Re: Braille Displays

2018-04-30 Thread David Tanner
No ST cards will be around for a long time. If you haven’t heard there is now a 1 TB SSD card think that’ll save a little few documents or so question David Tanner >From my iPhone 8 > On Apr 30, 2018, at 12:37 PM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > > Yes, I have one

Re: Braille Displays

2018-04-30 Thread David Tanner
Do you still have warranty coverage since the problems with bomb I understand that the problems are only in the United States and not in Europe so I am wondering if you were still covered for the warranty on your unit question David Tanner >From my iPhone 8 > On Apr 30, 2018, at 6

Re: cost of Active Braille displays?

2018-04-29 Thread David Tanner
I was not aware of the sale but that is a very good price and you are correct it is 40 cells. David Tanner >From my iPhone 8 > On Apr 29, 2018, at 9:11 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: > > The Edge is priced at $2,800, on sale now for $2,500. > &

Re: cost of Active Braille displays?

2018-04-29 Thread David Tanner
Thank you for that information. I believe that is the current price now. David Tanner >From my iPhone 8 > On Apr 29, 2018, at 9:08 PM, alia robinson <ali...@gmail.com> wrote: > > the actilino is $2800 not $4,000 > > On Apr 29, 2018, at 9:42 PM, Donna Goodin &

Re: cost of Active Braille displays?

2018-04-29 Thread David Tanner
Actually the last time I looked Braille Edge was $2,995.00. I know a lot of folks who own Edge and are very happy with it. it is about the best value for its price and features. David Tanner >From my iPhone 8 > On Apr 29, 2018, at 8:42 PM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wro

RE: cost of Active Braille displays?

2018-04-29 Thread David Tanner
These prices are close, but may not be exact list prices. Actileno - $4,000, Active Braille $6,500, Active Star $6,800. Yes, they are expensive, and not the right choice for everyone out there. I like my Active Braille, but my employer purchased it. Not every blind person has the

RE: Braille Displays

2018-04-29 Thread David Tanner
:45 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Braille Displays Well, as a not assistive technology specialist, excuse me for posting. I will be on subscribing because of people like you. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2018, at 5:41 PM, David Tanner <david.tanner...@gmail.com> wr

RE: Braille Displays

2018-04-29 Thread David Tanner
I did look up the current information on the hymns site about the active braille etc. It’s very expensive for what it is. If you have the big bucks, go for it. If you’re like most of us, well you can dream. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2018, at 5:23 PM, David Tanner <david.tanner.

RE: Braille Displays

2018-04-29 Thread David Tanner
I am sorry, but I cannot believe that Earle would have ever said such a thing. I know Earle very well, and actually talked to him earlier today. We both live in the twin cities and have worked together on projects for many years. I also own a Active Braille which I have used on my computer

RE: My Experiences with Directv Now

2018-03-12 Thread David Tanner
It is another name used by Comcast for a lot of their internet products. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sarai Bucciarelli Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2018 9:00 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: My Experiences with

Re: Accessibility/usability of the DirecTV now app for Apple TV fourth GEN?

2018-03-05 Thread David Tanner
it will say channels and it will list the local channel for that network and you just pick that network just double tap on that network if you’re if you want or you can do the video select to select that and that channel will come up David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Mar 5, 2018, at 8

Re: Accessibility/usability of the DirecTV now app for Apple TV fourth GEN?

2018-03-05 Thread David Tanner
I forgot to mention in the earlier message that using DIRECTV NOW on iPhone even the iPhone ate is working very nicely really like it. David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Mar 5, 2018, at 3:51 PM, Phil Halton <philh...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Like Sarah, I’m cutting th

Re: Accessibility/usability of the DirecTV now app for Apple TV fourth GEN?

2018-03-05 Thread David Tanner
You should find it pretty good it takes a little getting used to but I have found if you use the search you can use it fine about anything you want fairly easily. David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Mar 5, 2018, at 3:51 PM, Phil Halton <philh...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Like

RE: google home with Ios or mac voices?

2018-02-22 Thread David Tanner
Google home has its' own voice. However, if you are connecting an iPhone to your Google home via Bluetooth you will hear whatever voice you are using on the iPhone on your Google Home. The point being that when you are using the Google assistant the voice will be hearing is the Google

RE: Is Anyone Using the Free Version of either Pandora or Google Play Music for iOS?

