Thanks Lu, ar I see. Well the Mac Mini I will possibly pass on then if
VO requires a monitor.
Christopher H
On 05/02/2012 13:33, Mr. L. Alexander 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
<mailto: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.
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