[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
- From: saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:53:13 +0000
Hi. Yes I am. Your not the only one who has bought one of these. A friend has
bought the same model yesterday. The machine is becoming popular on this list.
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 14/12/2008 10:11 pm
Are you in UK Saqib. I think I will enjoy the NC10 when travelling and
visiting friends and family.
Eleanor
From: "Saqib" <saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:20 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
> Hi Eleanor. I have my PC setup in the dining room with 2.1 speakers from
> Creative. They sound good with a 30 wot output. The trouble is it's always
> cold in there in the evenings despite the central heating. This is when I
> use my laptop. Plus it's much more comfortable sitting back on your sofa
> with the laptop. The desktop gets used a lot in the summer as it's nice
> and cool in the dining room.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:27 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>
>
>> You've got a fair point there Saqib because I would only invasage using
>> mine
>> out and about. At home I prefer to use my PC, not even necessarily a
>> laptop
>> unless two people are using computers.
>>
>> Eleanor
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Saqib" <saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:57 PM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>>
>>
>>> Hi Carrol. Personally I don't think the fan is loud. These machines are
>>> really meant to be used for short periods of time. A couple of hours is
>>> quite ok but if someone wants to keep a machine running longer then a
>>> traditional laptop would be a better option.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:28 PM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>>>
>>>
>>>> We have an Advent 4211 and I don't consider the fan too loud. We
>>>> haven't
>>>> used it for long periods at a stretch so I don't know either if it gets
>>>> too
>>>> hot, but we're pleased enough for what we paid and for the reason we
>>>> need
>>>> it. Mike is not a heavy user and just likes to keep up with his email
>>>> and
>>>> music, with occasional quick surfing, and he's happy.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Carol
>>>> carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Saqib" <saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:39 PM
>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi James. Some people did report that the fan was a bit loud on the
>>>>> Advent
>>>>> 4211. I sometimes use my phone as a modem by USB connection. I get a
>>>>> decent connection and browsing speed. The Samsung netbook sounds nice
>>>>> and
>>>>> I will look into it in the new year.
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "James Scholes" <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> To: "Jackie Cairns" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 4:27 PM
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Saqib, I didn't like the Advent because of the pour build quality
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> keyboard design. Also, the machine tended to get rather hot when
>>>>>> using
>>>>>> it. And by the way, I use a program called Joikuspot on my Nokia N95
>>>>>> which transmits my 3G internet from O2 from my phone as a WiFi
>>>>>> signal.
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> then can connect to the internet anywhere on the netbook without
>>>>>> having
>>>>>> to disable my phone by removing my Sim.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:58 AM (GMT), Jackie Cairns wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Saqib
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes I did, and would have gone for it had it not been for the
>>>>>> keyboard.
>>>>>> I just preferred the Samsung as I found the keyboard on the Advent
>>>>>> very
>>>>>> flat and not quite as tactile. What I mean by that is that some
>>>>>> keyboards are very flat, and the keys don't feel separated.
>>>>>> Otherwise,
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> think the spec on the Advent and Samsung were identical. I think the
>>>>>> Asuss was even smaller, which is fine if you want something really
>>>>>> tiny.
>>>>>> I would just recommend people go out there and have a feel of these
>>>>>> machines before buying. While they are pretty much alike, there are
>>>>>> some
>>>>>> subtle differences on the keyboard and shape of the machine that
>>>>>> might
>>>>>> have a differing appeal. I think the Packard-Bell had a dual core
>>>>>> processor, but I just didn't like it, and am not a fan of that brand
>>>>>> anyway.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jackie Cairns
>>>>>> Braille Support Adviser
>>>>>> Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> Sight and Sound Technology
>>>>>> Welton House North Wing
>>>>>> Summerhouse Road
>>>>>> Moulton Park
>>>>>> Northampton
>>>>>> NN3 6WD
>>>>>> Telephone: 01604 798024
>>>>>> Fax: 01604 798090
>>>>>> Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>>>>> Behalf
>>>>>> Of Saqib
>>>>>> Sent: 12 December 2008 11:23
>>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Jacky Did you come across the Advent 4213? That one has a simcard
>>>>>> slot
>>>>>> under the battery and you just insert a Three simcard in and use
>>>>>> their
>>>>>> broadband. This feature is useful for when out and about. No need to
>>>>>> look
>>>>>> for a wifi hotspot.
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>> Cc: <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 9:14 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Netbook thread revisited
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi All
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Apologies for cross-posting for those subscribed to both lists, but
>>>>>>> this topic has been covered on Access UK and BCAB recently.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Having been very interested in the thread of Netbooks, I decided to
>>>>>>> have a wander round while on a couple of days leave last week, and
>>>>>>> have now purchased the Samsung NC10. I looked at the Advent and
>>>>>>> Asuss
>>>>>>> machines, as well as a similar spec Packard-Bell and the Samsung. I
>>>>>>> chose the latter because I just liked the keyboard that little bit
>>>>>>> better. For those who use a Pac Mate qwerty, the keys on the
>>>>>>> Samsung
>>>>>>> are not unlike it, and I felt comfortable typing on it without
>>>>>>> feeling
>>>>>>> too cramped up for space.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I've now installed JAWS, K1000 and Microsoft Office Professional
>>>>>>> 2003,
>>>>>>> and find it works a treat with these and other programs I have added
>>>>>>> and use regularly. In fact, it's a cracker! I particularly love its
>>>>>>> portability, and bought a nice little bag that takes its mains
>>>>>>> charger
>>>>>>> and has room for other items like an external drive or USB pen.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For those interested in wanting to buy one of these machines, the
>>>>>>> Samsung NC10 comes with 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, WiFi and
>>>>>>> Bluetooth,
>>>>>>> Windows XP Home, has three USB ports, ethernet connection,
>>>>>>> microphone
>>>>>>> and headphone sockets, and a battery life purported to be around the
>>>>>>> 2.5
>>>>>>> hour mark.
>>>>>>> They come in I believe blue, white and black, the latter being the
>>>>>>> choice I went for. They cost around £300.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> All the machines I looked at had very similar specifications, with a
>>>>>>> slight variation on the estimated battery life. For me - and this
>>>>>>> is
>>>>>>> very personal to the individual - the Samsung had just that bit
>>>>>>> nicer
>>>>>>> keyboard.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So far, so brill!!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Jackie Cairns
>>>>>>> Braille Support Adviser
>>>>>>> Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology
>>>>>>> Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton
>>>>>>> NN3 6WD
>>>>>>> Telephone: 01604 798024
>>>>>>> Fax: 01604 798090
>>>>>>> Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk
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