Re: Small camera

2018-08-14 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
I've not read much of the thread, but suspect we're looking for a camera that one can activate on the fly immediately, at will, and discretely. I have some artificial specs with built in camera, low res no doubt, but built into the frame; it has a pocket remote, and is also capable of

Re: bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Kwork
I agree. It's been a fun experience hearing about these different keyboards. :) Travis - Original Message - From: "Arlene" To: Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 11:59 PM Subject: Re: bluetooth keyboard recommendation Travis, thank you for this complete review about the logitech 380

Re: Black Web bluetooth keyboard

2018-08-14 Thread Dave
Hi Arlene, no, i can’t really think of any downside, except maybe, it could make the switch a bit loose after some time, and it could possibly keep switching it’s self on and off. The standby time can be upto 5 minutes, and remember, it is only using power, when you press a key. Dave. From:

Re: Black Web bluetooth keyboard

2018-08-14 Thread Arlene
Dave, everything you said is correct, however we find that, allowing it to go into sleep mode, is a little slow, compared to using the on and off switch which is instant. When you're at home is there a reason not to use it that way? - Original Message - From: Dave To:

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Dark sideo f the Moon, is a Pink floyd album, a great classic, with very emotive tracks. Suspect that a more likely connection than the hidden L'grange point mentioned, which is in fact only dark half the time. space is l8ike that. R. - Original Message - From: "Jewel" To: Sent:

Re: bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Arlene
Travis, thank you for this complete review about the logitech 380 keyboard. It sounds like a great keyboard. I'm not sure, but I think the keyboard you have has been recomended here on the list before, besides some other logitech key boards, such as the 780, and I think there was 480, and a

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi Donna, You can register your email for the beta through the following link: >> https://www.oseyeris.com/contacts >> if you have any issues, please let me know. Just be aware that right now, the app works best with devices starting on a 6s, but will very

RE: Bi14 experiences?

2018-08-14 Thread Susie Stageberg
I am still pondering which Braille display to get; 14 cells just doesn't seem like very many to tell you what the phone is doing. On the other hand, it would be compact and easy to toss in a bag. I looked at the Orbit, and it's a cute little device, but it's bigger than I thought it would be,

RE: ending a call using power button?

2018-08-14 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I tried it on my SE, and the Power button works to end a call, but, then, the SE has a Power Button. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sadam Ahmed Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 1:34 AM To:

Re: ending a call using power button?

2018-08-14 Thread 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone
I thought a double press of the power declines the call? > On Aug 14, 2018, at 2:19 PM, Carolyn Arnold <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: > > Right, that is the way mine is too. > > Best regards, > > Carolyn > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Issues with iPhone either not wanting to sleep or power off button randomly appearing

2018-08-14 Thread Cristobal Muñoz
Hello list, So as the subject line says, my iPhone SE has recently been giving me weird issues with either the power off screen popping up and or the phone not wanting to go to sleep when I press the power button. I started noticing it maybe four or five weeks ago, but it’s been way more

Re: Bi14 experiences?

2018-08-14 Thread Mary Otten
Well, for whatever it maybe worth, I have decided to return my BI14 that was on loan. I just don’t like the keyboard. And frankly, I don’t think the 14 cell display is what I want. I don’t think they make what I want, because I don’t need 40. I want something that does have notetaking

RE: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Susie Stageberg
I bought a Logitech 380 for my phone and really like it. I paid $35 at Amazon (I don't have Prime.) I echo everything Travis says. The missing Numpad doesn't bother me, and the touch isn't an issue. If I want to take it with me, it slips into my bag with nary a complaint. Navigating on the

RE: ending a call using power button?

2018-08-14 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Right, that is the way mine is too. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom's Gmail Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 8:49 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: ending a call using power button?

