[access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations
- From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:23:56 -0000
Hi again Dave.
I was about to upgrade from JAWS 6.0 to JAWS 8 for £199. So now it looks as
though I'd be upgrading to JAWS 8 pro. So what about xp pro, is that also
looking like being scraped in favour of VISTA?
Best wishes.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Taylor" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 1:13 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations
>I was advised before xmas that a lot of places couldn't get XP Home any
>more
> for new machines. XP Pro and Media Centre seemed available but they
> require
> Jaws Pro. Window Eyes is fine though!
>
> Cheers
> Dave
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:57 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations
>
>
>> Hi Dave.
>>
>> I was under the impression that xp home would be continued for several
>> years! Most people that thus far have discussed VISTA and JAWS have,
>> more
>> or less, advised that there will inevitably be many issues, and that
>> these
>> may not be totally resolved for many months, or indeed, years. Now, if I
>> understand you, you are suggesting that computer manufacturers or
>> stockists
>> may not be able to get xp home, as the majority of customers will simply
>> move onto VISTA.. If this is the case, then it will prove very
>> problematic
>> for us JAWS and perhaps WindowEyes users. Do you think that xp pro is
>> going
>> to go the same way?
>>
>> Best wishes.
>> Andy
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dave Taylor" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 10:17 AM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations
>>
>>
>>> You also need to be careful about operating system. I presume you use
>>> Jaws
>>> Standard and I suspect you'll find it hard to get XP Home, which is what
>>> you'll need, unless you want to dive in the deep end with Vista, which I
>>> would not suggest! It may be worth holding off for now unless you can
>>> get
>>> a good deal on XP Home.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "kevin and emma" <kream@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 10:09 AM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations
>>>
>>>
>>>>a good starting point for an off-the-shelf system would be one of the
>>>>price
>>>> comparison sites. you can specify such things as monitor size, hard
>>>> disc
>>>> capacity, memory price, etc etc on these sites to narrow the results
>>>> down..
>>>> personally i'm not a fan of off-the-shelf systems as the sellers are
>>>> very
>>>> good at advertising the good points but gloss over the down sides to
>>>> such
>>>> systems. having said that, it's obviously less hassle to buy one than
>>>> building one from scratch! smile. although dell is one example of a
>>>> manufacturer where you can, to a point, specify what you want in one of
>>>> their machines when ordering off their website.
>>>> 3 price comparison sites i use are:
>>>> www.pricerunner.co.uk
>>>> www.shopping.com
>>>> and
>>>> www.kelkoo.co.uk
>>>>
>>>> hope that's helped a little anyhow.
>>>> kevin (lord L)
>>>> "Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without
>>>> notice." - will durant
>>>> email/msn: kream@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:40 PM
>>>> Subject: [access-uk] New computer recomendations
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi all.
>>>>
>>>> Thinking of upgrading my computer during the next two weeks and could
>>>> do
>>>> with some advice.
>>>>
>>>> Firstly, I've purchased both of my old computers from PC World in
>>>> Glasgow..
>>>> Both have been Packard Bell machines and both have required frequent
>>>> restores back to factory settings. Both came with the dreaded Norton
>>>> junk
>>>> and when you restore back to factory settings, there is Norton again
>>>> defiant, like an unwanted guest at a party.
>>>>
>>>> My new computer will have to have no Firewall or anti-virus, as I would
>>>> like
>>>> to try the NOD 32 system.
>>>>
>>>> My first question therefore, would I be able to purchase NOD 32 as a CD
>>>> so
>>>> as to install it before going on-line?
>>>>
>>>> I would like to try and make use of the remaining vision I have - I am
>>>> a
>>>> JAWS user, but cannot help trying to see what is on the screen. So I'd
>>>> like
>>>> to purchase a large display, 20 or 22 inch if possible.
>>>>
>>>> Are there any issues for JAWS with respect to compatibility with larger
>>>> screens.
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone recommend a supplier?
>>>>
>>>> Can any one recommend a particular system?
>>>>
>>>> Below is some of my wish list:
>>>>
>>>> as quiet as possible as I do a lot of audio work.
>>>>
>>>> As large a RAM as I can afford as I often use multiple programmes.
>>>> Very quick.
>>>>
>>>> 300 500 GB of memory.
>>>>
>>>> room for expansion as I fancy getting into audio editing and DVD
>>>> burning.
>>>>
>>>> at least 6 USb 2's.
>>>>
>>>> Non Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Please add to the above list if you feel I've left something important
>>>> out.
>>>>
>>>> Finally, I'm willing to pay up to £1000.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Any advise very welcome.
>>>>
>>>> Best wishes.
>>>> Andy
>>>>
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