Re: [AI] Mac computers

2014-01-19 Thread Amar Jain
Dear Ruchi Aunty, I have used both Mac, and Windows. Learning to use Voice Over takes some time, and primarily I say so because in Voice Over the shortcuts comprise of 3 or 4 keys together. For example, Control, options, and page down lets you read the next Paragraph. Whereas in Windows its norma

Re: [AI] Mac computers

2014-01-19 Thread Arjun Malhotra
Hi Its better to invest in Mac because any day voice over is better than Jaws and is also free. There is a kit for voice which you can install to enhance the accessibility of voice over. If you feel like using windows you can boot up windows as well on a mac. There you can use jaws and other office

Re: [AI] Mac computers

2014-01-18 Thread Rahul Bajaj
Hello, I, for one, have always enjoyed using VoiceOver more than JAWS. Kartik, I see where you're coming from, because even I was initially unable to use VoiceOver as effectively as I am able to use it now. JAWS is very different from VoiceOver, so you will take some time to get used to it.

Re: [AI] Mac computers

2014-01-18 Thread DINESH THOLE
Hi, It also depends on what tasks you want to perform. >From what I have heard, voiceover doesn't provide complete support for PDF and Microsoft office for mac. So if you want to work on office applications, then windows will be a better option. For more information on apple products and podcasts

Re: [AI] Mac computers

2014-01-18 Thread Kartik Sawhney
Hi, Personallly, I prefer PC over Mac as far as accessibility goes. I found the Mac's interface rather weard to use, though this could be because of limited usage. No doubt, Voice Over is pretty good, but in my view, not as good as screen readers like JAWS. Also, I found some of the applications w

[AI] Mac computers

2014-01-18 Thread Ruchi
Dear all, Needed feedback on using mac computers, in terms of accessibility. What is preferable, windows or mac? What are the advantages of each over the other. Thanks and regards, Ruchi Sent from my iPhone Time to meet up again! Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: http://accessindia.