I am still working on my choice in phraseology. It is a work in progress. For me, anyway, keeping my mouth shut is the best thing, at times. Especially when I am trying to be diplomatic as not to cause a fire storm.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tim Kilburn Sent: November 24, 2017 10:27 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Why I'm selling my iPhone 10 Hi, It's all a matter of comfort and prospective. I've used both Windows and Mac for years, and I much prefer the Mac interface. Complicated wouldn't be the word I'd choose, but different than what one is accustomed to is perfectly normal. Each are allowed their opinions, and their personal experiences and base knowledge will affect their comfort level with each OS. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Nov 24, 2017, at 11:14, lenron brown <[email protected]> wrote: I can think of a lot of other issues that make me love windows a lot more, but copy and paste is pretty easy done on the Mac. Other commands for me make things slower and I hate interacting so much but other than the MBP is a nice little computer. On 11/24/17, John Panarese <[email protected]> wrote: > Out of curiosity, what is wrong with cut and paste? It's the same > principle as Windows with a change from the control-c and control-v to > command-c and command-v. I use it all of the time. Where were you > running into problems? > > > Take Care > > John D. Panarese > Director > Mac for the Blind > Tel, (631) 724-4479 > Email, [email protected] > Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com > > APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer > > AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE > > MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT > > > >> On Nov 24, 2017, at 12:40 PM, <[email protected]> >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Agreed. For me, it is the Mac Book pro. I requested it because I >> thought it would be the same as the windows operating system only >> with a better sounding synthetic voice. Now, the pro, pretty much >> sits on a shelf. It is a good computer, just too complicated and the >> biggest problem I have with it is the cut and paste. I find a radio >> station I like on the web, I wanted to put it into a folder with >> others, it is a real adventure to accomplish this task. Even the >> disability help desk representative for apple found it difficult and, >> they know their products and are familiar with them. I'm not. Having >> said this, I am not going to complain about the Mac Book pro. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Donna Goodin >> Sent: November 24, 2017 5:17 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Why I'm selling my iPhone 10 >> >> I think sometimes it's hard to know things like that. I assume when >> I buy a new product that there will be an adjustment. You don't >> really know what your final assessment is going to be until you come >> out on the other side of that adjustment period. >> Cheers, >> Donna >>> On Nov 24, 2017, at 2:24 AM, [email protected] wrote: >>> >>> No offense to the writer however, did you not hold the iPhone in >>> your hand to get a feel for what it was like? When picking an >>> iPhone, I preferred the 6S+ over the 6S. I held all 3 versions and >>> liked the 6s+ for it's size. Yes, I do have big hands. It sounds >>> more like the writer got swept up in wanting the latest and >>> greatest. Their problem. Sorry if that sounds harsh, I buy things >>> because I need it, and will purchase for comfort not, because >>> everyone else has one. I set trends, don't follow them. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of M. Taylor >>> Sent: November 23, 2017 10:47 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Why I'm selling my iPhone 10 >>> >>> I've been using my iPhone X for nearly a month, and I've decided I >>> hate it By Dennis Green >>> >>> The iPhone X is a beautiful, deeply flawed device.Hollis Johnson The >>> iPhone X is beautiful and exciting. >>> The phone has one crucial flaw, however - it's nearly impossible to >>> use with just one hand. >>> The difficulty has changed the way I use my phone for the worse, so >>> I'm selling mine. >>> ________________________________________ >>> I still remember the feeling of excitement I had peeling back the >>> protective plastic from the my shiny new iPhone X. What a gorgeous >>> piece of technology. >>> >>> That feeling didn't last. >>> I'm now nearly a month into using the iPhone X, and I've slowly >>> realized I unreservedly dislike the device. In fact, I hate using it. >>> I could rattle off a list of complaints, like how FaceID is >>> inconsistent, the bright chrome the metal casing is scratch-prone, >>> and the price tag is astronomical. >>> There's a fatal flaw. >>> But there's really only one flaw that really matters to me: the >>> phone