Hi there As already said it all depends on what you use your computer for, are you a casual user as in internet, email, word processing, music etc. or are you a power user using CPU intensive applications, running virtual machines etc?
Right now if buying new I personally won’t consider the Macbook Air because it hasn’t really been refreshed in quite some time. If not looking for something powerful like the Macbook Pro, then rather look at the 12 inch Macbook which in my eyes will be a better option than the Air. With that being said the 12 inch Macbook is also due to get a refresh, since it’s also esencially still the first generation. At some point Apple will probably discontinue the Macbook Air entirely and only have the option of a 12 inch Macbook or Macbook Pro. As for the touch bar if you decide to go with the Macbook Pro, I don’t have a lot of experience with the touch bar since I don’t own a MBP with one, but from what I read and the few times I used a newer MBP, the touch bar isn’t really useful for a voiceover user and it’s much easier having physical function keys than to mess around on a touch surface to find a key. If I have to upgrade my 2015 MBP now,, I’ll go with the touch bar however, but because of the more USB-C ports on the Macbook’s with the touch bar and not because I specifically want a touch bar on my laptop. Most of the time when I’m in the office, I anyway use a full size USB keyboard with my MBP, so for 80% of the time I won’t even have to think of using the touch bar. All in all it depends on what you use your computer for and of course also budget. > On 03 Mar 2018, at 20:10, lenron brown <lenro...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Touch bar not needed really. I would say go with the pro with out it. > The only weird thing is not having touch id on that one. > > On 3/3/18, Janet Ingber <janet.ing...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi Randa, >> A lot depends on what you want to do on the computer. If you are just doing >> basic things like email, word processing, internet browsing, playing music, >> etc. then the Air is a good computer. >> >> The Touch Bar is a personal choice. I now have a MacBook Pro with a Touch >> Bar, but I don’t use the Touch Bar that much. I just use keyboard commands >> most of the time. Since you are an iPhone user you should have no >> difficulty with the Touch Bar. >> >> If the Air will meet your needs then I would go with that. The Touch Bar is >> a nice feature but it’s a personal choice as to whether you want to spend >> the extra money. Anything you can do on the Touch Bar can be done with >> keyboard commands. >> >> There are a lot of very helpful people on this list to answer your >> questions. Glad you read my book. >> >> Best, >> Janet >>> On Mar 3, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Rhanda Hasley <rhanda.has...@sbcglobal.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Everyone, >>> >>> I’m a long-time PC user with JAWS, but am now on the verge of buying my >>> first Mac. For several years, I’ve also been an iPhone user so am >>> familiar with VoiceOver, even though I realize the Mac is different and >>> involves a learning curve. However, I love learning new skills so that >>> doesn’t bother me. In fact, I’ve been studying various materials >>> including Janet Ingbergt’s books, and have looked at different Mac models. >>> I definitely want a portable Macbook, as opposed to the Imacs, but am >>> wanting various perspectives on whether to get the Pro or the Air, as well >>> as with or without touch bars. I’m leaning toward getting a Pro, but know >>> of many people like the Air and are just as productive with it. I’ve also >>> read that getting one without the touch bar would be less expensive. In >>> your opinion, is the touch bar necessary or advantageous? Or would I do >>> just fine without it? Whichever way I go with this, I’m trying to get the >>> most for my money and want a computer that will last me for as long as >>> possible. >>> >>> Thanks much in advance for your perspectives. >>> >>> Rhanda >>> >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>> Visionaries list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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