptical desks. You can also convert a traditional desk into a standing desk by adding a desk riser, which raises your monitor or laptop to eye level. Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know Dec 1, 2016 — and then there's the adjustable height standing desk the fixed standing desk or rig is any setup that allows a person to stand or be upright. but doesn't give them the option to sit down. along with a traditional standing desk this category also includes some desks that were designed to keep you active while you work including the treadmill desk and even elliptical desks besides the full desks there are also rigs that let you raise your computer and monitors to standing height. this type of desk is kind of an easy DIY. project. it's not so hard to make there are also dozens of commercially available options in the marketplace. today. but in just a minute I'm going to explain why this isn't the type I would necessarily recommend. for standing at work. next up our risers. risers. are in addition to your existing desk they give you the option to quickly go from sitting to standing or vice versa. Evolution of Standing Desks Standing desks may seem like the hot new thing, but they're really not new. Also known as a stand-up desk or a height-adjustable desk, this office mainstay has definitely gained popularity in recent years as a way to improve health and productivity in the workplace. But the concept of standing while working is not a new one. In fact, the history of standing desks dates back hundreds of years. From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi James and All, Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall just to be for sure where we are. That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anyt
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I’ve reviewed Amazon listings. Here’s one that looks interesting to me: * Maksone Folding Walking Pad, Wood Under Desk Treadmill with Adjustable Handlebar, Foldable Treadmill with Remote Control - Maximum Horsepower - 3 Horsepower I like it that this unit has a handlebar. It’s unclear if the controls require vision for basic operation. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled. 3. One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in order to achieve my various
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Hi Merv, What ever you decide to buy, make sure you give some serious thought to buying a standing desk. Unless you have some way of knowing if you are on the right track. I was quite interested in learning more about the walking pads, but I will take a pass just so I wouldn’t have to buy a standing desk, as that can take up space. Good luck. Janet From: 'Mervin Keck III' via VIPhone Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 6:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi, I have been looking for a walking bad that I can either use under a computer desk, or be portable enough that I can keep folded up and only put down in front of my chair when I want to use it. I don’t have room for a full size treadmill and I can’t use a bike or stepper or elliptical because of a bad knee. I saw quite a few on Amazon. But have no idea which ones are accessible. Some have remote controls and some have apps. I would want one that is heavy duty just so it would not wear out. I want at least a 2.5 HP like Mark stated. I asked about options on multiple lists but received no responses. Merv On Jun 2, 2024, at 6:56 PM, janet gross mailto:janet.harv...@outlook.com>> wrote: James, Here is some information I Googled about the standing desks, just to give you an idea. I also seen some information about mini steppers, in which is the mini version of a master stepper, as well as the walking pads. A standing desk, also known as a stand-up desk or height-adjustable desk, is a piece of office furniture that allows you to stand while working. Standing desks can be fixed in place, only adjustable a few inches, or adjustable to seated height. Some standing desks are designed to keep you active while working, such as treadmill or elliptical desks. You can also convert a traditional desk into a standing desk by adding a desk riser, which raises your monitor or laptop to eye level. Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know Dec 1, 2016 — and then there's the adjustable height standing desk the fixed standing desk or rig is any setup that allows a person to stand or be upright. but doesn't give them the option to sit down. along with a traditional standing desk this category also includes some desks that were designed to keep you active while you work including the treadmill desk and even elliptical desks besides the full desks there are also rigs that let you raise your computer and monitors to standing height. this type of desk is kind of an easy DIY. project. it's not so hard to make there are also dozens of commercially available options in the marketplace. today. but in just a minute I'm going to explain why this isn't the type I would necessarily recommend. for standing at work. next up our risers. risers. are in addition to your existing desk they give you the option to quickly go from sitting to standing or vice versa. Evolution of Standing Desks Standing desks may seem like the hot new thing, but they're really not new. Also known as a stand-up desk or a height-adjustable desk, this office mainstay has definitely gained popularity in recent years as a way to improve health and productivity in the workplace. But the concept of standing while working is not a new one. In fact, the history of standing desks dates back hundreds of years. From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi James and All, Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall just to be for sure where we are. That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comment
