thanks On 3/27/09, Vidya <joshvi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Once you learn the key board short cuts, you will be able to access the > basic programs like, Safari (the internet browser) word processor etc. I > doubt you can perform complex task like coding as you would do with Jaws. I > have tried only the basic functions, and it works well. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "shikher goyal" <shikag...@gmail.com> > To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> > Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:41 AM > Subject: Re: [AI] mac products > > > heii. > > as you described, in leapord, after settings it can access easily as jaws. > Is it same in tiger OS of MAC notebooks. Have you tested it? > will its inbuild screen reader work as we do work in jaws? > regards > shikher > > On 3/26/09, Vidya <joshvi...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I have changed the subject line to reflect the true contents of this mail. >> >> May be mockery is too strong a word for a company that seems to be making >> a >> serious effort towards accessibility. They claim their computers come with >> screen readers, but they never say they will be better, worse or at par >> with >> Jaws or other screen readers. >> Their Leopard comes with a screen reader that >> makes all the mac programs accessible. After the correct settings, Leopard >> is as good as Jaws as far as basic user functions are concerned. Where as >> the "good" screen readers cost you around $1000, the entire operating >> system >> for mac costs you around $150. Their products are little more expensive >> than >> many other PC products, but the performance and durability compensates >> that >> downside. >> >> But for the welfare system in the US and Europe, and piracy, Jaws wouldn't >> be what it is now. People wanting to use screen readers would look for >> cheaper alternative, like Leopard. And with the proper feedback, Mac >> screen >> reader would become more user friendly. >> >> This is no endorsement for any product, but just an alternative take on >> mac >> computers. >> >> >> Thanks >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Vetrivel Adhimoolam" <vadhimoo...@gmail.com> >> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 12:14 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] accessibility for iPhones >> >> >> That's actually the problem with Mac products. They make a mockery of >> accessibility! they claim that their laptops are equipped with a screen >> reader, but it is in no way close to JAWS or Windows eyes. >> >> Vetri. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "ruchir falodiya" <ruchir.falod...@gmail.com> >> To: "accessindia" <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 10:38 PM >> Subject: [AI] accessibility for iPhones >> >> >> " iHear Dialer >> >> iHear Dialer allows you to dial phone numbers without looking at the >> keypad. As you move your hand around on the keypad, the dialer will >> tell you what >> number your finger is on and when you want that number, just release >> your finger! >> >> It was created with blind and visually impaired users in mind, but >> it’s also great for anyone to dial a number without looking. >> >> iHear Dialer allows you to: >> - Dial phone numbers without looking at the keypad >> - Dial your last 6 previous numbers (History tab) >> - Choose between 2 voices (Alex & Jules) >> - Display or remove hyphens as you dial numbers >> - Use it anytime, anywhere...no connections required. " >> >> although this, is no where near to a screen reader for smart phones, >> still, accessibility is provided up to some extent. >> >> please download the application or view more information at. >> >> http://www.kayzeesolutions.com/products-iHearDialer.html >> >> regards, >> >> ruchir. >> >> -- >> As long as forever, >> I will stay by your side, >> I'll be your companion, >> Your friend and your guide!!! >> >> www.ruchir89.wordpress.com >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with > the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with > the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >
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