My phone is literally falling apart but all my carrier has is touch screen
phones and they're going down hill anyway so I'll wait another year, and
when the contract is out on my wife's phone, assuming I didn't have to
replace mine in the meantime, I'll be switching though mine isn't reliable
now. My contract is up though so I may move one line at a time over.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert C" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: iPhone and emergency response
> John,
> I thought the same thing about touch screens. Then I got the iPod on
> loan and played with it. Being also hearing impaired, its not as
> seamless bit I think with regular use it will become second nature. And
> to think that the phone then becomes 100% accessible with VoiceOver
> turned on.
>
> My priior cell phone also started breaking down and I just carried it
> around hoping I would not have to depend on it. LOL
>
> There are also ham radio related apps for the i devices tho I dont know
> if any are that useful.
>
> Quote of the nanosecond...
> Indecision is the key to flexibility.
> Robert & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn
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> On 7/11/2012 11:18 AM, John Miller wrote:
>> That I don't know, my current carrier doesn't have the IPhone and I'm not
>> sure I'd ever want one if it did since I'd never get the hang of the
>> touch
>> screen. I was just mentioning it probably has vibrate. I have had some
>> phones where it wasn't worth anything and others like what I have now
>> where
>> it's pretty good but that's the only thing good on the phone I have now
>> and
>> it's starting to fall apart which isn't very good,I'm just hoping it
>> lasts
>> the rest of my wife's contract for the second line then I may look in to
>> changing carriers.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Robert C" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 1:35 PM
>> Subject: Re: iPhone and emergency response
>>
>>
>>> Yes my current phone has vibrate mode bit its so wimpy, I can barely
>>> feel it even when I hold the phone. Is the iPhone stronger in that
>> respect?
>>>
>>> Quote of the nanosecond...
>>> Why do Jewish divorces cost so much?
>>> They're worth it.
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>>>
>>> On 7/11/2012 6:05 AM, John Miller wrote:
>>>> Most cell phones will vibrate too if that might help you, I have all
>>>> emergency alerts texted to me in case I'm not near my radios and my
>> phone
>>>> sounds and vibrates.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Robert C" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:24 AM
>>>> Subject: iPhone and emergency response
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Howdy everyone,
>>>>> After our club meeting tonight, I want to work out the best way to
>>>>> stay
>>>>> connected.
>>>>>
>>>>> Being deafblind, I need to find a method where I can be alerted when
>>>>> emergencies arise here. Here are a couple scenarios that some of you
>>>>> might relate to.
>>>>>
>>>>> One, I have a cochlear implant in one ear, other ear is deaf. I have
>>>>> an
>>>>> alerting system that tells me when doorbell is pushed or landline
>>>>> phone
>>>>> rings. I ignore the landline phoine when in bed. We talked about
>> perhaps
>>>>> using a radio dedicated to our selected emergency channel and in my
>>>>> case, perhaps rig a bed shaker to it. That way I have no doubt I want
>> to
>>>>> get up and respond. Any other possible ideas?
>>>>>
>>>>> Second, when I am up and about, I want a way to receive particular
>>>>> alerts. Cell phones can receive text messages. If I had an iPhone
>> (which
>>>>> I am considering) would it be possible to have text alerts ring? I am
>>>>> not sure how this works on those phones since I dont ahve one yet. But
>> I
>>>>> need a way to know when an alert comes in from the county. One can
>>>>> assign special ringtones to contacts. Can this be done for incoming
>> text
>>>>> messages? Does this make sense?
>>>>>
>>>>> I realize there is no perfect solution that will work all the time.
>>>>> Most of the time would be acceptable. Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>> Quote of the nanosecond...
>>>>> JAWDIP
>>>>> "Just Another Wonderful Day In Paradise"
>>>>> Robert & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn
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>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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