I would think that they are pretty much brand
new because Apple have a certain level of quality assurance.
----- Original Message -----
From: <mailto:wilcoxdean@xxxxxxxxxxx>Dean Wilcox
To: <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:18 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Apple (United Kingdom)
- Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Accessibility
Apple also have an online refurbished store
giving cheaper deals while still providing a
full warranty. Just thought it'd be good to
know, I know refurbished isn't for everyone.
At 18:02 25/08/2009, you wrote:
Hi Carol,
Unfortunately, although the Mac OS X is very
good Apple's pricing is on the expensive side.
Their cheapest laptop is £749.00. However, if
you only invest in laptops then it might be a
good buy for you as you are getting speech out
of the box for the same price as you would pay for JFW.
Also, there are some definite advantages to
having a laptop that has all parts and software
created by one company - such as all hardware
and software work extremely well together.
However, it can be harder to get your Mac fixed
as you cannot simply go to any PC store. You
could fix your Mac yourself, it is apparently
easy enough to do but this is something that Apple discourage.
On the software side however, the Mac OS X is
compitable with Windows and there is a lot of
accessible software for Voice Over - the Mac
Screen Reader. In fact, an advantage to have a
Screen Reader built directly into the operating
system is that it is far easier for developers
to make their applications work with Voice Over
without the need for special scripts.
I hope this helps a little
Take care
james, Lyn, Nash and Twinny
----- Original Message -----
From: <mailto:carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>Carol Pearson
To: <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 5:17 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Apple (United Kingdom)
- Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Accessibility
Gordon,
I found that article interesting.
So, if I go into a shop selling an Apple Mac, I
can have speech out of the box right away? At what kind of price?
I'm getting interested now, though I wouldn't
say keen to throw out all I've learned so far or to pay heavily for new gear.
--
Carol
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---- Original Message ----
From: Gordon Keen
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4:17 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Apple (United Kingdom) - Mac OS X Snow
Leopard - Accessibility
> Snow Leopard is to be released earlier than expected,
> what other operating system company could say that, on
> Friday 28th August.
>
>
> Here's a link to the accessibility page.
>
>
> http://www.apple.com/uk/macosx/accessibility/?cid=CDM-EU-25741
>
>
>
>
> Regards
>
>
> G
>
>
> From glorious Devon, England.
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