2018-02-18 Thread David Tanner
You should be able to do that on Pandora, but I am not sure that you can on Google Play unless you have a paid subscription. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2018 8:36 PM

Re: mac partition question

2018-01-17 Thread David Tanner
Please note correction of spelling of question. It’s been spelled wrong now for way too long. David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Jan 16, 2018, at 11:10 PM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: > > So you used a mac with possibly mt lion or mavericks > Yes the dis

Re: mac partition question

2018-01-16 Thread David Tanner
It’s also a very good idea to back up that partition in case it would get lost or corrupted. David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Jan 16, 2018, at 2:17 AM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: > > the partition for recovery is not large, approx. 1 gig if that. > Bu

Re: podcast on installing windows with bootcamp accessibly

2017-12-14 Thread David Tanner
Could someone please repeat the address for where to get the tutorial I missed it somewhere along the line and have not been able to go back and find it thank you. David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Dec 14, 2017, at 1:28 PM, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries > <ma

RE: direct TV now updated

2017-11-18 Thread David Tanner
When it mutes all it is actually doing is turning your volume all the way down. You can easily solve that by turning up the volume on your phone with the volume buttons on your phone. Once you do that then go into settings in the app and close to the top of the settings you will find the

Re: Face it: Every new Apple technology is a disaster

2017-08-31 Thread David Tanner
Well look at it this way, if looking at the front if your phone so the camera can see your face it you're ugly enough to break the phone maybe you should get rid of it anyway. Smile David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Aug 31, 2017, at 1:21 AM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.c

Re: Down grading my I cloud storage.

2017-08-19 Thread David Tanner
schedules David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Aug 19, 2017, at 2:24 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu <kgli...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Hi. > > I am having to change my I Cloud storage due to some change of circumstances > and as I tried to down grade my storage, it was as if A

Re: brf files

2017-06-20 Thread David Tanner
I did try an app called Voice braille and hit it fairly good but I'm not sure where they're still on the App Store or not. David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Jun 20, 2017, at 6:23 PM, Arnold Schmidt <arno...@mindspring.com> wrote: > > Unfortunately, the BARD app won't

Re: DocuscanPlus

2017-05-17 Thread David Tanner
You can scan a PDF document and recognize it but you can't scan a document and turn it into a PDF with doc you scan plus David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On May 17, 2017, at 4:00 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli <sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Hi guys: > Has anyone u

Re: And here's an example of why Apple is losing the digital assistant game

2017-04-24 Thread David Tanner
There is a built in screen reader in this product. David Tanner >From my iPhone 7 > On Apr 24, 2017, at 9:51 AM, John Panarese <jpanar...@gmail.com> wrote: > > OK. So how are you guys using the Fire Stick? I can’t find any information > about its accessibi

Re: Apple watch tutorials

2017-01-02 Thread David Tanner
The simple answer is no Apple Watch does not work with braille displays. David Tanner >From my iPhone 6 S > On Jan 2, 2017, at 8:51 PM, Kevin Chao <kevincha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Does Braille display work w/ Apple Watch? > >> On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 6:25 PM

Re: direct TV now, live chat, and 72 hour rewind option

2016-12-08 Thread David Tanner
Does anyone know how to get access to your local channels in the area where you live using DIRECTV NOW question David Tanner >From my iPhone 6 S On Dec 8, 2016, at 6:19 AM, Kliphton Miller <kliph...@icloud.com> wrote: >> So, got the live chat to work on the direct TV n

Re: Apple discontinuing the iPod?

2016-10-02 Thread David tanner
At this point you can only store up to two gigs of music on an Apple Watch that's not a whole lot. Sent from my iPhone 7 > On Oct 2, 2016, at 2:01 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > That's interesting. It would absolutely never occur to me to use my Apple > Watch as a music

Re: Search tab in iOS app store seems totally busted!

