Amongst updates to the iMac series of computers, Apple yesterday announced an external bluetooth trackpad. This works exactly like the MacBook’s built-in multi-touch trackpad but has a working area of approximately 4.3 by 4.3 inches (11cm by 11cm). A full set of gestures, including the VoiceOver “trackpad as screen” gesture control are available.
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Apple announcements For September 1, 2010
There was an Apple event today which unveiled some exciting updated products. Unfortunately my own Mac has a broken video card and is at the local Apple shop for urgent repairs, but rather than delay telling you I am going to post this abbreviated account from my iPad (which has been invaluable while my computer has been away!).
ATMac Is Now An iTunes Affiliate
The good news is that we have been accepted into the iTunes affiliate program! By using affiliate links you can help ATMac earn some money to pay writers and improve the site.
Comparing iPads, Netbooks, and Auggies for AAC Use
RJ Cooper has put together two very helpful pages for people thinking about purchasing an iPad for use as an AAC device. These pages compare the capabilities of the iPad with those of a typical netbook computer, and another AAC device that RJ sells called an Auggie.
ShoutOUT Speech To Text Messaging For iOS
ShoutOUT is a messaging application for text messages (SMSs), and Facebook and Twitter updates. It allows typed messages to be entered for free, messages using speech-to-text are charged for via in-app purchases beginning at 50 voice credits for US$1.99.
ReadHear DAISY Talking Book Player
This DAISY player includes text highlighting, not currently available in the free Olearia player and also reads more formats than Olearia can. The new features come at a steep price though.
Make Appliances and Controls Accessible with Digit-Eyes
Digit-Eyes is an application that runs on the iPhone and which uses inexpensive off-the-shelf address labels and a standard inkjet or laser printer to enable iPhone users to make labels that are read aloud by their phone. It can also be used to read manufacturer’s UPC barcodes.
Introduction To Keyboard Maestro
AccessTech News provides a step-by-step tutorial to introduce you to the wonders of Keyboard Maestro - a program that lets you automate things you often on the computer.
OneThingToday: Focus On What’s Important
OneThingToday looks like a great task manager to help you focus on what’s important today. Once you’ve used the calendar view to input your tasks, switch to the “Today” view to get a single box (optionally transparent) which floats on top of your workspace, constantly reminding you of what you’re working on.
Free PDF To Word Converter For OS X
A PDF to Word converter will only work on text-based PDFs, not image-based ones, but it’s very useful if there is a PDF that you need to convert back to a document format so you can edit it. AnyBizSoft is giving away free licenses via their Facebook page until August 8, 2010.
Apple Announces Magic Trackpad
Amongst updates to the iMac series of computers, Apple yesterday announced an external bluetooth trackpad. This works exactly like the MacBook’s built-in multi-touch trackpad but has a working area of approximately 4.3 by 4.3 inches (11cm by 11cm). A full set of gestures, including the VoiceOver “trackpad as screen” gesture control are available.
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