Hello,
Pam makes a very good point. However, the stores open for training sesions
an hour before normal opening time. At least they do here in the UK. As I
live quite close to a store I usually book an 8 a.m. appointment. I have
found these sessions very valuable. I always put that I am a Voiceover user
on my booking. Although some staff know more about Voiceover than others
they all seem willing to do quite a lot of research if necessary. I have
certainly discovered things I would not have learned from a list. Also, as I
do not have anyone else here with vision I have sometimes done something
that leads to silence from my Mac or inexplicable behaviour. On these
occasions the Trainers have been able to explain exactly what has happened
and I have usually been able to find a work around or a Voiceover command
that helps.
Yes, the Apple staff do learn as well but I do not begrudge this because I
think I have learned a lot more and have progressed faster than I might have
done. Also, I like the fact that you can have as many sessions as you like
as long as they have slots that suit you.
I did extend my membership for another year because over the winter I did
not have very much time to spend learning this new platform.
I guess that how worthwhile you will find this service will depend on your
own individual circumstances.
Chris
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From: ppowell...@aol.com
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 4:55 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Apple one-on-one training
Hi,
I did pay for the $99 one on one training when I bought my mac, as I was new
to the Mac OS. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't pay for it.None of
this has anything to do with the staff or their knowledge as it does with
the inordinate noise in the store making it almost impossible to hear
voiceover. The store needs a quiet office where one can get the most out of
the training or they need to make use of face time in order to give everyone
an optimum experience.
Pam Francis
On Jul 26, 2013, at 10:44 AM, Phil Halton <philh...@gmail.com> wrote:
I think I'm in agreement with you Alex. There's probably enough
resources between these lists and my fertile little brain to learn and
do what I need to do;-)
It'd be a definite luxury to spend $100 for something I might/might
not need. On the other hand, it might be worthwhile to pick apples
brains on certain accessibility topics, and It might keep me busy
during the winter months - I'm going to have to think about it a bit.
On 7/25/13, Alex Hall <mehg...@gmail.com> wrote:
Personally, I wouldn't do it. Between Google, this and other lists, and
the
knowledge you already have, I don't think you would benefit from training,
at least not a hundred dollars' worth. If it were me, I'd rather spend
that
money on extending Apple Care so I'd always be covered in terms of
hardware
problems.
On Jul 25, 2013, at 10:38 PM, Phil Halton <philh...@comcast.net> wrote:
I'm about to buy a macBookAir and am weighing if the one-on-one 1year
training is worth the $99. I'm not new to Mac/VO, but thought it might be
worthwhile to have access to a trainer over the course of the next year.
Anyone ever used this service? Thoughts?
I have a very well staffed apple store nearby so taking advantage of the
training wouldn't be any trouble, I'm just wondering if I'd be tossing
away my money.
thanks
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