Apple let's you return anything in 30 days. So, I am trying to decide if I want to wait for others' to figure it out or try for myself.
I do like the idea of functions on my wrist, but there has to be enough of them accessible via Voiceover to justify the price. Also, being a first generation device, and with Apple's recent business model of Microsoft releases (put it out and let customers find bugs)... But, I have always been something of an explorer. Eric -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brent Harding Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 4:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Whose ordering the Apple watch? If I do get it, I'll probably wait awhile too. I want to wait and hear voiceover demos with it first, to see what kind of accessibility we actually get with it. I did hear that some site called Lumoid will eventually allow one to rent it for a week for $25, or $35 or something like that. For me, getting a ride to the Apple Store, clear across the state would cost more than that, so I'd consider doing that to see what VO does on it if demos don't come out by then. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Raul A. Gallegos" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 2:17 PM Subject: Re: Whose ordering the Apple watch? Hi. At the risk of sounding like a me too message, I must fully agree with Rick's reasons for getting an Apple Watch. However what I'm going to do is wait for my birthday in July. This will accomplish two things. 1, I'll see how it trends, problems and solutions people have. 2, it will give people time to consider pulling together for that cool birthday gift since I'll be 42, and as we all know, that's the answer to life, the universe, and everything. *smile*. Raul A. Gallegos Assistive Technology Trainer Phone Voice/Text: 832.554.7285 Email: [email protected] Twitter: www.twitter.com/rau47 On 4/8/2015 12:02 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: > Hi Mary. > > I currently alternate through 2 watches, a Tisot Silent T, and a watch > that is both Braille and talking. I frequently use the BEM speaker band > but it isn't a watch. > > Here are my reasons for getting the Apple watch. > > 1. I'm a geek and just can't help myself. (lol) > 2. I look forward to not having to take my phone off of my belt case every > time a notification comes in and getting haptec alerts on my wrist. > 3. I also look forward to being able to read and reply to text messages > via the watch again without having to fumble for my phone. > 4. Making and receiving calls right on the watch also really appeals to > me. > > After reading the many hands-on reviews around, I'm sure there will be > some other functions that I'll use daily. I think it's really a matter of > convenience. I do agree however that it won't be for everyone and the > things that appeal to me might be a turn off for others. > > My only concern is that it's a 1.0 product and I think we all know how > that could go but again the geek in me says go for it Dude! > > Some of the functionality coming with the Apple watch I was actually > getting with the BEM speaker band but alas it isn't a watch. > > Best regards, > > Rick Alfaro > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf > Of Mary Otten > Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 11:50 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Whose ordering the Apple watch? > > Hi Rick, > As I said in a different thread, I won't be ordering an Apple Watch. > However, I would be very interested to know why you are. Do you now use a > braille watch? Just curious. I can't imagine not having a braille watch, > it's so convenient for what it is. And I also I'm just not seeing any > upside to having to watch the Apple one that is. So, I do respect your > opinion and your tech savvy, so would love to know why you are going to be > up at 3 AM to place your order. Good luck with it. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 8, 2015, at 8:03 AM, Rick Alfaro <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Pre-ordering begins on April 10th at 12:01pdt, 03:01EDT. I'm curious how >> many of you will be ordering 1. I have a feeling that not many are for >> various reasons. If you are, which model? Anyone ordering the $10,000 >> version? (lol) >> >> I actually will be one of the suckers up at 3am placing my order for the >> Sport model with a black band. >> >> Anyone else? >> >> >> >> Best regards, >> >> Rick Alfaro >> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >> list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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