Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
Around $500
On 8/4/2014 1:48 PM, Robert Doc Wright wrote:
What are the going rate for a Mini?
If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the
learning start?
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They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy
a monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any
macmini bought after 2012 and beyond, you don't have to connect a
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On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall mailto:mehg...@icloud.com>> wrote:
One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive
Mac you can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the
cheapest Macbook starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think.
That said, if it's your primary computer, I can't recommend a
Macbook highly enough. They are so small and light that they're
easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having your entire
computer with you when you need it.
On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes mailto:khwi...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work
well with the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or
two. I rarely have a need for a drive anymore, however.
Kristeen
On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall mailto:mehg...@icloud.com>> wrote:
I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini.
1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have
OS 10.4 or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and
back to 2005 I believe, will have it.
2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not
for a few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk
drives are going away, and I find that I only rarely miss
having one, not even often enough to make me pick up a USB disk
drive.
3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen,
keyboard, or mouse, though it does have a small internal
speaker. It is meant to be connected to all necessary
peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one solution, a Macbook
might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it has the
tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen).
No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do
that. For the blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as
good, since it lets you feel around the screen and perform
familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other actions.
On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna mailto:merma...@bellsouth.net>> wrote:
Hi Kristeen
I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of
questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so
pardon my ignorance.
1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover?
2. Does it have a CD drive?
3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen?
Thanks for answering my questions.
Donna
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Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
$600 to start, then it gets more expensive from there depending on your ram, processor, and hard drive choices. If you have an iOS device, download the free Apple Store app, I find it the easiest way to browse the different Macs and see their specs. You can do the same on the website, of course, but the app feels simpler and less cluttered to me. On Aug 4, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Robert Doc Wright wrote: > What are the going rate for a Mini? > > If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning > start? > - Original Message - > From: Kliphton Senior > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 9:59 PM > Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini > > They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a monitor, > keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought after > 2012 and beyond, you don't have to connect a monitor. > > Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick > Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always > answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here > > apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org > > All are welcome! > > > > >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >> One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you >> can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook >> starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your >> primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so >> small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having >> your entire computer with you when you need it. >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: >> >>> Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with >>> the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a >>> need for a drive anymore, however. >>> >>> Kristeen >>> >>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >>> >>>> I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. >>>> >>>> 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or >>>> later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I >>>> believe, will have it. >>>> 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few >>>> years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going >>>> away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough >>>> to make me pick up a USB disk drive. >>>> 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or >>>> mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be >>>> connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one >>>> solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; >>>> it has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). >>>> No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the >>>> blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you >>>> feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and >>>> perform other actions. >>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Kristeen >>>>> >>>>> I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for >>>>> you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. >>>>> >>>>> 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? >>>>> 2. Does it have a CD drive? >>>>> 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for answering my questions. >>>>> >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >>>>> list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives >>>>> for this list can be searched at >>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>>>> --
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
What are the going rate for a Mini? If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: Kliphton Senior To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 9:59 PM Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought after 2012 and beyond, you don't have to connect a monitor. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org All are welcome! On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall wrote: One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having your entire computer with you when you need it. On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a need for a drive anymore, however. Kristeen On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, will have it. 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make me pick up a USB disk drive. 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other actions. On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: Hi Kristeen I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? 2. Does it have a CD drive? 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? Thanks for answering my questions. Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vip
RE: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