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Thanks for looking all of this stuff up. I do not want a new desk because I like my current desk. So, this walking pad with no handles isn’t my cup of tea. Thanks again for the information. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads James, Here is some information I Googled about the standing desks, just to give you an idea. I also seen some information about mini steppers, in which is the mini version of a master stepper, as well as the walking pads. A standing desk, also known as a stand-up desk or height-adjustable desk, is a piece of office furniture that allows you to stand while working. Standing desks can be fixed in place, only adjustable a few inches, or adjustable to seated height. Some standing desks are designed to keep you active while working, such as treadmill or elliptical desks. You can also convert a traditional desk into a standing desk by adding a desk riser, which raises your monitor or laptop to eye level. Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know Dec 1, 2016 — and then there's the adjustable height standing desk the fixed standing desk or rig is any setup that allows a person to stand or be upright. but doesn't give them the option to sit down. along with a traditional standing desk this category also includes some desks that were designed to keep you active while you work including the treadmill desk and even elliptical desks besides the full desks there are also rigs that let you raise your computer and monitors to standing height. this type of desk is kind of an easy DIY. project. it's not so hard to make there are also dozens of commercially available options in the marketplace. today. but in just a minute I'm going to explain why this isn't the type I would necessarily recommend. for standing at work. next up our risers. risers. are in addition to your existing desk they give you the option to quickly go from sitting to standing or vice versa. Evolution of Standing Desks Standing desks may seem like the hot new thing, but they're really not new. Also known as a stand-up desk or a height-adjustable desk, this office mainstay has definitely gained popularity in recent years as a way to improve health and productivity in the workplace. But the concept of standing while working is not a new one. In fact, the history of standing desks dates back hundreds of years. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi James and All, Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall just to be for sure where we are. That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, a
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Hi, I have been looking for a walking bad that I can either use under a computer desk, or be portable enough that I can keep folded up and only put down in front of my chair when I want to use it. I don’t have room for a full size treadmill and I can’t use a bike or stepper or elliptical because of a bad knee. I saw quite a few on Amazon. But have no idea which ones are accessible. Some have remote controls and some have apps. I would want one that is heavy duty just so it would not wear out. I want at least a 2.5 HP like Mark stated. I asked about options on multiple lists but received no responses. Merv > On Jun 2, 2024, at 6:56 PM, janet gross wrote: > > James, > > Here is some information I Googled about the standing desks, just to give you > an idea. > I also seen some information about mini steppers, in which is the mini > version of a master stepper, as well as the walking pads. > > A standing desk, also known as a stand-up desk or height-adjustable desk, is > a piece of office furniture that allows you to stand while working. Standing > desks can be fixed in place, only adjustable a few inches, or adjustable to > seated height. Some standing desks are designed to keep you active while > working, such as treadmill or elliptical desks. You can also convert a > traditional desk into a standing desk by adding a desk riser, which raises > your monitor or laptop to eye level. > Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know > Dec 1, 2016 — and then there's the adjustable height standing desk the fixed > standing desk or rig is any setup that allows a person to stand or be > upright. but doesn't give them the option to sit down. along with a > traditional standing desk this category also includes some desks that were > designed to keep you active while you work including the treadmill desk and > even elliptical desks besides the full desks there are also rigs that let you > raise your computer and monitors to standing height. this type of desk is > kind of an easy DIY. project. it's not so hard to make there are also dozens > of commercially available options in the marketplace. today. but in just a > minute I'm going to explain why this isn't the type I would necessarily > recommend. for standing at work. next up our risers. risers. are in addition > to your existing desk they give you the option to quickly go from sitting to > standing or vice versa. > > Evolution of Standing Desks > Standing desks may seem like the hot new thing, but they're really not new. > Also known as a stand-up desk or a height-adjustable desk, this office > mainstay has definitely gained popularity in recent years as a way to improve > health and productivity in the workplace. But the concept of standing while > working is not a new one. In fact, the history of standing desks dates back > hundreds of years. > > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:48 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. > > James B > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of janet gross > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Hi James and All, > Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall > just to be for sure where we are. > That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or > not. > > Janet > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or > jogging if there are not any handles. > > James B > > > From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. > Taylor > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Hello Everyone, > > With regard to walking pads, I
