[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:58:07 -0000
Hi Saqib
Yes I did, and would have gone for it had it not been for the keyboard. I just
preferred the Samsung as I found the keyboard on the Advent very flat and not
quite as tactile. What I mean by that is that some keyboards are very flat,
and the keys don't feel separated. Otherwise, I think the spec on the Advent
and Samsung were identical. I think the Asuss was even smaller, which is fine
if you want something really tiny. I would just recommend people go out there
and have a feel of these machines before buying. While they are pretty much
alike, there are some subtle differences on the keyboard and shape of the
machine that might have a differing appeal. I think the Packard-Bell had a
dual core processor, but I just didn't like it, and am not a fan of that brand
anyway.
Jackie Cairns
Braille Support Adviser
Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sight and Sound Technology
Welton House North Wing
Summerhouse Road
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6WD
Telephone: 01604 798024
Fax: 01604 798090
Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Saqib
Sent: 12 December 2008 11:23
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Hi Jacky Did you come across the Advent 4213? That one has a simcard slot under
the battery and you just insert a Three simcard in and use their broadband.
This feature is useful for when out and about. No need to look for a wifi
hotspot.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 9:14 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Netbook thread revisited
> Hi All
>
> Apologies for cross-posting for those subscribed to both lists, but
> this topic has been covered on Access UK and BCAB recently.
>
> Having been very interested in the thread of Netbooks, I decided to
> have a wander round while on a couple of days leave last week, and
> have now purchased the Samsung NC10. I looked at the Advent and Asuss
> machines, as well as a similar spec Packard-Bell and the Samsung. I
> chose the latter because I just liked the keyboard that little bit
> better. For those who use a Pac Mate qwerty, the keys on the Samsung
> are not unlike it, and I felt comfortable typing on it without feeling too
> cramped up for space.
>
> I've now installed JAWS, K1000 and Microsoft Office Professional 2003,
> and find it works a treat with these and other programs I have added
> and use regularly. In fact, it's a cracker! I particularly love its
> portability, and bought a nice little bag that takes its mains charger
> and has room for other items like an external drive or USB pen.
>
> For those interested in wanting to buy one of these machines, the
> Samsung NC10 comes with 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, WiFi and Bluetooth,
> Windows XP Home, has three USB ports, ethernet connection, microphone
> and headphone sockets, and a battery life purported to be around the 2.5 hour
> mark.
> They come in I believe blue, white and black, the latter being the
> choice I went for. They cost around £300.
>
> All the machines I looked at had very similar specifications, with a
> slight variation on the estimated battery life. For me - and this is
> very personal to the individual - the Samsung had just that bit nicer
> keyboard.
>
> So far, so brill!!
>
> Jackie Cairns
> Braille Support Adviser
> Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology
> Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton
> NN3 6WD
> Telephone: 01604 798024
> Fax: 01604 798090
> Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk
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