2016-09-16 Thread David tanner
It's working just fine on my iPhone 7 Sent from my iPhone 7 > On Sep 16, 2016, at 9:20 PM, Ray Foret jr wrote: > > Just tried it myself on my iPhone 6+. It’s a mess alright. I did a search > for “grand clock” and try though I might, I could not make the results come

Re: Here is the Text of the User Manual for the Nearby Explorer, for iOS, GPS Navigation App

2016-08-28 Thread David Tanner
It appears that it usually does tell the side of the street to where you were looking for David Tanner >From my iPhone 6 S > On Aug 28, 2016, at 1:40 PM, gs <geoffsli...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The provision of information is not condescending. The podcast I heard > d

Re: Daring Fireball: The New App Store: Subscription Pricing, Faster Approvals, and Search Ads

2016-06-09 Thread David Tanner
lot more. Also I think I'm getting a pretty good deal with my windows 365 with when I get it and the number of devices I can use it on David Tanner >From my iPhone 6 S > On Jun 9, 2016, at 11:08 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>

Re: Typing Program

2016-04-25 Thread David Tanner
To get the keystroke program you know now I have to go to the main webpage for the New Mexico commission for the blind I not sure of the exact web mail address but it would be the main web address for the New Mexico commission for the blind and take the link from the main page David Tanner

Re: getting speech back on macBook air?

2016-01-02 Thread David Tanner
Does anyone here know what needs to be set on a new MacBook Air so that VO will come up automatically when the system is booted up? I have no problem turning VO on once it boots up, but , even though I have VO running when I shut down the computer, it does not boot up automatically. Any help

Re: getting speech back on macBook air?

2016-01-02 Thread David Tanner
; > HTH. > > > ! > > Sent from my Mac, The Only computer with full accessibility for the blind > built-in > > Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray, > > Still a very happy Comcast XFinity Voice Guidance, Mac, Verizon Wireless > iPhone6+ and Apple TV user

Re: MODERATOR NOTE: General List Discussion Policy Update

2015-09-16 Thread David Tanner
Thank you for your good choice in this matter. David Tanner, Host MainMenu - Technology from a blindness perspective! http://mainmenu.acbradio.org Treasurer American Council of the Blind - Minnesota > On Sep 16, 2015, at 2:56 AM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: > >

Re: E-mail bug on IOS.

2015-09-16 Thread David tanner
Sorry I don't know your answers for the iOS question because I just got it installment haven't done that much with it yet. However El Capitan is set to release on 30 September. Sent from my iPod > On Sep 16, 2015, at 4:30 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > > Hi. > > I don't

Re: MODERATOR REQUEST: iPhone 6S?

2015-09-15 Thread David Tanner
Perhaps the AppleVis list might be more open to discussion of all Apple products. Clearly the mod of this list is determined to rid the list of iOS altogether. David Tanner >From my iPhone 6 > On Sep 15, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > > Hi

Re: MODERATOR REQUEST: iPhone 6S?

2015-09-15 Thread David Tanner
That's one of the things I like about this list. There's always someone with a hateful comment to make towards other users of the list. Maybe you should be disciplined. David Tanner >From my iPhone 6 > On Sep 15, 2015, at 10:02 AM, george b <gbma...@gmail.com> wrote: > >

Re: Quick and easy way to record on iPhone.

2015-09-07 Thread David Tanner
I've been using dropbox for several years and it is always worked with the current version of iOS and works fine with the current version and Frank works very well thank you. David Tanner >From my iPhone 6 > On Sep 7, 2015, at 8:21 PM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: &g

RE: My Own Thoughts on Today's Subjects

2015-08-26 Thread David Tanner
Folks, let us be adults here. We all have our own opinions about a lot of things. And, just to say that a person doesn't have the right to say that they don't feel a need for a certain product is not life shattering. And, if a person wants respect then they need to be sure that they are

Re: apple beta discussion group created!

2015-08-03 Thread David tanner
Has this become your list or can anyone else right on this list I would say the last 20 messages or more that I have seen have all been from you. How about somebody else but the message about something else. Sent from my iPod On Aug 3, 2015, at 1:18 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland

Re: textDetective versus knfbReader

2015-07-10 Thread David Tanner
I have used text detective a lot in the past and I can guarantee you that the recognition is nowhere close to as good as canopy reader. Texted tattoo has limited use but it also has heavy battery drain. David Tanner From my iPhone 6 On Jul 10, 2015, at 5:38 PM, Phil Halton philh

Re: Voice Dream Mail

2015-06-20 Thread David Tanner
You must be using the free version if you were using the professional version you would be able to have more than one account Dictated from Voice Dream Mail. On Jun 20, 2015 at 9:38 AM, Jenine Stanley wrote: Anyone out there using Voice Dream Mail? I got my Google account set up for

Re: getting started guide with veryoiceover for 10.10

2015-05-01 Thread David Tanner
The only problem with this guy is it is for OS 10.6 Snow Leopard and would not be very current and all with new additions to voiceover since then. David Tanner From my iPhone 6 On May 1, 2015, at 8:37 PM, sadamahmed1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Joe, The following URL maybe of assistance

Re: Apple Stops Supporting Windows 7 in Boot Camp on New MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Models - Mac Rumors

2015-03-20 Thread David Tanner
Is Windows 8.1 supported? David Tanner, Host MainMenu - Technology from a blindness perspective! http://mainmenu.acbradio.org Treasurer American Council of the Blind - Minnesota On Mar 20, 2015, at 3:48 PM, jeff `greene greenebo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Barry, That's been a rumor

RE: What a disappointment.