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Hi, I have been looking for a walking bad that I can either use under a computer desk, or be portable enough that I can keep folded up and only put down in front of my chair when I want to use it. I don’t have room for a full size treadmill and I can’t use a bike or stepper or elliptical because of a bad knee. I saw quite a few on Amazon. But have no idea which ones are accessible. Some have remote controls and some have apps. I would want one that is heavy duty just so it would not wear out. I want at least a 2.5 HP like Mark stated. I asked about options on multiple lists but received no responses. Merv > On Jun 2, 2024, at 6:56 PM, janet gross wrote: > > James, > > Here is some information I Googled about the standing desks, just to give you > an idea. > I also seen some information about mini steppers, in which is the mini > version of a master stepper, as well as the walking pads. > > A standing desk, also known as a stand-up desk or height-adjustable desk, is > a piece of office furniture that allows you to stand while working. Standing > desks can be fixed in place, only adjustable a few inches, or adjustable to > seated height. Some standing desks are designed to keep you active while > working, such as treadmill or elliptical desks. You can also convert a > traditional desk into a standing desk by adding a desk riser, which raises > your monitor or laptop to eye level. > Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know > Dec 1, 2016 — and then there's the adjustable height standing desk the fixed > standing desk or rig is any setup that allows a person to stand or be > upright. but doesn't give them the option to sit down. along with a > traditional standing desk this category also includes some desks that were > designed to keep you active while you work including the treadmill desk and > even elliptical desks besides the full desks there are also rigs that let you > raise your computer and monitors to standing height. this type of desk is > kind of an easy DIY. project. it's not so hard to make there are also dozens > of commercially available options in the marketplace. today. but in just a > minute I'm going to explain why this isn't the type I would necessarily > recommend. for standing at work. next up our risers. risers. are in addition > to your existing desk they give you the option to quickly go from sitting to > standing or vice versa. > > Evolution of Standing Desks > Standing desks may seem like the hot new thing, but they're really not new. > Also known as a stand-up desk or a height-adjustable desk, this office > mainstay has definitely gained popularity in recent years as a way to improve > health and productivity in the workplace. But the concept of standing while > working is not a new one. In fact, the history of standing desks dates back > hundreds of years. > > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:48 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. > > James B > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of janet gross > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Hi James and All, > Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall > just to be for sure where we are. > That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or > not. > > Janet > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or > jogging if there are not any handles. > > James B > > > From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. > Taylor > Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Hello Everyone, > > With regard to walking pads, I
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James, Here is some information I Googled about the standing desks, just to give you an idea. I also seen some information about mini steppers, in which is the mini version of a master stepper, as well as the walking pads. A standing desk, also known as a stand-up desk or height-adjustable desk, is a piece of office furniture that allows you to stand while working. Standing desks can be fixed in place, only adjustable a few inches, or adjustable to seated height. Some standing desks are designed to keep you active while working, such as treadmill or elliptical desks. You can also convert a traditional desk into a standing desk by adding a desk riser, which raises your monitor or laptop to eye level. Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know Dec 1, 2016 — and then there's the adjustable height standing desk the fixed standing desk or rig is any setup that allows a person to stand or be upright. but doesn't give them the option to sit down. along with a traditional standing desk this category also includes some desks that were designed to keep you active while you work including the treadmill desk and even elliptical desks besides the full desks there are also rigs that let you raise your computer and monitors to standing height. this type of desk is kind of an easy DIY. project. it's not so hard to make there are also dozens of commercially available options in the marketplace. today. but in just a minute I'm going to explain why this isn't the type I would necessarily recommend. for standing at work. next up our risers. risers. are in addition to your existing desk they give you the option to quickly go from sitting to standing or vice versa. Evolution of Standing Desks Standing desks may seem like the hot new thing, but they're really not new. Also known as a stand-up desk or a height-adjustable desk, this office mainstay has definitely gained popularity in recent years as a way to improve health and productivity in the workplace. But the concept of standing while working is not a new one. In fact, the history of standing desks dates back hundreds of years. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:48 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi James and All, Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall just to be for sure where we are. That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net>> wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.
