[access-uk] Re: new computer for the blind
- From: Steve Nutt <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 13:25:01 +0100
Hi Andrew,
Couldn't agree more.
All the best
At 11:21 13/06/2004, Andrew Hodgson spake these words of wisdom
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>Hi,
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>In other words, they couldn't get the supplier to keep supplying the old
>specs. Go with a mainstream laptop, get double the specs, double the
>features for less money.
>
>Andrew.
>
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>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: new computer for the blind
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>> Hi John, specs look good but I'd wait to see the new LapTalk as well.
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>> It's the 2nd generation and the team told me they introduced=20
>> many features requested by BI users.
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>> Believe amongst others it has a 1.6 GB Centrino processor, 60=20
>> GB hard drive, Windows XP home, Window Eyes Pro, on board CD=20
>> drives, quick keys dedicated to specific programs as well as=20
>> new "audio" keys that enable one to access music/books whilst=20
>> on the move without opening the unit. It also offers 10=20
>> hours battery life.
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>> Price $2,495 and $200 off if you already have a screen reader.
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>> Sadly though the UK distributor does not stock the new unit yet.
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>> More info at:
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>> http://www.beyondsight.com/Default.htm
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>> Deon
>> At 16:27 6/12/2004, you wrote:
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>> >HI list has anyone any info concerning this new computer for=20
>> the blind.=20
>> >It's called the portico. I have seen it on the website
>> >www.goportico.com
>> >thanks.=20
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