[access-uk] Re: kit recommendations please

  • From: "brian williams" <firstup@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:40:50 -0000

Hi Jackie
What is Joikuspot?
Brian
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 3:16 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: kit recommendations please


Hi Jill

Answering the external DVD question first, I bought a Freecom DVD writer when I purchased my Netbook. It's perfect for doing as you describe, and plugs into the USB port.

As for mobile solutions, I use Joikuspot on my phone as opposed to an Internet dongle. I don't find these dongles particularly accessible with JAWS. I appreciate your 6600 won't support it, but turning a mobile into a modem is something else for you to consider if you ever upgrade your handset.


Jackie Cairns
Braille Specialist
Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sight and Sound Technology Ltd
Welton House North Wing
Summerhouse Road
Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6WD
Tel: 01604 798024
Mob: 07887 883815
www.sightandsound.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of JILLIAN GRANT
Sent: 25 January 2010 09:23
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] kit recommendations please

Hi.

Am writing this all in 1 message, as it's easier and doesn't clutter up mail boxes, but you can break it down or answer each question as you see fit.

Firstly, cordless headset recommendations. I'm after a set which has proper headphones, rather than in-ear speakers. I tried looking on the Plantronics site, but I had problems on there. I've heard there's a good set on skype.com but am wondering what other good sets are out there. Using it for Skype and other chat sites. Prefer usb, but will take analogue too.

Next, external cd/dvd drives. Looking for a drive to connect to a netbook, for installing programs and ripping music. If writer drives are not much more, than will just go for that option. thoughts welcome. I'd imagine they're all usb these days.

Now onto the netbook itself. I'm after 1 with windows 7. wondering whether 1 gb ram will be enough with os, access tech plus skype or internet open. Seems that it has been so far. will the atom processors be able to cope with that too. Also wondering what the difference is between 7 starter and other versions, please.

Lastly, mobile solutions. I've no idea what to do about mobile internet. I've seen that BT have a mobile dongle. wonder if anyone's used it and what it's like. I get the impression generally that dongles aren't great, but seeing as I've an old mobile, (6600), I don't think using it as a modem is the answer, but I stand corrected if I'm wrong. all help on this 1 certainly appreciated.

thanks for reading such a long message.

Jill.


"When you feel down and out, sing a song, it'll make your day!"


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