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The entire concept sounds half baked and actually dangerous to me. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hi James and All, Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall just to be for sure where we are. That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television ser
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Hi Tai, Thank you for this. I had to actually Google what a standing desk was, as I’ve never heard of that either. I do now see what you are talking about when you say a standing desk. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 5:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Typically, people are using these with standing desks which are higher than traditional desks. They will place the walking pad just in front of the bar underneath the desk so that they can walk on it but also be touching the standing desk and its raised position while they are standing to work and walk. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 2, 2024, at 6:08 PM, janet gross mailto:janet.harv...@outlook.com>> wrote: Hi, I would think someone might have to be quite short to use the desk for a guide to stay on the walking pad. I’m not a very tall person, but all desks I’ve seen are much shorter than I am, so if I was to use the desk, I would need to continuously bend down to feel the desk. I’m not sure if that is right. I can’t seem to find anything online to explain just how to stay on the walking pads though. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads James, These units are typically installed underneath desks so that you can use the desktop to orient you while you are walking on the walking pad. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 2, 2024, at 5:25 PM, James Bentley mailto:bentleyj1...@gmail.com>> wrote: I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net>> wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I
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Sure sounds like I would just bust my a**. James B From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads James, These units are typically installed underneath desks so that you can use the desktop to orient you while you are walking on the walking pad. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 2, 2024, at 5:25 PM, James Bentley mailto:bentleyj1...@gmail.com> > wrote: I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled.
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Typically, people are using these with standing desks which are higher than traditional desks. They will place the walking pad just in front of the bar underneath the desk so that they can walk on it but also be touching the standing desk and its raised position while they are standing to work and walk.Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A.Email: tai.toma...@gmail.comSent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors.On Jun 2, 2024, at 6:08 PM, janet gross wrote: Hi, I would think someone might have to be quite short to use the desk for a guide to stay on the walking pad. I’m not a very tall person, but all desks I’ve seen are much shorter than I am, so if I was to use the desk, I would need to continuously bend down to feel the desk. I’m not sure if that is right. I can’t seem to find anything online to explain just how to stay on the walking pads though. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads James, These units are typically installed underneath desks so that you can use the desktop to orient you while you are walking on the walking pad. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 2, 2024, at 5:25 PM, James Bentley <bentleyj1...@gmail.com> wrote: I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard <richard.pe...@earthlink.net> wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net -Original Message- From: M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in
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Hi James and All, Maybe if we stay close to a wall, we can reach out our hand to feel the wall just to be for sure where we are. That is all I can think of right now, and I’m not sure if that is right or not. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net>> wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net<mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled. 3. One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I disc
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Hi, I would think someone might have to be quite short to use the desk for a guide to stay on the walking pad. I’m not a very tall person, but all desks I’ve seen are much shorter than I am, so if I was to use the desk, I would need to continuously bend down to feel the desk. I’m not sure if that is right. I can’t seem to find anything online to explain just how to stay on the walking pads though. Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 4:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads James, These units are typically installed underneath desks so that you can use the desktop to orient you while you are walking on the walking pad. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 2, 2024, at 5:25 PM, James Bentley mailto:bentleyj1...@gmail.com>> wrote: I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com<mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net>> wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net<mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's d
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James,These units are typically installed underneath desks so that you can use the desktop to orient you while you are walking on the walking pad.Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A.Email: tai.toma...@gmail.comSent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors.On Jun 2, 2024, at 5:25 PM, James Bentley wrote:I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. TaylorSent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Tai TomasiSent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented.Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A.Email: tai.toma...@gmail.comSent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard <richard.pe...@earthlink.net> wrote:Good question.-Original Message-From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of James BentleySent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking PadsIf these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad?James B -Original Message-From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of RichardSent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking PadsMark and all,I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features.A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others.I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility..Richard Pettyrichard.pe...@earthlink.net-Original Message-From: M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> On Behalf Of M. TaylorSent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and QuestionsHello All,1.Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight.2.Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled.3.One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad.Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill.Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order takes a great deal of tools, parts, and time (if one elects to maintain them by hand, as I did) or a great deal of money if one elects to have them serviced on a regular basis. One feature that I would like to have on my new walk
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
I’m still trying to figure out how you stay on the pad while walking or jogging if there are not any handles. James B From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2024 2:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled. 3. One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order take
Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Actually, I was looking at them a few
minutes ago and saw one that boasts the walking speed of 6.5
mph. Some will go a good walking speed.
Dan Beaver
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) USA
On 6/2/2024 3:58 PM, Jody ianuzzi
wrote:
Hi Richard,
It is my understanding that a walking pad is to be used with
a standing desk so that you can actually exercise while working
on your computer. I have heard that they have a maximum speed of
3 1/2 miles an hour. Since they're a lot easier than a treadmill
I would think they would be much more accessible.
JODY
To Boldly Go 🖖🏻
thunderwalker...@gmail.com
"What's within you is
stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik
Weihenmayer
On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard
wrote:
Good question.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com
On Behalf Of James
Bentley
Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and
Questions - Walking Pads
If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do
you manage to stay on the pad?
