I find VoiceOver to be a very robust screen reader. I think you will fine that the only accessibility issues you have will be with specific applications. About the only area where there seems to be a consensus is in office productivity. Microsoft office and windows screen readers continue to have a definite edge there. I am hopeful that this will not always be the case. VoiceOver is quite powerful as a screen reader and serves its operating system quite adequately, in my opinion.
Sent from my iPhone On Apr 6, 2013, at 10:15 PM, "Shannon Gerdts" <bambam...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks all for your responses. I guess the last question that we have yet to > really get an answer on is when someone during one of their responses > mentioned that the accessibility of voiceover isn’t as great as windows, or > did they say it’s rather limited. Is this truly the case, and if so what is > the details on this as this answer is going to weigh heavily on what we > decide to do for purchasing the next computer. > Also, I’m assuming no one has any information on when the newest macbook > pros will be coming out since we’ve been looking at the newest macbook pro > which has been out now for almost a year so would seem that they’re due for > an updated version here in the near future. > > Take care, > Shannon Gerdts > > From: Maria & Joe Chapman > Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 3:03 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows > > HI. I didn't bother with the trial version I just bought it. > > Don't know if that makes a difference or not. > > > Maria Chapman > bubbygirl1...@gmail.com > > "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." - > Mahatma Gandhi > > On 07/04/2013, at 5:56 AM, "Phil Halton" <philh...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I never had any luck running VMWare fusion for windows. But, in all >> fairness, I was running a trial version, and I had imported my bootcamp >> partition as the guest OS. >> >> I should just take the plunge and buy VMWare. I suppose there's enough >> knowledgeable people on the list who could help me through the rough spots. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Maria & Joe Chapman >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 2:38 PM >> Subject: Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows >> >> HI. I've owned my mac for over a year now. I do run a vm from time to time >> but am finding less and less need to go in to windows. It did take me a >> while to learn, but the thing I love about the mac is that it just seems to >> work. No laggie pauses when you hit a key and wait for 5 seconds for a >> screen reader to tell you what's happening etc. I feel like I have the best >> of both worlds, I can use windows if I need to, and I can have the stability >> of the mac. >> >> I hope this makes sense. >> >> >> Blessings! Maria Joe and loving guide Karly. >> Email/ I Message: &fb bubbygirl1...@gmail.com >> twitter: bubbygirl >> skype: bubbygirl1972 >> >> bubbygirl1...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 04/04/2013, at 10:32 PM, Brandt <brandt.steenk...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I bought my Mac about two months ago, at the same time, I got rid of my >>> Windows computer totally. Not very long thereafter, my fiancé got her mac. >>> Okay, she still wants to chuck it threw a wall from time to time, but that >>> phase is also passing now. >>> >>> The mac to me, is more intuitive, it seems to me as though Apple wants to >>> make the interface more like that of the iPad, in so doing, making the OS >>> easier to learn. >>> >>> Okay, the fact that Apple tries to protect the users from themselves is >>> annoying from time to time, though that can be worked around as well. >>> >>> As someone said earlier, when an app conks out on you, the whole system >>> doesn't go with it, and that is worth the cost difference to me. How many >>> times have I had my windows computer freeze on me because of one app, I >>> honestly cannot say. This however, does never happen on the Mac, not to my >>> knowledge anyway. >>> >>> Another point to the Mac, is the fact that if and or when your operating >>> system breaks, you can do a complete reinstall on your own, something which >>> is impossible using windows. >>> >>> Something else that benefits me greatly, is the built in dictation feature >>> of Mountain lion. Due to only having one hand, my typing speed has been >>> decreased by at least half. Now, that is no longer a factor, and another >>> reason why the mac is cost effective for me. It increased my productivity >>> two levels higher than before I lost the use of my hand, obviously because >>> I can talk faster than I could ever type. >>> >>> There you have my contribution to the Mac versus Windows debate, no matter >>> how insignificant it maybe. >>> >>> Warm regards, >>> >>> Brandt Steenkamp >>> >>> Sent from my macbook pro >>> >>> Contact me: >>> >>> Mobile/iMessage/WatsApp: +27781205013 >>> >>> Email: brandt.steenk...