The keyboard is quite similar to a sony laptop I had several years ago. Like most things, it just takes getting used to.
David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 9 Aug 2015, at 09:34, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com> wrote: > > I'd definitely give it all the time you can. It could be one of those things > you just have to get used to; some reviews I've read have said that they > hated the keyboard at first, but got used to it after a few days. I know it's > different for those wanting to touch type, like most anyone on this list, but > it could wind up to be doable. If you're after a similar computer, though, > you can't go wrong with the 11-inch Air. It's very slightly larger, yes,but > it has a nice keyboard, two USB ports, MagSafe charging, and more powerful > processor. Given that this new Macbook is a first generation model, I'd > suggest waiting until version two comes along. History suggests it will have > way more power and polish. Personally, I'm hoping for at least two USB C > ports and a better processor before I consider one. >> On Aug 8, 2015, at 7:26 PM, Garry Turkington <gat.acc...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Matt/Alex, >> >> Thanks for the input (pardon the pun). I had hoped I was being too >> negative about the keyboard on the MacBook and maybe it was "just me". >> >> As Alex says not something worth a thousand-plus of your currency of >> choice experiment if it proves to be difficult long term. >> >> A real shame, the machine is a perfect fit for my business travel >> needs. I'll have another play at an Apple Store but will try to leave >> the rose-coloured virtual glasses at home. >> >> Regards >> Garry >> >>> On 8/6/15, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com> wrote: >>> That was my initial impression as well; the keys are nice and big, but you >>> can't feel the edges. Perhaps with some reference dots it'd be doable, but >>> I'm not sure. My first thought was something like, "I could love this >>> keyboard if only I could feel the keys better." I'm sure it looks visually >>> wonderful, and the new key design lets users press anywhere on the key so >>> that it made less sense to markedly separate them. It just kills touch >>> typing, at least in my quick tests. I can't give a fair statement, of >>> course, without having used it for a week or two, and unless someone wants >>> to donate $1200 to me, that won't happen anytime soon. <smile> >>>> On Aug 6, 2015, at 2:25 PM, Matthew Dierckens <matt.dierck...@me.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Gary, >>>> I've seen the new 12 inch macbook, I've typed on it for a long period of >>>> time, and I didn't like the experience too much. I too had trouble >>>> locating th >>>> God bless.e keys, and found that I still had to stop and count keys as >>>> they were too close together. >>>> >>>> Matthew Dierckens >>>> Certified Assistive Technology Specialist >>>> Macintosh, Windows and IOS Trainer >>>> U.S. number: 573-401-1018 >>>> Personal Email: matt.dierck...@me.com >>>> >>>> On Aug 6, 2015, at 13:57, Garry Turkington <gat.acc...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> Has anyone spent time with the new 12" MacBook? If so how are you >>>> finding the keyboard? >>>> >>>> Playing with one in the Apple Store I found it really difficult to use >>>> -- the keys are a good size but there is very little space between >>>> them and I was finding it actually a little hard to always detect the >>>> key edges when typing and in particularly when sliding across the >>>> keyboard. I think the keys are also quite flat so even the transition >>>> between bottom row of keys/space bar/top of trackpad tripped me up a >>>> few times. >>>> >>>> I am quite tall so standing at the table in the store was a really >>>> odd typing angle so maybe that was it but curious if anyone else who >>>> relies on touch typing -- more than sighted users has had similar or >>>> different experiences? >>>> >>>> It's a shame because I love the form factor of that thing. :) >>>> >>>> Garry >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex Hall >>> mehg...@icloud.com >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- >> 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. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex Hall > mehg...@icloud.com > > -- > 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. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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