Or you could join my list where we discuss everything apple. And we don’t patronize or make anyone feel bad for asking a question, no matter how many times we have heard it before. The info is below. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org <mailto:apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org> All are welcome! From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kawal Gucukoglu Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 8:27 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini I just got a headless device so that in the event I get a Mac Mini then I won't have the problem with no screen. You might want to join the Macvisionary List where we discuss Macs ETC. Kawal. On 4 Aug 2014, at 12:59 pm, Alex Hall mailto:mehg...@icloud.com> > wrote: HDMI is one option, but you can also get a Mini Display Port adapter for DVI or VGA if that's what your monitor has. This adapter plugs into the Thunderbolt port. On Aug 4, 2014, at 3:04 AM, RobH. mailto:bobs...@googlemail.com> > wrote: Monitor might be an issue without an adapter, the video port on the Mini case is HDI. - Original Message - From: "Andy Baracco" mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> > To: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 5:02 AM Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini But if you already have a PC, you can use the keyboard, speakers, monitor, and I believe the mouse from your old PC. Andy From: Kliphton Senior Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 8:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought after 2012 and beyond, you don’t have to connect a monitor. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org <mailto:apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org> All are welcome! On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall mailto:mehg...@icloud.com> > wrote: One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having your entire computer with you when you need it. On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes mailto:khwi...@gmail.com> > wrote: Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a need for a drive anymore, however. Kristeen On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall mailto:mehg...@icloud.com> > wrote: I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, will have it. 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make me pick up a USB disk drive. 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other actions. On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna mailto:merma...@bellsouth.net> > wrote: Hi Kristeen I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? 2. Does it have a CD drive? 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? Thanks for answering my questions. Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new mem
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
I just got a headless device so that in the event I get a Mac Mini then I won't have the problem with no screen. You might want to join the Macvisionary List where we discuss Macs ETC. Kawal. > On 4 Aug 2014, at 12:59 pm, Alex Hall wrote: > > HDMI is one option, but you can also get a Mini Display Port adapter for DVI > or VGA if that's what your monitor has. This adapter plugs into the > Thunderbolt port. >> On Aug 4, 2014, at 3:04 AM, RobH. wrote: >> >> Monitor might be an issue without an adapter, the video port on the Mini >> case is HDI. >> - Original Message - >> From: "Andy Baracco" >> To: >> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 5:02 AM >> Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini >> >> >> But if you already have a PC, you can use the keyboard, speakers, monitor, >> and I believe the mouse from your old PC. >> Andy >> From: Kliphton Senior >> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 8:59 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini >> They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a >> monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought >> after 2012 and beyond, you don’t have to connect a monitor. >> >> Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick >> Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always >> answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here >> >> apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org >> >> All are welcome! >> >> >> >> >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >> One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you >> can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook >> starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your >> primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so >> small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having >> your entire computer with you when you need it. >> >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: >> >> >>Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with >> the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a >> need for a drive anymore, however. >> >>Kristeen >> >>On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >> >> I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. >> >> 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 >> or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I >> believe, will have it. >> 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a >> few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going >> away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough >> to make me pick up a USB disk drive. >> 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, >> or mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be >> connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one >> solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it >> has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No >> Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind >> especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel >> around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform >> other actions. >> >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: >> >> >>Hi Kristeen >> >>I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions >> for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. >> >>1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? >>2. Does it have a CD drive? >>3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? >> >>Thanks for answering my questions. >> >>Donna >> >>-- >>The following information is important for all members of the >> viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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 li
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
HDMI is one option, but you can also get a Mini Display Port adapter for DVI or VGA if that's what your monitor has. This adapter plugs into the Thunderbolt port. On Aug 4, 2014, at 3:04 AM, RobH. wrote: > Monitor might be an issue without an adapter, the video port on the Mini > case is HDI. > - Original Message - > From: "Andy Baracco" > To: > Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 5:02 AM > Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini > > > But if you already have a PC, you can use the keyboard, speakers, monitor, > and I believe the mouse from your old PC. > Andy > From: Kliphton Senior > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 8:59 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini > They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a > monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought > after 2012 and beyond, you don't have to connect a monitor. > > Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick > Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always > answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here > > apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org > > All are welcome! > > > > > On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you > can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook > starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your > primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so > small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having > your entire computer with you when you need it. > > On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: > > >Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with > the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a > need for a drive anymore, however. > >Kristeen > >On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > > I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. > > 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 > or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I > believe, will have it. > 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a > few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going > away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough > to make me pick up a USB disk drive. > 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, > or mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be > connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one > solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it > has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No > Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind > especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel > around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform > other actions. > > On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: > > >Hi Kristeen > >I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions > for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. > >1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? >2. Does it have a CD drive? >3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? > >Thanks for answering my questions. > >Donna > >-- >The following information is important for all members of the > viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for > this list can be searched at > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >--- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "VIPhone" group. >To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, > send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > Have
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
Monitor might be an issue without an adapter, the video port on the Mini case is HDI. - Original Message - From: "Andy Baracco" To: Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 5:02 AM Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini But if you already have a PC, you can use the keyboard, speakers, monitor, and I believe the mouse from your old PC. Andy From: Kliphton Senior Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 8:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought after 2012 and beyond, you don’t have to connect a monitor. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org All are welcome! On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall wrote: One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having your entire computer with you when you need it. On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a need for a drive anymore, however. Kristeen On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, will have it. 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make me pick up a USB disk drive. 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other actions. On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: Hi Kristeen I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? 2. Does it have a CD drive? 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? Thanks for answering my questions. Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, se
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
VoiceOver: yes. CD drive: no. Touch screen: no. But you can also buy the magic track pad which is a touch screen you have down by your keyboard. also, you can, by two different means, put Windows on it. someone else can describe dual boot/boot camp, and VM installations. and yes, I'm not even Christine. RobH, says so. - Original Message - From: "Donna" To: Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 1:37 AM Subject: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini Hi Kristeen I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? 2. Does it have a CD drive? 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? Thanks for answering my questions. Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
Not unless it is connected by HDMI, and the idea is to leave all PC junk behind. I personally like using BT head phones, but that’s just me. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org <mailto:apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org> All are welcome! From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 12:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini But if you already have a PC, you can use the keyboard, speakers, monitor, and I believe the mouse from your old PC. Andy From: Kliphton Senior <mailto:m.kliph...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 8:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought after 2012 and beyond, you don’t have to connect a monitor. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org <mailto:apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org> All are welcome! On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall mailto:mehg...@icloud.com> > wrote: One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having your entire computer with you when you need it. On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes mailto:khwi...@gmail.com> > wrote: Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a need for a drive anymore, however. Kristeen On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall mailto:mehg...@icloud.com> > wrote: I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, will have it. 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make me pick up a USB disk drive. 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other actions. On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna mailto:merma...@bellsouth.net> > wrote: Hi Kristeen I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? 2. Does it have a CD drive? 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? Thanks for answering my questions. Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com> . To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com <
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
How expensive the peripherals are is entirely up to you, though. My monitor is just an old one we had sitting around, and I've seen monitors well below $100 if you have to buy one new. A keyboard is as low as $12 from Wal-Mart or similar locations, and you don't need a trackpad at all. They're nice, and run about $60 if you want one. The official Apple wireless keyboard is also $60, so you could spend $800 total on the low-end Mini (assuming an eighty-dollar monitor and no speakers), but you could also get away with $650, conceivably. All that said, I would still prefer the Macbook over the Mini, though that depends on your use case I suppose. On Aug 4, 2014, at 12:02 AM, Andy Baracco wrote: > But if you already have a PC, you can use the keyboard, speakers, monitor, > and I believe the mouse from your old PC. > Andy > From: Kliphton Senior > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 8:59 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini > They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a monitor, > keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought after > 2012 and beyond, you don't have to connect a monitor. > > Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick > Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always > answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here > > apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org > > All are welcome! > > > > >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >> One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you >> can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook >> starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your >> primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so >> small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having >> your entire computer with you when you need it. >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: >> >>> Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with >>> the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a >>> need for a drive anymore, however. >>> >>> Kristeen >>> >>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >>> >>>> I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. >>>> >>>> 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or >>>> later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I >>>> believe, will have it. >>>> 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few >>>> years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going >>>> away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough >>>> to make me pick up a USB disk drive. >>>> 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or >>>> mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be >>>> connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one >>>> solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; >>>> it has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). >>>> No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the >>>> blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you >>>> feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and >>>> perform other actions. >>>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Kristeen >>>>> >>>>> I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for >>>>> you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. >>>>> >>>>> 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? >>>>> 2. Does it have a CD drive? >>>>> 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for answering my questions. >>>>> >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >>>>> list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
