Re: Nearby Explorer

2018-08-26 Thread Andy Baracco
If you have an Android phone, there is a free version of NE for Android. Andy - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 8:41 PM Subject: Nearby Explorer Hi, I was just wondering if there is any way to

Re: best gps app for the uk?

2018-08-26 Thread Andy Baracco
There is a version of the Sendero app designed for the UK. The best kind of headphones for GPS are bone conduction headphones, the most popular ones are manufactured by Aftershokz. Andy - Original Message - From: trahern culver To: VIPhone Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 5:48

Re: Bluetooth headset for Iphone question again.

2018-08-24 Thread Andy Baracco
esn't have to be bluetooth necessarily. I don't like ear buds and perfer the earphones that clip on the ear. Thanks On 8/24/18, Andy Baracco wrote: Ear buds go into the ear. Then there are headsets where the earphone covers part or all of the ear. These do not penetrate into the ear, but a

Re: Bluetooth headset for Iphone question again.

2018-08-24 Thread Andy Baracco
Ear buds go into the ear. Then there are headsets where the earphone covers part or all of the ear. These do not penetrate into the ear, but are larger. Then there are bone conduction headsets where the element sits on the cheek bone in fronot of the ear and does not touch the ear at all. You

Re: best Bluetooth headset recommendation for iPhone?

2018-08-23 Thread Andy Baracco
Bluetooth headset recommendation for iPhone? Thanks guys to your reply to my query. I always like the over the ear headsets. From your suggestions, I am looking at the Plantronics Voyager 5200 UC, its voice commands feature sounds cool, any users’ experience? Nene From: Andy

Re: best Bluetooth headset recommendation for iPhone?

2018-08-23 Thread Andy Baracco
i think you will get as many answers as there are people. Could you be a little more specific? Do you want one earpiece or two? Do you want bone conduction, over the ear, or in the ear? What about price? Andy - Original Message - From: Nene To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Andy Baracco
I have the Matias keyboard sold by AT guys. It is a little more expensive at about $100. It is a full size keyboard with numpad, similar in design to the Apple keyboard. The only disadvantage for some is that it does not fold. It has incredible battery life, about one year per charge. Andy

Re: Bi14 experiences?

2018-08-14 Thread Andy Baracco
You might want to consider the RefreshaBraille from APH. it has 18 cells and it is designed in such a way that you can simply turn it around if you would rather have the cells on top rather than on the bottom. i had one years ago and sold it because I found that I wasnt using it as much as I

Re: Bi14 experiences?

2018-08-14 Thread Andy Baracco
Any such compendium would be out of date within a short time after compilation because there are constantly new entries coming out in the field. You might want to go to www.blindbargains.com and peruse their articles and podcasts that relate to the exhibits at the recent ACB and NFB

Re: update on the google groups saga

2018-08-07 Thread Andy Baracco
One way to get around this is to have a Gmail account. Andy - Original Message - From: "Carolyn Arnold" <4carol...@windstream.net> To: Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 10:05 AM Subject: RE: update on the google groups saga A helpful person with the lists did some checking for me, and

Re: how to go nomail

2018-08-05 Thread Andy Baracco
The list settings work a lot better if you have a Google account or Gmail account. Andy - Original Message - From: 'Rebecca Ilniski' via VIPhone To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2018 8:05 PM Subject: RE: how to go nomail Hey Maria. I’ll be

Re: A Question About The Uber App

2018-08-05 Thread Andy Baracco
usly, Care deeply, Speak kindly And leave the rest to God! Please join me on www.gamesgaloreandmore.com where through learning, friendship, activities, and growth, together we can build a site to be proud of. - Original Message ----- From: "Andy Baracco" To: Sent: Thursday, J

Re: reading and editing .txt files on iPhone SE with Voiceover

2018-08-05 Thread Andy Baracco
I believe Voice dream Reader will do it but it's not free. Andy - Original Message - From: Kwork To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 11:36 AM Subject: reading and editing .txt files on iPhone SE with Voiceover Hi, What is the best app, free

Re: A Question About The Uber App

2018-08-05 Thread Andy Baracco
se join me on www.gamesgaloreandmore.com where through learning, friendship, activities, and growth, together we can build a site to be proud of. - Original Message ----- From: "Andy Baracco" To: Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 6:06 PM Subject: Re: A Question About The Uber App When your