2014-09-09 Thread David Tanner
I am guessing much of your problems were with your internet connection. I had almost no problems and was streaming on my work network with a iPhone 5. Perhaps your internet connection is more of a problem than the internet or Apple??? s -Original Message- From:

Re: yosemite public beta

2014-07-24 Thread David Tanner
Where can one sign up for the beta? David Tanner, Host MainMenu - Technology from a blindness perspective! http://mainmenu.acbradio.org Treasurer American Council of the Blind - Minnesota On Jul 24, 2014, at 3:31 PM, Michael Marshall mightymaggie...@gmail.com wrote: hey, i’m making

Re: running Windows on a Mac

2014-06-13 Thread David tanner
I have several friends who are using windows on MacBook air yes it definitely works and it works with Mavericks Sent from my iPod On Jun 13, 2014, at 8:54 PM, Juliette jmswi...@samobile.net wrote: I am trying to find out if a Mac Book Air would have enough memory to run windows either

Re: Google's music manager

2014-05-28 Thread David Tanner
It doesn't be appear to be accessible with any kind of speech on Apple our windows. David Tanner, Host MainMenu - Technology from a blindness perspective! http://mainmenu.acbradio.org Treasurer American Council of the Blind - Minnesota On May 28, 2014, at 3:34 PM, Traci Duncan our4p

Re: perkins mini

2014-05-11 Thread David tanner
10, 2014, at 19:09, David Tanner david.tanner...@gmail.com wrote: The Perkins many costs $1550 in the US. I have had mine for a year and a half and absolutely love it. It works great with either devices and it also can be used with jaws and a number of other screenwriters. Sent from my

Re: perkins mini

2014-05-10 Thread David Tanner
The Perkins many can be updated by putting the update file on them microSD card or putting it on a thumb drive and connecting it to the unit and going to update and it updates on it's own without windows Sent from my accessible iPhone On May 9, 2014, at 9:47 AM, alia robinson ali...@gmail.com

Re: perkins mini

2014-05-10 Thread David Tanner
The Perkins many costs $1550 in the US. I have had mine for a year and a half and absolutely love it. It works great with either devices and it also can be used with jaws and a number of other screenwriters. Sent from my accessible iPhone On May 9, 2014, at 9:13 AM, Devin Prater

RE: Pages tutorial

2014-04-20 Thread David Tanner
In case anyone is interested, there is a new book available on Bookshare called iWork the Missing Manual. This may be very helpful in using Pages. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dionipher Presas Herrera

Re: program for mac for typing in braille

2014-02-16 Thread David tanner
Actually there is a Duxberry for Mac now if that's what you're looking for. Sent from my iPod On Feb 16, 2014, at 7:14 PM, Daniel Hawkins computersassocia...@gmail.com wrote: If noone answers this. The best thing I can come up right now for now is use an updated Libre and ODT2

RE: program for mac for typing in braille

2014-02-16 Thread David Tanner
] On Behalf Of Jessica Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2014 8:40 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: program for mac for typing in braille how do I get the free version? I cannot find the link. Jessica jldai...@gmail.com On Feb 16, 2014, at 9:27 PM, David tanner david.tanner

Re: program for mac for typing in braille

2014-02-16 Thread David tanner
of the nanosecond . . . Where do forest rangers go to get away from it all? Robert Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- gone.to.da...@gmail.com On 2/16/2014 8:28 PM, David Tanner wrote: The free (demo) version adds characters in the output document. Of course you probably don't mind so long as it is just

RE: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-21 Thread David Tanner
One thing that may be a bit of an issue is that looking at Jaws, NVDA, Window-Eyes and even adding System Access to the list, Window-Eyes is the only one out of the four that apparently has no ability to be used on a Windows 8 tablet. That may be an issue that Microsoft hasn't taken into

