That sounds like the broader trend of companies allowing people to
self-select their devices rather than mandate hardware. There are some
who suspect that a lot of people already use their person iPhones for
work, leaving the corporate provided blackberry in a drawer.
CB
On 12/3/12 1:14 PM, E
Ok, what about you guys that have Mac Book Airs? I'blind have to find out if
she wants to use BARD. I suspect she would want to do that, but I haven't asked
her.
On Dec 3, 2012, at 8:39 AM, Alex Hall wrote:
> I don't have a idfferent mac (yet) so can't say for sure. What I can say is
> that
Hi there.
A lot of blind people are stuck with whatever their employer wnts to do.
However, it's going to be real interesting to see how things go. Both my
brother's company and my sister's hospital
bought their employees iPads. My sister is a nurse practitioner who does work
full time these d
My two cents, I would get a iPod touch and an Apple keyboard. It would be much
easier to learn and much less expensive. She could Always upgrade to a computer
later point.
Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse any spelling errors.
On 02/12/2012, at 10:46 PM, Eugenia Firth
For those interested, the WebAIM folks every so often do some survey
research on screen readers. IN amongst the piles of stats is the Primary
Screen Reader breakdown:
http://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey4/#primary
Unsurprisingly, for desktops, Jaws is the leader with 49% but NVDA is #
I don't have a idfferent mac (yet) so can't say for sure. What I can say is
that 2gb is not enough; if you do get the mini, which allows the user to
upgrade the ram, I'd go for the cheapest option and then pick up 8gb of ram,
which can be had for around $40, and pop it in in place of the default
Ok Alex. Are you saying that because the Mac Mini has less memory that more
strange things happen using VoiceOver than having a different Mac?
On Dec 3, 2012, at 7:47 AM, Alex Hall wrote:
> First, I use standard view, and second, I have a grand total of 2gb of ram to
> work with. I know I ne
First, I use standard view, and second, I have a grand total of 2gb of ram to
work with. I know I need more, but I'm saving up for a macbook so I
don't want to sink any money into this mini if I don't have to. My point with
that example, though, was that you have to know how the mac works and k
Hi Alex. If you don't like Safari's approach to browsing the internet, perhaps
you should try Chrome. Chromevox has been updated significantly so you can use
up and down arrow keys like in Windows. In regards to your comment about
replying to an email in Mail and getting the "busy" message, I am
Thanks there
Well, I guess it boils down to the MacBook air or the Mac mini, if she's
getting a Mac. She didn't have a heart attack when I told her how much I paid
for my MacBook Pro, and she's planning on setting up her money for the next
seven months or so. Anyway, thanks for all the help guys
Yes, the mini starts at $600 I believe, but you then need the monitor and
possibly an adapter or cable, depending on the monitor you choose. You also
need a keyboard and, if she wants one, some kind of trackpad for gestures. So,
assume the standard apple keyboard at $40 (for the wired one), a ch
I am very excited to go home for Christmas. I miss my family very much.
I wish I could see you soon.
Matt
Sent from my mac
Twitter: matt692
On 2012-12-02, at 8:42 PM, Eugenia Firth wrote:
> Hi there
> Yes, I did mention the possibility of getting a used Mac for her. She was
> receptive to the i
Thanks Mark. I'll let her know.
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 2, 2012, at 8:59 AM, Mark Baxter wrote:
> GIGI:
>
> Not to shamelessly promote and use the list for ad space, but I work for one
> organization, and am planning to set up my own similar organization soon,
> which trains blind persons
Hi there
Yes, I did mention the possibility of getting a used Mac for her. She was
receptive to the idea. I will keep this information that you sent on hand so
that we can look into it when she's ready. Thanks for your help on that too.
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 2, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Frank Tom
Hi there
I'm not familiar with the screen reader you're talking about, which brings up
the question. Who's going to help her learn a Windows screen reader that most
blind people don't have? I mean quick, if she doesn't know someone who has this
screen reader, I think she stuck. The other questi
Cheree Heppe here:
Suggest that, if possible, that the lady visit both the Apple store and
somebody with a modified Windows machine and get a feel for which would be best.
Regards,
Cheree Heppe
Sent from my IPhone 4S
On 02/12/2012, at 9:20, Alex Hall wrote:
> I see what you're saying. Still,
I see what you're saying. Still, macs can now get viruses, so you'll need to
protect against that whichever way you go. Yes, macs are more stable, but when
things go wrong you have to know what you're doing to get them back. For
instance, I'll sometimes hit reply in mail and get "mail busy", fol
well, let me tell you a few things here:
1: windows are n to as safe as macs are, which adds trouble for the novice user.
2: windows computers are much less stable than the macs.
3: nvda isn't something she will be able to get support for,unless she enters a
list, which already involves some learn
Okay, please don't shoot me for this, but I think it needs to be mentioned.
Sorry, but... why a mac? NVDA on Windows is much cheaper and does just as well
in pretty much everything, even better in some areas (Safari, I'm looking at
you and your lack of a flat representation). I know this is a ma
Also, try picking up a used Mac for her. Small Dog Electronics in Burlington
Vermont offers discounted used Macs, but I would search locally, first. If she
has any usable vision and portability is not an issue, try an IMac instead.
good luck.
Tom
vermont...@gmail.com
On Dec 2, 2012, at 7:54
GIGI:
Not to shamelessly promote and use the list for ad space, but I work for one
organization, and am planning to set up my own similar organization soon, which
trains blind persons on Mac and IOS devices. Check out
www.blindaccesstraining.com
and see if one of our trainers may be able to hel
Hi y'all
I have a blind friend who I think is totally blind, at the very least close to
it. She's not quite ready yet to get her technology, but she and I have agreed
we're going to visit that issue in June when I am going to Houston where she
lives. This friend, in my opinion, needs a Mac or an
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