Scott, First of all, I really appreciate your concern. Yes, I will be able to learn how to use my iPod with patience and time, but, unfortunately, those are the 2 things that I presently don't have. So, that is why I'm thinking of using my iPod with a keyboard for now. This way, I'll also get some more time to learn the ways of using the touchscreen. To be honest, if I can use all the features with a keyboard, then why should I spend so much time and energy on learning the ways and techniques of using the touchscreen? I know I'm being lazy, but, at the end of the day, I'm using these devices just for my enjoyment, so why should I not opt for the easiest way of using them? This does not sound very good, but, frankly, I don't see anything wrong with it.
On 27/10/2011, Scott Howell <[email protected]> wrote: > I don't understand why you make the statement about not enjoying using a > touch-screen with a screen reader. Are you referring to not being able to > use VoiceOver with the iPod? Why would you be in a position where you would > just want to put the device away? > In other words, why is it so difficult for you to learn to use the iPod? Is > it that the interface makes no sense? I'm trying to understand your barriers > so that maybe I can offer you some suggestions or others on the list can > help. And I'm not giving you a hard time, but how much documentation have > you really read? If you don't spend some time reading the documentation that > is out there, you might find the experience much more difficult. Although > the interface and software is pretty intuitive, it helps to do a little > reading, so you will know what to expect. At the minimum you should read the > documentation on APple's site, http://www.apple.com/accessibility. I am sure > you can master the iOS interface with patience and time. > > On Oct 27, 2011, at 5:01 AM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > >> Gigi, >> >> Currently, I'm in the same situation as your friend who decided to put >> her iPhone away. >> But I don't want to do that. >> So, I'm looking for anything that might help me to use my iPod. >> I do realize that I will not be enjoying the experience of using a >> touchscreen with a screen reader, but that's at least better than not >> using the device at all. >> >> On 27/10/2011, Scott Howell <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I think the problem is that most people become frustrated because they >>> have >>> this idea in their mind and a set of expectations that cannot be met. >>> Also some people are more visual and yes this includes blind people. Some >>> people have a very different spacial awareness and a touch-screen >>> environment will just make sense and I feel I am sort of like that. I was >>> very fortunate to have mastered the iPhone within a few days of owning >>> it. >>> Of course I had the added advantage of realizing I did not have a device >>> to >>> fall back on, so I had some real incentive. I understand for some this >>> will >>> not be the case, but I do believe that unless you immerse yourself in the >>> experience and learning it will make the process take longer and will be >>> more difficult. I have told people this who have switched from another OS >>> to >>> the Mac. You just have to dive in at some point and sink or swim. Chances >>> are you will learn to swim pretty quickly. >>> This is why I feel strongly the keyboard should come second. I think >>> there >>> are some who have gotten the keyboard and now find themselves trapped in >>> a >>> world where they are trying to balance the keyboard against the >>> touch-screen. Primary reason is efficiency of typing. True typing on a >>> regular keyboard is going to be more efficient and that is true even for >>> sighted people, but you also cheat yourself out of the experience in >>> using >>> the on-screen keyboard for those times when you do not have a physical >>> keyboard handy. >>> >>> On Oct 26, 2011, at 5:38 PM, Eugenia Firth wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Guys. >>>> You know, the more I think about it, I think some people would learn >>>> better if they had a keyboard in the beginning, as long as they then >>>> transitioned to the touch screen after getting familiar with the device. >>>> I >>>> have an acquaintance who has a lot of computer experience, having used >>>> Jaws and braille displays on her job. However, she is firmly convinced >>>> that she has to be shown everything and can't learn it on her own. She >>>> got >>>> an iPhone, and got frustrated because of the touch screen and then just >>>> put it away saying that she just couldn't do it. I think she might have >>>> done better with a keyboard from the beginning and switched to the touch >>>> screen later once she learned. I think it's a personal style. didn't >>>> find >>>> out about the keyboards until later, and I'm glad I learned the touch >>>> screen first for myself. Rahul, I think you will want to make a judgment >>>> as to which method would work better for you. You definitely want to be >>>> able to use the touch screen for as many activities as possible because >>>> you don't want to have a situation where you must have the keyboard with >>>> you to function on your device. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Gigi >>>> >>>> On Oct 26, 2011, at 4:08 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>>> >>>>> Rahul, >>>>> >>>>> Yes the wireless bluetooth keyboard will work with an iPod Touch and in >>>>> fact with any iOS device. The keyboard is the same keyboard you would >>>>> find on the MacBook line of computers. Most functions you can perform >>>>> via >>>>> the touch-screen can be performed with the keyboard. >>>>> However, as far as whether using the screen or keyboard will be >>>>> subjective and the only advice I can offer is learn to use the >>>>> touch-screen and then use the keyboard. You will find cases where you >>>>> may >>>>> not have the keyboard, so it will benefit you to learn how to operate >>>>> with and without the keyboard. >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 26, 2011, at 4:33 PM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Rahul >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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