If you own a screen reader then a netbook is the best way to go because of 
the low cost.  However keep in mind I don't know about the Apple computers. 
I do have an Iphone and I like it.  Mostly because it is so easy to stream 
radio.
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From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: off topic apple


> These days with ipads, and net books at their prices, I wouldn't even
> consider the speech only note takers, especially when you figure I've had
> several and wasn't using them enough to make it worth it yet my netbooks I
> have used quite a bit, it's a matter of preference but I think I've had my
> last note taker.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 3:31 PM
> Subject: off topic apple
>
>
>> Hi folks;
>> Feel free to delete but I believe there are a few bad apples on this
>> list.  I have been looking at speech only note takers for about $2,000
>> and an i-pad and keyboard sound lots cheaper but bigger.  I talked with
>> my nephew, Mr. computer, who added to my confusion by stating that a key
>> board would only let me use aps that had an on screen keyboard and he
>> suggested that many didn't.  Left me perplexed, if no on screen keyboard
>> then what?
>> Also national braille press put out a book discussing 19 aps that a
>> blind person can use.  I hate to buy the book at this stage of things
>> but I'd love to know what the 19 aps were? Also has anyone tried read to
>> go from book share and how well does it work?  Is there some version of
>> read to go that works with rfb&d?
>> If anyone has any thought provoking ideas feel free to contact me off
>> list.  I hate to mess up this list with lots of non radio stuff.To keep
>> things on topic is there an apple app which works as a logging program
>> and is usable with voice over?
>> Also I appreciate the replies to my accidental post concerning
>> transcription.  I think this particular job is a done deal but
>> unfortunately there will be others with little or no warning.
>> -- 
>> richard