Re: how to go nomail

2018-08-04 Thread Andy Baracco
i know that if you have a Google account, you can change settings to nomail by using the link at the bottom of each message. I have done this several times when I have gone on vacation, etc. - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: Help verifying and changing payment method

2018-08-03 Thread Andy Baracco
I guess I thought you could set all the pickers before hitting the Done button. Andy - Original Message - From: "Tom Lange" To: Sent: Friday, August 03, 2018 10:29 AM Subject: Re: Help verifying and changing payment method Hi Beverly, I’ve been through similar situations before,

Re: Latency with using Bluetooth earbuds

2018-08-02 Thread Andy Baracco
This is common with older or less expensive bluetooth headphones. I recently purchased a set of Gentek bluetooth earbuds that look similar to Air pods, but cost only $25. The lag is horrible. However, I have found almost no lag using Plantronics or Aftershokz headsets. Andy - Original

Re: what to replace a couple devices with

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 know for me,

Re: troubleshooting help please

2018-05-16 Thread Andy Baracco
You only need roaming if you are going to be in an area that is not covered by your carrier. Andy - Original Message - From: Robert Doc Wright To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 1:10 AM Subject: Re: troubleshooting help please I don't believe

Re: New color identifier, article from blind bargains

2018-05-15 Thread Andy Baracco
I purchased the Colortest 150 from APH in 2000. It was actually more expensive than this new one, but at least at that time it was the only talking color identifier that was available. I can say that even today it works flawlessly. It actually tells you more than most folks need to know. I have

Re: I.D. Mate bar code reader instead of iOS barcode app?

2018-05-13 Thread Andy Baracco
The dedicated devices have an omnidirectional camera while the smart phone apps are dependent on the phone's camera which only sees straight ahead. Andy - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2018 2:57 PM Subject: Re: I.D

Re: I.D. Mate bar code reader instead of iOS barcode app?

2018-05-13 Thread Andy Baracco
The newer models connect to WIFI so the database is automatically updated. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2018 2:24 PM Subject: RE: I.D. Mate bar code reader instead of iOS barcode app? First, which

Re: I.D. Mate bar code reader instead of iOS barcode app?

2018-05-13 Thread Andy Baracco
I do not have the ID Mate, but it stands to reason that a device with a deducated function will work better than an add on to a device with many functions, and, of course, you get what you pay for. The question you need to ask yourself is would it be worth $1000 to you to be able to perform

Re: to get the plantronics 5200 or the 5220 or the Jawbone icon

2018-05-13 Thread Andy Baracco
Is it a single or dual headset? Andy - Original Message - From: Cristóbal To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2018 9:23 AM Subject: RE: to get the plantronics 5200 or the 5220 or the Jawbone icon I use the 5200 for work purposes. It has four microphones

Re: T-mobile customers, I have a problem with voicemails being delayed

2018-05-11 Thread Andy Baracco
This is what I was told as well. Whenever I try to communicate with T mobile using my iPhone, even if it is just to update carrier settings, I am told to turn off WIFI first. Andy - Original Message - From: "Kimber Gardner" To: "viphone"

Re: Battery pack charger?

2018-05-05 Thread Andy Baracco
m my iPhone On May 5, 2018, at 3:14 PM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: I love my Apple smart battery case. The first page of the home screen gives you the levels for both the case and the phone. Andy - Original Message - From: <llump...@austin.rr.com> To: <vip

Re: Battery pack charger?

2018-05-05 Thread Andy Baracco
I love my Apple smart battery case. The first page of the home screen gives you the levels for both the case and the phone. Andy - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2018 1:57 PM Subject: RE: Battery pack charger?

Re: Glasses

2018-05-04 Thread Andy Baracco
ind the deaf community. For example, video close-caption, is standard on every cable box yet audio description is not. Just a little food for thought, nothing more. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Friday, May 04, 201

Re: Glasses

2018-05-04 Thread Andy Baracco
Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM

Re: Glasses

2018-05-04 Thread Andy Baracco
t just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: G

Re: Glasses

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject

Re: Glasses

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
ament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 7:51 PM Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phon

Re: Glasses

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I woul

Re: Glasses

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
The service is growing so fast that delays can be expected. i was recently at the home of someone who demonstrated the service and it took about 10 minutes for him to connect to an agent, but I have been told that this is very unusual. Andy - Original Message - From: "Shermeen Khan"

Re: Glasses

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
i was told recently that at this time unused minutes do not roll over. Andy - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 9:16 AM Subject: RE: Glasses And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e.

