RE: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-02 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
with compared to the versions on the PC. It has been my understanding that -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2018 3:36 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: what to replace a couple devices with I wonder if iPhones

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2018-08-02 Thread regina alvarado
e, but if you want a quality desktop in a very small form > factor then these are great. > > Regards, > Sieghard > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Gordan > Radic > Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2018 2:39 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.

RE: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-02 Thread Debra Turner
wish to do and go from there. Please write me of list. Your GDB classmate Debra and Truckee. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of regina alvarado Sent: August 2, 2018 10:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with Hi

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2018-08-02 Thread Mary Otten
rown > Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2018 2:04 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with > > Plus 1 to what you just said Sieghard. The IPhone is good for somethings, but > I still love having my computers for many things. > >>

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2018-08-02 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2018 2:04 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with Plus 1 to what you just said Sieghard. The IPhone is good for somethings, but I still love having my computers for many things. On 8/2/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Hi Reg

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2018-08-02 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
Interesting thread. I use my Windows computer for most internet stuff and email, my BrailleSense for anything I don't want to use speech for like reading the church bulletin during church or choir words as we sing the anthem, , and my IPhone for almost everything else. Aren't we blessed to

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2018-08-02 Thread Andy Baracco
I agree! There are still things better and easier done with a PC. Printing is one thing that comes to mind. Andy - Original Message - From: "Caitlyn Furness" To: Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2018 3:48 AM Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with Hi, I k

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2018-08-02 Thread Gordan Radić
want a quality desktop in a very small form factor then these are great. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Gordan Radic Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2018 2:39 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with Hi

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2018-08-02 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Gordan Radic Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2018 2:39 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with Hi, there! Some people already said some good things, Sieghard made some nice points and here's my point of view. First of all, I'm 42

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2018-08-02 Thread regina alvarado
Hi, first, please call me Reggie. I can't take credit for my tag line. It actually was in a short newsletter on Yorkshire terriers. There was no credit given so I stole it. LOL! I loved it also, and it got my guide and pet an extra hug. Of course you know what happens when you assume it is

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2018-08-02 Thread Caitlyn Furness
Hi, I know for me, getting totally rid of the desk top or laptop wouldn’t work. I am a writer, and I just can’t imagine spending long hours trying to write a document on the phone, even with a bluetooth keyboard connected. for one thing, I haven’t yet found a bluetooth keyboard that I like

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2018-08-02 Thread Gordan Radić
Hi, there! Some people already said some good things, Sieghard made some nice points and here's my point of view. First of all, I'm 42 year old and I started using PC when I was 20 in 1996. I got my first dumb cellphone at age of 23 in 1999. I actually spent first half of my life using

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2018-08-02 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
I still do my best work sat at a desk with a real keyboard which I use both hands on. This is how I got into it, so a bit late to change to one-handed. I also have a huge collection of legacy files I want/need to keep, so this almost eliminates iOs in the absence of a navigable file system.

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2018-08-02 Thread lenron brown
Plus 1 to what you just said Sieghard. The IPhone is good for somethings, but I still love having my computers for many things. On 8/2/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Hi Reggie, > > Whether you can get buy with only an iPhone you should know and it almost > sounds like you already answered it

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2018-08-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Reggie, Whether you can get buy with only an iPhone you should know and it almost sounds like you already answered it since you said you never use your Mac Mini. I personally don't think an iPad will give you that much more in terms of useability, definitely it would for a sighted person or

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2018-08-01 Thread Mary Otten
Well, Apple laptops, the current ones that is the MacBook pros, are expensive. You can certainly still get a MacBook Air, and there are rumors that that line might be refreshed this year. I don’t like the keyboard that they’re using these days. I like the one on the air OK. My husband has an

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2018-08-01 Thread Esther Levegnale
Hi, All! This is quite an interesting thread. I use my iPhone 7+ for just about everything—from purchasing things, ordering groceries, and the like. I have a Dell computer which I bought in 2011 and the only thing I do with that is do word documents and print them on my Braille Blazer—yes,

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2018-08-01 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with Good questions Mary. I partly cannot figure out how to interact with my mini, but most of all I would be stuck at my desk. It is also a 2015 Mini using an old television for a monitor. I have only 4 gigs so I am not able to upgrade, told you

RE: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Carolyn Arnold
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennie Facer Sent: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 6:12 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with Hi, The only thing I use a computer for is to print my paystub‘s. Our use of my phone, Apple Watch, and iPad for all my

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2018-08-01 Thread Carolyn Arnold
, August 1, 2018 5:08 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: what to replace a couple devices with Hi, I only use an iPhone 7 for all of my needs, I do not have a computer, at one time I did have an iPad, but gave it away to my son. Peggy Peggy Sent from my IPhone. > On Aug 1, 2018, at 5

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2018-08-01 Thread regina alvarado
Good questions Mary. I partly cannot figure out how to interact with my mini, but most of all I would be stuck at my desk. It is also a 2015 Mini using an old television for a monitor. I have only 4 gigs so I am not able to upgrade, told you need 8 at least. If I could find someone to set it

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2018-08-01 Thread Jennie Facer
Hi, The only thing I use a computer for is to print my paystub‘s. Our use of my phone, Apple Watch, and iPad for all my other needs. Hope this helps. Jenn Jenn and Kumi > On Aug 1, 2018, at 3:05 PM, regina alvarado wrote: > > I know this is an individual preference, but here is a question for

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2018-08-01 Thread pegkane52
I also use an Apple Watch, kind of forgot about that. I do not think for me and other device is something I need or want at this time. I could use an old computer that belong to my husband and has been completely refurbished, but I like what I am using right now. Peggy Sent from my IPhone.

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2018-08-01 Thread Mary Otten
Well, it seems to me the real question is: why don’t you use your Mac Mini? Is it the fact that you were tied to the desk? Or is it the fact that maybe you’re having issues with getting along with voiceover and whatever applications you need to use there? I think rather than talk about what

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2018-08-01 Thread pegkane52
Hi, I only use an iPhone 7 for all of my needs, I do not have a computer, at one time I did have an iPad, but gave it away to my son. Peggy Peggy Sent from my IPhone. > On Aug 1, 2018, at 5:05 PM, regina alvarado wrote: > > I know this is an individual preference, but here is a question