Re: using the garage band

2014-01-15 Thread David tanner
There is a beginning basic tutorial podcast on Apple Vis that was done not too long ago that seems to be a very good place to start. Sent from my iPod On Jan 15, 2014, at 9:22 AM, Phil Halton philh...@gmail.com wrote: I don't believe the tutorials are accessible on GarageBand. Best look

Re: Mack Compatible Assistive Technology Software for Mac or Iphone

2013-12-30 Thread David Tanner
DocuScan+ is $299.00. You can go to www.docuscanplus.com and sign-up for a 7 day trial or the software can be downloaded and installed on your Mac from the Mac Store on your Mac for free. But, when you run it the first time you will have to either purchase it or sign-up for a 7 day trial.

Re: Mack Compatible Assistive Technology Software for Mac or Iphone

2013-12-30 Thread David Tanner
The Cannon Lide desktop scanners work well with DocuScan, and can be had for around $100 for the Lide 210, which I believe is still the current model. Sent from my accessible iPhone On Dec 30, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Christine Olivares rafael4...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, I will be

Re: a word in defense of the Apple accessibility team

2013-12-17 Thread David Tanner
So, I guess you have never seen anyone else or any other organization whose technology wasn't absoluetly perfect. Maybe you would like to be over 200 miles up in space wondering if you would get back to earth because the software on the spacelab wasn't working right. Or, what about the huge

Re: 10.9.1 Disappointing

2013-12-17 Thread David Tanner
Oh, you forgot how many times FS will deny that they are aware of a problem with their software to the bitter end regardless how many times you prove it to them. Anyone ever experience the famous Jaws remark focus lost? Sent from my accessible iPhone On Dec 17, 2013, at 3:10 PM, Richard

Re: a word in defense of the Apple accessibility team

2013-12-17 Thread David Tanner
Well, Robert it probably does more to hurt all blind users of Apple devices than it ever will to help make things better. But, as I am sure you known blind people have a long history of being hateful, spiteful, not appreciating what is done for them, and constant complainers. Sent from my

Re: VO documentation for iOS 7?

2013-10-14 Thread David Tanner
done. David Tanner, Host MainMenu - Technology from a blindness perspective! http://mainmenu.acbradio.org Treasurer American Council of the Blind - Minnesota On Oct 2, 2013, at 11:40 AM, Barry Hadder bhad...@gmail.com wrote: You can find the latest iPhone manual here: http

RE: Reading Text Documents

2013-09-26 Thread David Tanner
You will need to get the picture file run through an optical character recognition software and turned into a text file before any screen reader will be able to read this document. If you can not get help with this at the disabilities office at your college then you really need to contact the

RE: iOS seven update

2013-09-18 Thread David Tanner
And, how are they acting with the new upgrade. It sounded like it wasn't a good idea to upgrade the iPhone 4 and that also seemed to be the suggestion for iPads too. So, I am wondering if they are working alright on your devices? I have a couple of iPads that need upgrading and an iPhone 4

Re: Question About Perkins Mini Braille Display

2013-09-16 Thread David Tanner
I own a Perkins many braille use it for work and have since November your evaluation is way off base it is very well-made is a 16 cell display am much better than the 14 cell display he recommended and far far better than the 12 so frail pin David Tanner, Host MainMenu - Technology from

RE: Anyone know what ever happened to NLS Bard's iPhone App

2013-07-24 Thread David Tanner
According to the folks that were at the NLS booth at the ACB and NFB conventions this summer they were saying Septem -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Foret Jr Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:56 PM To:

RE: For David and others: Resending A Look at ProTools part 4

2013-06-17 Thread David Tanner
Thanks very much Chris. s -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Gilland Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:19 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: For David and others: Resending A Look at ProTools part 4

RE: Here is Part 3 of A Look at ProTools.

2013-06-16 Thread David Tanner
Chris, Would you please post the link for the 4th tutorial again. I got the message, but it accidently got deleted, and now I can't find the deleted message. Thanks very much! -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

Re: IOS 7 did I hear something right?

2013-06-10 Thread David Tanner
What a shame! One would really like to hear about the new announcements, and we have folks more interested in creating extra chat with their childish little on list fight. Sent from my accessible iPhone On Jun 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Chris Gilland clgillan...@gmail.com wrote: Boy! Aren't we

Re: [Maccessibility] Prizmo OCR App for iOS Enhances VoiceOver Support

2013-05-14 Thread David Tanner
It is $9.99 regular price but it is on sale in the app store now for five dollars Sent from my accessible iPhone On May 14, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Ray Foret Jr rfore...@att.net wrote: Is it still free? I should like to see how it compairs with Text Detective for which I paid. Something to

MainMenu Highlights The Accessible Kindel App For iOS Devices This Week!