Re: Glasses

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's

Re: Glasses

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
But does it really foster independence if you are depending on someone else? I don't like the fact that there is so much hardware involved and if one device fails, you are on your own. Andy - Original Message - From: "Esther Levegnale" To:

Re: Glasses

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Baracco
At this time the minutes do not roll over but you can switch to a lower tier plan if you find that you are not using your minutes. You might want to start at the first tier and upgrade if you find that you are consistently running out of minutes. Andy - Original Message - From:

Re: question about what made those of you select the iPhone 10 over the 8 or 8 plus

2018-04-30 Thread Andy Baracco
Keep in mind that a new version of the iPhone SE will also be available soon. It's projected price point is about $450. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 9:28 AM Subject: Re: question about what made those of you select

Re: battery case for apple SE

2018-04-24 Thread Andy Baracco
case just called Apple iPhone 8 battery case? Regards Fanus From: Andy Baracco Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 9:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: battery case for apple SE It shows on page 1 of the home screen. Your phone probably starts at page 2, so a 3 finger swipe

Re: battery case for apple SE

2018-04-23 Thread Andy Baracco
? Regards Fanus From: kitty hevener Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 11:11 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: battery case for apple SE Thanks. No, mainly use it for travel texting and phone calls From: Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 4:25 PM To: viphone

Re: 2 quick questions regarding iPhone models

2018-04-22 Thread Andy Baracco
For the iPhone X there are gestures that replace the Home button commands. Andy - Original Message - From: "'RobH.' via VIPhone" To: Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 2:21 PM Subject: Re: 2 quick questions regarding iPhone models Ok,

Re: battery case for apple SE

2018-04-22 Thread Andy Baracco
. No, mainly use it for travel texting and phone calls From: Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 4:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: battery case for apple SE The SE is the same size as the 5s so I would think if you could find one for either the SE or the 5s it would work

Re: 2 quick questions regarding iPhone models

2018-04-22 Thread Andy Baracco
The iPhone X is the only model that does not have a home button. Blue tooth Air pods do not come standard wiht any iPhone. Andy - Original Message - From: "Terri Stimmel" To: Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 1:16 PM Subject: 2

Re: battery case for apple SE

2018-04-22 Thread Andy Baracco
for the apple se and that you can leave the se in it all the time? From: Andy Baracco Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: battery case for apple SE Check out the Mophie juice Pack. I used those until I got my iPhone 8 and started using the one

Re: battery case for apple SE

2018-04-21 Thread Andy Baracco
Check out the Mophie juice Pack. I used those until I got my iPhone 8 and started using the one from Apple, but I do not believe that Apple makes one for the SE. Andy - Original Message - From: kitty hevener To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 7:23 PM

Re: bluetooth headphones

2018-04-16 Thread Andy Baracco
Apple Air Pods. Andy - Original Message - From: Vicki W. To: IPhone Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 8:59 AM Subject: bluetooth headphones I am looking for a set of Bluetooth headphones, something more like earbuds, that have no band going over the top of the head. Any

Re: Brailliant BI 14

2018-04-13 Thread Andy Baracco
Apparently you can compose a note on the device and send it to a smart phone using a proprietary app. it apparently does not have onboard storage capacity. Andy - Original Message - From: "Mary Otten" To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018

Re: Editing something I have dictated

2018-04-11 Thread Andy Baracco
There was a great Applevis podcast about dictation. It was a while back, but i'm sure you can find it on the Applevis site. Andy - Original Message - From: "Terri Stimmel" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:20 PM Subject:

Re: Bluetooth earpiece for noisy environments

2018-04-09 Thread Andy Baracco
Do you want to cancel out the outside noise, or do you want to hear both the audio from the headset and the outside noise as well. If the latter, for an ear piece I would recommend the plantronics Voyager Edge or legend. For stereo, I would recommend the Trex Titanium from Aftershokz. Andy

Re: A review of Aira. What it is, how it works, and the ways it has changed my life by Jonathan Mosen,

2018-04-06 Thread Andy Baracco
You can find it on the Mozen Consulting web site. Andy - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" To: Sent: Friday, April 06, 2018 5:35 PM Subject: Re: A review of Aira. What it is, how it works, and the ways it has changed my

Re: home security system accessible with the iPhone?

