[access-uk] Re: new computer for the blind
- From: Steve Nutt <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 08:40:36 +0100
Hi Dion,
So who is the UK distributor of the Laptalk? Is it Force Ten? I didn't
know Laptalk was distributed in the UK. Just curious.
What always bothered me about the Laptalk, is that it is a full-blown
computer, with no screen. This is OK, until Windows XP decides it doesn't
want to boot. You are away from the house, and you have no monitor to plug
it into. Then, even sighted people can't help you recover from it. It's a
great idea, but I feel a little more comfortable having a screen on a
full-blown laptop. A note taker for the blind on the other hand, is OK,
because you can always reset it. Having said all this, the recovery disk
on the Laptalk may be completely automatic, I don't know, but I have never
seen one yet that is.
Just some musings.
All the best
At 17:27 12/06/2004, leverclinic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx spake these words of wisdom
>
>
>Hi John, specs look good but I'd wait to see the new LapTalk as well.
>
>It's the 2nd generation and the team told me they introduced many features
>requested by BI users.
>
>Believe amongst others it has a 1.6 GB Centrino processor, 60 GB hard drive,
>Windows XP home, Window Eyes Pro, on board CD drives, quick keys dedicated
>to specific programs as well as new "audio" keys that enable one to access
>music/books whilst on the move without opening the unit. It also offers 10
>hours battery life.
>
>Price $2,495 and $200 off if you already have a screen reader.
>
>Sadly though the UK distributor does not stock the new unit yet.
>
>More info at:
>
>http://www.beyondsight.com/Default.htm
>
>Deon
>At 16:27 6/12/2004, you wrote:
>
>
>>HI list has anyone any info concerning this new computer for the blind.
>>It's called the portico. I have seen it on the website
>>www.goportico.com
>>thanks.
>>
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