[access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations

  • From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:38:46 -0000

Thanks Kevin

I'll check the links out.

Andy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kevin and emma" <kream@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 10:09 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations


>a good starting point for an off-the-shelf system would be one of the price
> comparison sites. you can specify such things as monitor size, hard disc
> capacity, memory price, etc etc on these sites to narrow the results down.
> personally i'm not a fan of off-the-shelf systems as the sellers are very
> good at advertising the good points but gloss over the down sides to such
> systems. having said that, it's obviously less hassle to buy one than
> building one from scratch! smile. although dell is one example of a
> manufacturer where you can, to a point, specify what you want in one of
> their machines when ordering off their website.
> 3 price comparison sites i use are:
> www.pricerunner.co.uk
> www.shopping.com
> and
> www.kelkoo.co.uk
>
> hope that's helped a little anyhow.
> kevin (lord L)
> "Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without
> notice." - will durant
> email/msn: kream@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:40 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] New computer recomendations
>
>
> Hi all.
>
> Thinking of upgrading my computer during the next two weeks and could do
> with some advice.
>
> Firstly, I've purchased both of my old computers from PC World in Glasgow.
> Both have been Packard Bell machines and both have required frequent
> restores back to factory settings.  Both came with the dreaded Norton junk
> and when you restore back to factory settings, there is Norton again
> defiant, like an unwanted guest at a party.
>
> My new computer will have to have no Firewall or anti-virus, as I would 
> like
> to try the NOD 32 system.
>
> My first question therefore, would I be able to purchase NOD 32 as a CD so
> as to install it before going on-line?
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> I would like to try and make use of the remaining vision I have - I am a
> JAWS user, but cannot help trying to see what is on the screen.  So I'd 
> like
> to purchase a large display, 20 or 22 inch if possible.
>
> Are there any issues for JAWS with respect to compatibility with larger
> screens.
>
> Can anyone recommend a supplier?
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> Can any one recommend a particular system?
>
> Below is some of my wish list:
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> as quiet as possible as I do a lot of audio work.
>
> As large a RAM as I can afford as I often use multiple programmes.
> Very quick.
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> 300 500 GB of memory.
>
> room for expansion as I fancy getting into audio editing and DVD burning.
>
> at least 6 USb 2's.
>
> Non Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
>
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> Please add to the above list if you feel I've left something important 
> out.
>
> Finally, I'm willing to pay up to £1000.
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> Any advise very welcome.
>
> Best wishes.
> Andy
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