[nabs-l] New Computer

Wed Jul 18 01:44:22 UTC 2012

Beth,

Something you could add is that it is easier for you to get computer and
screen reader support because of the fact that it is integrated.

Consider the scenario:

Something, who knows what, pick your favorite (or least favorite, as I like
to do) program, and assume that something won't work.

You get in touch with the developer of the program, and they say they don't
know whether or not their program is supported by our screen reader, and
anyway, your screen reader is a third-party app, so who knows whose fault
it really is?

You call your screen reader of choice's tech support line, but, they to,
have no ideas.  We're sorry it's broken, but we really can't be sure that
every program is compatible with our screen reader.  If it's not a popular
program, you can't be sure of anything.  Maybe we need someone to write
scripts for it.

Or:

You discover that something doesn't work, so you call Apple.  Now, Apple
didn't develop this program, but they did develop the screen reader, so
they kno0w how it should interact with the computer, whereas, there is no
predicting what any given screen reader will do.

It's cheaper to upgrade the operating system for apple's products, which
means, whenever the operating system is upgraded, the screen reader is
automatically upgraded.

I could go on and on about this stuff.  If you'd like an actual
conversation about it, please feel free to use information located in my
signature.  I would be glad to talk Apple with you; I have iOs devices as
well as a Mac Mini.

HTH,

Amber R. Herrin
ATI Student in Training 2012
World Services for the Blind
Mobile: (513) 593-5855
E-mail: herrinar at muohio.edu
2811 Fair Park Boulevard
Little Rock, AR 72204
"It doesn't matter what you've heard
Impossible is not a word
It's just a reason
For someone not to try

Everybody's scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It'll be alright

Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing"

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Beth
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 3:02 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] New Computer

What would be a good case to plead? I would want to say that Voiceover
doesn't require a license key and all this money to update every two
minutes.  Well, maybe not every two minutes, but I want to know how I could
plead a good case.  It is cheaper in the long run to purchase a Mac rather
than a Windows PC.  Plus I could read the books I purchase on Itunes.  I
need help convincing rehab that a Mac is the way to go for me and not the
overly expensive and money-hungry Windows PC.  If you have any further
ideas, just email me off list.
Thanks.
Beth

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Kirt Manwaring <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:38:51 -0600
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] New Computer

Beth,
  Out here in Utah rehab's been known to buy macs if clients can plead a
strong enough case to go that route instead of windows.  I might switch
over eventually but, I love jaws, and although I also love my iPhone, the
learning curve to switch from jaws to voiceover, on a desktop or laptop,
seems rather steep to me right now.
  Best,
Kirt

On 7/16/12, Valerie Gibson <valandkayla at gmail.com> wrote:
 Yes mac has a word processor called text edit.  I don't think rehab deals
with macs?¦they don't in my state any way.

 Good Luck.
 On Jul 16, 2012, at 11:12 PM, Beth wrote:

 I'm in the market for a Mac.  I have a question about Macs.  Is there a
word processor for Mac?  Does it come with a Microsoft Word for Mac or
something?  I'm wondering because I need a computer for college and rehab
will probably be buying it when I give them my two cents. ...  
Anyway,
 that's all I have to say.
 Beth

 ----- Original Message -----
 From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com
 To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
 Date sent: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:31:07 -0500
 Subject: [nabs-l] New Computer

 Good evening everyone,

   If those of us in the market for new computers were gathered at the
national office for a seminar of some kind perhaps Dr. Maurer would call
us  "The New Computer Seminar." I have an HP Pavilion rig that has served
me  well for 8 years and will probably run for a while longer. But when you
know  the clock is ticking and you want an information processing
powerhouse  it's  time to shop for a new computer.

   Last year we bought one for my wife quite unexpectedly. Now it's my
turn. We've had great success with HP and Dell computers so I'll most
likely  purchess one of those brands. Mary's desktop and my laptop (The
"Brains"
 of
 my recording operation) is a Dell. Both machines are serving us well. My
HP  has given me outstanding service too. If you use Windows as your
primary  operating system and you choose either of those brands you can't
go  wrong.

   A Mac machine is further in the  future most likely in the form of an
iPhone, iPad, or a NetBook. Happy computer shopping.

 Peter Donahue

 ?žNo weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.??
 Isaiah 54:17

 ?žWhile for our princes they prepare
 In caverns deep a burning snare,
 He shot from heaven a piercing ray,
 And the dark treachery brought to day.??
 Anonymous

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