Hello, I'm currently using a Dell Inspiron 5100 notebook. The laptop is easy to use and Dell is has excellent customer service. I had the same problem when I first purchased a laptop, but give Dell a try. They are very knoledgable when customizing a laptop that meets your needs. Just let them know of your siability and they will work with you. Most laptops come with USB ports, so therefore, you're able to plug an external keyboard. Let me mention to you that laptop keyboards are easy to use. What I would not do is by laptops from stores such as BestBuy and CircuitCity. Those laptops have way too much unnecessary clutter that you don't need. Dell usually avoids this problem. The video card is another issue that you need to look into when buying a laptop. Check with Dell and see what they have to offer, and Jaws will work on laptops. Good luck with your purchase and please let us know how well your notebook works! Armando -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wes and Jessie Neagle Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 2:59 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: LAPTOPS Can anyone recommend any particular laptop that is especially easy for a blind person to use. Also, can you plug in an ordinary keyboard. -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx