[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:54:58 -0000
Hi Eleanor
I think my Samsung was £309 or something along those lines.
Yes, I am using it.
Jackie Cairns
Braille Support Adviser
Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sight and Sound Technology
Welton House North Wing
Summerhouse Road
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6WD
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Eleanor Burke
Sent: 12 December 2008 21:34
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Sorry Jackie I was referringt to the price of the NC10. I know the bags/cases
come in a variety and different prices. Bet you are sending from your new
'toy'!
Eleanor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 9:28 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
> Hi Eleanor
>
> I think it cost £20, or around that price. I bought an external drive and
> a USB pen as well, so asked them to do a deal for me, which I think he
> did. I actually found a salesman who was helpful in the main. I kept
> sending him all over the place when I asked questions, but he didn't mind.
>
> Happy hunting tomorrow, I don't envy you.
>
>
> 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 21:21
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>
> 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 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
>> ----- 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 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.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Adrien
>>>
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>>> -----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
>>>
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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
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