James B
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com
On Behalf Of Richard
Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and
Questions - Walking Pads
Mark and all,
I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better
options I found were priced from $200 and up to About
$380. They all could be stored under a bed and one
producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A
couple had adjustable incline features.
A question for Mark and anyone else who might know.
Even though those that send data to a smart phone
tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any
that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One
walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about
others.
I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about
them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their
accessibility..
Richard Petty
richard.pe...@earthlink.net
-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M.
Taylor
Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and
Questions
Hello All,
1.
Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and
during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use
of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work
remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using
the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature
enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected.
I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the
journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen
brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be
able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight.
2.
Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a
television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for
TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and
found that the feature functions as expected, when
VoiceOver is enabled.
3.
One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a
walking pad.
Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version
of a treadmill.
Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around
140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have
a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my
research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly
endless mo
Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
hi, everyone, I am just wondering just what this unit is? It sounds kind of neat. Anyway, I hope all of you have a good day. Esther.Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max!On Jun 2, 2024, at 3:43 PM, M. Taylor wrote:Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai TomasiSent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented.Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A.Email: tai.toma...@gmail.comSent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard <richard.pe...@earthlink.net> wrote:Good question.-Original Message-From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of James BentleySent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking PadsIf these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad?James B -Original Message-From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of RichardSent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking PadsMark and all,I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features.A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others.I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility..Richard Pettyrichard.pe...@earthlink.net-Original Message-From: M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> On Behalf Of M. TaylorSent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and QuestionsHello All,1.Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight.2.Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled.3.One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad.Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill.Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order takes a great deal of tools, parts, and time (if one elects to maintain them by hand, as I did) or a great deal of money if one elects to have them serviced on a regular basis. One feature that I would like to have on my new walking pad is the ability to have all of the exercise statistics sent to the Apple Health app. So far, I have not found one that claims to do this. At least, I have not found one less than 1000 USD that has this feature. So, if you are using a walking pad or you discover one that has a smart app feature, let me know. Thank you.4.In my home office, I have an Apple TV that was connected to a 14 year old 21 inch tele
Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Hi Richard, It is my understanding that a walking pad is to be used with a standing desk so that you can actually exercise while working on your computer. I have heard that they have a maximum speed of 3 1/2 miles an hour. Since they're a lot easier than a treadmill I would think they would be much more accessible. JODY To Boldly Go 🖖🏻 thunderwalker...@gmail.com "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." NO BARRIERS Erik Weihenmayer > On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard wrote: > > Good question. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of James > Bentley > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on > the pad? > > James B > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Mark and all, > > I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were > priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed > and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had > adjustable incline features. > > A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that > send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are > there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad > used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. > > I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will > appreciate any help about their accessibility.. > > > Richard Petty > richard.pe...@earthlink.net > > > > > -Original Message- > From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions > > Hello All, > > 1. > Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the > first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover > that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the > Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my > battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true > because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen > brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the > phone's display, out in the sunlight. > > 2. > Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her > recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple > TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is > enabled. > > 3. > One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. > Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. > Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them > require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular > that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly > endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices > including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in > order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to > purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly > enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order > takes a great deal of tools, parts, and time (if one elects to maintain them > by hand, as I did) or a great deal of money if one elects to have them > serviced on a regular basis. One feature that I would like to have on my new > walking pad is the ability to have all of the exercise statistics sent to the > Apple Health app. So far, I have not found one that claims to do this. At > least, I have not found one less than 1000 USD that has this feature. So, if > you are using a walking pad or you discover one that has a smart app feature, > let me know. Thank you. > > 4. > In my home office, I have an Apple TV that was connected to a 14 year old 21 > inch television. For the past couple of years, because of various reasons > that are not relative to this topic, the active scan feature of Apple TV did > not work with the set. Basically, this means that the edges of the Apple TV > displa
