Bluetooth GPS for use with WIFI iPad

2013-09-07 Thread Brad Hodges
Colleagues: I am casting about for an alternative to a hardware in-car navigation system. Since I already have access to an iPad Mini and Navagon, I'm curious if anyone on this list can recommend a compatible GPS receiver to make Navagon practical. Thanks, Brad -- You received this

An iPhone DAC/amp review recommendation

2013-08-16 Thread Brad Hodges
Greetings: I don't think I'm alone on the list when I admit that I'm something of a purest in matters of audio from my iOS devices. Unhappily I can not afford the amazing DAC offerings from Wadia and other high end manufacturers. I am, however, considering a less costly DAC which will

Re: Keyboard keyboard case for the iPad mini

2013-08-16 Thread Brad Hodges
Jenn: If it is the same offering from Zag yes I am familiar with it. My partner, who is sighted, purchased it with very high expectations. He found that having the keyboard was very useful, but only occasionally. That is to say that when not needed, which is most of the time, accommodating

A Voice Dream navigation question

2013-08-14 Thread Brad Hodges
I have just installed Voice Dream Reader and I'm quite pleased. I do have a question however. Is there a method to navigate the heading structure of a Bookshare book? I have explored the Fast Forward and Rewind functions. Please feel free to send any responses directly, to avoid cluttering

Re: Looking For An Accessible App For Counting Down Seconds

2013-08-08 Thread Brad Hodges
Many years ago I needed to be able to count seconds for radio production. A sighted friend, who did color photographic processing recommended a simple digital metronome. Set at 60 BPS it worked well for the several years I had that job. Sometimes the simple solutions are the best. Brad On

Re: pod cast comparing main stream IOS GPS apps

2013-07-25 Thread Brad Hodges
Mike: Speaking for myself, I have found all of the podcasts you have undertaken to be among the most valuable I know of. I also realize that this is a big undertaking, so I will offer my production and editing skills, which are admittedly a bit rusty, to make the task less burdensome. My

Re: another skype question

2013-07-22 Thread Brad Hodges
Greetings: Using Skype is becoming a common employment interviewing procedure. In my view the iOS app is accessible. You have 2 days to practice. Here are some thoughts. If you are not going to use a video call, and if you have a PC with screen access you might be more comfortable using GW

Experience with Nest Thermostat app accessibility

2013-07-17 Thread Brad Hodges
to considder it. If anyone has experience with respect to the accessibility of the Nest app, I would appreciate hearing from you. My direct e-mail is hts25...@aol.com Thanks, Brad Hodges -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone

Re: Experience with Nest Thermostat app accessibility

2013-07-17 Thread Brad Hodges
have my eye on. On 07/17/2013 05:54 AM, Brad Hodges wrote: Colleagues: My 38 year old central air conditioner appears to have cooled for the last time. Since I am making a significant investment in it's replacement I thought I should also considder an up to date thermostat. After reading about

Nest app not accessible according to tech support at Nest

2013-07-17 Thread Brad Hodges
which they access when providing support. Brad Hodges -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone

Re: Digit

2013-06-20 Thread Brad Hodges
I have used the Beacon IR remote blaster witch I purchased from Best Buy for about $50. It works quite well with DIJIT and also provides a virtual remote control as part of it's App. On 6/19/2013 11:09 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: The correct spelling is D i j i t. It is as Beverly said, a kind

Re: new accessible phone for the blind.

2013-06-06 Thread Brad Hodges
List Members: I looked at the Oden site and was struck by the glairing absence of any discussion of data services. Only voice and text plans are listed. Additionally T Mobile will not establish new service in WV, where I am located, and I'm curious how many other markets are to be ignored.

Rendering a split verdict on Comcast Xfinity App accessibility

2013-05-28 Thread Brad Hodges
not have phone service and use other mail clients so I will not install Connect. That's what I can report from WV tonight. Brad Hodges -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone

New Comcast Xfinity TV customer, seeking info on App accessibility

2013-05-25 Thread Brad Hodges
Colleagues: After two tumultuous and very expensive years of Dish satellite service I am going to add TV to my existing Comcast internet account. I know I will enjoy the $45 monthly savings. I'm curious if any members of the list have experience with the Xfinity apps. They appear to offer

Re: good calendar app

2013-05-23 Thread Brad Hodges
Greetings to all: I am interested in which Thunderbird plug ins work well with both Google Calendar and Window-Eyes. Thanks much Brad On 5/23/2013 12:55 AM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: I don't use Yahoo!, but it looks like you should be able to sinc your Yahoo! calendar with your iPhone.

Re: NLS Update on Talking Book App

2013-05-20 Thread Brad Hodges
Similarly, I just signed on to NLS BARD and encountered the same two questions. On 5/20/2013 2:37 PM, Arnold Schmidt wrote: When I logged onto my library's bard site today, there was a survey question about whether I would use the app, if it were available, and which version, IOS or

Re: Is there an accessible TV remote app for the iPhone

2013-03-09 Thread Brad Hodges
to be accessible, and is made easier to use by confidence tones which accompany every button press. An additional plus is that both blind and sighted members of the household can use the same Beacon with different iOS devices. Best to all, Brad Hodges On 3/9/2013 10:42 AM, Barry Abbott wrote: A few