[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:01:07 -0000
Hi Eleanor
I only know a bit about these machines as I was in the market for one. I
didn't like the little cover that came with the Samsung. It would never be
suitable to carry the machine in on its own in terms of protection or comfort.
So I bought a bag that just happened to be hanging on a stand next to the
Netbook range. I immediately liked it for not only carrying the Samsung, but
also because it could house the power cable, perhaps an external drive, and
other small odds and ends. It was worth the £20 or whatever it was to know I
could put the equipment in something decent. I'm completely stunned by how
lightweight and quiet it is.
Jackie Cairns
Braille Support Adviser
Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sight and Sound Technology
Welton House North Wing
Summerhouse Road
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6WD
Tel: 01604 798024
Fax: 01604 798090
Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Eleanor Burke
Sent: 12 December 2008 19:41
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Curry's also sell what they call 'skins' and bags and they start at around
£15.00 and go up to £35.00. Again I feel Jackie is probably the most
knowledgable on this at present. I would certainly go for some form of bag
rather than 'skin' as I would want somewhere to houose the accessories.
Eleanor
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From: "Adrien Collins" <adriencollins22160@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:02 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
> Hi Jacky
>
> It's looking more certain by the day that I will buy one
> soon, laptops direct sell them for £307 including vat and
> will ship over here but I was looking for alternative
> suppliers just to compare the price. They also sell loads of
> accessories and bags starting at £12 each.
>
>
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> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns
> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:32 PM
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> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>
> If you do Adrian, remember to buy a nice little bag as well,
> because the sleeve that comes with it is no more than an
> apology. The little bag I've got has pockets in it to fit
> the power cable, external drive, pen or whatever else you
> want.
>
>
> 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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> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: 12 December 2008 16:07
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> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>
> 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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> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 12:52 PM
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> 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
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt
> Sent: 12 December 2008 10:45
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> 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
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> 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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