But if you already have a PC, you can use the keyboard, speakers, monitor, and I believe the mouse from your old PC. Andy From: Kliphton Senior Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 8:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought after 2012 and beyond, you don’t have to connect a monitor. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org All are welcome! On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall wrote: One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having your entire computer with you when you need it. On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a need for a drive anymore, however. Kristeen On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, will have it. 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make me pick up a USB disk drive. 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other actions. On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: Hi Kristeen I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? 2. Does it have a CD drive? 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? Thanks for answering my questions. Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.co
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
They are the least expensive option, that is until you have to buy a monitor, keyboard, and if you prefer track pad. Although any macmini bought after 2012 and beyond, you don't have to connect a monitor. Frustrated with your I-device, Mac or AppleTV? New user and want quick Efficient answers? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you Subscribe here apple4beginners-requ...@freelists.org All are welcome! > On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you can > find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook starts > at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your primary > computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so small and > light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having your > entire computer with you when you need it. > On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: > >> Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with the >> mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a need >> for a drive anymore, however. >> >> Kristeen >> >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >>> I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. >>> >>> 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or >>> later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I >>> believe, will have it. >>> 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few >>> years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going >>> away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough >>> to make me pick up a USB disk drive. >>> 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or >>> mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be >>> connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one >>> solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it >>> has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No >>> Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the >>> blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you >>> feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and >>> perform other actions. >>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: >>> Hi Kristeen I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? 2. Does it have a CD drive? 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? Thanks for answering my questions. Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex Hall >>> mehg...@icloud.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >>> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >>> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any >> questions or concerns about the runn
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
Exactly. You need the keyboard, monitor, speakers (unless you really want to use the built-in one), mouse or trackpad, microphone, webcam, and anything else. Here's the link to a guide I wrote for AppleVis, describing all the different Mac models: http://www.applevis.com/guides/miscellaneous/explaining-myriad-models-macs On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:40 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: > Yes, The Mini has the hard drive, memory, CPU, etc. All the rest are > perifferals. > > Kristeen > > On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:30 PM, Donna wrote: > >> Hi Alex >> >> Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. >> >> I just want to make sure that I fully understand. The Mac Mini is just the >> part that contains the hard drive, aka a computer? And a monitor, keyboard, >> mouse and other devices have to be purchased seperately to use with the Mac >> Mini? >> >> Donna >> >>> I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. >>> >>> 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or >>> later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I >>> believe, will have it. >>> 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few >>> years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going >>> away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough >>> to make me pick up a USB disk drive. >>> 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or >>> mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be >>> connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one >>> solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it >>> has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No >>> Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the >>> blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you >>> feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and >>> perform other actions. >>> On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: >>> Hi Kristeen I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? 2. Does it have a CD drive? 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? Thanks for answering my questions. Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex Hall >>> mehg...@icloud.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >>> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >>> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
Yes, The Mini has the hard drive, memory, CPU, etc. All the rest are perifferals. Kristeen On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:30 PM, Donna wrote: > Hi Alex > > Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. > > I just want to make sure that I fully understand. The Mac Mini is just the > part that contains the hard drive, aka a computer? And a monitor, keyboard, > mouse and other devices have to be purchased seperately to use with the Mac > Mini? > > Donna > >> I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. >> >> 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or >> later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, >> will have it. >> 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few >> years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, >> and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make >> me pick up a USB disk drive. >> 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or >> mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be >> connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one >> solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it >> has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No >> Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind >> especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel >> around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform >> other actions. >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: >> >>> Hi Kristeen >>> >>> I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. >>> I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. >>> >>> 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? >>> 2. Does it have a CD drive? >>> 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? >>> >>> Thanks for answering my questions. >>> >>> Donna >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >>> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >>> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> Have a great day, >> Alex Hall >> mehg...@icloud.com >> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
