Linda, I actually find, given that the iPad Mini has two speakers, that it can go quite loud indeed. Since there is a risk free trial on all Apple products I'd suggest if you think you might like a Mini to buy one.
Regards, Neil Barnfather Talks List Administrator Twitter @neilbarnfather TalkNav is a Nuance, Code Factory and Sendero dealer, as well as an Apple iOS, Macintosh and Android accessibility specialist. For all your accessible phone, PDA and GPS related enquiries visit www.talknav.com URL: - www.talknav.com e-mail: - serv...@talknav.com Phone: - +44 844 999 4199 On 5 Nov 2012, at 04:32, Lynda Ingraham <lynda.ingra...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi neil, how do you think the sound of the mini compares to that of the ipad > 3? I am hearing impaired. It is becoming more difficult to understand > bookshare books on my phone. Thank you lynda > > Sent from lynda's iPhone > > On Nov 4, 2012, at 11:47 AM, "Rick Alfaro" <rick.alf...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> 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: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Eric SS >> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 8:47 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> 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/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 "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 "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 "VIPhone" Google Group. 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