[bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Re: PackMate?
- From: "Kaitlyn Hill" <Kaitlyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 11:37:24 -0700
Hello Pratik,
I think they are keeping some of the ports to a minimum. I have a hub for
things at my desk so the two ports in most cases should be find. It's
extremely tempting!!!
When I bought my 9100 I bought as much of a laptop as I could. I have
traveled with it a few times and I don't really wish that on anyone but for
moving it around the house it is great!
I'm not sure what I will do cell phone wise since it's about time to get a
new one. They do have the cell modem/wireless build in for Cingular so I
need to talk with them on pricing if I get that service along with regular
cell service from them.
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From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pratik Patel
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 11:04 AM
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Re: PackMate?
Kaitlyn,
While I do agree that the 9100 is an excellent desktop replacement, it's not
ideal when/if you need to carry it. With its adapter, the laptop is quite
heavy. The Sony ones sound good if you can afford them. If you get a
laptop with Bluetooth capability built-in and have a bluetooth capable
cellphone, you might be able to use it as a modem. Ethernet and USB
connections are essential. You need more than two USB ports nowadays.
Pratik
-----Original Message-----
From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kaitlyn Hill
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 1:12 PM
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Re: PackMate?
Hello Pratik,
Now, don't be bad mouthing the 9100. I bought one about a year ago and all
and all it's a very nice computer for around the house and office.
I guess now I am looking for something that when I grab it I don't really
feel I have it with me.
I saw with doing some research that Toshiba has one that comes in at 2.4 lbs
but is extremely stripped down. Meaning the same processor but only two USB
ports and a wireless card. No Cd drive and no software.
You know how web sites are and I was able to find the stat sheet on the
vaio. It has four built in options for wireless including Bluetooth and
infa-red. USB and firewire.A type II I card slot, modem, Ethernet, video out
which sounds like it may take a video adapter because it has a self sensing
video option that does an auto sync. So far I am leaning toward that one.
The two I will call and ask some questions on today will be the 250 and 360.
Both have 1 gig of memory.
-----Original Message-----
From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pratik Patel
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 8:03 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT Re: PackMate?
Kaitlyn,
This computer seems like a great slim/light weight option. It's much better
than my current Dell Inspiron 9100 clunker, which must weigh about 10
pounds.
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Interim Director
Office of Special Services
Queens College
Director
CUNY Assistive Technology Services
The City University of New York
ppatel@xxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kaitlyn Hill
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 11:45 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] OT Re: PackMate?
Hello Kasondra,
Well, I spoke with Dell this week and no one seems to know of that computer
they told me about six weeks ago when I spoke with a sales rep.
I forget the one you said you are using? Was it the 1100?
Here is an option I have been reading up on and may make a call to get some
additional information.
? Intel® Centrino? Mobile Technology
available with select VAIO notebooks.
? Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional available
? An ultra-light 3.04 pounds
? Up to 9 hours of battery life
1
? 10.6" widescreen display with
XBRITE? technology.
Sony VGN-T350P/T
NEW
List of 6 items
? Intel® Pentium® M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753 (1.20GHz1, 2MB L2 Cache)
? Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
? Integrated wireless WAN through Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network
and integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN
? DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive
? 512MB RAM
and 60GB hard drive
? Burgundy exterior
$ 2,199.99
Starting at $ 1,899.99
I haven't found the actual spec sheets on these but from other reading they
are just under 1 inch thick and about 11 by 8.
I'll keep up by research but these is the smallest and lightest I have found
yet.
-----Original Message-----
From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kasondra payne
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 7:40 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: PackMate?
Thanks Kaitlyn. I wish I had seen that four months ago. But that's fine.
The laptop they sold me works fine for what I want it to do. I will
eventually add Kurzweil and a small Braille display, when I have the money.
This was the best option for me.
Kasondra Payne
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