My Mac mini is about 8 years old but I used it without a monitor for the
first 7 years I had it. Way back in the original version, leopard maybe,
it had problems running without a monitor. But once I upgraded it to
snow leopard, it had no problems. Maybe they re-introduced the problems
though. I can't say for sure.
I now use my Mac mini only as a amazon movie player so it has a monitor
connected all the time.
I would also question the advice to get a Macbook Air. Why pay for a
monitor you don't need? You can borrow a monitor for the few times you
need sighted assistance.
On 07/24/2015 11:19 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote:
The mac operating system does behave a bit more like a windows classic
interface as opposed to windows 8 which I think is much harder to get
around in. I know there are programs you can get to make windos 8 look
more like windows 7, but, honestly, if you have to use a program just
to make an operating system easier to use, it's probably not an
operating system worth using. For the mac mini, you can get an adapter
called the fit headless that will connect to the hdmi port and this
will avoid the need for a monitor.
Original message:
Hi Pam,
I think the advice you have gotten for your friend about sticking
with Windows is probably good. However, I don't agree with the folks
who say if you're going to buy, get an air, not a mini, and here's why.
It is true that with a mini, you must buy a keyboard and speakers.
And I think you still need a monitor, although those are cheap, and
if he has a Windows machine with the monitor, he probably already has
something that would work. The cost of the mini would probably come
up to be about the cost of an air if you add those things in,
depending on the price of the speakers of course. You would end up
with better speakers, of course. You would also have the possibility
of getting a full keyboard including the keypad, which does not come
on the air. That gives you two sets of complete arrow keys plus the
keypad which you can use with the keypad commander. Also, the mini is
more powerful than the air, that is better processor more RAM more
storage. So, unless portability is a big deal, I think the mini is a
better thing. Maybe I'm prejudiced, because I have one. I would not
trade it for an air, unless I needed that portability.
Mary
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On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:49 AM, Pamela Francis <gypsykitt...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Hi everyone,
I have a friend who is considering purchasing a Mac mini. The basic
reason for wanting the Mac Mini is cost. He also does not want to
take the time to learn windows eight or windows 10. He's been stuck
on Windows XP since long before support stopped last year. His only
dealings with voiceover is with iOS devices along with his AppleTV.
He is not one who does well with major change in electronics in his
life. I don't want to turn this into an Apple versus Windows
discussion other than to say I suggested he look for a Windows 7
machine because it was something that he is familiar with. My
question for the group is this; other than the base cost, as I
understand it of $699 for the Mac Mini, what are the auxiliary
purchases needed in order to make it functional? If I'm correct,
that does not include a screen, does it include a keyboard or
speakers?
I also know firsthand what it's like attempting to learn a new
operating system and screen reader on your own. I had the patients.
He does not. Thank God for this group. I would've been lost. I'm
attempting to get him to join it before he makes his purchase. Any
suggestions or help you could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Many many thanks,
Pam Francis
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