Eric, My intended uses for the Mini are the following.
1. Reading and replying to email, something that I find somewhat tedious on my 4s. On the Mini just as the regular ipad, you have containers so when using it for mail, it is very similar to what you would see in Outlook, or Outlook Express in that you have a list of messages on one part of the screen with the message content on another part so it's a split interface. I find this interface much more pleasant to use. This means I can now use the Mini anywhere in the house for mail without having to spend hours a day in front of my computer. 2. The Mini has very pleasant sounding speakers so it's great for listening to podcasts. For me, it's a nicer experience than on the phone. The speakers aren't' terribly loud, but certainly loud enough. For me the Mini is really a consumption device for podcasts, books, both audio and non-audio. This would also hold true for the iPod but with the added benefit of a larger screen and more reading area. Surfing on the Mini is really nice. I suggest you check one out before purchasing an iPod to see if it suits your usage patterns. Personally, I don't like wearing headphones which is another reason why I like the Mini with its built-in speakers. Best, Rick -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eric SS Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 8:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: iPad Mini has arrived - first impressions Rick, I had been considering the Mini as a means of cancelling telephone service and just using Google Voice or Skype for the very occasional calls I make. I had ordered the WIFI and cellular device. I wish the Touch came in a cellular version because it just seems the added screen size of even the Mini is wasted for those of us with no sight. In the meantime, I changed my Verizon plan, which now gives me unlimited talk time. While I do make few calls, they do tend to be lengthy. How did someone who doesn't like talking on the phone end up with friends who use it so much? So, I decided I would cancel my Mini order. It was interesting that I had placed my order within the first 2 hours of Apple taking orders, and I was told the WIFI/cellular would ship mid November, when I looked at the ship date at cancellation it was November 23. All of that might be of no interest, but what I will be curious to see from you guys who got the Mini, the totally blind users, what advantages are you seeing to having it and an IPhone? I have not discounted getting one, but I did think I would wait until I at least got to hold one before ordering. Thanks for comments on how you see yourself using the Mini along with your phone and maybe why a WIFI Mini has advantages over a WIFI Touch. The best! 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/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. 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 "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
