[nabs-l] need some help Please let me know .

[Loren]

There are pros and cons for each.  

The mac does have out-of-the-box speech, and thus will be ready to do when
you purchase it off the shelf.  Also, the upgrade will be extremely less
expensive, sincre it will come with the next system operating upgrade that
Apple puts out.  The last one ran around 30 bucks.  Also, many of the
different drivers one needs for a braille display are already there.  

A pc is more common and more people can share with you.  Your initial cost
for the machine is less, but then, you will have to spend the money for the
screen reading software.  These days, the screen reading software is several
times what a reasonably priced computer will cost.  Also, as the windows
upgrades ome out, you must first pay for them.  The last upgrade from vista
to windows 7 was around 120 buvcks.  Then, you will have to keep up with the
new versions of the screen reading software.  

Those who habve macs swear by them.  So it will be up to you.  Also, if you
are use to a pc, there will be a steep learning curve for the mac.  I wish
you well in your purchasing of a new machine.  

Loren Wakefield 



-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Chelsea Page
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] need some help Please let me know .

I second that!  I have had two of them and they are great computers!

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Joshua Lester
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] need some help Please let me know .

Get a Del PC, because it's more compatible with Jaws!
Blessings, Joshua

On 4/17/12, Becky Sabo <beckyasabo at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all
>
> I need some help and also some advice.  I need a new computer because 
> my net book is not working well and it is a long story.  What should I 
> be looking for?  Is there a user guide or reference for a Mack some 
> where for the different commands?  I tried out a Mack tonight and I 
> like the voice over on it but I was getting over whelm and the people 
> did not know for sure how to help me because I am blind.
>
> Again would a pc be in my favor or a Mack?
>
> Becky Sabo
>
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