Welcome Chris. I'm pretty new Mac user myself, and i'm glad i make the switch. It wasn't as bad as i thought when i started, ones you get the logic of Mac OS and the way it works, its definitely way more advantage than Windows.
I have the question tto the group though, what is the advantage of getting a MBA compare to MBP beside liter and doesn't have a optic drive, and how the two in compare in terms of speed? Thanks On 06/02/2012, Mr. L. Alexander <turningbyto...@gmail.com> wrote: > hey and good to hear from you. > > depending on whether you need a machine that's going to travel with you or a > desktop solution, for me, I'd always recommend a macbook pro. I have the 15" > model which is about to take a serious upgrade shortly. about to install 8gb > ram and a 1tb drive for data storage, etc. so the macbook pro in my opinion > is a solid choice. it's built like a tank, very comfortable and the keyboard > feels like a dream unlike windows based systems. mind you I've grown up with > laptops mainly as well as working with desktops both windows and mac. > > the mac mini is a really nice system to go for but there are a few slight > disadvantages here as a few users have noticed. one issue is that the mac > mini when using voiceover needs access to a monitor. this is a hardware and > software issue but the cheat from what I notice is getting the apple DVI or > VGA adaptor and connecting it, that way it finds a monitor port as a > reference. > > if you want a machine that has a really warm sound to the speakers, I would > also recommend the iMac. the speakers really do offer a nice balanced and > warm tone. > > best thing to do is go into your nearest apple store and get a feel for each > machine. be aware that apple store staff are not trained in voiceover and > accessibility requirements other than basics. > > are you in the UK? > > if so, drop me a line off list at freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net and I'd > be happy to help where possible. > > lew > > On 5 Feb 2012, at 13:19, chris hallsworth wrote: > >> Thanks Lu, that sounds interesting your job. Well done on that. Keep it >> up. While the mac technology is so expensive, you can see just why. Apple >> both designs and makes the equipment, instead of hiring out contractors to >> do the work themselves. Also, unlike the PC, you don't get any crapware, >> excuse the explicits, on a mac. So again, you can see just why they are so >> expensive. >> >> >> Christopher H >> >> On 05/02/2012 10:34, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >>> Hi chris, welcome aboard. >>> >>> you'll find the mac an easy OS to handle, voiceover as intuitive as >>> windows and stable. If you need any help, feel free to ask whatever >>> questions re the mac, voiceover, etc and we're all here to help. >>> >>> I'm a mac systems engineer and founder of a charity here in the UK >>> called Free Macs For The Blind which caters for supply of working older >>> macs for blind users who can't afford new technology. so have a >>> background in system repairs and advanced maintenance / instalations. >>> >>> I use a macbook pro 2010 edition for all my contract needs from >>> diagnostics to recovery work and love voiceover to bits. couldn't be >>> without it. >>> >>> I'm using windows though on a separate system to run some tools of the >>> trade but hey, computers are computers. >>> >>> lew >>> >>> On 5 Feb 2012, at 10:29, chris hallsworth wrote: >>> >>>> Hello all. >>>> I have just joined this list. Thanks to the owners for approving my >>>> membership. Much appreciated. >>>> I am here because I am thinking of getting a mac, purely for a change, >>>> as my next computer. I have been using Windows since 1997, and I am >>>> willing to take the challenge. If I can operate an iPod Touch or an >>>> iPhone, surely I can operate a mac. That's my philosophy anyway. >>>> So thought I would come here. >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Christopher H >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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 >>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >>>> <mailto:macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> Founder: Mr. L. Alexander. >>> Free Macs For The Blind. >>> E-Mail: freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net >>> <mailto:freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net> >>> Direct Contact: 07936 877500. >>> WEBSITE: http://freemacsfortheblind.wordpress.com. >>> Twitter: @macsfortheblind. >>> Skype: freemacsfortheblind >>> >>> Free Macs For The blind is a charity project supplying older but working >>> apple macs for blind and visually impaired people throughout the UK FOR >>> FREE! >>> >>> Do you have an old unwanted mac, any hardware, software, old PC's, etc >>> or a copy of outspoken 9.2 you would be willing to donate? please get in >>> touch. >>> >>> Mac Access Dot Net; The British Mac Accessibility Network, we're here to >>> help anybody disabled with anything Apple! >>> http://www.mac-access.net <http://www.mac-access.net/> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >> >> -- >> 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. >> > > Founder: Mr. L. 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