Hi Alex Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I just want to make sure that I fully understand. The Mac Mini is just the part that contains the hard drive, aka a computer? And a monitor, keyboard, mouse and other devices have to be purchased seperately to use with the Mac Mini? Donna > > I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. > > 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or > later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, > will have it. > 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few > years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, > and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make > me pick up a USB disk drive. > 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or > mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be > connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one > solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it > has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No > Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind > especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel around > the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other > actions. >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: >> >> Hi Kristeen >> >> I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. >> I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. >> >> 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? >> 2. Does it have a CD drive? >> 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? >> >> Thanks for answering my questions. >> >> Donna >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex Hall > mehg...@icloud.com > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
One thing I forgot to say is that the Mini is the least expensive Mac you can find, at least new. Minis start at $600, whereas the cheapest Macbook starts at $900, and iMacs are $1099, I think. That said, if it's your primary computer, I can't recommend a Macbook highly enough. They are so small and light that they're easy to take anywhere, and nothing beats having your entire computer with you when you need it. On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:18 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: > Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with the > mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a need > for a drive anymore, however. > > Kristeen > > On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > >> I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. >> >> 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or >> later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, >> will have it. >> 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few >> years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, >> and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make >> me pick up a USB disk drive. >> 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or >> mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be >> connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one >> solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it >> has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No >> Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind >> especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel >> around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform >> other actions. >> On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: >> >>> Hi Kristeen >>> >>> I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. >>> I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. >>> >>> 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? >>> 2. Does it have a CD drive? >>> 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? >>> >>> Thanks for answering my questions. >>> >>> Donna >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >>> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >>> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> Have a great day, >> Alex Hall >> mehg...@icloud.com >> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
Alex said everything I would have said. The USB drives do work well with the mini, if one needs such. I've used one a time or two. I rarely have a need for a drive anymore, however. Kristeen On Aug 3, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. > > 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or > later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, > will have it. > 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few > years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, > and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make > me pick up a USB disk drive. > 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or > mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be > connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one > solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it > has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No > Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind > especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel around > the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other > actions. > On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: > >> Hi Kristeen >> >> I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. >> I have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. >> >> 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? >> 2. Does it have a CD drive? >> 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? >> >> Thanks for answering my questions. >> >> Donna >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list >> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex Hall > mehg...@icloud.com > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Kristeen - A question about the Mac Mini
I'm not Christine, but I have a Mini. 1. Yes, all Macs have VoiceOer built in, so long as they have OS 10.4 or later. In other words, any Mac you buy nowadays, and back to 2005 I believe, will have it. 2. No, not anymore. They used to have disk drives, but have not for a few years now, just like the Macbook and iMac lines. Disk drives are going away, and I find that I only rarely miss having one, not even often enough to make me pick up a USB disk drive. 3. No, the Mini is a small computer tower. It has no screen, keyboard, or mouse, though it does have a small internal speaker. It is meant to be connected to all necessary peripherals. If you're after an all-in-one solution, a Macbook might be better for you. The iMac is also an option; it has the tower and screen in one unit (though it is not a touch screen). No Mac currently offers a touch screen, only iOS devices do that. For the blind especially, though, a trackpad is just as good, since it lets you feel around the screen and perform familiar VO gestures to navigate and perform other actions. On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Donna wrote: > Hi Kristeen > > I'm thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I have a couple of questions for you. I > have always been a Windows user, so pardon my ignorance. > > 1. Does the Mac Mini have voiceover? > 2. Does it have a CD drive? > 3. Is the Mac Mini a touch screen? > > Thanks for answering my questions. > > Donna > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