2013-05-08 Thread David Tanner
/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org David Tanner, Treasurer American Council Of The Blind - Minnesota -- You received this message

RE: Convincing rehab services to purchase a Mac

2013-04-11 Thread David Tanner
Donna, I am an assistive technology specialist for Minnesota State Services for the Blind and have been with them for 17 years. Over the past two to three years we have purchased a number of MacBook Pros and a few iMaccs. And, none of our counselors object to purchasing Macs so long as they

RE: AccessNote

2013-02-04 Thread David Tanner
I think that at present many folks may think that this app is over priced, but if AFB comes through with the additional features that they have implied that they will then I think that it will be a very good app for a lots of folks. One thing that I think folks are forgetting is that they have

FW: [IDevices] It's Now Illegal to Unlock Your Phone

2013-01-27 Thread David Tanner
From: IDevices [mailto:idevices-boun...@gatewayfortheblind.com] On Behalf Of Trish Zoellers Scott Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:27 AM To: Gateway IOS Devices Subject: [IDevices] It's Now Illegal to Unlock Your Phone From

RE: [IDevices] It's Now Illegal to Unlock Your Phone

2013-01-27 Thread David Tanner
://www.clgproductions.com E-mail: ch...@clgproductions.com Phone: 803-760-7136 Toll-Free: 1-888-405-3185 Mon-Fri 8A.M-5P.M Eastern Standard Time except weekends and holidays. - Original Message - From: David Tanner mailto:david.tanner...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-21 Thread David Tanner
The problem is the FCC rule says one thing, but the cable folks aren't following the rules, and nobody seems to want to take on folks like Comcast. - Original Message - From: Kerri shalo...@shaw.ca To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 9:47 PM Subject:

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-21 Thread David Tanner
You know what, the regulations you state here have been in place for over 6 months and Comcast still is not providing these even on request they claim that they are still looking into it. So, are you saying it is alright for Comcast to break the law and not follow FCC rules or Direct TV to

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-21 Thread David Tanner
You really must be dreaming! The big cable companies will only react if it starts to hurt their profits. So maybe a big class action lawsuite against the biggest ones out there supported by both ACB and NFB that goes for a monitary settlement large enough to hurt those companies and provide

How To Deauthorize A System You No longer Own

2013-01-05 Thread David Tanner
Does anyone know how one could deauthorize a computer in iTunes when you no longer have the computer. I have run out of authorizations on my iTunes account and two of the systems that were authorized I can't deauthorize because I no longer have those two machines. David Tanner - Host

Re: How To Deauthorize A System You No longer Own

2013-01-05 Thread David Tanner
Thank you. I was hopeing that there was a way to do that. - Original Message - From: Daniel C topdog2...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 9:59 PM Subject: Re: How To Deauthorize A System You No longer Own Find a computer you can use; pc

Re: air play speaker recommendations?

2012-12-28 Thread David Tanner
: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Tanner Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 10:46 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: air play speaker recommendations? My personal choice, and it has bluetooth and Airplay is the Bose

Re: air play speaker recommendations?

2012-12-27 Thread David Tanner
My personal choice, and it has bluetooth and Airplay is the Bose SoundLink. Excellent sound, plenty of power, 8 hours plus battery life per charge, and the size is small enough to carry along along with a laptop, and still not break your arm. About the size of a college textbook. Order on

Re: Comments on third party iPod Touch

2012-12-25 Thread David Tanner
The sound is much better on the iTouch 5. It isn't as good as the iPhone, but it certainly has improved very much. I had a iTouch 3 and recently got an iTouch 5 and the cound is tons better, and also much better than the iTouch 4. - Original Message - From: Chris H

Re: ZoomText on the Mac Coming Soon

2012-11-29 Thread David Tanner
Yes, there is large print on the Mac, but it does not have nearly the features that Zoomtext to make the computer much easier to use for the low vision user. If Zoomtext offers the level of features on the Mac that they do in Windows they are sure to attract a lot of low vision users because

Re: ZoomText on the Mac Coming Soon

2012-11-29 Thread David Tanner
While I would still agree with your statement about Narrator. You ought to take a look at what Microsoft has done with Narrator in Windows 8. It has come a long way from where it was before. It is really usable now. - Original Message - From: Teresa Cochran

Re: Braille displays

2012-11-27 Thread David Tanner
Do you have a choice as far as number of cells? - Original Message - From: Amber Wallenstein amber.wall...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:03 PM Subject: Braille displays I am looking for a portable Braille display that works well with

Re: Blocking Email Senders?

