[access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations
- From: "Dave Taylor" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:13:23 -0000
I was advised before xmas that a lot of places couldn't get XP Home any more
for new machines. XP Pro and Media Centre seemed available but they require
Jaws Pro. Window Eyes is fine though!
Cheers
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:57 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations
> Hi Dave.
>
> I was under the impression that xp home would be continued for several
> years! Most people that thus far have discussed VISTA and JAWS have, more
> or less, advised that there will inevitably be many issues, and that these
> may not be totally resolved for many months, or indeed, years. Now, if I
> understand you, you are suggesting that computer manufacturers or
> stockists
> may not be able to get xp home, as the majority of customers will simply
> move onto VISTA.. If this is the case, then it will prove very
> problematic
> for us JAWS and perhaps WindowEyes users. Do you think that xp pro is
> going
> to go the same way?
>
> Best wishes.
> Andy
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Taylor" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 10:17 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations
>
>
>> You also need to be careful about operating system. I presume you use
>> Jaws
>> Standard and I suspect you'll find it hard to get XP Home, which is what
>> you'll need, unless you want to dive in the deep end with Vista, which I
>> would not suggest! It may be worth holding off for now unless you can
>> get
>> a good deal on XP Home.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Dave
>>
>> ----- 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?
>>>
>>> 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?
>>>
>>> Can any one recommend a particular system?
>>>
>>> Below is some of my wish list:
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>> Please add to the above list if you feel I've left something important
>>> out.
>>>
>>> Finally, I'm willing to pay up to £1000.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Any advise very welcome.
>>>
>>> Best wishes.
>>> Andy
>>>
>>>
>>>
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