Oh and as far as a calendar you can use iCal which is apples calendar aplication and I believe it supports synchronization of your calendar.
On 12/5/09, David Denne <dvdde...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ok I just need to comment on a few things. As far as a learning curve > sure you do have to learn a new screen reader but this one introduces > its self to you via a lovely quick start guide that is very > interactive. Also a macintosh computer can be used in a business or > work environment. When they designed the macintosh operating system > they wanted to keep compatibility in mind also so that macs and pcs > can work together. > For microsoft office things you could use a program called open > office. i have never used it but, I do hear grate reports of how > accessible it is. If you wanna pay a little for iWork09 which is > apples version of microsoft office then you can. I think as of writing > this message its $79.99 but when you buy a mac computer it comes with > it. > > On 12/5/09, Nicolai Svendsen <chojiro1...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi Donna, >> >> Yes, the Macintosh comes with accessibility out of the box. In fact, >> you'll >> even get a nice message telling you how to turn it on when powering it >> on. >> If you buy a Macbook or a Macbook Pro, the newest models will have the >> trackpad which will work like the iPhone's or iPod Touch touch screen. >> Personally, I find it easier to use the iPhone or iPod touch screen to >> navigate. I find it pretty hard to navigate without having to interact >> with >> a gesture to see a table, though you can probably touch an item in the >> table. I never played with the trackpad a lot, though I do use it on >> occasion. I've been trying out iPhones for a little while, though I >> unfortunately do not have one. But they work great. >> >> Regards, >> Nic >> Skype: Kvalme >> MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk >> AIM: cincinster >> yahoo Messenger: cin368 >> Facebook Profile >> My Twitter >> >> On Dec 5, 2009, at 5:23 AM, Donna Smith wrote: >> >>> Hi all. >>> >>> I am a long-time, frustrated Windows/Microsoft Office/JAWS user, and I >>> have recently become very intrigued with the possibility of switching >>> to a Mac, at least for personal use. My work duties are too tied to >>> being able to share files with colleagues in PowerPoint, Excel and >>> Word, and we're required to use Outlook calendar, etc., but personal >>> use is a different story. >>> >>> So please tell me if I understand correctly that an off-the-shelf Mac >>> laptop will be accessible via Voice Over for most typical functions? >>> I need the internet, e-mail, some kind of word processor, and I'm a >>> farily big user of Excel and am not sure what the comparable Mac >>> program might be. I understand that there is a learning curve to make >>> such a switch, but is it possible to do this without purchasing >>> another type of third-part screen reading software? I am so sick of >>> JAWS! >>> >>> This all started when I was looking at iPhones. I am very excited at >>> the prospect of having a functional, accessible iPhone and the >>> descriptions I've read that allow you to move through information via >>> the touch screen, thus getting a real sens of page layout, has really >>> sparked my interest. Do I understande correctly that laptops also >>> have some kind of touch pad mouse that allows this same kind of >>> interaction with information on the screen so that it's not always >>> necessary to arrow up and down endlessly through massive amounts of >>> web site jumble? >>> >>> I should add that though I've been using computers for about 20 years >>> now, I am no programmer or technician. I am a functional user who has >>> reluctantly had to learn more than I ever wanted to know about >>> computer set-up and the inter-workings of various software out of >>> necessity. So don't get too technical on me. <smile> Keep it simple! >>> >>> Thanks much for allowing me to join and I promise not to interfere >>> with the flow of techie talk too much with irritating newby questions. >>> >>> Donna >>> >>> -- >>> >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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