@gmail.com >>> >>> My ring to Skype: >>> California, United States >>> +(1)760-5140161 >>> Extension 512 >>> Cape Town, South Africa >>> +(27)213-002317 >>> Extension 161 >>> Johannesburg, South Africa >>> +(27)105-002316 >>> Extension 170 >>> >>> Skype: Brandt.steenkamp007 >>> >>> SIP: 5500...@spokn.com >>> >>> Twitter: brandtsteenkamp >>> >>> On 04 Apr 2013, at 1:17 AM, Kerri <shalo...@shaw.ca> wrote: >>> >>>> I'm the same way, I have a windows 7 computer for those rare times I use >>>> it which I do as it's connected to the tv and that is how we watch tv. >>>> On 2013-04-03, at 2:59 PM, Eugenia Firth <gigifi...@me.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi there >>>>> Personally, I like TextEdit and pages better than I like in this word. >>>>> This is because MS Word offers me more options that I want to deal with. >>>>> When I made the switch, I had choices because I am self-employed, and I >>>>> could call my customer and tell her that I was Changing and therefore, I >>>>> was no longer going to use tables. I do make Excel files by converting >>>>> them from Numbers. I have of voided putting windows on my computer like >>>>> the plague. It's just prejudice. Also, my husband has a Windows computer >>>>> which has just 13 on it. So, if I have a burning need to use Windows, I >>>>> can use his computer, something I do about once a year. The big thing I >>>>> use it for is editing PDF files such as forms. That is something we need >>>>> added for the Macintosh. I hope this information helps. >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Gigi >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 3, 2013, at 3:24 PM, Kerri <shalo...@shaw.ca> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello, >>>>>> >>>>>> I will do my best to chime in on this subject. >>>>>> >>>>>> I used windows since 1995 in college and 1998 at home. I found the >>>>>> switch fro Windows to Mac rather arduous because my computer had a >>>>>> couple not serious issues and I didn't have training (I hadn't found >>>>>> this list yet) Once the learning curve was over, I find Mac easier and >>>>>> more intuitive but there are some things I like better about windows to >>>>>> this day. I like the feedback that voice over provides, for example, >>>>>> when copying and pasting, but I like burning css on windows better. For >>>>>> utilizing talking communities chat client, I prefer windows but for >>>>>> Skype I prefer Mac. >>>>>> On 2013-04-03, at 12:36 PM, "Shannon Gerdts" <bambam...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello list, >>>>>>> I'm a new subscriber as of today and would like to ask this direct >>>>>>> question without getting a lot of elitest Mac/Windows mentalities. >>>>>>> What I mean by this is I would love to get some feedback from you guys >>>>>>> on the list about an unbiased bit of feedback on your experiences with >>>>>>> the Mac. I also would like to know what you guys have experienced as >>>>>>> being pros to the switch from a windows machine to that of a Mac >>>>>>> system as well as cons if there is any. Have any of you used boot camp >>>>>>> or another way of running windows successfully on a Mac? >>>>>>> The reason I want to get this information is because my wife just >>>>>>> recently had her Toshiba laptop give out on her after just three to >>>>>>> four years and is rather disappointed with her experiences in windows >>>>>>> laptops so she is tossing around the idea of a Mac. However, before >>>>>>> making the decision to just jump into the decision she >>>>>>> would like to get as much information as possible and weigh the >>>>>>> advantages and disadvantages first so that she makes the best decision >>>>>>> for her in the long run without being stuck shelling out money on a >>>>>>> system she won't like. I ask about running Windows in boot camp or >>>>>>> through another avenue because she enjoys mudding and uses VIP mud >>>>>>> which is made only for windows so will likely need to use this in the >>>>>>> short term at the very least until she can find a client that works as >>>>>>> well with voiceover on the Mac. >>>>>>> I thank all responses you guys can give us and thank you all in >>>>>>> welcoming me to the list. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Take care, >>>>>>> Shannon Gerdts >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>>> an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>> an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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