[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
- From: "Adrien Collins" <adriencollins22160@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:06:45 +0100
Hi Jacky
I am also looking at the nc10, I have found it at several
different prices so far, the lowest being £307, I'm looking
to purchase it just after the new year.
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 12:52 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Hi Steve
I'm really taken with how small and lightweight it is. I've
dreamt of something like this for a long time to actually
carry rather than lug around. It's very nifty too, and I
haven't found it lagging or stuttering so far. This does
seem to be an alternative running a screen reader and
general applications.
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 Steve Nutt
Sent: 12 December 2008 10:45
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for that, I haven't seen the NC10, but I will take a
look.
All the best
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns
Sent: Friday 12 December 2008 09:14
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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