[gui-talk] ChromeBook Testing

[Mike Arrigo]

I have a chromebook that Google sent me for testing. It does have a 
built in screen reader called chromevox. This is also available for 
chrome on windows or the mac.
Chromevox provides very good accessibility to the chromebook, and you 
can't beat it for the price.
If you are used to a regular computer that runs windows or the mac 
operating system, you will find the chromebook limiting. While you can 
view files and play media off line, the chromebook assumes you run most 
things in the cloud. It does not run things such as skype or office, 
though you could use google docs. Basically, the chromebook does not do 
much without an internet connection. It's good to have as a second 
computer, perhaps just for doing email or surfing the web, but it will 
not replace a pc or mac, and, actually I don't think it's intended to do that.
Original message:


> From: Wyant, Jay (MNIT)
> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:33 PM
> Subject: Chromebook accessibility testing

> Google is seeking people with disabilities to test the Chromebook.
> Cannot be a government employee. Apparently, like Apple's Voice, it
> comes with a built-in screen reader. Applications taken till 3/15.

> Please share with anyone you think may be interested. And yes, they
> get to keep the device.

> Link to application info:
> <https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/accessibility/faq.html>https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/accessibility/faq.html

> Jay

> Jay Wyant | Chief Information Accessibility Officer

> MN.IT Services, central

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> <mailto:Your.name at state.mn.us>jay.wyant at state.mn.us

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