I'd definitely give it all the time you can. It could be one of those things you just have to get used to; some reviews I've read have said that they hated the keyboard at first, but got used to it after a few days. I know it's different for those wanting to touch type, like most anyone on this list, but it could wind up to be doable. If you're after a similar computer, though, you can't go wrong with the 11-inch Air. It's very slightly larger, yes,but it has a nice keyboard, two USB ports, MagSafe charging, and more powerful processor. Given that this new Macbook is a first generation model, I'd suggest waiting until version two comes along. History suggests it will have way more power and polish. Personally, I'm hoping for at least two USB C ports and a better processor before I consider one. > On Aug 8, 2015, at 7:26 PM, Garry Turkington <gat.acc...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Matt/Alex, > > Thanks for the input (pardon the pun). I had hoped I was being too > negative about the keyboard on the MacBook and maybe it was "just me". > > As Alex says not something worth a thousand-plus of your currency of > choice experiment if it proves to be difficult long term. > > A real shame, the machine is a perfect fit for my business travel > needs. I'll have another play at an Apple Store but will try to leave > the rose-coloured virtual glasses at home. > > Regards > Garry > > On 8/6/15, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com> wrote: >> That was my initial impression as well; the keys are nice and big, but you >> can't feel the edges. Perhaps with some reference dots it'd be doable, but >> I'm not sure. My first thought was something like, "I could love this >> keyboard if only I could feel the keys better." I'm sure it looks visually >> wonderful, and the new key design lets users press anywhere on the key so >> that it made less sense to markedly separate them. It just kills touch >> typing, at least in my quick tests. I can't give a fair statement, of >> course, without having used it for a week or two, and unless someone wants >> to donate $1200 to me, that won't happen anytime soon. <smile> >>> On Aug 6, 2015, at 2:25 PM, Matthew Dierckens <matt.dierck...@me.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Gary, >>> I've seen the new 12 inch macbook, I've typed on it for a long period of >>> time, and I didn't like the experience too much. I too had trouble >>> locating th >>> God bless.e keys, and found that I still had to stop and count keys as >>> they were too close together. >>> >>> Matthew Dierckens >>> Certified Assistive Technology Specialist >>> Macintosh, Windows and IOS Trainer >>> U.S. number: 573-401-1018 >>> Personal Email: matt.dierck...@me.com >>> >>> On Aug 6, 2015, at 13:57, Garry Turkington <gat.acc...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Has anyone spent time with the new 12" MacBook? If so how are you >>> finding the keyboard? >>> >>> Playing with one in the Apple Store I found it really difficult to use >>> -- the keys are a good size but there is very little space between >>> them and I was finding it actually a little hard to always detect the >>> key edges when typing and in particularly when sliding across the >>> keyboard. I think the keys are also quite flat so even the transition >>> between bottom row of keys/space bar/top of trackpad tripped me up a >>> few times. >>> >>> I am quite tall so standing at the table in the store was a really >>> odd typing angle so maybe that was it but curious if anyone else who >>> relies on touch typing -- more than sighted users has had similar or >>> different experiences? >>> >>> It's a shame because I love the form factor of that thing. :) >>> >>> Garry >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> -- >> Have a great day, >> Alex Hall >> mehg...@icloud.com >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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