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On 2/5/12 11:57 AM, chris hallsworth wrote:
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 UKcalled Free Macs For The Blind which caters for supply of working oldermacs 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> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. 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Do you have an old unwanted mac, any hardware, software, old PC's, etcor a copy of outspoken 9.2 you would be willing to donate? please get intouch.Mac Access Dot Net; The British Mac Accessibility Network, we're here tohelp 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 <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.-- 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>. 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