[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
- From: James Scholes <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Carol Pearson <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:02:07 +0000
Hi Carol,
The premium edition just allows more things to pass through the hotspot. For
example, I went with premium because when I'm out and about I like to be able
to access the files on my home PC so I have setup a VPN (virtual private
network) and the standard edition does not support VPN connectivity. And with
Joikuspot, I found it much easier to setup than Walking Hotspot. Its small
things like the interface not speaking properly in Walking Hotspot, and key 2
for the start button which you don't know unless you read the online help file.
Also, I still haven't got Walking Hotspot to make a working connection. I left
my phone for about half an hour and it still hadn't connected in all that time,
where as Joikuspot connects right away.
On Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 05:52 PM (GMT), Carol Pearson wrote:
James,
That's interesting ...
What do you mean about the interface not being all that clear at first with
Hotspot...
I was looking at Joikuspot but couldn't understand the difference between
the free version and the premium edition. Could you please explain that to
me, please?
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----- Original Message -----
From: "James Scholes" <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Carol Pearson" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:58 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
> Hi Carol,
> I use Joikuspot Premium edition, and love it, its very easy to set up. I
> tried Walking Hotspot last night and wasn't all that impressed. It took
> ages to connect, and the interface isn't all that clear at first.
> On Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 04:48 PM (GMT), Carol Pearson wrote:
> Has anyone tried/used both of these programmes and can tell me the
> differences. I tried "Walking Hotspot" and was quite impressed, but the
> connection did seem pretty slow and I was paying through the nose at the
> time so didn't use it for too long. I may consider using it though in
> certain situations (if I'm away from home for a while) and so still may
> purchase.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Scholes" <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Steve Nutt" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:33 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>> Ah, I'd forgot about the good old Walking Hotspot, Joikuspot is pretty
>> much exactly the same.
>> On Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 07:53 AM (GMT), Steve Nutt wrote:
>> Hi Erica,
>> Simplest way to do this, if you have a Wifi enabled phone, is to buy
>> Walking
>> Hotspot, http://www.walkinghotspot.com. Forget USB leads.
>> All the best
>> Steve
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
>> Of
>> Erica
>> Sent: Saturday 13 December 2008 01:22
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>> Simplest way to do this is with your phone and usb. Then you go online
>> with
>> 3g which is available with most providers but not all. Otherwise, you
>> could
>> create a network with your computer and your phone wirelessly and do it
>> that
>> way.
>> Erica J Cole
>> Email rebellion220@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> MSN ezica@xxxxxxxxxx
>> Skype ezicacole
>> Phone 0115 714 1140
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
>> Of
>> G. McFarlane
>> Sent: 13 December 2008 01:10
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
>> Hi James
>> Can you be a bit more specific about Joikuspot . Are you saying that if
>> you
>> go about with a laptop and your N95 this program sends a constant wifi
>> signal from the phone which can then be picked up by the laptop? This
>> would
>> then save dongles etc. Does it use the higher speeds (I think it's HDSA
>> or
>> something like that), if it's available as opposed to 3G?
>> Does it only work with 02 or would it work on other suppliers?
>> Thanks.
>> Gordon McFarlane
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> 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
>>> Braille Support Adviser
>>> Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Cc: <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> 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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