2018-04-03 Thread Andy Baracco
If you use a system that uses the ALARM.COM app, you will find it to be accessible. We have a system from Moni Smart Security. it uses the ALARM.COM app, so its functions are accessible through the app. The panel is not completely accessible, but you get a key fob with tactile controls. Andy

Re: Seeing AI help

2018-04-03 Thread Andy Baracco
You might not have enough ambient light in the room. This may sound stupid, but did you give the app permission to use the camera? Andy - Original Message - From: "Terri Stimmel" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2018 7:12 AM

Re: Outside Navigation?

2018-04-02 Thread Andy Baracco
what you want to do is often referred to as dropping breadcrumbs. I believe that Microsoft Soundscape has this capability. Andy - Original Message - From: Merv Keck To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 6:53 PM Subject: Outside Navigation? Hi, If

Re: Number of signal bars showing since 11.3

2018-04-02 Thread Andy Baracco
No! It used to say bluetooth connected even if you didn't have a device connected. Andy - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 5:56 PM Subject: RE: Number of signal bars showing since 11.3 What

Re: Which twitter app?

2018-04-02 Thread Andy Baracco
It may depend on what you want to do, but I find that the native Twitter app serves me well. Andy - Original Message - From: Stephanie Mitchell To: M. Taylor ; viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 4:23 PM Subject: Which twitter app?  Hi all, Which

Re: Made decision regarding my iPhones

2018-03-31 Thread Andy Baracco
If you are a T Mobile customer and are over 55 years old, take advantage of the unlimited 55 plus program. You can get one line for $50 per month, with unlimited talk, text, and data. And you can get two lines for $60 even if the second line is for someone who is under 55. Also, if you are a

Re: Use my phone, or purchase an iPod?

2018-03-30 Thread Andy Baracco
If battery life is the concern why not take the money that you would spend on the iPod and buy an external battery or something like the Mophie juicepack, which is a case with a built in external battery. Or you can take that money and upgrade to an iPhone with more storage, or the 7 or 8 plus

Re: Heart rate monitors

2018-03-30 Thread Andy Baracco
I wasn't exactly sure of how Terri wanted to use the info derived, but I'm glad that the app works for her. Andy - Original Message - From: "Arlene" To: Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 11:37 PM Subject: Re: Heart rate monitors

Re: Speaker phone issue

2018-03-28 Thread Andy Baracco
The phone is the worst part of the iPhone. i seldom take or make calls on my iPhone. In fact, I know some folks who have a cheap cell phone that they use for calls and they use their iPhone for the other neat stuff you can do. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard To:

Re: heart rate monitors

2018-03-27 Thread Andy Baracco
Do you want to just check your heart rate, or to monitor it over time, like when you are working out. Heart Rate Free will give you a check of your heart rate. Andy - Original Message - From: "Terri Stimmel" To: Sent:

Re: Having trouble with be my eyes

2018-03-27 Thread Andy Baracco
It might have to do with the rumored release of a new IOS update, which if it is true would certainly jam up the servers. Andy - Original Message - From: "Donna" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 2:02 PM Subject: Re: Having trouble

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

2018-03-25 Thread Andy Baracco
, March 25, 2018 9:17 AM Subject: Re: What GPS App are You Using? Hi Andy, the free version is definitely available in the iphone platform. I have been using it for a little while. Just purchased the ap, so my learning curve continues. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Saturday, March 24

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

2018-03-25 Thread Andy Baracco
nes71...@earthlink.net>> wrote: I meant the email list, if I understood you right that there's an email list for the nearby explorer. Thanks. - Original Message - From: "Andy Baracco" <w...@socal.rr.com<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com&l

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

2018-03-24 Thread Andy Baracco
subscribing directions for nearby explorer? thank you. Arlene - Original Message - From: "Andy Baracco" <w...@socal.rr.com> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 2:46 PM Subject: Re: What GPS App are You Using? I have them all, but I pr

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

2018-03-24 Thread Andy Baracco
To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 1:49 PM Subject: Re: What GPS App are You Using? Andy, what's included in this app?? Even though it seems on the expensive side, it's probably well worth it. - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

2018-03-24 Thread Andy Baracco
I am not sure of the price of Blind Square these days. I believe I paid about $20 for it when it first came out, but the price did increase. I think it is about $35 now. Seeing Eye is $69 per year, or you can buy a one time subscription for $299. Last year they discounted the one time option

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

2018-03-24 Thread Andy Baracco
I believe that the free Nearby Explorer version is only available on the Android platform. Andy - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 1:09 PM Subject: RE: What GPS App are You Using? And $79 is the US

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

2018-03-24 Thread Andy Baracco
Seeing Eye GPS does offer a one time purchase for $299 u. S. and they often discount it for the summer conventions. They had to offer this because they wanted to sell it to the VA, and the VA does not pay for subscriptions. Andy - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To:

Re: What GPS App are You Using?