2012-11-06 Thread David Tanner
This is far from the first time this list has turned into a disgusting place to be. I have recommended NVDA, I have interviewed Mike several times for MainMenu, and I have a lot of respect for him, and for the entire development team. But, I have to say that given the ongoing problems with

Re: Fast scanner that works on the mac

2012-10-19 Thread David Tanner
Don, It is not a problem. There is a Mac driver for the 210 and the 200. - Original Message - From: Don Breda don.br...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 3:55 AM Subject: Re: Fast scanner that works on the mac I have the successor to

Re: Best braille display

2012-10-17 Thread David Tanner
At this time I can't think of any displays that small that do not have a Braille Perkins style keyboard on them. - Original Message - From: Emrah li...@kavun.ch To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 10:45 PM Subject: Best braille display Hi folks, What

Re: siriusxm

2012-10-12 Thread David Tanner
You cannot get just an on-line subscription. I tried to drop down to that from having a radio, but I was told that you must have at least 1 radio. So that is what I have, 1 raadio and an internet subscription that I use with Music Doc. - Original Message - From: Scott Davert

Re: Sirus XM app iPod iPad

2012-09-30 Thread David Tanner
it still was not quality that it should've been. I dump Sirius XM primarily because their app was so crappy. I find I'm able to get the same quality of music on the radio on the Internet for free Pam Francis On Sep 29, 2012, at 2:21 PM, David Tanner david.tanner...@gmail.com wrote

Re: Sirus XM app iPod iPad

2012-09-29 Thread David Tanner
I have the MusicDoc software and really like it, but I have noticed justrecently that some of the channels have changed and they have not yet changed on Music Doc to reflect the channel change on XM. Is there anything we can do to get that changed so we are getting the right channel on

Re: I O S 6 Bug: Accessibility seriously broken

2012-09-22 Thread David Tanner
No problems as reported here either. - Original Message - From: Richard Ring To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2012 9:17 AM Subject: Re: I O S 6 Bug: Accessibility seriously broken Using an iPhone 4S and iOS6, I cannot duplicate the issues

Re: [Maccessibility] The Humanware Communicator for iOS

2012-09-09 Thread David Tanner
? Yes, I realize they get only 66% of the cost, but still... $100 for a text entry app? I really don't see it. On 9/8/12, David Tanner david.tanner...@gmail.com wrote: No, you guys don't understand what is going on with this app. It is primarily an app that most blind folks wouldn't want. It is so

Re: [Maccessibility] The Humanware Communicator for iOS

2012-09-08 Thread David Tanner
No, you guys don't understand what is going on with this app. It is primarily an app that most blind folks wouldn't want. It is so that a deaf-blind can do face-to-face communications with another person. Yes, it looks pretty simple, but when you look at development costs and realize that

Re: [Maccessibility] The Humanware Communicator for iOS

2012-09-08 Thread David Tanner
it. On 9/8/12, David Tanner david.tanner...@gmail.com wrote: No, you guys don't understand what is going on with this app. It is primarily an app that most blind folks wouldn't want. It is so that a deaf-blind can do face-to-face communications with another person. Yes, it looks pretty

Re: Scanning program for the iPhone I felt

2012-08-20 Thread David Tanner
The camera on the iTouch 4 is not going to be good enough to successfully recognize text. - Original Message - From: Jane juanitatig...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:29 PM Subject: Re: Scanning program for the iPhone I felt Is it worth

Re: Very Disappointed with Mountain Lion

2012-07-31 Thread David Tanner
I would definately agree, but if you remember, last year when Lion came out we went through this same complaint cycle. People want all the new stuff, but they want it to all work the same and don't want to take the time and energy to learn the new stuff. Some how it should just jump into

Re: Mountain Lion Installation Question

2012-07-29 Thread David Tanner
Hi, How big a USB drive do you need for making the USB bootable disk drive? - Original Message - From: Robert Carter nc5rn...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 6:09 PM Subject: Re: Mountain Lion Installation Question Hi, Extracting the dmg

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