[vicsireland] Re: New phone
- From: "tony sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:22:58 +0100
Joan Ann,
You could do a hell of a lot worse!
Aformer student of his att my work sings his praises of technology tutoring
that's for sure!
Just don't mention me! (smile)!
----- Original Message -----
From: Joan Ann Brosnan
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 12:08 AM
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: New phone
Hi Donal and Tony
Thanks a million for getting back to me. I am strongly thinking of going
with the Iphone.
I think the fact that you can buy a phone with speech already installed and
working with many applications is cool.
I am with Vodafone. As a matter of interest, do you both have a bill phone?
Donal, I might have a few questions for you on Saturday if you don't mind.
Joan Ann.
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From: "Tony Murray" <tony@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 8:38 PM
To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: New phone
> Hi Joan Ann,
>
> I agree with everything Dónal says below.
>
> You have a flying start with the iPhone if you're already happily using
> the iTouch.
>
> A few other points to note about using the iPhone:
>
> Good Stuff:
> - Once you get in to downloading Apps, and using the many many features of
> the iPhone... You'll wonder how you did without it for so long!
> - Carrying out many of the operations on the iPhone is actually quicker
> than scrolling through the old clunky menu systems on the Nokia phones.
> This becomes very apparent when you get to know where to find/expect
> things on the screen.
> - The speech quality is easier on the ear than Eloquence.
> - Voiceover is far more stable than Talks, in this humble user's opinion.
> - Once you get your iPhone, you can sell your iTouch!... The IPhone does
> everything the iTouch does, and more.
> - To adjust the volume of Voiceover, you simply use the control on the
> edge of the phone (this is one of the few 'real' sets of buttons).
> - If you get lost, or confused, or in any way unsure you can simply press
> the 'Home' button which is the other tactile control. This brings you
> back to your home screen... Very handy when first getting to know the
> iPhone.
> - Isn't buying a device with all your accessibility features built in just
> far nicer than having to get additional software after buying your new
> phone?
> - The iPhone is the ultimate accessory!
>
> Bad stuff:
> - The speech comes through a speaker located on the bottom of the iPhone,
> close to where you talk in to. This takes a little getting used to,
> especially if you're using the phone in a noisy environment. Of course,
> you could use the included Apple headphones/Remote Control as an
> alternative.
> - The battery life is notoriously bad. Apparently this is to improve on
> the new version of the iPhone, which comes out at the end of June AFAIK.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Tony
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dónal Fitzpatrick" <dfitzpat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:52 PM
> Subject: [vicsireland] Re: New phone
>
>
> Hi Joan ann,
>
> I've been using an iPhone now for several months and wouldn't swap it.
> However, there are a few things that are significantly different. I'll
> summarise here, but if you need more info feel free to contact me
> off-list.
>
> 1. text-messages.
>
> This is probably the most significant difference between the iPhone and
> "traditional" phones such as the Nokia n-series. In essence there are two
> things:
> a) they are organised into conversations. This took me some time to get
> used to.
> B) due to the nature of the device text input is different. However if
> you are used to the iTouch, and have, for example browsed the web, you'll
> have no difficulty.
>
> 2. making calls.
>
> Again this is significantly different owing to the nature of the device.
> What is different is that the iPhone is not just a phone, but is a PDA.
> So there is actually an application that you go into to make the calls.
> Navigating around this takes a bit of getting used to, but again as you
> are familiar with the touch you shouldn't have a problem.
>
> Oddly enough, the thing that gave me most trouble wasn't actually making
> the calls, but dealing with those automated phone systems. Because you're
> device is based on a capacitive touchscreen, you have to hold the phone
> away from you (just as though you were texting) in order to "press one to
> go on hold, press 2 to go insane waiting" etc. The reason for this is
> that the touch capability is disabled when the phone is held against the
> ear and at an angle which suggests that you are having a conversation.
> Otherwise, contact with the ear might trigger some of the buttons such as
> mute, call-hold etc.
>
> Apart from this, there are no major difficulties in my opinion. Apologies
> for the length of the mail, as I said if you need more info please feel
> free to pop me off a mail. Alternatively, I'l be at the event on Saturday
> so you can take a proper look at the iPhone if you wish.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dónal
> On 9 Jun 2010, at 17:01, Joan Ann Brosnan wrote:
>
>> Hello
>> I am looking for some feedback as I need to buy a new phone.
>>
>> I was using the n86 which is a nice phone. I've only had it about 3
>> months. I was having problems with the charger socket of the phone and
>> so I sent it away but, I've been told that it can't be fixed and is not
>> covered by a warranty.
>>
>> Does anyone know, What phones are currently available that work with
>> talks?
>>
>> For those of you using the IPhone, would you recommend it as a phone and,
>> do you find it easy to navigate with regard to making and receiving calls
>> and sending text messages.
>>
>> I have an ITouch so, I'm familiar with the concept of touch screens and
>> have no problem navigating it so, that won't be a problem.
>>
>> Thanks for any info
>> Joan Ann.
>
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