Re: Thermostat again

2018-08-14 Thread Rick Alfaro
If you are looking for a thermostat that you can control with Alexa, I can suggest the Nest Learning thermostat. It's one of the more expensive choices at around $200 to $250 or so. On 8/13/2018 3:33 PM, 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone wrote: HI, I haven’t previously been in the

Re: An App called Songsterr

2018-08-14 Thread Anna Dresner
Hi, I know that some people on this list have used Amazing Slow Downer, which has a lot of the same features. Best, Anna > On Aug 14, 2018, at 7:42 AM, lynn white wrote: > > Has anyone had success with this app? If not, are there similar apps that > are more accessible? > > > For those

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi Again Donna, We have tested the app at a school for visually impaired students here in Brisbane, and the reactions were great, some hilarious and very cute. We will be going around a few other schools and capture some videos of the reactions too. Hopefully, this app will help bring

RE: bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread llumpkin
We like this keyboard: Description For fast typists or those with large hands, most folding keyboards are just too small for comfort! This sturdy Bluetooth keyboard features five rows of standard-sized keys laid out in classic keyboard style and properly spaced for accurate typing. They are

Re: bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Michael Feir
I too have been following this talk of keyboards with interest. I still love my Microsoft Universal Mobile keyboard. I got it a few years ago and it has served me very well. I think you can get a folding one that's a bit like the one I have but I don't know if my specific one is still available.

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: ending a call using power button?

2018-08-14 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I tried calling from the land line and depressed the Power Button, and it went to Voice Mail. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 2:23 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: An App called SongsterrAwesome. I just got it. Will definitely play with this as it does seem to be quite accessible.

2018-08-14 Thread Lynn White
Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 14, 2018, at 12:14 PM, Anna Dresner wrote: > > Hi, > > I know that some people on this list have used Amazing Slow Downer, which has > a lot of the same features. > > Best, > Anna > > >> On Aug 14, 2018, at 7:42 AM, lynn white wrote: >> >> Has anyone had

Re: bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
Sounds good! What is tge name of this foldable keyboard?Thamls Harry > On 14 Aug 2018, at 19:52, llump...@austin.rr.com wrote: > > We like this keyboard: > > Description > For fast typists or those with large hands, most folding keyboards are just > too small for comfort! This sturdy Bluetooth

Re: bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Michael Feir
I think it was just called the Microsoft Folding Universal Mobile keyboard. I haven't felt how they got it to fold. The version I have is rigid and the magnetic lid folds over the keys protecting them well. I can also detach the lid. I would recommend getting a lapdesk with this or the folding

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: Bi14 experiences?

2018-08-14 Thread Susie Stageberg
Good idea, Andy. Thanks. Now that I am retired I don't get my hands on the latest goodies any more ... Susie -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 2:05 PM To:

Re: Issues with iPhone either not wanting to sleep or power off button randomly appearing

2018-08-14 Thread Donna
Hi Try going to Settings, Display & Brightness, swipe down to Raise to Wake, & tap to turn Raise to Wake off. Donna > > Hello list, > So as the subject line says, my iPhone SE has recently been giving me weird > issues with either the power off screen popping up and or the phone not >

Re: bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone
I just got the Logitech K480 yesterday. So far I like it. I got it from best buy for about 60 dollars > On Aug 14, 2018, at 3:02 AM, Kwork wrote: > > I agree. It's been a fun experience hearing about these different keyboards. > :) > Travis > - Original Message - > From: "Arlene" >

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: bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread llumpkin
I think it's called "plugable keyboard" -Original Message- From: 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 2:33 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: bluetooth keyboard recommendation Sounds good! What is tge name of this foldable keyboard?Thamls Harry > On 14

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi Sandy, Thank you for such kind words. it gives me a big boost to continue and add features to Astreos :) I didn't see your email in the list on my backend. Were you able to send the contact form? you can alternatively send me an email directly so I can add you. Also, just to check, what

Re: Small camera

2018-08-14 Thread Judy Pryor
Thanks Sieghard I remember now about hearing about the camera on the dog harness. Judy Sent from my iPhone > On 14 Aug 2018, at 04:34, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > No, there is no camera on the Apple Watch. > Jessica, if Judy wanted to tell she probablywould have *smile*. > Judy, as for

Logitech Keys-To-Go For iOS

2018-08-14 Thread Nene
Hello, does any body’s using this Logitech Keys-To-Go For iOS keyboard in your iPhone? Would like to hear your experience, or views on it. Nene -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi Rob, Just wanted to make sure you got the invite? It seems so far with our tests, the app has some issues with iphone 5s and 6 as the CPU architecture is older on these devices. Hopefully you have something more recent. Have a great day > On 13 Aug 2018, at 5:40 am, 'RobH.' via VIPhone

Re: Small camera

2018-08-14 Thread Judy Pryor
What would you search for if you are looking for these glasses. Judy Sent from my iPhone > On 14 Aug 2018, at 07:48, 'RobH.' via VIPhone > wrote: > > I've not read much of the thread, but suspect we're looking for a camera that > one can activate on the fly immediately, at will, and >

Re: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Kwork
Susie, I love the three thumbs up. It made me laugh! I'm glad you're a fan of it too. Travis - Original Message - From: "Susie Stageberg" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 10:32 AM Subject: RE: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation I bought a Logitech 380 for my phone and really like it.

Re: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone
I would say a keyboard would be useful for navigation. I use mine for that, but I also use it for typing long emails or text messages. > On Aug 14, 2018, at 8:04 PM, Sandra Streeter > wrote: > > Just starting to learn an iPhone 8. Would a keyboard help in situations where > you're presented

Re: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Kwork
My favorite uses are text and email messages, and filling out forms, especially passwords. - Original Message - From: "'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 5:24 PM Subject: Re: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation I would say a keyboard would be useful for

Re: ending a call using power button?

2018-08-14 Thread 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone
If you are trying to decline a call you want to press the power button twice quickly. > On Aug 14, 2018, at 3:40 PM, Carolyn Arnold <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: > > I tried calling from the land line and depressed the Power Button, and it > went to Voice Mail. > > Best regards, > >

Re: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread Sandra Streeter
Just starting to learn an iPhone 8. Would a keyboard help in situations where you're presented with an itemized menu that you have to press a certain # for whatever item? I don't mind using the regular onboard keyboard, but am thinking ahead to whenever I have to deal with the menu situation.

Re: Bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2018-08-14 Thread 'Maria Reyes' via VIPhone
Oh same here. It’s easier to type passwords with a bluetooth keyboard rather than the onscreen keyboard. > On Aug 14, 2018, at 8:48 PM, Kwork wrote: > > My favorite uses are text and email messages, and filling out forms, > especially passwords. > - Original Message - > From: "'Maria

Braille edge or focus 40 latest generation with Mac and iPhone

2018-08-14 Thread Mary Otten
Hi all, and I acknowledge that this has been Cross posted to a couple of lists. I am interested in hearing from people who have recent experience with the displays I mentioned in the subject line with a Mac but particularly with iPhones, iPads etc. I’m also interested in the new device that’s

RE: Braille edge or focus 40 latest generation with Mac and iPhone

2018-08-14 Thread Zhi Huang
Hi Mary: Although I read about both, I've only used and demonstrated the Focus 14 and 40 4th and 5th generation Braille displays. Personally, the Braille Edge is an older product to the Focus 5th generation displays. I would either get the Focus 5th or the q Braille. Some differences

Re: Braille edge or focus 40 latest generation with Mac and iPhone

2018-08-14 Thread Richard Turner
Mary, No, the Braille Edge cannot function like an external drive. It is an older device, and had I known about the Q Braille coming out, I would have waited longer to ask my work to get me the Braille Edge. I was replacing an old Braille Sense OnHand. So, 6 or 8 months ago, I got the braille

RE: Braille edge or focus 40 latest generation with Mac and iPhone

2018-08-14 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Mary, As you may recall, I own the fifth Generation Focus 40 Blue unit. In addition to the information you’ve already received, I’ll add some comments. I like typing on the Focus keyboard for note taking usually performed in Word 2016. It’s a Perkins-style keyboard and feels solid to the

Re: Braille edge or focus 40 latest generation with Mac and iPhone

2018-08-14 Thread Richard Turner
I have the braille edge at work. I have not seen the latest Focus 40. I am very interested in seeing the Q Braille, which I gather has essentially the same form factor as the braille edge, with the addition of the function keys and a few more so it really can be used as an braille keyboard for a

Re: Braille edge or focus 40 latest generation with Mac and iPhone

2018-08-14 Thread Mary Otten
Can you set the edge so that it looks like an external drive to a computer, such that you could download books to an SD card that you had installed on it? Or do you have to somehow download those to an SD card on your computer, then put that in the edge and go from there? I kind of like the

RE: Braille edge or focus 40 latest generation with Mac and iPhone

2018-08-14 Thread Susie Stageberg
Mary, I do Bookshare books all the time on my BrailleNote, which has an SD card for external memory. I bought a card reader that plus into the computer’s unzip the book and put it on the SD card, then you should be able to read it on the Braille Edge. Ditto with BARD’s .brf Braille book.

Re: A reply from the developerFw: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread Jewel
I forwarded the original post re Astrios to a star-struck friend of mine, as I did not knowif he was on this list. I think that, perhaps, he is not. I have just received a reply from him saying that it was the coolest thing ever, and he loaded it without any problems.

Alexa App and alarms

2018-08-14 Thread Gordon
So earlier I went into my Alexa app to delete the alarms that had collected on my echo and couldn't do it. I hit the menu button and then alarms, but it did nothing when I clicked on alarms from the alarms, reminders and timers area. In the passed it would take you to your list of alarms that

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone
yuma, I haven't done it yet, I've been having iPhone woes! I am running the latest version of iOS on an iPhone eight. I shall try your link right now! Later, Sandy Sent from The dark side of the moon > On 14 Aug 2018, at 11:25, Yuma Decaux wrote: > > Hi Sandy, > > Thank you for such kind

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
I have downloaded the beta on my iPhone 7 plus running iOS 11.4.1 and on my 2018 ipad running ios 12 latest beta. The app opened on both devices, i gave it permissions to access location and microphone. The app then crashed back to home screen on both devices. When i reopened the app, there

RE: ending a call using power button?

2018-08-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I didn't consider it worth mentioning, I believe it was a quick double press of the power button while your phone had to be at your ear and if I remember correctly the iPhone 5 in 2012 was the last phone where this worked. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

An App called Songsterr

2018-08-14 Thread lynn white
Has anyone had success with this app?  If not, are there similar apps that are more accessible? For those who may not know, this app allows such things as loops, varying the rate of a song without affecting the pitch and it allows you to isolate various instruments.  Thanks for any help.

Re: ending a call using power button?

2018-08-14 Thread Tom's Gmail
Pushing the power button when receiving a call, actually, puts the person in to voicemail. I really like this feature because when the phone rings and I am busy, all I have to do is push the power button, and it puts the person and to voicemail and I can check it out later. I love that feature.

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread Donna
Hi, I am very interested in beta testing the app. This app sounds interesting. My 8 year old, who is legally blind, is very interested in astronomy. Donna > >> Hi Everyone, >> >> A quick introduction of myself. >> >> I am a blind software engineer, studying mahematics at UQ in Brisbane,

Re: Audio Description On Dish follow up answer after checking same channels and interested shows scott

2018-08-14 Thread Arlene
Scott, after you asked about the audio description with the 3 shows you and your wife are interested in, we checked these same channels on our dish and we didn't hear the audio description. it simply doesn't work. However we're fortunate to have cox contour, and the audio descriptions comes

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-14 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi harry, Sorry for the experience you had when it first crashed. We are working now to fix this ASAP. Yes, you start by hearing one of NASA's launch sequences and you are in a spaceship looking at the stars. I've had another comment about the volume not being loud enough. It was so that you

Re: Audio Description On Dish follow up answer after checking same channels and interested shows scott

2018-08-14 Thread Peter Logan
Change your audio feed to Spanish… It works… Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 14, 2018, at 11:53 AM, Arlene wrote: > > Scott, after you asked about the audio description with the 3 shows you and > your wife are interested in, we checked these same channels on our dish and > we didn't hear the