[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
- From: James Scholes <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "G. McFarlane" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:34:08 +0000
www.joikuspot.com
On Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 01:12 AM (GMT), G. McFarlane wrote:
Also James, where can this program be got?
Joikuspot
Gordon
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From: "James Scholes" <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Jackie Cairns" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 4:27 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
> Hi Saqib, I didn't like the Advent because of the pour build quality and
> keyboard design. Also, the machine tended to get rather hot when using it.
> And by the way, I use a program called Joikuspot on my Nokia N95 which
> transmits my 3G internet from O2 from my phone as a WiFi signal. I then
> can connect to the internet anywhere on the netbook without having to
> disable my phone by removing my Sim.
> On Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:58 AM (GMT), Jackie Cairns wrote:
> 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
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> -----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.
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> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> 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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