2018-03-24 Thread Andy Baracco
I have them all, but I prefer Nearby explorer from APH. For one thing, the maps are downloaded to your device, so you can still use it even if you lose internet connectivity. The screens are configurable, so you can display only the kinds of info that you need. For a one time payment of $79, I

Re: Using Smart Glasses with apps on the phone?

2018-03-22 Thread Andy Baracco
I know that AIRA uses IOS and they use a few different types of smart glasses. What do you want to use them for? Andy - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 2:18 PM Subject: RE: Using Smart

Re: VICTOR READER TREK!!!

2018-03-22 Thread Andy Baracco
What's wrong with it? Andy - Original Message - From: "Anthony Vece" To: "Blind iPhone MailingList" Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:57 AM Subject: FS: VICTOR READER TREK!!! Hi Everyone; I’d like to sell my Victor Reader Trek. I don’t

Re: audio CSUN interviews, where can I find them?

2018-03-22 Thread Andy Baracco
www.blindbargains.com Go to the Podcast link. You should check daily because they post stuff little by little rather than one large podcast. if you use podcast software, or have a Victor Reader Stream you can subscribe to the Blind Bargains podcast and get the stuff as it comes out. Andy

Re: Bone conduction headsets, Are they worth buying?

2018-03-21 Thread Andy Baracco
I have used the Aftershokz products for a few years. They have steadily improved in that time, in terms of sound quality and durability. They are perfect for mobile use, especially while using a GPS navigation app or something like AIRA. As to whether they are worth the price, that is a

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-16 Thread Andy Baracco
ting the cursor, but routing it quickly to the area you want to edit. I personally use cursor routing buttons so much that if I did not have them, I would go nuts!!! It’s just so efficient to hit the button right where your finger is and have the cursor come right there. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thurs

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-16 Thread Andy Baracco
s and sells braille me? -Original Message----- From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:47 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? It's a new product, and I would imagine that there are business issues, such as tarifs, currency c

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-15 Thread Andy Baracco
It's a new product, and I would imagine that there are business issues, such as tarifs, currency conversions, etc. Andy - Original Message - From: "Kay Malmquist" To: Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:20 PM Subject: Re: Braille

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-15 Thread Andy Baracco
Off hand, with an 8 dot display, it is very easy to find the cursor. Also, I believe that computer Braille utilyzes dots 7 and 8. Andy - Original Message - From: Cris Ali To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:02 PM Subject: RE: Braille displays:

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-15 Thread Andy Baracco
In a recent interview, he said that he would have news when he is at the CSUN conference next week. Andy - Original Message - From: "B. J. Maynard" To: Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:58 PM Subject: Re: Braille displays: braille me

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-15 Thread Andy Baracco
Yes! - Original Message - From: "Ann Byrne" To: Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 5:50 PM Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? Does BrailleMe function as a stand-alone notetaker? Orbit reader does. At 07:36

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-15 Thread Andy Baracco
yes, they will have a table at CSUN. Andy - Original Message - From: llump...@austin.rr.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 6:01 PM Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader? I think there’s going to be an announcement

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-15 Thread Andy Baracco
one big difference between the two is that the Orbit has 8 dot Braille and the Braille me only has 6 dots. Andy - Original Message - From: llump...@austin.rr.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 6:01 PM Subject: RE: Braille displays: braille me or

Re: Braille displays: braille me or orbit braille reader?

2018-03-15 Thread Andy Baracco
I only know of one person in the u. S. who has a Braille Me. The manufacturer is in India and the last I heard he has not yet found a distributor in the U. S. Andy - Original Message - From: Cris Ali To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 5:36 PM

Re: BlindSquare vs. Nearby Explorer

2018-03-13 Thread Andy Baracco
I use the Aftershokz Trecz Titanium bone conduction headphones. Andy - Original Message - From: "Paul and Paula Jordan" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 8:47 AM Subject: RE: BlindSquare vs. Nearby Explorer I definitely agree about

Re: Scam- a fishing message claiming to be from Apple

2018-03-06 Thread Andy Baracco
You might also want to check your credit card statement because there are scammers who will charge small purchases like a subscription to a music service to your credit card. Because the amounts are small, we tend to overlook them or think it is a purchase we made. This is a set up for larger

Problem With TV Guide mobile

2018-02-25 Thread Andy Baracco
Since updating the TV Guide Mobile app, when launching the app it shows the correct listing, but says it is 3 hours later than it is. For example, when launching the app at 7 PM this evening, it indicated that KCBS was showing the program "60 Minutes" but it said from 10 to 11 PM. When I

Re: GPS Apps with BlindSquare

2018-02-23 Thread Andy Baracco
I use the Aftershokz Trekz Titanium bone conduction headphones. They do not obstruct your ears so you can hear both the announcements and your surroundings. Andy - Original Message - From: kelby carlson To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 2:03 PM

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

2018-02-18 Thread Andy Baracco
I have both, as well as free Spotify. You can create stations based on artist and genra. But you can't request a specific song. Andy - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2018 6:36 PM Subject: Is Anyone Using

Re: The TV guide App

2018-02-18 Thread Andy Baracco
if you are referring to TV Guide Mobile, it is completely accessible after you get past the welcome screen, which is not. I can't remember exactly what i did to get passed it, but I believe I turned off Voiceover, and swiped to the left. Andy - Original Message - From: "Terri

Re: The Olympics

2018-02-11 Thread Andy Baracco
I have a friend in southwest FL who has Xfinity, and she said that she is getting the AD through her TV but not her phone. Andy - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2018 5:28 PM Subject: The Olympics For those

Re: BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD WITH NUMPAD!!!

2018-02-06 Thread Andy Baracco
I like the Matias bluetooth keyboard available from AT Guys. It is a full size keyboard with numpad. It will pair with up to 4 devices. It can get up to a year of use on one charge. It sells for $99. Andy - Original Message - From: "Anthony Vece" To: "Blind iPhone

Re: best braille display in general

2018-02-04 Thread Andy Baracco
No message here. - Original Message - From: Eden To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 1:43 PM Subject: Re: best braille display in general Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2018, at 8:47 AM, Devin Prater wrote:

Re: best braille display in general

2018-02-04 Thread Andy Baracco
I once owned a Refreshabraille 18 and sold it because I just had such a hard time plugging the USB cable into the unit to charge. Even my wife, who is sighted couldn't figure it out. When I asked APH about the design of that port, I was told that they wanted to make it extra sturdy because

Re: best braille display foor ios and bluetooth

2018-02-03 Thread Andy Baracco
If you go to www.accessibleworld.org you can download a recent podcast on this device. Andy - Original Message - From: "Janet Bell" To: Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2018 10:08 AM Subject: Re: best braille display foor ios and

Re: How to pick destination in Lyft

2018-02-03 Thread Andy Baracco
After you tap the request lyft button there is a Set destination button that you tap. Then you can enter the destination or just tap on the short cut if you have set one up. You can set up short cuts for Home and work. Also, it displays the last few trip destinations for the trips you have

Re: Apple's $349 HomePod speaker is now available to preorder - The Verge

2018-01-26 Thread Andy Baracco
Wow! The A8! Why not the A11? Andy - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Friday, January 26, 2018 7:27 AM Subject: Apple's $349 HomePod speaker is now available to preorder - The Verge Apple's $349 HomePod speaker is now

Re: Does having screen curtain on save battery power?

2018-01-22 Thread Andy Baracco
That's probably because only blind persons would want to turn brightness very low or off completely. Andy - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 12:06 PM Subject: RE: Does having screen curtain on save battery

Re: Does having screen curtain on save battery power?

2018-01-22 Thread Andy Baracco
This is true. Andy - Original Message - From: "Angela L Griffith" To: Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 11:49 PM Subject: Re: Does having screen curtain on save battery power? I’m guessing if you’re doing that to save your battery,

Re: Does having screen curtain on save battery power?

2018-01-21 Thread Andy Baracco
Screen curtain by itself does nothing to save battery power. Andy - Original Message - From: Feliciano Godoy To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 9:09 PM Subject: Re: Does having screen curtain on save battery power? Hi, with iOS 11, if screen

Re: Questions regarding Google Home

2018-01-17 Thread Andy Baracco
To get the most functionality from your Google Home, you should install the following apps to your iPhone. Google Home, Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Calendar, and Google Play Music. Make sure you are signed in to these apps before setting up your Google Home. You will use the Google

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