only 2 USB? not good. But I guess it is a trade-off for the small size. --le ----- Original Message ----- From: "E.J. Zufelt" <everett@xxxxxxxxx> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:36 AM Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? Good morning, Two USB ports (I believe they are on two actual controllers but I cannot say for sure) One firewire (4-pin) Modem and LAN ports on the unit Also an external monitor port. Mic in and Headphone out. Two built-in microphones at top of screen (works really well). HTH, Everett ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Elf" <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:27 AM Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? > ok a little more on the ports please, how many USB's, and was there a hard > wire Ethernet and modem connection? > > thanks, > inthane > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "E.J. Zufelt" <everett@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 10:11 PM > Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? > > >> Good evening, >> >> I didn't comment on this thread earlier because of the originally stated >> price requirement. However, I use what I think is one of the greatest >> notebook computers in the world. >> >> Fujitsu Lifebook P7230 >> Intel Core2 Duo U2500 >> 2GB RAM >> 60GB HDD >> Wireless 802.11 A / B / G >> Firewire, USB, Blutooth, SD, microphone, camera >> Windows XP / Vista / Ubuntu 8.04 / OpenSolaris all supported >> 7.5 actual hours of battery life. >> 3.2 pounds >> >> HTH, >> Everett >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "black ares" <matematicianu2003@xxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:57 AM >> Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? >> >> >>> uau! >>> I have a hp compaq nc 8230 >>> with 2.2 ghz, 80 gb hdd, 1 gb ram, ati radeon x600 128mb, 3 usb ports, >>> pcmcia, sd cardreader, firewire, serial port, vga port, 10/100/1000 lan, >>> 802.11 b/g wlan, blue tooth/infrared, cd/dvd-/+writer and other >>> facilities >>> and weights 5 to 6 pounds. >>> >>> also a hp compaq 6730s is around same capabilities and it weights 5 to 6 >>> pounds. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "The Elf" <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:51 AM >>> Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? >>> >>> >>>> thanks, I'm looking for one myself, need something lighter and less >>>> cumbersome than the one I have currently, it is powerful enough for my >>>> uses, with 2.8 GHtz, 160 Gb HD, 1Gb of ram, Win XP, four USB ports a >>>> parallel port, monitor port and both wired and wireless Ethernet, >>>> modem, CD/DVD r/w/rw fire wire, two different card style readers and a >>>> PCMCIA port. but the bloody thing weighs 11 to 14 pounds >>>> >>>> take care, >>>> inthane >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Tyler Littlefield" <tyler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 2:52 PM >>>> Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? >>>> >>>> >>>>> it was on tiger direct. >>>>> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4219298&Sku=A180-14006 >>>>> is the direct link, it looks pretty baller. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Tyler Littlefield >>>>> email: tyler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> web: tysdomain-com >>>>> Visit for quality software and web design. >>>>> skype: st8amnd2005 >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "The Elf" <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 3:42 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> hey Ty, >>>>>> >>>>>> where was the unit you said you could get for five hundred and XX >>>>>> dollars? >>>>>> >>>>>> thanks, >>>>>> inthane >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: "black ares" <matematicianu2003@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 11:33 AM >>>>>> Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> because some time is so hard to modify something... >>>>>>> Look for example the del 1525 laptop. >>>>>>> it comes with freedos >>>>>>> and the manufacturer offers only vista drivers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 2:48 AM >>>>>>> Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> hi, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> what do most blind people do to navigate life? >>>>>>>> they find different ways to do something the sighted just look at >>>>>>>> visually. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Don't worry about what brand of computer. >>>>>>>> compare the specs without thinking of what operating system unless >>>>>>>> 64 bit is a factor. >>>>>>>> if you find one you really like but it comes with vista, don't >>>>>>>> bitch, spend about $65 to get a real copy of windows xp pro. >>>>>>>> i wouldn't think i had to say this. >>>>>>>> i don't know why people get hung up on worrying about modifying >>>>>>>> what they buy. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Bryan Schulz >>>>>>>> The BEST Solution >>>>>>>> www.best-acts.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>> From: "James Panes" <jimpanes@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 4:57 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> HI Tyler, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If you really insist, you can still get notebook computers with >>>>>>>>> Windows XP >>>>>>>>> Pro on them. A decent computer is well within your price range. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Acer and a few other companies make computers that will do fine >>>>>>>>> for what you >>>>>>>>> need. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sorry I can't help more, but the only store I deal with is here in >>>>>>>>> Oshawa >>>>>>>>> Ontario. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Good luck. >>>>>>>>> James >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> jimpanes@xxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>>> jimpanes@xxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>>> "Everything is easy when you know how." >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>> From: "Tyler Littlefield" <tyler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>>> To: <BlindGeeks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 1:18 AM >>>>>>>>> Subject: in the market for a new laptop:suggetsions? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hello list, >>>>>>>>> I'm in the market for a new laptop. >>>>>>>>> My max price range is about 1100. I'm not totally sure what I >>>>>>>>> need; of >>>>>>>>> course I'm looking for the best deal, but I also need something >>>>>>>>> that Jaws >>>>>>>>> will work on. >>>>>>>>> From what I've heard, jaws does not work on 64-bit vista; are >>>>>>>>> there still >>>>>>>>> laptops shipped with 32 bit, or even better XP? >>>>>>>>> I know a lot of the computer companies started sending everything >>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>> vista. >>>>>>>>> I've also seen things like 60 day trials and etc on vista; am I >>>>>>>>> going to >>>>>>>>> have to purchase a full copy after I get the laptop? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>>> Tyler Littlefield >>>>>>>>> email: tyler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>>> web: tysdomain-com >>>>>>>>> Visit for quality software and web design. >>>>>>>>> skype: st8amnd2005 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> __________ >>>>>>>>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>>>>>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> __________ >>>>>>>>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>>>>>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> __________ >>>>>>>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>>>>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> __________ >>>>>>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>>>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> __________ >>>>>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> __________ >>>>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> __________ >>>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>>> >>> >>> >>> __________ >>> View the list's information and change your settings at >>> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >>> >> >> __________ >> View the list's information and change your settings at >> //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind >> >> > > > __________ > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind > __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind