RE: getting an iPad mini
Hi Siegard,I just got a cordless phone with link to cell. You can link your IPhone via Bluetooth to this phone system so you can answer your cellphone with the cordless. You can discontinue your land service and set the system to cell only. That is what I plan to do after I try this for a while. I want to make sure the quality of sound is okay before doing so. It even transfers your ring tones from your cellphone to the cordless, plus has talking caller ID. This way, you can leave your cell on the charger while you answer the phone anywhere. I hope this wasn't too off topic. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: getting an iPad mini Hi Ricardo, If Anthony only has an iPhone and uses it as his main home number, turning on Do Not Disturb may not be something he wishes to do if he is waiting for an important call. I got rid of my home landline as well about 3 or 4 years ago and I already decided as well to buy either an iPod Touch or an iPad Mini at some point so that I don't always have to use my iPhone for everything. I listen to Audible a lot and while that doesn't take up a lot of battery, it still does use power and if I had another device for at home I probably wouldn't have to charge my iPhone all the time. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricardo Walker Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 3:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Hi, Why not turn on do not disturb on your phone then? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 20, 2013, at 11:09 AM, Anthony Vece ajv...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to have two devices so that when I am listening to a radio program I would not be interrupted by phone calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 10:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According
Re: getting an iPad mini
Lois, We all want one - over here in the UK too, please! Smiles Carol P On 21/05/2013 11:00, Lois Butterfield wrote: Hi Siegard,I just got a cordless phone with link to cell. You can link your IPhone via Bluetooth to this phone system so you can answer your cellphone with the cordless. You can discontinue your land service and set the system to cell only. That is what I plan to do after I try this for a while. I want to make sure the quality of sound is okay before doing so. It even transfers your ring tones from your cellphone to the cordless, plus has talking caller ID. This way, you can leave your cell on the charger while you answer the phone anywhere. I hope this wasn't too off topic. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: getting an iPad mini Hi Ricardo, If Anthony only has an iPhone and uses it as his main home number, turning on Do Not Disturb may not be something he wishes to do if he is waiting for an important call. I got rid of my home landline as well about 3 or 4 years ago and I already decided as well to buy either an iPod Touch or an iPad Mini at some point so that I don't always have to use my iPhone for everything. I listen to Audible a lot and while that doesn't take up a lot of battery, it still does use power and if I had another device for at home I probably wouldn't have to charge my iPhone all the time. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricardo Walker Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 3:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Hi, Why not turn on do not disturb on your phone then? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 20, 2013, at 11:09 AM, Anthony Vece ajv...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to have two devices so that when I am listening to a radio program I would not be interrupted by phone calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 10:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone
RE: getting an iPad mini
I'd like to have two devices so that when I am listening to a radio program I would not be interrupted by phone calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 10:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons mailto:simmonslaure...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things
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Hi, Why not turn on do not disturb on your phone then? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 20, 2013, at 11:09 AM, Anthony Vece ajv...@gmail.com wrote: I’d like to have two devices so that when I am listening to a radio program I would not be interrupted by phone calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 10:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod
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Hi Ricardo, If Anthony only has an iPhone and uses it as his main home number, turning on Do Not Disturb may not be something he wishes to do if he is waiting for an important call. I got rid of my home landline as well about 3 or 4 years ago and I already decided as well to buy either an iPod Touch or an iPad Mini at some point so that I don't always have to use my iPhone for everything. I listen to Audible a lot and while that doesn't take up a lot of battery, it still does use power and if I had another device for at home I probably wouldn't have to charge my iPhone all the time. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricardo Walker Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 3:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Hi, Why not turn on do not disturb on your phone then? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 20, 2013, at 11:09 AM, Anthony Vece ajv...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to have two devices so that when I am listening to a radio program I would not be interrupted by phone calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 10:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio
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Yup, Your right. I guess I was just thinking of my own personal use case where, when I receive a call, and I'm listening to music or other media on my iPad, I stop it anyway. haha. So just receiving a call, regardless of what device I'm using to listen to the media, be it radio, computer, or iPad, just the call alone interrupts my listening. But of course, this will not be everyones experience. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 20, 2013, at 7:58 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Ricardo, If Anthony only has an iPhone and uses it as his main home number, turning on Do Not Disturb may not be something he wishes to do if he is waiting for an important call. I got rid of my home landline as well about 3 or 4 years ago and I already decided as well to buy either an iPod Touch or an iPad Mini at some point so that I don't always have to use my iPhone for everything. I listen to Audible a lot and while that doesn't take up a lot of battery, it still does use power and if I had another device for at home I probably wouldn't have to charge my iPhone all the time. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricardo Walker Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 3:15 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Hi, Why not turn on do not disturb on your phone then? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 20, 2013, at 11:09 AM, Anthony Vece ajv...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to have two devices so that when I am listening to a radio program I would not be interrupted by phone calls. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 10:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy
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Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers
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Hi Alan, The iPad Mini as handy as it might be is definitely not a phone replacement. Fold an eight and a half by 11 size piece of paper in half and you pretty much have the size of an iPad Mini (it's 7.9 inches long and 5.5 inches wide). It also weighs over twice as much as an iPhone 4S and close to 3 times as much as an iPhone 5 and it's just not a device you can comfortable have with you in your pocket or even in a belt case. People may use their iPhone for all sorts of stuff, but for many it still has to function well as a mobile phone whether it's for business use or personal use especially now that a lot of people don't even have a landline any more. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 7:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons mailto:simmonslaure...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting
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I have both an iPad mini and an iPhone 4s. If I could only have one, I would choose the iPhone. While the mini has the larger screen which is easier to navigate on those small websites, and I can see the screen much better when watching tv, I use my iPhone about 10 times as much. Like reading and responding to this email. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze any tie ping or spelin airors. On May 17, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Alan, The iPad Mini as handy as it might be is definitely not a phone replacement. Fold an eight and a half by 11 size piece of paper in half and you pretty much have the size of an iPad Mini (it’s 7.9 inches long and 5.5 inches wide). It also weighs over twice as much as an iPhone 4S and close to 3 times as much as an iPhone 5 and it’s just not a device you can comfortable have with you in your pocket or even in a belt case. People may use their iPhone for all sorts of stuff, but for many it still has to function well as a mobile phone whether it’s for business use or personal use especially now that a lot of people don’t even have a landline any more. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 7:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many business people carry both an iPad in one form or another plus an iPhone. My thought that if the mini was also a phone, that would eliminate one device. Sense I've never even touched an iPad I'm just assuming the mini would just be an over grown iPhone. My other thinking was it being larger, would also be easier to type on and possibly eliminating the need for an external keyboard. If I'm doing my email on my iPhone, I use my Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard to enter in the text. I think that would be good when I'm in the motor home and saves me from having to bring along my netbook I already have a 17.3 inch entertainment laptop that has a 10 and a half hour battery life and we use that to watch movies and such when dry camping so I'm already looking toward consolidation of devices.- Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:27 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case
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You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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You could do something like Google Voice/Talkatone or forward calls to a Skype number. However, I have found both of these alternatives unreliable. Sometimes the calls will ringthrough, but most often I am left a voice message because I did not get a ring. Eric On May 16, 2013, at 7:55 AM, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone
Re: getting an iPad mini
Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public
Re: getting an iPad mini
OOh dear, no, a phone that big owuld be,... well, cumbersome to say the least. I know osmeo f the droid tablets are going that way, but nothing like that big. - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:55 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed
Re: getting an iPad mini
This is where there is functional separation and why we have more than one idev. There's no ideal size to do everything, so either find that one that is good at most, or more than one that are better at less. - Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:11 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit
RE: getting an iPad mini
Hi Eric, Of course we won't know until we find out around June 11 when Apple is having their WWDC, but Tim Cook said recently that there will be no new devices until the fall and typically WWDC in the last couple of years has been all about the new iOS. I hope Apple will reveal something truly cool with respect to iOS 7, but I wouldn't hold my breath regarding any news about a new iPhone, iPad or anything like that. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Lois, Where did you see this price? Best price I've seen was on Blind Bargains for $299.00. I've never seen a new one for less. I also plan to eventually get either a mini or full sized iPad but am waiting for a bit longer to see what news arrives next month. Eric Caron On May 15, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I hope you're getting a good buy. I saw them on sale today for around $250. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:35 PM To: ViPhone List Subject: getting an iPad mini Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https
Re: getting an iPad mini
lol, Yes. But the truth of the matter is, people are watching less TV on their smart phone than one might think. People turn to tablets, computers, or actual televisions for prolonged movie/video content. So yes, why would anyone want a 4 inch Tv. The answer is, most people don't. haha. And from a technological perspective, much isn't too much to ask for now a day. but, there comes a point where consumers just rebel, and totally dismiss certain notions. I mean, just look at it from a ergonomic view point. Have you ever held an iPad for any length of time? Tell you what, after 20 minutes or so, you will start to notice the weight and mass of the thing. Yes, one can use headphones or a bt headset to use with it when on calls but, unless you just plan on being stationary for most calls, an iPad makes a poor mobile phone in my opinion. So long story short, its doable, but, I don't think very practical. At least not practical enough for most consumers to use comfortably. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com
Re: getting an iPad mini
I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you
Re: getting an iPad mini
Many of the same arguments were made when Samsung came out with the Note. Now the Note isn't even the largest smart phone out there. Using the speaker phone option, or a headset, you wouldn't need to hold it next to your head all of the time to use it as a phone. I wouldn't want one myself, but others out there might want such a beast. I'm not arrogant enough to think that the only successful products out there are the ones I thought made sense myself. On 05/16/2013 09:51 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: lol, Yes. But the truth of the matter is, people are watching less TV on their smart phone than one might think. People turn to tablets, computers, or actual televisions for prolonged movie/video content. So yes, why would anyone want a 4 inch Tv. The answer is, most people don't. haha. And from a technological perspective, much isn't too much to ask for now a day. but, there comes a point where consumers just rebel, and totally dismiss certain notions. I mean, just look at it from a ergonomic view point. Have you ever held an iPad for any length of time? Tell you what, after 20 minutes or so, you will start to notice the weight and mass of the thing. Yes, one can use headphones or a bt headset to use with it when on calls but, unless you just plan on being stationary for most calls, an iPad makes a poor mobile phone in my opinion. So long story short, its doable, but, I don't think very practical. At least not practical enough for most consumers to use comfortably. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email
Re: getting an iPad mini
That's my thinking, hence the reason for getting the iPad for me now, which, I don't think I'll be using as a phone. smile. -- Raul A. Gallegos They say You are what you eat. This humors me because I don't remember eating a bowl of Amazing lately. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 9:29 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hi Eric, Of course we won't know until we find out around June 11 when Apple is having their WWDC, but Tim Cook said recently that there will be no new devices until the fall and typically WWDC in the last couple of years has been all about the new iOS. I hope Apple will reveal something truly cool with respect to iOS 7, but I wouldn't hold my breath regarding any news about a new iPhone, iPad or anything like that. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Lois, Where did you see this price? Best price I've seen was on Blind Bargains for $299.00. I've never seen a new one for less. I also plan to eventually get either a mini or full sized iPad but am waiting for a bit longer to see what news arrives next month. Eric Caron On May 15, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I hope you're getting a good buy. I saw them on sale today for around $250. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:35 PM To: ViPhone List Subject: getting an iPad mini Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
It could still slide into a wide pocket and I'd use a Bluetooth ear peace anyway. I still wonder though, does the mini have stereo speakers or just mono? - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send
Re: getting an iPad mini
I've heard this very same thing from several other people which is why I haven't gone any farther with it. I told my wife I could just get an iPad 3 and keep the iPhone too but I'd guess you already know how that flew! grin After the whatta you think I'm made of speech and the are you out of your mind shtick, I kind of sort of got the feeling the answer might be a resounding no way in hell! grin - Original Message - From: Eric To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:09 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You could do something like Google Voice/Talkatone or forward calls to a Skype number. However, I have found both of these alternatives unreliable. Sometimes the calls will ringthrough, but most often I am left a voice message because I did not get a ring. Eric On May 16, 2013, at 7:55 AM, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed
RE: getting an iPad mini
Hi Alan, If you get a 3G/LTE model and a data plan you can easily make it into a cell phone by using an inbound VoIP number and an app like Acrobits or Groundwire (both are from the company Acrobits). These are full-featured VoIP apps with the same features as the phone app including call history, contact integration and in addition you also get call recording. The one difference is that you can't dial using touch typing on their keypads, somehow I think it must be Apple that restricts that because I have never seen a keypad where you can touch type in any VoIP app including Skype. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro mailto:rick.alf...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving
Re: getting an iPad mini
I haven't got a problem with a 4 inch TV as long as I have good sound, all I need is the audio anyway! so I don't really care if the TV is only 4 inches! grin - Original Message - From: Lauren Simmons To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:11 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit
Re: getting an iPad mini
Hi, Big difference is, you can still hold the note or note 2 reasonably comfortable in one hand. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 11:35 AM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: Many of the same arguments were made when Samsung came out with the Note. Now the Note isn't even the largest smart phone out there. Using the speaker phone option, or a headset, you wouldn't need to hold it next to your head all of the time to use it as a phone. I wouldn't want one myself, but others out there might want such a beast. I'm not arrogant enough to think that the only successful products out there are the ones I thought made sense myself. On 05/16/2013 09:51 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: lol, Yes. But the truth of the matter is, people are watching less TV on their smart phone than one might think. People turn to tablets, computers, or actual televisions for prolonged movie/video content. So yes, why would anyone want a 4 inch Tv. The answer is, most people don't. haha. And from a technological perspective, much isn't too much to ask for now a day. but, there comes a point where consumers just rebel, and totally dismiss certain notions. I mean, just look at it from a ergonomic view point. Have you ever held an iPad for any length of time? Tell you what, after 20 minutes or so, you will start to notice the weight and mass of the thing. Yes, one can use headphones or a bt headset to use with it when on calls but, unless you just plan on being stationary for most calls, an iPad makes a poor mobile phone in my opinion. So long story short, its doable, but, I don't think very practical. At least not practical enough for most consumers to use comfortably. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com
Re: getting an iPad mini
When I stated TV it was obvious I jokingly meant any video content. Ha ha. People are watching less video content on their phones? Cite your source, and you don't count as a source--you're just another lister posting an opinion until you can prove differently. You don't seem to recall but this discussion centered around the iPad mini--hence the subject line, which is not all that heavy, and I'm a small thin woman. LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:51 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini lol, Yes. But the truth of the matter is, people are watching less TV on their smart phone than one might think. People turn to tablets, computers, or actual televisions for prolonged movie/video content. So yes, why would anyone want a 4 inch Tv. The answer is, most people don't. haha. And from a technological perspective, much isn't too much to ask for now a day. but, there comes a point where consumers just rebel, and totally dismiss certain notions. I mean, just look at it from a ergonomic view point. Have you ever held an iPad for any length of time? Tell you what, after 20 minutes or so, you will start to notice the weight and mass of the thing. Yes, one can use headphones or a bt headset to use with it when on calls but, unless you just plan on being stationary for most calls, an iPad makes a poor mobile phone in my opinion. So long story short, its doable, but, I don't think very practical. At least not practical enough for most consumers to use comfortably. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received
Re: getting an iPad mini
Yes, I agree. why would anyone use a telephone communications device of this nature in any other way? Besides, for those who have lost track of the discussion, the argument centers around placing cell service feature on an iPad mini which makes 100% sense to me and anyone else who has the intelligence to primarily use with and earpiece and alike. I know this simple solution doesn't make for mindless list serve arguments, but it is a very good solution, and as much choice as possible is best. (Smile). LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can see where Magic Jack and/or Talkatone would work with a Bluetooth headset so you aren't exactly having to hold an 8 inch slab of glass on your face. -- Raul A. Gallegos If you Friend Request me on Facebook and your profile picture is a car, I will automatically assume you are a Transformer. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 7:11 AM, Lauren Simmons wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you
Re: getting an iPad mini
Guys, in reality, the Samsung 4 and the Note 2 really aren't all that big. My husband and my brother are cell phone fanatics and each own these things. I can easily put the phone in my purse. They are very thin and light, even with a protective cover. I kinda thought the Samsung Galaxy 3 and 4 felt a bit cheaply made, but they've turned out to be quite well built. The Nexus 7 is also not all that big. On the other hand, the current Nexus 10 is actually way too big and delicate to carry around. LS - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:35 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Many of the same arguments were made when Samsung came out with the Note. Now the Note isn't even the largest smart phone out there. Using the speaker phone option, or a headset, you wouldn't need to hold it next to your head all of the time to use it as a phone. I wouldn't want one myself, but others out there might want such a beast. I'm not arrogant enough to think that the only successful products out there are the ones I thought made sense myself. On 05/16/2013 09:51 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: lol, Yes. But the truth of the matter is, people are watching less TV on their smart phone than one might think. People turn to tablets, computers, or actual televisions for prolonged movie/video content. So yes, why would anyone want a 4 inch Tv. The answer is, most people don't. haha. And from a technological perspective, much isn't too much to ask for now a day. but, there comes a point where consumers just rebel, and totally dismiss certain notions. I mean, just look at it from a ergonomic view point. Have you ever held an iPad for any length of time? Tell you what, after 20 minutes or so, you will start to notice the weight and mass of the thing. Yes, one can use headphones or a bt headset to use with it when on calls but, unless you just plan on being stationary for most calls, an iPad makes a poor mobile phone in my opinion. So long story short, its doable, but, I don't think very practical. At least not practical enough for most consumers to use comfortably. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did
Re: getting an iPad mini
I fully agree. Why would people within the last 10 years or so invest in huge LCD and plasma TVs then want to watch videos on some of the smaller screens out there EG: Apple cell phones? I of course realize current hand held devices are meant to be carried around, but their original purpose of being a cell phone is at the bottom of the feature list nowadays. LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini This is how I feel, but most sighted people are going to want something more than 4 or 5 inches for TV and Movie watching. -- Raul A. Gallegos Oh Mario...if only I could control everyone the way I control you ... HOP! YOU LITTLE PLUMBER! HOP! HOP! HOP! - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 9:46 AM, Alan Paganelli wrote: I haven't got a problem with a 4 inch TV as long as I have good sound, all I need is the audio anyway! so I don't really care if the TV is only 4 inches! grin - Original Message - *From:* Lauren Simmons mailto:simmonslaure...@gmail.com *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:11 AM *Subject:* Re: getting an iPad mini Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com mailto:rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info mailto:rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info http://www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net mailto:alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com mailto:rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group
Re: getting an iPad mini
I'm not sure where y'all are getting this info that sighted people aren't watching videos on their iPhones. I haven't found any statistics pointing to this myself. From watching my family, they most definitely do bring up videos, YouTube for example, on their iPhones. Maybe they're not watching the Hobbit on their iPhones, but I doubt their would be so many video options on the iPhone if people weren't using it. I also suspect the iPhone would take a beating in the market place if it didn't let you watch videos, at least based on the advertising I'm seeing. On 05/16/2013 03:40 PM, Lauren Simmons wrote: I fully agree. Why would people within the last 10 years or so invest in huge LCD and plasma TVs then want to watch videos on some of the smaller screens out there EG: Apple cell phones? I of course realize current hand held devices are meant to be carried around, but their original purpose of being a cell phone is at the bottom of the feature list nowadays. LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini This is how I feel, but most sighted people are going to want something more than 4 or 5 inches for TV and Movie watching. -- Raul A. Gallegos Oh Mario...if only I could control everyone the way I control you ... HOP! YOU LITTLE PLUMBER! HOP! HOP! HOP! - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 9:46 AM, Alan Paganelli wrote: I haven't got a problem with a 4 inch TV as long as I have good sound, all I need is the audio anyway! so I don't really care if the TV is only 4 inches! grin - Original Message - *From:* Lauren Simmons mailto:simmonslaure...@gmail.com *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:11 AM *Subject:* Re: getting an iPad mini Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com mailto:rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info mailto:rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info http://www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net mailto:alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com mailto:rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading
Re: getting an iPad mini
I listen to a lot of tv using a Slingbox and the Slingplayer app on my iPhone. It has an audio only mode which reduces data and battery usage. I also watch a lot of tv on my iPad mini. When I lie in bed, I rest the mini on my chest... I can see the screen better than any giant screen tv. Of course your eyes may vary. Chuck PS. I apologize if this post duplicates... my Apple mail is not working at the moment. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
Thanks for this! - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:35 AM Subject: RE: getting an iPad mini Hi Alan, If you get a 3G/LTE model and a data plan you can easily make it into a cell phone by using an inbound VoIP number and an app like Acrobits or Groundwire (both are from the company Acrobits). These are full-featured VoIP apps with the same features as the phone app including call history, contact integration and in addition you also get call recording. The one difference is that you can't dial using touch typing on their keypads, somehow I think it must be Apple that restricts that because I have never seen a keypad where you can touch type in any VoIP app including Skype. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you
Re: getting an iPad mini
From the start of this thread I've stated that video is a very significant factor in the purchase of these devices, and I've also stated that the bigger the screen the better--to sighted people. You may have lost the gist of this thread somewhere. LS - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:33 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I'm not sure where y'all are getting this info that sighted people aren't watching videos on their iPhones. I haven't found any statistics pointing to this myself. From watching my family, they most definitely do bring up videos, YouTube for example, on their iPhones. Maybe they're not watching the Hobbit on their iPhones, but I doubt their would be so many video options on the iPhone if people weren't using it. I also suspect the iPhone would take a beating in the market place if it didn't let you watch videos, at least based on the advertising I'm seeing. On 05/16/2013 03:40 PM, Lauren Simmons wrote: I fully agree. Why would people within the last 10 years or so invest in huge LCD and plasma TVs then want to watch videos on some of the smaller screens out there EG: Apple cell phones? I of course realize current hand held devices are meant to be carried around, but their original purpose of being a cell phone is at the bottom of the feature list nowadays. LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini This is how I feel, but most sighted people are going to want something more than 4 or 5 inches for TV and Movie watching. -- Raul A. Gallegos Oh Mario...if only I could control everyone the way I control you ... HOP! YOU LITTLE PLUMBER! HOP! HOP! HOP! - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 9:46 AM, Alan Paganelli wrote: I haven't got a problem with a 4 inch TV as long as I have good sound, all I need is the audio anyway! so I don't really care if the TV is only 4 inches! grin - Original Message - *From:* Lauren Simmons mailto:simmonslaure...@gmail.com *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:11 AM *Subject:* Re: getting an iPad mini Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com mailto:rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info mailto:rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info http://www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net mailto:alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com mailto:rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam
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right, I didn't know it was my responsibility to intuit what you mean. I can only go by what you wrote. When I think of Tv I think of television and movies before I think of any 30 second video clip one can find on the internet. But either way, why don't you prove I'm wrong? Keep in mind, I didn't say all video content or, just video content. I said prolonged video content. to be more specific, televisions shows, or feature length movies. I guess you didn't read that part though. And, you brought up TV and 4 inch screens, not I. I wasn't aware I just had to respond to the parts of your posts that suited you. Finally, I'm not a thin woman, and I own an iPad mini. Yes, its relatively light. But, I certainly can not hold my iPad mini 1 handed while on a call for as long as I can hold an iPhone. Or any phone for that matter. Yes, one can use there bluetooth ear piece or, headphones like I could have sworn I mentioned in my other message, but as I pointed out, unless you are on very short calls or, just plan on being stationary while on your call, the weight and mass still plays into the effectiveness as an iPad mini as a phone. And obviously, there are some folks out there that would love the iPad mini as a phone. You can find someone who likes anything if you look hard enough. I just don't think its a practical option for most. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com wrote: When I stated TV it was obvious I jokingly meant any video content. Ha ha. People are watching less video content on their phones? Cite your source, and you don't count as a source--you're just another lister posting an opinion until you can prove differently. You don't seem to recall but this discussion centered around the iPad mini--hence the subject line, which is not all that heavy, and I'm a small thin woman. LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:51 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini lol, Yes. But the truth of the matter is, people are watching less TV on their smart phone than one might think. People turn to tablets, computers, or actual televisions for prolonged movie/video content. So yes, why would anyone want a 4 inch Tv. The answer is, most people don't. haha. And from a technological perspective, much isn't too much to ask for now a day. but, there comes a point where consumers just rebel, and totally dismiss certain notions. I mean, just look at it from a ergonomic view point. Have you ever held an iPad for any length of time? Tell you what, after 20 minutes or so, you will start to notice the weight and mass of the thing. Yes, one can use headphones or a bt headset to use with it when on calls but, unless you just plan on being stationary for most calls, an iPad makes a poor mobile phone in my opinion. So long story short, its doable, but, I don't think very practical. At least not practical enough for most consumers to use comfortably. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Lauren Simmons simmonslaure...@gmail.com wrote: Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience
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Hi, I'm not sure anyone said videos. Exactly. My words were prolonged video content. In essence, I was referring to TV shows and feature length movies. My point was, people prefer to watch longer video content such as TV shows, and movies on larger screens. If you want to watch a 2 minute video on youtube, and your phone is in your hand, of course, its just more expedient to do so. If you add up all the hours of just video content consumed, I wouldn't be surprised if it was about even or, smartphones had a lead over other devices. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 5:33 PM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure where y'all are getting this info that sighted people aren't watching videos on their iPhones. I haven't found any statistics pointing to this myself. From watching my family, they most definitely do bring up videos, YouTube for example, on their iPhones. Maybe they're not watching the Hobbit on their iPhones, but I doubt their would be so many video options on the iPhone if people weren't using it. I also suspect the iPhone would take a beating in the market place if it didn't let you watch videos, at least based on the advertising I'm seeing. On 05/16/2013 03:40 PM, Lauren Simmons wrote: I fully agree. Why would people within the last 10 years or so invest in huge LCD and plasma TVs then want to watch videos on some of the smaller screens out there EG: Apple cell phones? I of course realize current hand held devices are meant to be carried around, but their original purpose of being a cell phone is at the bottom of the feature list nowadays. LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini This is how I feel, but most sighted people are going to want something more than 4 or 5 inches for TV and Movie watching. -- Raul A. Gallegos Oh Mario...if only I could control everyone the way I control you ... HOP! YOU LITTLE PLUMBER! HOP! HOP! HOP! - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 9:46 AM, Alan Paganelli wrote: I haven't got a problem with a 4 inch TV as long as I have good sound, all I need is the audio anyway! so I don't really care if the TV is only 4 inches! grin - Original Message - *From:* Lauren Simmons mailto:simmonslaure...@gmail.com *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:11 AM *Subject:* Re: getting an iPad mini Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com mailto:rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info mailto:rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info http://www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net mailto:alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com mailto:rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time
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Understood and agreed. I wasn't just responding to you, but the whole thread, where it wasn't always clear to me at least what TV and video was being referred to. As I said, I don't think people are going to want to watch the Hobbit on their iPhone, but who knows! BTW, I have seen people watch TV shows and movies on their iPhone/iPods. My son for example, uses his NetFlicks app to watch TV on his iPod. They may not always prefer to do it, but sometimes it's the only or the best option. If people didn't do it or didn't' want to do it then NetFlicks wouldn't bother with an iPhone app and ABC, Time Warner and other companies wouldn't have their streaming apps. As I think I stated before, I'm also not sure at all that there aren't people out there who want to use their tablets as a phone. I think the definition of phablet just got revised up to 6 inch devices, so I am not sure at all that an 8 inch phablet isn't in our future. I say, if there's a company out there that thinks it'll be successful, let them put it out there, and we'll see if the market place accepts it or not. The Note had a lot of nay sayers when it came out and now it has a lot of imitators. On 05/16/2013 10:14 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Hi, I'm not sure anyone said videos. Exactly. My words were prolonged video content. In essence, I was referring to TV shows and feature length movies. My point was, people prefer to watch longer video content such as TV shows, and movies on larger screens. If you want to watch a 2 minute video on youtube, and your phone is in your hand, of course, its just more expedient to do so. If you add up all the hours of just video content consumed, I wouldn't be surprised if it was about even or, smartphones had a lead over other devices. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 5:33 PM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure where y'all are getting this info that sighted people aren't watching videos on their iPhones. I haven't found any statistics pointing to this myself. From watching my family, they most definitely do bring up videos, YouTube for example, on their iPhones. Maybe they're not watching the Hobbit on their iPhones, but I doubt their would be so many video options on the iPhone if people weren't using it. I also suspect the iPhone would take a beating in the market place if it didn't let you watch videos, at least based on the advertising I'm seeing. On 05/16/2013 03:40 PM, Lauren Simmons wrote: I fully agree. Why would people within the last 10 years or so invest in huge LCD and plasma TVs then want to watch videos on some of the smaller screens out there EG: Apple cell phones? I of course realize current hand held devices are meant to be carried around, but their original purpose of being a cell phone is at the bottom of the feature list nowadays. LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini This is how I feel, but most sighted people are going to want something more than 4 or 5 inches for TV and Movie watching. -- Raul A. Gallegos Oh Mario...if only I could control everyone the way I control you ... HOP! YOU LITTLE PLUMBER! HOP! HOP! HOP! - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 9:46 AM, Alan Paganelli wrote: I haven't got a problem with a 4 inch TV as long as I have good sound, all I need is the audio anyway! so I don't really care if the TV is only 4 inches! grin - Original Message - *From:* Lauren Simmons mailto:simmonslaure...@gmail.com *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:11 AM *Subject:* Re: getting an iPad mini Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com mailto:rwalker...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:55 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info mailto:rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info http://www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net mailto:alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15
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Hi Chris. Yup. I agree. Video is a major component of the smartphone experience. It fills a void in our content hungry souls. haha. I guess what I'm saying is, people watch TV or movies on smartphones because that's probably all they have at the moment. For example, give your son an iPad, he will probably watch Netflix on his iPad more than his iPod. Give your son a 42 inch smart HDTV, he will probably prefer to watch Netflix on that TV than his iPad or iPod. haha. But, Since we can't walk around with big screen TVs, we use whats handy. Thats usually phones which most have at arms reach most if not all day. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 11:33 PM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: Understood and agreed. I wasn't just responding to you, but the whole thread, where it wasn't always clear to me at least what TV and video was being referred to. As I said, I don't think people are going to want to watch the Hobbit on their iPhone, but who knows! BTW, I have seen people watch TV shows and movies on their iPhone/iPods. My son for example, uses his NetFlicks app to watch TV on his iPod. They may not always prefer to do it, but sometimes it's the only or the best option. If people didn't do it or didn't' want to do it then NetFlicks wouldn't bother with an iPhone app and ABC, Time Warner and other companies wouldn't have their streaming apps. As I think I stated before, I'm also not sure at all that there aren't people out there who want to use their tablets as a phone. I think the definition of phablet just got revised up to 6 inch devices, so I am not sure at all that an 8 inch phablet isn't in our future. I say, if there's a company out there that thinks it'll be successful, let them put it out there, and we'll see if the market place accepts it or not. The Note had a lot of nay sayers when it came out and now it has a lot of imitators. On 05/16/2013 10:14 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Hi, I'm not sure anyone said videos. Exactly. My words were prolonged video content. In essence, I was referring to TV shows and feature length movies. My point was, people prefer to watch longer video content such as TV shows, and movies on larger screens. If you want to watch a 2 minute video on youtube, and your phone is in your hand, of course, its just more expedient to do so. If you add up all the hours of just video content consumed, I wouldn't be surprised if it was about even or, smartphones had a lead over other devices. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 16, 2013, at 5:33 PM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure where y'all are getting this info that sighted people aren't watching videos on their iPhones. I haven't found any statistics pointing to this myself. From watching my family, they most definitely do bring up videos, YouTube for example, on their iPhones. Maybe they're not watching the Hobbit on their iPhones, but I doubt their would be so many video options on the iPhone if people weren't using it. I also suspect the iPhone would take a beating in the market place if it didn't let you watch videos, at least based on the advertising I'm seeing. On 05/16/2013 03:40 PM, Lauren Simmons wrote: I fully agree. Why would people within the last 10 years or so invest in huge LCD and plasma TVs then want to watch videos on some of the smaller screens out there EG: Apple cell phones? I of course realize current hand held devices are meant to be carried around, but their original purpose of being a cell phone is at the bottom of the feature list nowadays. LS - Original Message - From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini This is how I feel, but most sighted people are going to want something more than 4 or 5 inches for TV and Movie watching. -- Raul A. Gallegos Oh Mario...if only I could control everyone the way I control you ... HOP! YOU LITTLE PLUMBER! HOP! HOP! HOP! - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/16/2013 9:46 AM, Alan Paganelli wrote: I haven't got a problem with a 4 inch TV as long as I have good sound, all I need is the audio anyway! so I don't really care if the TV is only 4 inches! grin - Original Message - *From:* Lauren Simmons mailto:simmonslaure...@gmail.com *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:11 AM *Subject:* Re: getting an iPad mini Why not? Doesn't seem like too much to ask from technological perspective. (Smile). After all, couldn't someone ask the converse of an iPhone: Why would anyone want a tiny 4 inch TV? LS - Original Message
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Don't feel bad. My Wife would echo the same sentiments. Sent from my Verizon iPhone 5! On May 16, 2013, at 10:29 AM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I've heard this very same thing from several other people which is why I haven't gone any farther with it. I told my wife I could just get an iPad 3 and keep the iPhone too but I'd guess you already know how that flew! grin After the whatta you think I'm made of speech and the are you out of your mind shtick, I kind of sort of got the feeling the answer might be a resounding no way in hell! grin - Original Message - From: Eric To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:09 AM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini You could do something like Google Voice/Talkatone or forward calls to a Skype number. However, I have found both of these alternatives unreliable. Sometimes the calls will ringthrough, but most often I am left a voice message because I did not get a ring. Eric On May 16, 2013, at 7:55 AM, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: You want a 8 inch cellphone? Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net wrote: I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for theiPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm gettingan iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit
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Hi Raul. I think you will love typing on the iPad Mini compared to the iPhone. Granted, I haven't had an iPhone ever, but I had an iPod 4Th gen for a while before my husband inherited it. I don't know how they did it, given the screen size, but you'll be able to type almost like you do on a full-sized QWERTY keyboard--except for those symbols and numbers. You still have to hit the buttons to get to those. Good luck getting used to it; it probably will not take long, though. :) Jane On May 15, 2013, at 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime. http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: getting an iPad mini
Stretching the topic a bit, what is your feeling re: getting a mini now or waiting until June, November, whenever for the potential new device. Then, if the changes are only in the screen and possibly upgrading the processor, would you think it worth waiting or is the current device sufficient for Voiceover uses. Thanks! Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
Personally, I am happy with my iPad mini. The retina screen doesn't mean much to me with my limited vision, and the mini is plenty fast for what I use it for. Chuck Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze any tie ping or spelin airors. On May 15, 2013, at 3:43 PM, Eric SS sseri...@gmail.com wrote: Stretching the topic a bit, what is your feeling re: getting a mini now or waiting until June, November, whenever for the potential new device. Then, if the changes are only in the screen and possibly upgrading the processor, would you think it worth waiting or is the current device sufficient for Voiceover uses. Thanks! Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: getting an iPad mini
I hope you're getting a good buy. I saw them on sale today for around $250. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:35 PM To: ViPhone List Subject: getting an iPad mini Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
Thats a tough one. You are smack in the middle of the refresh cycle, with the iPad mini being released last November. I would say, if you are in no great need of a tablet, you should wait if possible. I say this for 2 reasons, with the more limited processor and RAM in the mini compared to the iPhone 5/4S, I think Voiceover users might run into sluggish behavior with the current mini once IOS 7 but, more likely 8 comes out. Now, I guess this really comes down to what kind of life span your expecting from a tablet. For most, they will expect about 2 years out of a phone. I would think a tablet might be closer to 3 years. Although I love my mini, I honestly can't see it lasting to run IOS 9. haha. The second reason is, you can probably get a really, really, good deal on an iPad mini when the new one comes out probably in the fall. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On May 15, 2013, at 6:43 PM, Eric SS sseri...@gmail.com wrote: Stretching the topic a bit, what is your feeling re: getting a mini now or waiting until June, November, whenever for the potential new device. Then, if the changes are only in the screen and possibly upgrading the processor, would you think it worth waiting or is the current device sufficient for Voiceover uses. Thanks! Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
Lois, Where did you see this price? Best price I've seen was on Blind Bargains for $299.00. I've never seen a new one for less. I also plan to eventually get either a mini or full sized iPad but am waiting for a bit longer to see what news arrives next month. Eric Caron On May 15, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I hope you're getting a good buy. I saw them on sale today for around $250. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:35 PM To: ViPhone List Subject: getting an iPad mini Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: getting an iPad mini
Hi Eric, I just went back and checked, and it was $289, not 250. It was on the former buy.com. I almost bought it, but I really don't need it. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini Lois, Where did you see this price? Best price I've seen was on Blind Bargains for $299.00. I've never seen a new one for less. I also plan to eventually get either a mini or full sized iPad but am waiting for a bit longer to see what news arrives next month. Eric Caron On May 15, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Lois Butterfield lbutterfield...@gmail.com wrote: I hope you're getting a good buy. I saw them on sale today for around $250. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:35 PM To: ViPhone List Subject: getting an iPad mini Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
If you haven't bought your Mini yet, I've seen a couple refurbished ones on the Apple site. If I didn't have one already, I'd buy the Verizon one they have on that site. Tina ** Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. -- 1 John 3:18 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
Hi, I'm getting the 64 gb model. So, I don't think that one is $250. However that is not a bad price for the 16gb model. -- Raul A. Gallegos Just witnessed an ant crawl under one of my keys. Don't worry, It's under CTRL. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/15/2013 5:55 PM, Lois Butterfield wrote: I hope you're getting a good buy. I saw them on sale today for around $250. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Raul A. Gallegos Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:35 PM To: ViPhone List Subject: getting an iPad mini Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
I paid $450 for the wi-fi 64 gb one. -- Raul A. Gallegos I don't think I could kill someone. Let's face it, the closest I've got to murder is holding an Oreo under the milk until the bubbles stop. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/15/2013 7:28 PM, Tina Murphy wrote: If you haven't bought your Mini yet, I've seen a couple refurbished ones on the Apple site. If I didn't have one already, I'd buy the Verizon one they have on that site. Tina ** Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. -- 1 John 3:18 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
Hi Eric, that is an excellent question. Since I can do this now and since I'm ok with spending what I did on the current mini, I figured, why not? Plus I really need it for training purposes. As for waiting, I am taking that risk that something newer and better will come out in June, making the current price point for them even less. However even if something comes out in September/October/November, I don't want to wait until then just to see what, if anything new and cool will be done with the iPads. I feel this way about the iPhones as well. -- Raul A. Gallegos I just love using big words to sound smart. I mean utilizing gargantuan idioms to fabricate intelligence. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/15/2013 5:43 PM, Eric SS wrote: Stretching the topic a bit, what is your feeling re: getting a mini now or waiting until June, November, whenever for the potential new device. Then, if the changes are only in the screen and possibly upgrading the processor, would you think it worth waiting or is the current device sufficient for Voiceover uses. Thanks! Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
I think I'd like the mini much better if it was also a cell phone. According to iPhone Life Magazine, I'm not alone. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: getting an iPad mini I can barrel along pretty quickly with Fleksy as well but get tired of the copy and paste thing which of course isn't Fleksy's fault. Having this keyboard right there and available is worth the price IMHO. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: I use Fleksy on my mini and I can type faster than on a regular keyboard...but I am a terrible typist. Chuck On May 15, 1:47 pm, Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime.http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
Raul, I'm sure you'll love the iPad mini. I got one for Christmas and they're very nice. On May 15, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
It's Sufficient for VoiceOver users Aaron Linson Once an Eagle Always an Eagle On May 15, 2013, at 6:43 PM, Eric SS sseri...@gmail.com wrote: Stretching the topic a bit, what is your feeling re: getting a mini now or waiting until June, November, whenever for the potential new device. Then, if the changes are only in the screen and possibly upgrading the processor, would you think it worth waiting or is the current device sufficient for Voiceover uses. Thanks! Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: getting an iPad mini
Rick, thanks for that suggestion and link. It happens that I am a proud Prime member. You are not the first to suggest it. I wish the reviews were a bit better, but reviews aren't always everything. Especially when someone complains that the keys are a bit small. Hello? It's a Bluetooth Keyboard for tablets? In any case, it's looking good right now, even more than the Zagg bluetooth keyboard case combo. -- Raul A. Gallegos *Knock Knock Knock*, Penny... *Knock Knock Knock*, Penny... *Knock Knock Knock*, Penny... - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 5/15/2013 3:47 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: Raul, If you can stretch the budget a bit and want a really nice keyboard case for the Mini, check out the Logitech Folio Keyboard case for the iPad mini. I received mine a few days ago and it's fantastic. Logitech has found a way to give you a full keyboard typing experience while still keeping the small form factor of the Mini. Amazon has it for $79.99 via Prime. http://tinyurl.com/an7zg8d I just checked and looks like I ordered mine just in time because they seem to be out of stock already. Best, Rick alfaro On 5/15/2013 3:35 PM, Raul A. Gallegos wrote: Hey folks. Just thought I'd share with the group that I'm getting an iPad mini. Uncle Sam was generous this year with the tax return and so I am able to afford one. It will help me in teaching others since that's what I do for a living these days. Even though I can easily teach the iPhone and iPod Touch because I have one, I have felt a bit like a hypocrite when teaching the iPad since I didn't have one and could only go by normal iOS usage and from reading things on how few things are different. Now, I'll be able to teach for real as it were. I'm also looking to the shifting of doing certain things on the iPad vs the iPhone. I'm sure that will help my batteries on both devices. Cheers. -- Raul A. Gallegos What did the scientist say when he found 2 isotopes of Helium? HeHe. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VIPhone Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