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Hello Everyone, With regard to walking pads, I have not yet purchased one. I plan on doing so, this week. I am still searching so if you have discovered a model that you find interesting, let us know. One thing I will insist on is that my unit must have, at least, 2.5 horse power. Anything less than 2.5 will simply not last long enough, based on how I intend to use the unit. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Tai Tomasi Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com <mailto:tai.toma...@gmail.com> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> > wrote: Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net <mailto:richard.pe...@earthlink.net> -Original Message- From: M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> > On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled. 3. One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order takes a great deal of tools, parts, and time (if one elects to maintain them by hand, as I did) or a great deal of money if one elects to have them serviced on a regular basis. One feature that I would like to have on my new walking pad is the ability to have all of the exercise statistics sent to the Apple Health app. So far, I have not found one that claims to do this. At least, I have not found one less than 1000 USD that has t
Re: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Many people install these under desks and walk while working or doing other tasks. Having it under the desk means you can pull it out slightly to use, but you still can touch the desk while walking to stay oriented. Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. Email: tai.toma...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse my brevity and any grammatical errors. > On Jun 1, 2024, at 11:08 PM, Richard wrote: > > Good question. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of James > Bentley > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on > the pad? > > James B > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads > > Mark and all, > > I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were > priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed > and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had > adjustable incline features. > > A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that > send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are > there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad > used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. > > I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will > appreciate any help about their accessibility.. > > > Richard Petty > richard.pe...@earthlink.net > > > > > -Original Message- > From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor > Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions > > Hello All, > > 1. > Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the > first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover > that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the > Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my > battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true > because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen > brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the > phone's display, out in the sunlight. > > 2. > Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her > recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple > TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is > enabled. > > 3. > One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. > Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. > Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them > require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular > that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly > endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices > including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in > order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to > purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly > enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order > takes a great deal of tools, parts, and time (if one elects to maintain them > by hand, as I did) or a great deal of money if one elects to have them > serviced on a regular basis. One feature that I would like to have on my new > walking pad is the ability to have all of the exercise statistics sent to the > Apple Health app. So far, I have not found one that claims to do this. At > least, I have not found one less than 1000 USD that has this feature. So, if > you are using a walking pad or you discover one that has a smart app feature, > let me know. Thank you. > > 4. > In my home office, I have an Apple TV that was connected to a 14 year old 21 > inch television. For the past couple of years, because of various reasons > that are not relative to this topic, the active scan feature of Apple TV did > not work with the set. Basically, this means that the edges of the Apple TV > display went beyond the edge of the television's visible area. Not a big > deal as I only use this set once or twice a year and when doing s
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Good question. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of James Bentley Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net -Original Message- From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled. 3. One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order takes a great deal of tools, parts, and time (if one elects to maintain them by hand, as I did) or a great deal of money if one elects to have them serviced on a regular basis. One feature that I would like to have on my new walking pad is the ability to have all of the exercise statistics sent to the Apple Health app. So far, I have not found one that claims to do this. At least, I have not found one less than 1000 USD that has this feature. So, if you are using a walking pad or you discover one that has a smart app feature, let me know. Thank you. 4. In my home office, I have an Apple TV that was connected to a 14 year old 21 inch television. For the past couple of years, because of various reasons that are not relative to this topic, the active scan feature of Apple TV did not work with the set. Basically, this means that the edges of the Apple TV display went beyond the edge of the television's visible area. Not a big deal as I only use this set once or twice a year and when doing so, I mostly listened to the content, rather than watched it. Still, I have been passively searching for a small form factor television to replace the old one. In my experience, it has been almost impossible to locate a new, modern technology television, that is smaller than 24 inches. I had almost given up when, in my local Best Buy store, a couple of days ago, we spotted an area of the store filled with Insignia branded televisions. Insignia is Best Buy's house brand. Guess what? They have and I purchased a 19 inch model for 49 USD, before tax. The biggest surprised? when I powered on the unit for the first time, a screen reader asked if I wanted to leave the screen reader on or turn it off. This is a marvelous little set that offers anything you could want in a television; including a built-in screen reader. So, if you're in
