you're right almost went nuts not forgetting windows reflexes, and I thought I had an open mind when all it was was a empty cavity:). On 2011-04-02, at 11:31 AM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote:
> Hi Sarah: > That is the major drawback I see newbys do. They are trying to learn the Mac > and VO as if they are Windows, and Jaws. That is where a lot of frustration > comes from. > On Apr 1, 2011, at 11:11 PM, Sarah May wrote: > >> >> Hi. I know that the Mac isn't windows and that Voice over isn't Jaws. I >> will treat them as their own individuals. Thanks for the advice though. >> >> Sarah >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sarai Bucciarelli >> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 7:20 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: introduction >> >> Hi: >> Just remember, Voiceover isn't Jaws, and the Mac isn't Windows. If you treat >> them as individuals, you will be fine. >> On Apr 1, 2011, at 12:25 PM, Sarah May wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Sarah, >>> >>> I chuckled loudly when I read the first line of your message. Yes, I >>> did make out really well for my birthday. *grin* My friend was >>> envious and jealous of me because my Mac is newer than his. Oh well. >>> He can get over it and has. >>> >>> Anyhow, I will take your advice and download the podcasts from Blind >>> Cool tech. I knew I would have somewhat of a learning curve with the >>> Mac. So I am dealing with the frustrations as best as I can. I look >>> forward to the classes and the over the phone training. >>> >>> Thanks for the warm welcome Sarah along with others from the list. >>> >>> Sarah >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sarai >>> Bucciarelli >>> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 8:40 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: introduction >>> >>> Hi Sarah: >>> Dang, girl! You so made out for your Birthday! Nice going! First of >>> all, go to www.blindcooltech.com. Listen to all podcasts done by Mike >>> Arrigo. They will help you out. You will love 1-to1 training. April >>> 13th will by my year anaversery with the Mac. You will love it. We've >>> all had those frustrations, that's normal. I have a Macbook Pro, >>> iPhone, iPod Nano, and Apple TV. I'm quite happy with my Apple >>> products. I use an apex, not a Braillesense, so can't help. >>> >>> On Mar 31, 2011, at 7:54 PM, Sarah May wrote: >>> >>>> Hi List! >>>> >>>> My name is Sarah. I'm from Minneapolis, Minnesota and am mostly blind. >>> For my birthday, a little over a month ago, I received a Macbook. I >>> have always been a PC and Jaws user. A friend of mine, who visited me >>> this past September, had his Macbook with him and he used voice over >>> with it. I thought it was so cool and seemed more user friendly than >>> Jaws. So when my parents gave me the Macbook for my birthday, along >>> with a year's worth of training over the phone and at the Apple store >>> through Apple cares; I was utterly amazed and taken aback. My friend, >>> who introduced me to the Mac, was in town for my birthday. My Mom >>> said "your Dad and I thought it would be a perfect time to give it to >>> you because Mark can help you get acquainted with it while he's here." >>> I do love my Macbook and the voice over voices are so much better than >>> Jaws voice selections by far! I am having some frustrations with the >>> Mac, but I knew that would be par for the course, because I am >>> learning a new type of computer and software. I alos am unable to >>> receive my e-mail through my Macbook yet. For some reason when I try >>> to set up my G mail account, either I do something wrong, or it just >>> doesn't want to accept the settings. Besides that I am navigating >>> Safari quite well. I need to call and set up an appointment, with the >>> people at the Apple store near me, to start my year's worth of >>> training. I also received an I-Pod shuffle from my brother along with >>> a twenty-five dollar I-tunes gift card from my niece and nephew. So I >>> will be all set with Apple products. I don't have an I-phone though. >>> I looked at one when I needed to purchase a new phone. It wouldn't >>> work for me. I have very short, wide, and stubby fingers. When I >>> tried to use the touch screen pad the commands wouldn't work for me. So >> I'm sticking with Verizon. I have their Haven phone which I love. >>>> >>>> I'm hoping that all you experienced Mac users with voice over will be >>>> able >>> to answer all the questions that is newbie will have for you when I >>> get stuck in a jam. *smile* I know that I'll love switching over to >>> the Mac even though I'll get frustrated from time-to-time. Also I'm >>> wondering if any of you are Braille Sense product users? And if so >>> are you able to use your Braille Sense product with the Mac? I have a >>> Braille Sense Plus. I'm just curious. >>>> >>>> Well, I thought I'd introduce myself by saying hello and look forward >>>> in >>> learning a lot from this list. >>>> >>>> Sarah >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> >>> Sarai Bucciarelli >>> Personal to win Amazon and other free gift cards, Come join me on >>> www.swagbucks.com/refer/sdbuccia >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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