I hope I will always have the option of using a regular keyboard
instead of a touch screen. If not, computers will be hard for blind
people to use. I need the regular keyboard so I can find the home row
by using the bumps on the f and j keys.
On Jan 27, 2009, at 6:39 PM, David Poehlman wrote:
I agree. a touch screen could also slim down the required formfactor.
On Jan 27, 2009, at 5:38 PM, Jacob Schmude wrote:
Hi
Same here. A good majority of the blind community is so focused on
believing that touchscreens are inherently inaccessible that they
come very close to making it so--they believe it so strongly that
they do not and will not see past this misguided belief and actually
attempt it. I don't think a touchscreen is great for all things, but
they've certainly got their uses. I don't want them to go away, I
want to use them. Besides, hoping and wishing touchscreens are going
away is simply delusional. News flash: it's not happening :).
On Jan 27, 2009, at 16:18, Michael Babcock wrote:
cara;
wonderful speaking up, honestly, i personally would love a touch
screen
mike
On Jan 27, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Cara Quinn wrote:
Actually, I'd hope they would, and make it accessible. I'm sorry,
but I'm not a part of this seeming 'blind' trend of hating touch
screens and thinking / wishing they'll go away! lol! I want to
see more, not less innovation, in both form factor and graceful /
chic access solutions to use such.
Have a great day!…
Smiles,
Cara :)
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On Jan 27, 2009, at 11:40 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote:
Let's just hope Apple doesn't make an Iphone/Ipod touch like
interface, that is touch screen and no keyboard.
/Krister
27 jan 2009 kl. 19.47 skrev Jacob Schmude:
That's true, for the time being. I think Apple may have to
change their minds soon, if you look at netbook sales figures
they are selling like crazy. If that keeps up for a few more
months Apple might just reconsider--out of necessity, if nothing
else. If this market stays strong, as it certainly seems it's
going to, you can bet Apple will jump in and grab a piece of it.
On Jan 27, 2009, at 13:42, Scott Howell wrote:
Apple has made no decision to enter this market. Steve Jobs has
said that if they do, it will be worth Apple's time and effort
and will be a benefit to the consumer. Which means they might
be neat, but the number that have sold does not justify the
investment of resources.
Scott Howell
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On Jan 27, 2009, at 12:29 PM, Michael Babcock wrote:
look at the macbook air?
On Jan 27, 2009, at 8:06 AM, william lomas wrote:
hi wouldn't it be great if we could get a macbook the size
of a netbook?
I am considering getting a netbook whilst I love the macbook
I hear netbooks are even more portable, then the average
macbook nowadays in terms of convenience etcetera
regards, will
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