is impossible for me to use with one hand. >>> The top of the red arc marks the natural limit of my thumb's >>> reach.Business Insider/Dennis Green Though the phone's footprint is >>> only a bit bigger than the one of the iPhone 6, 7, and 8, the bigger >>> screen The new gestures required by the notch mean there's no way to >>> look at my notifications with only one hand, or access the control >>> center. Those are pretty essential functions, and it drastically >>> limits the usability of the phone when I'm on the go, or when I only have >>> one hand free. >>> I've noticed myself actually changing my behavior to try and use the >>> phone, holding it differently and constantly changing my grip by >>> sliding my hand up the back of the device trying to reach the top of >>> the screen with my thumb. >>> With my hand closer to the top of the device, I feel like I'm going >>> to drop it. That causes me to instinctively bring the phone down and >>> horizontal, parallel to the floor and near my stomach. This puts the >>> phone in an awkward position, forcing me to crane my neck. >>> The entire top two rows of apps on the home screen are basically >>> inaccessible without this sliding move, and it makes me paranoid I'm >>> going to drop the $1,000 device. >>> I've also noticed a new habit of bringing in my left hand when I'm >>> using the phone nearly all the time. It rests near the top left >>> corner of the device, tapping back arrows or notifications as needed. >>> With my previous iPhone, the 6, I was able to use my pinky as a kind >>> of shelf for the phone to sit on as I tapped away, composing text >>> messages, checking email, or changing the songs played on Spotify. >>> The X's size doesn't let that happen. >>> I've enabled Reachability, Apple's solution for small handedness on >>> larger phones. It doesn't help much. The feature is triggered with a >>> downward swipe on the bottom edge of the screen, which is both an >>> awkward motion and also makes me feel like I'm losing grip on the >>> device. It also adds another step to using anything near the top of the >>> phone. >>> The fear of dropping the phone comes from the $549 repair bill that >>> comes along with cracking the back glass of the phone. I hate the >>> idea of risking that just trying to see my notifications. >>> I envied people with the old iPhone. >>> At first, I thought it was just an adjustment period - not >>> dissimilar to the feeling of melancholy one gets just after getting >>> married. I experienced something similar with my previous phone. >>> The 6 represented a similar dramatic departure in form factor from >>> previous iPhones, similar to the X's new shape. When I upgraded to >>> the 6 from my iPhone 4S, I was struck with similar doubts about >>> one-handed use, and it took me a while to get used to. >>> However, my hand did get used to it in a few weeks, and I ended up >>> falling totally in love with the phone. A month later, that same >>> thing did not happen with the X. >>> I had assumed using the new phone would be basically identical to >>> using my previous phone, but I didn't account for how the larger >>> screen size would drastically affect my ability to use it. >>> A weird thing happened: I saw people with older iPhone devices and >>> actually envied them. How easy they looked to use, how flawless the >>> TouchID was, the more manageable size. When a friend showed me her >>> new iPhone 8, I felt legitimate pangs of jealousy. >>> Eventually, I realized the phone would never work for me. >>> I realized, with an air of sadness, that I needed to get rid of it. >>> The screen and size are just too big to use with one hand. It's not >>> comfortable, and I don't think it ever will be. And the form factor >>> isn't big enough to comfortably use two hands all the time. >>> The iPhone X - not for those with small hands.Hollis Johnson I've >>> never had an Apple product that refused to bend to my will with such >>> stubbornness. I realized I don't really need to be on the cutting >>> edge of technology with a gorgeous screen and bleeding edge facial >>> recognition - I just need a phone that works for me. >>> A phone shouldn't be this difficult to use. >>> A phone should adapt to a user - not the other way around. I have no >>> doubt that the phone would work perfectly for someone with larger hands. >>> >>> If the iPhone X is the future of the smartphone, I'd rather be left >>> behind. >>> I'll be selling my iPhone X, and invest in the tried-and-true form >>> factor of the iPhone 8 instead. >>> >>> Original Article at: >>> http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-x-negative-review-2017-11 >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>> Visionaries 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 Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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