Jackie where I went to purchase I asked about the bags because again of you telling us. Would you believe they had none in my local Curry's. Now I will have to go to Oxford Street in the morning. A good task anyway for my new guide dog Neela. do you mind me asking how much you paid? I see various prices within a few pounds were discussed here so hope George forgives us. Otherwise perhaps you would tell me off list.
Eleanor----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 9:01 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Hi EleanorI 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 BurkeSent: 12 December 2008 19:41 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisitedCurry'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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adrien Collins" <adriencollins22160@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:02 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisitedHi 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. Regards Adrien You can get me off list at: adriencollins06@xxxxxxx or adrien_collins@xxxxxxxxxxx Speakon is a free fully self-voicing accessible multimedia program for the visually impaired, find out more by downloading the software from: http://www.a-technic.net/speakon.htm You can join the speakon user group by sending a blank e-mail to: speakon-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:32 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: 12 December 2008 16:07 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 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. Regards Adrien You can get me off list at: adriencollins06@xxxxxxx or adrien_collins@xxxxxxxxxxx Speakon is a free fully self-voicing accessible multimedia program for the visually impaired, find out more by downloading the software from: http://www.a-technic.net/speakon.htm You can join the speakon user group by sending a blank e-mail to: speakon-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----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!! 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