scott, have you used the Miestro from Humanware? They adapted the tuch
screan to have an overlay that presses the buttens of the screan. As much as
I hate humanware, I do like the idea. Actually it was made by visuaid before
they became Humanware.
I too would like a computer I can todd in my pocket.
My phone comes close.
Amber
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Howell" <[email protected]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by
theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: a netbook macbook?
Personally I want a computer I can fold up like a piece of paper and
shove in my backpocket. Actually I want one I can take anywhere and
even hold over my head in a sudden rainstorm. :) In the end I don't
care what the interface is, just as long as I can be as productive as
I always have. Let me toss this out there. I often tried using a
braille input on the Braille Plus and even then my speed is not nearly
as fast as a regular keyboard. So, I wonder if anyone has really
studied the efficiency of a touch screen, keyboard you'd use mainly
your thumbs to operate, and a standard keyboard. That would be
interesting info to know.
Scott Howell
[email protected]
On Jan 27, 2009, at 4:18 PM, Michael Babcock wrote:
cara;
wonderful speaking up, honestly, i personally would love a touch screen
mike
On Jan 27, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Cara Quinn wrote:
Actually, I'd hope they would, and make it accessible. I'm sorry, but
I'm not a part of this seeming 'blind' trend of hating touch screens and
thinking / wishing they'll go away! lol! I want to see more, not less
innovation, in both form factor and graceful / chic access solutions to
use such.
Have a great day!…
Smiles,
Cara :)
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On Jan 27, 2009, at 11:40 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote:
Let's just hope Apple doesn't make an Iphone/Ipod touch like interface,
that is touch screen and no keyboard.
/Krister
27 jan 2009 kl. 19.47 skrev Jacob Schmude:
That's true, for the time being. I think Apple may have to change
their minds soon, if you look at netbook sales figures they are
selling like crazy. If that keeps up for a few more months Apple might
just reconsider--out of necessity, if nothing else. If this market
stays strong, as it certainly seems it's going to, you can bet Apple
will jump in and grab a piece of it.
On Jan 27, 2009, at 13:42, Scott Howell wrote:
Apple has made no decision to enter this market. Steve Jobs has said
that if they do, it will be worth Apple's time and effort and will be
a benefit to the consumer. Which means they might be neat, but the
number that have sold does not justify the investment of resources.
Scott Howell
[email protected]
On Jan 27, 2009, at 12:29 PM, Michael Babcock wrote:
look at the macbook air?
On Jan 27, 2009, at 8:06 AM, william lomas wrote:
hi wouldn't it be great if we could get a macbook the size of a
netbook?
I am considering getting a netbook whilst I love the macbook I hear
netbooks are even more portable, then the average macbook nowadays
in terms of convenience etcetera
regards, will
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