I think you will be happy with an air and of course I would be glad to help as would the other list members. Post away or we can set up a time if you want more of a QNA format.
Also, I think you underestimate your abilities and overestimate the complexity. You’ll do much better than taking months to learn. You’re asking smart questions, doing your research, I have a high level of confidence in you and your ability to master the Mac and be an old hand at the system in no time. Best of luck and let us know how your doing in your apple quest. Oh and I love the idea of taking your air to the pub just don’t spill on it.:) You might want a spec case or other hard shell to make it more resistant to spills and drops. In our country the thing to do is take your laptop or iPad down to starbucks. I like the idea of a small pub and a pint a lot better! > On Jun 28, 2016, at 7:30 PM, Andy <meikle.ai...@btinternet.com> wrote: > > Hi again Scott. > > Thanks for the offer my friend. Face-time was one of the main attractions > for me to buy an Imac. I'm very much hoping to be able to talk to my wee > sister in Canada soon, via my Imac and face-time. But alass Scott. I'm > still right on square one! I can just about turn my Imac on! It will be > months before I can use Skype or Face-time. > > This is why I'm really keen on taking up this training offer in Glasgow. All > of my friends here, who are sighted, are Windows users. So I'm out there on > my own on a limb and despite everything Scott. I wouldn't have it any other > way. It's up to us blind guys to embarras our sighted friends to getting off > their bums and do something, hahaha. > > But it would be really nice if I had an Apple friend or at least anyone who > had some understanding of my Imac! > > But in the meantime, I've got this offer of training and it's looking so far > that the Macbook Air, second-hand, will be my best bet to help me through the > training. > > > Very best wishes. > Andy. >> ----- Original Message f----- >> From: Scott Granados <mailto:sc...@qualityip.net> >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 12:12 AM >> Subject: Re: Mac book recommendation please >> >> Andy, if it’s easier for you to have a quick question and answer session so >> you can gain more information faster I’d be more than happy to Skype / >> FaceTime / call you on the land line and help you work through your buying >> decision. >> >> That’s if your pressed for time. Let me know if I can be of any help. >> >>> On Jun 28, 2016, at 6:46 PM, Andy <meikle.ai...@btinternet.com >>> <mailto:meikle.ai...@btinternet.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Kimber. >>> >>> Thank goodness someone at last understood my request. Yes, the keyboard is >>> very important to me as I've very poor sense of touch. >>> >>> I've been reading up on the Macbook, the Macbook pro, the Macbook mini and >>> the Macbook Air and I'm completely lost and even more confused. >>> >>> So, it's nice to have your recommendation and I'm feeling that I'm at last >>> getting some responce to my enquiries. >>> >>> You see, I have no experience at all of Apple products. All of the Mac's I >>> mentioned above. I've never ever seen or touched on and all of my friends >>> are Windows, so I'm in a fix. >>> >>> So thanks again for your responce. It's getting me thinking. >>> >>> Very best wishes. >>> Andy. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Kimberly <mailto:kimbersinbox1...@gmail.com> >>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 10:01 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Mac book recommendation please >>>> >>>> The Mac air keyboard is quite good. The keys are full size and have a nice >>>> firmness when typing. >>>> >>>> Sent from Kimber's iPhone >>>> >>>> On Jun 28, 2016, at 2:12 PM, Andy <meikle.ai...@btinternet.com >>>> <mailto:meikle.ai...@btinternet.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Oh Scott. >>>>> >>>>> I do need a portable device because I'm going on a 14 day hotel trip >>>>> later this year to train with my new dog, and I simply could not stand >>>>> being stuck in a hotel room with nothing. Also, I'm hoping to have a >>>>> holiday later this year if I can get the dog out of the way firstly, so >>>>> again, I need something to keep me in contact with civilasation . In >>>>> addition, I think it would be quite nice to go to my local pub and sit >>>>> there doing my email and other things, so hiring a mac book is no good. >>>>> >>>>> You recommend a Macbook Air. Does that have a tactyle keyboard or is >>>>> there perhaps something better to consider? >>>>> >>>>> Very best wishes. >>>>> Andy. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: Scott Granados <mailto:sc...@qualityip.net> >>>>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 3:45 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: Mac book recommendation please >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Andy, >>>>>> >>>>>> Depends on what you want to do. A Macbook Air would be a fine option >>>>>> especially for a secondary machine. Probably low enough on the cost >>>>>> especially on the second hand market. >>>>>> >>>>>> A pro will give you more horse power but if you already have that IMac I >>>>>> think you’re probably in good shape. >>>>>> >>>>>> Here’s a whacky idea, what about renting a Macbook Pro for a few days >>>>>> for the training and then going back to your iMac when you’re done. >>>>>> Less expensive and you don’t end up with hardware you don’t sound like >>>>>> you need. >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 28, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Andy <meikle.ai...@btinternet.com >>>>>>> <mailto:meikle.ai...@btinternet.com>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have just purchased an imac desk-top computer but in order for me to >>>>>>> undergo one-to-one training in my area, I need to buy a second hand >>>>>>> portable device. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Once I have a recomendation, a friend can have a look on Ebay. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'd like a mac lap-top and if possible, running El Capitan. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My sense of touch is very poor so I need a mac book with a pretty good >>>>>>> keyboard on it. I could attach the Apple USB keyboard if necessary, >>>>>>> but that's another bit of equipment to carry. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So should I buy a second hand Mac book pro: a Mac book or something >>>>>>> similar? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Your advise would be very welcome as I'm just dying to take up this >>>>>>> training opertunity. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Very best wishes. >>>>>>> Andy. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >>>>>>> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >>>>>>> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list >>>>>>> itself. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is >>>>>>> Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >>>>>>> <mailto:caraqu...@caraquinn.com> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ >>>>>>> <http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.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 >>>>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. >>>>>>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>>> >>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>>>> >>>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is >>>>>> Cara Quinn - 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