Hi all, The only thing I can add to what others have said, is that one thing I find much easier with the touch bar is inserting emojis. I also like having touch ID. Other than those two things, I'm not really crazy about the touch bar. Much as I love the size and light weight of the Air, I share the concern that it will be discontinued. So, unless you're one of those people who uses emojis every five words, I think you'd be just fine with an MBP without a touch bar.
Good luck with your decision, and have fun! Cheers, Donna > On Mar 3, 2018, at 12:06 PM, Janet Ingber <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Randa, > A lot depends on what you want to do on the computer. If you are just doing > basic things like email, word processing, internet browsing, playing music, > etc. then the Air is a good computer. > > The Touch Bar is a personal choice. I now have a MacBook Pro with a Touch > Bar, but I don’t use the Touch Bar that much. I just use keyboard commands > most of the time. Since you are an iPhone user you should have no difficulty > with the Touch Bar. > > If the Air will meet your needs then I would go with that. The Touch Bar is > a nice feature but it’s a personal choice as to whether you want to spend the > extra money. Anything you can do on the Touch Bar can be done with keyboard > commands. > > There are a lot of very helpful people on this list to answer your questions. > Glad you read my book. > > Best, > Janet >> On Mar 3, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Rhanda Hasley <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I’m a long-time PC user with JAWS, but am now on the verge of buying my >> first Mac. For several years, I’ve also been an iPhone user so am familiar >> with VoiceOver, even though I realize the Mac is different and involves a >> learning curve. However, I love learning new skills so that doesn’t bother >> me. In fact, I’ve been studying various materials including Janet >> Ingbergt’s books, and have looked at different Mac models. I definitely >> want a portable Macbook, as opposed to the Imacs, but am wanting various >> perspectives on whether to get the Pro or the Air, as well as with or >> without touch bars. I’m leaning toward getting a Pro, but know of many >> people like the Air and are just as productive with it. I’ve also read that >> getting one without the touch bar would be less expensive. In your opinion, >> is the touch bar necessary or advantageous? Or would I do just fine without >> it? Whichever way I go with this, I’m trying to get the most for my money >> and want a computer that will last me for as long as possible. >> >> Thanks much in advance for your perspectives. >> >> Rhanda >> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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