Hi Joe.
I'm hoping that my transition will also be seemless, but to be honest with
you, I'm not all that bothered or flustered about the whole change over.
Firstly, I'm setting up my load of Windows 7 computers in another room which
I'll use for e-mail, recording and burning projects etc, to make some space
for my new project.
I'll keep this equipment up and running as I learn all about my new imac
set-up.
As for my new Imac, I'll not be in a position to make the purchase until 17
April, so I've a few weeks to go.
I've already contacted a charity organisation in Glasgow, who will be able
to give me hands on training, free of charge, starting next Monday and all
Monday's afterwords.
The Mac Store in Glasgow are also agreeing to at least an hours practicle
support in their shop before you make the purchase. and I've a few friends
who know a little about the Mac.
In addition, I've also got the internet to support me, during this training
transition.
So to all extent and purposes, my new system will be sitting in my study and
all my old equipment will be stored in another location.
So I'll have a blank room with my Imac Retina in it and will probably spend
a couple of hours a day, getting to know and understand how it works.
My expectation is that eventually, I'll ditch all of my Windows equipment
and simply go Apple all the way. I'm 62 years old so not going to be all
that bothered about wasting time trying to learn something new.
Hope I'm not sounding overly optimistic Joe, but I really believe the time
is right for me to give it a big go for Apple.
Very best wishes.
Andy.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Paton" <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Hi Andy,
I bet you regret it.
I hope you don't, but depending on what you want to do, you might.
Nothing like choice anyways.
Apple's prices are far far too high. Products are good, but screw the
customer. After sales is second to none, and if you get a good individual
in the store
then you could be home and dry. My experience running up to mac os10, was,
that
there were issues, different issues to windows based pcs, but issues just
the
same. And I was so glad I didn't spend full retail price on my first and
last
mac. Lots of excellent support though, some really knowledgeable guys and
girls
out there.
Good luck, and enjoy your purchase.
Joe
On Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:41:56 +0000
Andy Logue <andy.logue...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Chris.
I just found your message in my spam folder! Hate this computer! This is
why I'm going to bite the Apple. Yes, I agree with you, Mike is very
knowledgable and to be honest, not to recognise his abilities, was a bit
petty by the list owner. I've listened to all of Mike's podcasts on BCT,
over the years but alas I never held onto them. I'm really going for the
Imac 21inch Retina computer Chris. It's £1100 and I've already got £950. So
I'm on my way and I'm going to try and get a hold of mike for a copy of any
of his most recent podcasts. For I know in my heart, if I had one on the
Imac Retina, then I'd be sorted.
Very best wishes.
Andy.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Skarstad" <rascal0...@verizon.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Mike is certainly up-to-date with information about the mac. If you >
listen to his previous podcasts, he gives his contact info at the end and
> I'm sure he'd answer any questions you may have. I know him very well
and > he's very trustworthy so he'll give you up-to-date information.
On 3/22/2016 8:55 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote:
Why do you need to go to all that trouble when Apple has all the up to >>
date documentation on their support pages?
On 22 Mar 2016, at 11:50 PM, Andy Logue <andy.logue...@gmail.com> wrote:
No Dane, you misunderstand me my friend. What I was saying was that >>>
this guy Mike really knew his stuff back then and must be up to date >>>
with all the newer devices and OS. All I need do is contact someone >>>
like Rick at the Blind Geek Zone, who may well put me in touch with >>>
him.
Very best wishes.
Andy.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" >>>
<grtd...@internode.on.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
2011 was 5 years ago and much has changed since then so time to get hold
>>> of some updated information me thinks and I don't care how good he
>>> sounds to listen to, accurate and up to date information is more >>>
important.
On 22 Mar 2016, at 11:31 PM, Andy Logue <andy.logue...@gmail.com> >>>>
wrote:
Hi Brian.
Yes, I was listening this morning to a Blind Cool Tech archive >>>>
concerning the Mac Demo 14, which was recorded in 2011, by a guy called
>>>> Mike Arrigo. I just loved listening to this guy speak and that of
>>>> course was almost five years ago.
