[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
- From: "Peter Beasley" <pjbeasley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:58:02 -0000
Also, does it have a number pad?
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From: "Adrien Collins" <adriencollins22160@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Hi Eleanor
I mean the netbook, bag, usb mouse if I need one as
occasionally my mum helps me with problems on my pc's and a
usb keypad if it's necessary. What other accessories are
necessary? Does the netbook connect to a ordinary phone
line?
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[mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:47 AM
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
When you say the whole kit Adrian what do you mean, apart
from the bag?
Eleanor
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From: "Adrien Collins" <adriencollins22160@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:32 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Hi Eleanor
I think I'm going to purchase the whole kit from laptops
direct, they sell everything to do with the netbooks and
laptops and their bags start at £12.
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor
Burke
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 10:21 PM
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
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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
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Summerhouse Road
Moulton Park
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[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"
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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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[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
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Moulton Park
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[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.
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[mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie
Cairns
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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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
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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
Moulton Park Northampton
NN3 6WD
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