Accessory Reviews

The mobile market has exploded within the past few years and has really changed the way blind people work and play. With a big enfises on iOS devices like the iPhone and the iPad, many people are wondering if dedicated devices for the blind are even relevant anymore. When I say dedicated devices I mean anything from GPS devices to note taking devices with braille displays attached. In this article I want to give you my opinion on why I still choose to use a dedicated device.

Let me clarify one thing really fast from the beginning. I use and own an iPhone and iPad. I also have a braille note apex from Humanware that I carry with me all the time. Now that we got that out of the way let's hit the main topic. Why I still choose to use a dedicated note taking device.

There seems no section on applevis for external batteries and the item is both, though the prime purpose is as a battery; the case is only to make both the Iphone and battery one compact unit.

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The power pack I will be discussing for the IPhone 4S is also available for the IPhone 5. The model is I believe rather steeply priced at present at $71 Canadian. The unit I purchased is:

seidio bd4-pbyiph4-gr innocell

Decent information on the model I purchased can be found at:

http://www.amazon.ca/Seidio-BD4-PBYIPH4-GR-Innocell-Packaging-required/dp/B00BFO3OG2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&...

This review is of the nuu minikey Bluetooth keyboard designed for the iPhone5.
This keyboard is a model designed specifically for the iPhone5 because of its redesigned appearance, there is a model for iPhones pre iPhone5, and the two are very similar but do have differences which I will discuss in this review.

This accessory is a small remote control which can be used to transform wired headsets in wireless ones.
It doesn't of course eliminate cables. But this small rectangular object has a 3.5 mm jack on its side, so, traditional headphones or headsets can be attached there, even older headphones with no microphone in them, and you have a complete set including:
- a multi-use rectangular key which works as on/off/pairing, siri activation, answer/reject/redial call. This button has a small phone receiver printed over it, so it can be easily distinguished touching it with fingers;
- a pair of square buttons one with plus and one with minus on them, they increase and decrease volume;

Hi everyone, I thought I’d share my opinion about the “Veho 360 degrees M4 Bluetooth speaker” that I got for my iPhone a couple of weeks ago.

Description

The Braille Sense OnHand is a note taker with an 18 cell braille display which has a large set of features outside of being used as a braille terminal with Apple products. It's very lightweight to cary around both as a device, and you'll also find your wallet is much more lightweight after purchasing this product at $3995.
You can read more about all of the features in the onHand here

I recently just purchased the JBL Flip Bluetooth speaker, and am very surprised by it's size, and it's sound.
The JBL Flip is a portable Bluetooth speaker with outstanding sound for it's size.
I will first try and describe the speaker, and how it looks.
First off, the speaker is more cylindrical than anything else, with the back pinched, to make room for the base that lets you set the speaker horizontally. This thing is probably as big as an energy drink can. Probably a little wider, but not much taller, if you stand the speaker the same way as you would a 16 ounce Monster or Rockstar can.

Brookstone Bid Blue Live Bluetooth Speaker
$99, available at Target or $79 from Amazon

Features:
Dual Speaker design with internal Sub
White or black plastic casing that flows with iOS device design
6 control buttons on top
On and Off switch, Mini USB charging port, and 3.5mm audio jack on the rear
Microphone
Activity LED's below speakers
A2TP and ability to function as Speaker phone
6 hour battery life with 2-3 hour charge time

Orientation:
With the front speakers' grill facing you, the top possesses the 6 control buttons. These are arranged like a braille cell, so I will use this analogy to describe it. For those not familiar with the braille cell, 1, 2, and 3 are on the left side from top to bottom, with 4, 5, and 6 on the right.