I've no doubt that If Mike has an up to date tutorial on the new imac
>>>> Retina, with some hard work, I'll learn the key-strokes This
morning, >>>> I was also in contact with an organisation in Glasgow who
have an open >>>> door policy to learning all Apple products.
Aparently, all you do is >>>> walk in the front door and you'll get a
chance to feel and check-out >>>> the item of your choice, which in my
situation is a desk-top Mac.
So I'm getting pretty excitted now about finding out more. Much more
>>>> excited than toing attending a Windows 10 demo, So my mind is
clearly >>>> made up, just need a little more cash now.
Very best wishes.
Andy.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Olesen" <br...@blindkom.dk>
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 11:29 AM
Subject: SV: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Hi,
Interacting with things in mac OS requires quite a lot of key strokes
though.
On the winning side web browsing is a breeze on Mac.
Brian
-----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Robert
Nelson
Sendt: 21. marts 2016 22:40
Til: 'PC Audio Discussion List'
Emne: RE: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Perhaps but you must understand that learning about Mac OS and >>>>
VoiceOver is
only the beginning.
If you had no experience with windows, you would accept that the >>>>
awkward
way things are done in MAC OS is normal but with a little experience
>>>> of
windows you will find yourself trying to work out the mind set of those
>>>> who
devised the OS and VoiceOver.
However, given your experience in windows you may find that something
>>>> like
audio editing has a steep learning curve. Yes, I know that Garage
>>>> Band,
Amadeus Pro and Twisted Wave are very good audio editing programs for
sighted people but for a blind person they can be very frustrating.
The question you should be asking yourself is: is there anything that I
would want to do that can only be done on a Mac and, if so, is it >>>>
important
enough for you to justify the outlay, considering that most of the >>>>
things
you might want to do are possible through your I Phone.
Anyhow, excuse me while I duck around the back to avoid the arrows and
flames of the Apple fans!
Bob Nelson
-----Original Message-----
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andy
Logue
Sent: Tuesday, 22 March 2016 5:46 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Hi Devon and Hamit.
I've always wanted to check out a mac computer but because ive been so
brainwashed in Microsoft, I didn't have the self confidence to try it
>>>> out
for myself.
What I was thinking was to keep my old Windows machine active for my
>>>> mail
and so on, but the Mac could sit alone in another room and if I spend
>>>> some
time each day, then I should be able to grasp the basic? eh? >>>>
Especially if
I joined a blind mac list.
One thing I have already found out that my Imac Store, which is in >>>>
glasgow,
will spend up to an hour with a new customer in the shop. Perhaps they
>>>> may
be interessted in offering me a little more start-up time, given my
blindness? Worth checking out eh?
Thanks for your ideas guys. For the meantime, I'm going to check out
everything I can on the Imac Retina on the webpage.
Thanks again.
Andy.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Devin Prater" <d.pra...@me.com>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Apple has a getting started guide, right when you turn on a new Mac.
>>>> Just
wait a minute or two then follow the spoken instructions.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 21, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Hamit Campos <hamitcam...@gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
An IMac as in the Apple computer? If so there are Mac lists and stuff
>>>>> but
you'd have to listen to a lot of podcasts and stuff because you must
>>>>> then
now learn Mac OS. If I'm understanding the question correctly. I had
learned
Mac OS but I've gotten Rusty.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of
>>>>> Andy
Logue
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 11:57 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Subject: Thinking seriously on an Imac rather than a new Windows 10
Hi all.
I love everything audio concerning my computer. I've music, described
movies and talking books and I use programmes such as Goldwave to
>>>>> record
streaming music. I also love burning the odd CD for a friend and
recently,
I've purchased a Zoom H6 digital recorder for even more interesting
>>>>> audio
work.
Many of my friends, who are not blind are telling me to buy the new
>>>>> Imac
Retina and plug that into my AV and sound system.
Any members use Imac for this sort ofstuff and is there any support
>>>>> for a
new comer like myself about.
Any advice would be very much appriciated.
Very best wishes.
Andy.
**********
Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of
>>> the halfwits in this world behind.
**********
Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of >>
the halfwits in this world behind.
--
Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk>