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
If these walking pads do not have a hand rail, how do you manage to stay on the pad? James B -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net -Original Message- From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled. 3. One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order takes a great deal of tools, parts, and time (if one elects to maintain them by hand, as I did) or a great deal of money if one elects to have them serviced on a regular basis. One feature that I would like to have on my new walking pad is the ability to have all of the exercise statistics sent to the Apple Health app. So far, I have not found one that claims to do this. At least, I have not found one less than 1000 USD that has this feature. So, if you are using a walking pad or you discover one that has a smart app feature, let me know. Thank you. 4. In my home office, I have an Apple TV that was connected to a 14 year old 21 inch television. For the past couple of years, because of various reasons that are not relative to this topic, the active scan feature of Apple TV did not work with the set. Basically, this means that the edges of the Apple TV display went beyond the edge of the television's visible area. Not a big deal as I only use this set once or twice a year and when doing so, I mostly listened to the content, rather than watched it. Still, I have been passively searching for a small form factor television to replace the old one. In my experience, it has been almost impossible to locate a new, modern technology television, that is smaller than 24 inches. I had almost given up when, in my local Best Buy store, a couple of days ago, we spotted an area of the store filled with Insignia branded televisions. Insignia is Best Buy's house brand. Guess what? They have and I purchased a 19 inch model for 49 USD, before tax. The biggest surprised? when I powered on the unit for the first time, a screen reader asked if I wanted to leave the screen reader on or turn it off. This is a marvelous little set that offers anything you could want in a television; including a built-in screen reader. So, if you're in the market for a tiny TV that works beautifully with Apple TV, give the Insignia models a try. Okay, I think that's all for now. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to any and all replies. Mark -- The following information is import
RE: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions - Walking Pads
Mark and all, I found several walking pads on Amazon. The better options I found were priced from $200 and up to About $380. They all could be stored under a bed and one producer claimed their pad could be stored under a sofa. A couple had adjustable incline features. A question for Mark and anyone else who might know. Even though those that send data to a smart phone tracking app are at a higher price point, are there any that are relatively easy to operate without vision? One walking pad used a remote control. I'm not sure about others. I'm interested in a walking pad after learning about them from Mark, so will appreciate any help about their accessibility.. Richard Petty richard.pe...@earthlink.net -Original Message- From: M. Taylor On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: From Mark: Some Comments, Answers, and Questions Hello All, 1. Well, I recently returned from a short vacation and during the trip, for the first time, I made extensive use of Air Tags. I was delighted to discover that they work remarkably well. However, to me, it seemed, that using the Find My app, with the Left Behind notification feature enabled, drain my battery a little faster than expected. I don't know if this is exactly true because, during the journey, I did take more photos than normal and my screen brightness was set to a higher level in order for me to be able to see the phone's display, out in the sunlight. 2. Someone, on list, suggested that she could not add a television series to her recorded list in Youtube TV for TVOS. I just tested this feature on my Apple TV, and found that the feature functions as expected, when VoiceOver is enabled. 3. One of the latest trends in home exercise is using a walking pad. Essentially, a walking pad is a much smaller version of a treadmill. Generally, the cost of a walking pad starts at around 140 USD. Many of them require no assembly and do not have a handrail. They are so very popular that, during my research, I discovered, at least, 30 brands with seemingly endless models. As a former owner of over 12 full-size exercise devices including several very expensive commercial grade treadmills, which I used in order to achieve my various health goals many years ago, I have decided to purchase one of these walking pads. For the record, although I thoroughly enjoyed my commercial grade devices, keeping those machines in proper order takes a great deal of tools, parts, and time (if one elects to maintain them by hand, as I did) or a great deal of money if one elects to have them serviced on a regular basis. One feature that I would like to have on my new walking pad is the ability to have all of the exercise statistics sent to the Apple Health app. So far, I have not found one that claims to do this. At least, I have not found one less than 1000 USD that has this feature. So, if you are using a walking pad or you discover one that has a smart app feature, let me know. Thank you. 4. In my home office, I have an Apple TV that was connected to a 14 year old 21 inch television. For the past couple of years, because of various reasons that are not relative to this topic, the active scan feature of Apple TV did not work with the set. Basically, this means that the edges of the Apple TV display went beyond the edge of the television's visible area. Not a big deal as I only use this set once or twice a year and when doing so, I mostly listened to the content, rather than watched it. Still, I have been passively searching for a small form factor television to replace the old one. In my experience, it has been almost impossible to locate a new, modern technology television, that is smaller than 24 inches. I had almost given up when, in my local Best Buy store, a couple of days ago, we spotted an area of the store filled with Insignia branded televisions. Insignia is Best Buy's house brand. Guess what? They have and I purchased a 19 inch model for 49 USD, before tax. The biggest surprised? when I powered on the unit for the first time, a screen reader asked if I wanted to leave the screen reader on or turn it off. This is a marvelous little set that offers anything you could want in a television; including a built-in screen reader. So, if you're in the market for a tiny TV that works beautifully with Apple TV, give the Insignia models a try. Okay, I think that's all for now. I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to any and all replies. Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner
