And we know how poor a projection of reality that rectangle really is, but the best they could do on flat rectangular media. Google manages images of a curved projection, but it is a purely visual thing, so no help to us. Which brings me back to the completely OT, a good and detailed Globe, which isn't going to fit in the pocket over well, but give a better idea of the world we inhabit.
RobH. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sieghard Weitzel" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 4:53 AM Subject: RE: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Talking atlas for iPad Yes, and even a full-size iPad makes for a pretty tiny map considering that a good world map on paper is about 48 by 30 inches, that makes for a diagonal of just over 56 inches (almost 5 feet) which is a big difference to the 9.7 inches of an iPad! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2015 2:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Talking atlas for iPad This might be difficult because in order to display maps with realistic size and detail, you need a certain amount of screen real estate, so to speak. Andy From: Zoe Fiogkos <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2015 1:36 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Talking atlas for iPad Hi tom, thanks for responding so quickly. I’m so disappointed because I don’t have an ipad could you possibly give me an email for the developer so I could send him a request. I’m a lover of geography and this sounds absolutely fantastic, if I could afford an ipad I would get it just for this app no matter how stupid that sounds that’s the way I feel. Thanks again. Zoe From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom Frank Sent: February-22-15 4:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Talking atlas for iPad There is no version for the I Phone. Except for the World map option, an I Phone version should work well. We can always make the suggestion to the developers. Tom Frank [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> On Feb 22, 2015, at 4:02 PM, Zoe Fiogkos <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: This sounds wonderful, are you sure it can’t be used on an iPhone, or maybe they have a version for the iPhone? From: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] [ <mailto:[email protected]> mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom Frank Sent: February-22-15 3:44 PM To: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Subject: [Bulk] Re: Talking atlas for iPad Hello guys again, I’ve been playing with my talking atlas app between shoveling snow off my sidewalk and deck. It is 32 degrees here in Northern Vermont for the first time in over a month. There is a very accessible trivia game that proves my ignorance. I can’t wait until the grandchildren come over for dinner this evening and I can see if I know more than a fifth grader. I do not think it could work well on an IPhone because one of the most interesting features is moving your finger over the world map and having the oceans and countries named. Many of the countries are small and my fingers are large. I found it is best using the app with voice over turned off. Two finger swipes up and down gets you to the menus and a two finger swipe to the right or left moves you through the choices. A double tap selects the item. I had problems getting back to the main menu so I pressed the home button, opened the app switcher and closed talking atlas completely. then when I opened the app again I could get to the settings and store menu. Unless you want maps of India, there are no other choices. Of the few countries I checked out, there is an extensive history list of important dates. Other information can be found out for free on apps like World facts. But this app plays the national anthem of every country and describes the flag completely. There is another great option: choose a country like Japan, put your finger on the map and it will tell you to go, north, go east, go east, go south, until, Congratulations, you found Japan. A really fun way to find out where countries are located. An for this American, if it doesn’t have a MacDonalds or a Wal-Mart, I probably don’t know where it is on the map. Tom Frank <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] On Feb 22, 2015, at 1:53 PM, Sieghard Weitzel < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> wrote: It is called exactly what the subject says "Talking Atlas". the link is <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-atlas/id929571300?mt=8> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-atlas/id929571300?mt=8 If you search using the App Store app on an iPhone or iPod Touch you won't find it since it's an iPad app only. It costs $29.99 and uses 488 Mb of space. Regards, Sieghard -----Original Message----- From: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] [ <mailto:[email protected]> mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2015 9:14 AM To: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Subject: Re: Talking atlas for iPad Here is a video tutorial where y’all can hear the app in action. <http://triodoxic.com/Talkingatlas/TalkingAtlasTutorial.mp4> http://triodoxic.com/Talkingatlas/TalkingAtlasTutorial.mp4 HTH, Traci Ready set CLIMB , CONQUER, CURE . Please help me fundraise for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The climb up 1311 steps is difficult but pales in comparison to what patients and their families feel during treatment. Every day, more than 347 LLS sponsored researchers come closer to the goal of finding a cure for leukemia and related blood cancers. Locally, LLS funds 8 researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington Medical Center. Your support and commitment to the mission of LLS enables this important work to continue. Please go to my page to learn more & donate. Thank you! <http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/BigClimb?px=1570735&pg=personal&fr_id=1460>http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/BigClimb?px=1570735&pg=personal&fr_id=1460On Feb 22, 2015, at 9:00 AM, May and LD Luna < <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]> wrote:What's the name of the app exactly?May and LD Luna Moon! <http://www.canadianlynx.ca/> www.canadianlynx.ca <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Feb 22, 2015, at 10:50 AM, Tom Frank < <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]> wrote:Just to start. talking Atlas doesn’t play nice with it’s own speech andvoice over. I had to have my wife rescue me. Also, don’t turn the speechrate up in the settings menu at first. 0.1 is normal speech and 1.0 is aboutthree hundred percent.However, once vo was turned off, the world atlas is speaking every countryas my finger moves over it. that gives me more access to information than Ihave had for 30 years when I could actually see an atlas. The app isalready worth 30 dollars to me.Tom Frank <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Feb 22, 2015, at 10:18 AM, Tom Frank < <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]> wrote:Okay guys,I just bought the app and will check it out. The only problem is with mywife. I just use my Iphone and she is reluctant to let me use her IPad. Aswe all no, sightohs are bad at sharing . Maybe I’ll remind her that I boughtit for her for Christmas.Tom Frank <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Feb 22, 2015, at 2:25 AM, RobH. < <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]> wrote:The in'app purchase includes the map of India as well as the game. But asyou say, still more than I want to splash out before getting first handfeedback how it fairs.----- Original Message -----From: "Jim Ruby" < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]>To: < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]>Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 10:27 PMSubject: RE: Talking atlas for iPadI thought if you searched for an app in the app store on your iphone if anapp was not compatible it would not show up or give you a warning and notinstall.Keep in mind apple gives you two weeks to try a product, but I think theprice is to high and on top of that in app purchases for a trivia game? Forthat price you should get both.Just my opinion.-----Original Message-----From: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] [<mailto:[email protected]> mailto:[email protected]] On BehalfOf RobH.Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 2:39 AMTo: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]: Re: Talking atlas for iPadSeveral have asked this, including me. And no, none of us want to pay thatmuch until someone says it works as well as they say on the site, and evenon Applevis where the link first showed up. So we're all looking for avolunteer with £30 to spare for trying this product.Pity we couldn't all gift a proportion of the cost to a volunteer to try itand report back publically. I've not tried gifting to know how much controlof amount one has; but if ten of us sent £3/$5 each, it would be worth thatto know the answer maybe?JMO, RobH, who'd also like this. Had a long'standing fascination withgeography.----- Original Message -----From: "Nancy Badger" < <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]>To: < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]>Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 2:42 AMSubject: Talking atlas for iPadHello,I just found this app in the App Store. I was wondering if anyone has hadany experience with it. Is it truly accessible? 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