Carol, this is great, but which 3 suggestions did you ask your friend to consider, this could also be helpful, if you don't mind?, and what were the pacific considerations?,
Billy----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 3:47 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: best Laptop?
OK, Billy,One of my considerations was whether I personally had to see the machine before I bought. I ended up not doing so but had good recommendation from someone else on list about its size and the keyboard layout. Those things particularly interested me first off.If you can get to a shop, just to look around at laptops as a start then this could be helpful to you. I had done this when helping a friend to purchase and I narrowed her choice down to three, then left her to choose.Let us know how you get on from time to time. -- Carol carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx----- Original Message ----- From: "TrueBlue & Proud" <billy72@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 10:06 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: best Laptop?Carol, I don't really think the cost would put me off purchasing the machine I really wanted. Anyway it will be a belated Christmas present from my good lady wife Anne.Billy----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 11:24 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: best Laptop?I have to say my DELL is very lightweight, its keyboard was easily memorized and is easy to get around (even with using the shift key with JAWS and its speed is pretty good too! The down side was the price I ended up paying for a good spec, once I'd added extra space on HD, memory, etc., etc, and the fact that you have to have so much rubbish installed, all of which you then have to uninstall and sort out. Fortunately, this proved not to be as hard as I'd anticipated and soon my DELL was purring along. The other day was the first time in over a year I had had any problem and that was due to the fact I'd forgotten that after half an hour it would automatically go into Hybernate.For anyone thinking about a laptop, it's good to consider all aspects and don't rush into buying the first thing you see.In my mind, having seen the HP that Jackie has when I helped a friend buy a laptop, I'd say that I was just put off with its weight and size for me and didn't want to know any further.My Dell also has excellent sound quality by the way and I love it for music.-- Carol carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx -- Carol carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Weetman" <goatmum@xxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 5:30 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: best Laptop?Oh please don't take this off group, I'm interested too...But all wide screen laptops have a numerical keypad, I prefere my small laptop though as it takes up less desk/table and its easier to take to college etc. I've bought a laptop kit from Aldi for £13 a while back and in that case there is a key pad, different cables and adaptors, a mouse and a clip on light. Ok I only need the keypad as I'm totally blind, but it was the same price as the ones at PC world but comes in a zipup case and I have the other bits, just incase!I shall be buying a new laptop this year, so I'm interested in the sound of your new one especially if the sound quality is good? Can you tell us where we can read about it online and find out the cost plus if we can take out an extended guarantee? Many thanks, Christine. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <cairnsplace@xxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 3:33 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: best Laptop?Hi BillyI'm currently using an HP Pavilion laptop which we purchased in August 2007. I'm so pleased with it that I'm thinking of changing my old desktop machine for one the same or identical in the not too distant future. To be honest, along with my mobile phone, it was my best purchase last year I like it so much.The spec of the one I have comprises a 320GB hard drive, 2GB of RAM and runs Windows Vista Home Premium. It supports both HD and Blu-Ray DVD, but I didn't buy it for that reason specifically. It has some crap on it, like most do, but I love its speed and, above all, sound quality. I've got my entire music collection on it and it's brilliant hooked up to my hi-fi.The beauty of most of the HP laptops is that they have the numeric keypad on them which means you don't need to combine JAWS keystrokes to work with it. Therefore, bear in mind that with a 17 inch screen, it's not the lightest for lugging about, but it isn't an issue for me with my man about (big smile). Also, I think battery life is about two hours, but it isn't an issue for me as such as I don't move it about.If you want to know more, I can give you further info off list if you prefer.Good luck. Jackie----- Original Message ----- From: "TrueBlue & Proud" <billy72@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 3:06 PM Subject: [access-uk] best Laptop?hi guys,I know it is rather difficult to answer this question, as it is a matter of preference, but I am now even more confused on what Laptop to purchase. I have done lots of research on the Internet, and that includes Google, but the only problem there is: Not much Information about visually impaired Laptop users.I would like to hear from blind Laptop users, and which systems are best for accessibility to visually impaired people.I have heard about some problems blind users have experienced with ACER Systems.I'm sure there isn't any particular Laptop that is totally accessible, but I'm open to suggestions.Thanks in advance, Billy ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq __________ NOD32 2758 (20071231) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq __________ NOD32 2758 (20071231) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
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