Hey all Where do I go about downloading the software for docuscan+ for the mac? Is there a direct link for that because I can't seem to find it when I go to serotek.com? Thank you very much.
Priscilla On Apr 17, 2011, at 5:26 PM, macvisionaries+nore...@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries/topics > > introduction [1 Update] > braille and voice over? [4 Updates] > apple script [3 Updates] > Bookshare DAISY files and default behavior of Safari [1 Update] > macbook pro specks? [1 Update] > Need accessible Youtube to MP3 converter [1 Update] > Topic: introduction > "Tony Hernandez" <tonyhspe...@gmail.com> Apr 17 04:41PM -0400 ^ > > Hi all. I'm Tony Hernandez, and I just joined today. I see from the archives > that this group has been around for quite some time. I just ordered a not so > new MacBook and haven't even received it yet, but I hope to hit the ground > running with Voice Over. I can already see this group is full of kind > people. I hope to be able to help others soon as well. > > > > Now, of course, I do have a question. Proofreading is part of my job, and > although I do have a, dare I say it, Windows PC to do it with, I might > switch everything to the Mac at some point in the future. I am able to use > the windows screen reader to tell when something is either in all caps or in > proper case. Can this be done with Voice Over? I'll probably find out the > answer to this in due course as I play with the Voice Over Utility, etc., > but I've been itching to know this for a long time. I might need to know > about it if Objective C has any case-sensitive keywords or variable syntax, > etc. Of course if it doesn't give that feedback, it's far from a deal > breaker. I have no need to use my Mac for my regular job. > > > > I'm very excited to get a Mac. I've been salivating over them since Mike > Arrigo demonstrated voice Over. I already have an iPod Touch. the most > challenging thing so far for me regarding Apple is resisting the temptation > to be the ever-criticized fan boy. Lol. Hard not to be loyal to a mainstream > company that would make its own screen reader, do a wonderful job on it, and > include it with its $30 operating system at no extra charge. > > > > Tony Hernandez > > http://dutyofman.net/ > > Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His > commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every > work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether > it be evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14) > > Topic: braille and voice over? > carolyn Haas <chaas0...@gmail.com> Apr 17 12:29PM -0600 ^ > > Hi Priscilla: > Another option to consider is the Btraillino. > I've worked with it only once with a mac and an iPhone. But, it left such a > strong and a good impression that I'm happy to say I will be getting one as > soon as Handytech NA ships. That is, assuming DVR placed the order on Friday > as they said they would.:) > I've heard no serious complaint about this display, and As erik points out, > displays and preference are pretty arbitrary. > Have fun with your search and check out as many as you can. > > Carolyn > On Apr 17, 2011, at 8:27 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > > > carolyn Haas <chaas0...@gmail.com> Apr 17 12:40PM -0600 ^ > > Hi Pricilla: > Welcome! I didn't notice your scan question before I replied about braille > displays. > Scaning is an area that in my very humble opinion is not well addressed on > the Mac platform. There are some applications that can perform scanning. But, > they are not as simple as for example an openbook or krzweil interface. Some > people on list have successfully been using a combination of apps very > successfully. That is, an app called Vuescan, which can scan well, but > doesn't address page orientation, combined with Abbyy Fine Reader, which does > excellent OCR, but is very scanner choosy. > > Top solution for scanning, albeit an expensive one is the eye-pal. It is a > good system. But, the Mac interface is currently being re-built. > > The two applications I mentioned run about $150 US, while the eye-pal is I > think, around $1200. > Hope this helps a little. > > Carolyn > > > On Apr 16, 2011, at 6:54 PM, Priscilla Garces wrote: > > > "David Tanner" <david.tanner...@gmail.com> Apr 17 01:42PM -0500 ^ > > I have a Braillino with the latest firmware and Bluetooth upgrade. You are > absolutely going to love how it works with iPhone / iTouch. Good luck! > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "carolyn Haas" <chaas0...@gmail.com> > To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 1:29 PM > Subject: Re: braille and voice over? > > > Hi Priscilla: > Another option to consider is the Btraillino. > I've worked with it only once with a mac and an iPhone. But, it left such a > strong and a good impression that I'm happy to say I will be getting one as > soon as Handytech NA ships. That is, assuming DVR placed the order on > Friday as they said they would.:) > I've heard no serious complaint about this display, and As erik points out, > displays and preference are pretty arbitrary. > Have fun with your search and check out as many as you can. > > Carolyn > On Apr 17, 2011, at 8:27 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@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. > > Christopher Peppel <chris.a.pep...@gmail.com> Apr 17 02:49PM -0400 ^ > > If you go to Sarotalk.com, there is a podcast where there is a demonstration > of the Mac version of Docuscan with the camera done by Rickie Enger. I just > bought the software which is for Serotek customers $199 until the end of > April. The regular price is $299. The camera is $499.00. You can't go wrong > with that. The documentation for both Mac and PC is available from Serotek > and you go to the help section. Hope this helps. > > Chris > On Apr 17, 2011, at 2:40 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: > > > Topic: apple script > louie <louiem...@wavecable.com> Apr 17 10:56AM -0700 ^ > > You don't. The script must be saved as a application first. > On Apr 17, 2011, at 6:00 AM, Ronald McEwan wrote: > > > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@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. > > louie > louiem...@wavecable.com > > Ronald McEwan <ron.mce...@gmail.com> Apr 17 12:12PM -0600 ^ > > I am dense. I finally found the save as application button. > > > In the Journey, > > Ron > > On Apr 17, 2011, at 11:56 AM, louie wrote: > > > louie <louiem...@wavecable.com> Apr 17 11:27AM -0700 ^ > > To save a apple script as a application. When the apple script is opened with > the script editor press command + shift + s this will open the save as > dialog. Right arrow until you hear AppleScript Editor window Untitled File > Format: one more arrow to the right and you will hear Script pop up button > click the button and down arrow until you hear application and click it. > Arrow right until you hear Save default button and click it. > All done. > > louie > louiem...@wavecable.com > > Topic: Bookshare DAISY files and default behavior of Safari > Brianna Snyder <briannasnyde...@gmail.com> Apr 17 01:58PM -0400 ^ > > Hi, > > I download Bookshare books in BRF. I use an app called the Unarchiver. It > works great. You just have to type in your password when unzipping, and it'll > do it for you. I've never downloaded a book in Daisy, but I don't see why > this pp wouldn't work for those, as well. > > Brianna > On Apr 17, 2011, at 12:53 PM, Joseph Norton wrote: > > > Topic: macbook pro specks? > erik burggraaf <e...@erik-burggraaf.com> Apr 16 06:44PM -0400 ^ > > You know, you can get a core I7 13 inch for about $200 more than the duel > core right? For me it's no contest. If you're splerging on a new macbook and > you don't want heavy customizations like the ssd drive the $200 for the > performance boost is well worth it, especially if you plan to have it for > three years, which you almost certainly do. > > Best, > > Erik Burggraaf > User support consultant, > Now posting occasionally on twitter at eburggraaf, > 1-888-255-5194 > http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > On 2011-04-15, at 10:17 AM, ShamelessFanGirl wrote: > > > Topic: Need accessible Youtube to MP3 converter > Shawn Krasniuk <bigbigshawn....@gmail.com> Apr 16 04:48PM -0500 ^ > > Hi. I would suggest going to this website: > http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:iD8EewBr3F0J:www.video2mp3.net/+Youtube+to+MP3&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca&source=www.google.ca > That's the website I go to to convert my Youtube videos to MP3 as I don't > know of any free software that works with Voice Over. > > Shawn > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@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. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. 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