[access-uk] Re: laptop portability
- From: "PossAble Consultancy" <lister@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 21:47:18 +0100
There are a number about.
I bought an Ergo Microlite with a 1.7 centrino processor from Sight & Sound
that weighs 1.4 kg and has a claimed battery life of up to 6 hours, although
I'm pretty happy with the 4 hours that I actually get. I purchased a spare
battery at the time I got the laptop, but to be honest, haven't needed it yet.
It has a good selection of card slots, + DVD drive/CDRW drive on board, but
doesn't have a floppy drive, I just bought an external USB floppy drive. It
works like a dream with Jaws, but you would expect that if it comes from Sight
& Sound. Although the on-board speaker is cr*p, the sound card is very good,
with true duplex, so I can use it with J-Say too.
It's certainly worth a look, although, my only gripe, and it was a surprise to
me, was that the folks at Sight and Sound didn't seem to know much about the
machine, and were unable to offer me any support with it. There was also no
documentation in alternative format. It was just suggested that I contacted
Ergo direct... Must say, I was disappointed, I had always had more than first
class service from them. I think that if Mervyn had been around he would have
helped as it was he who suggested that particular model - I was looking for a
super lightweight to run J-Say. S&S sell, and probably support, other Ergo
models, the heavier ones, but don't carry the Microlite as as a standard item.
I still reckon it was a good buy. It was also relatively cheap for the weight
and spec at about £1200 or so.
Barry G
----- Original Message -----
From: terry cooper
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 8:28 PM
Subject: [access-uk] laptop portability
Hi all
I'm taking up a new position next month, as a social worker for people with
learning disabilities.
I will be needing a laptop to use in the office, and to carry around when
doing home visits.
I'm looking for something which is as light as possible.
I prefer the lay out of the Compaq laptop keyboard. Something with 1.5 - 2g
processor.
the main consideration is the weight.
I thought I heard that there were laptops whereby the base splits in half,
i.e. you can leave behind, things like, CD-ROM, floppy, network adapters, etc.
Is there any machines out there that are fast, compatible with JFW, and very
light?
Any assistance would be very very much appreciated.
Thanks for reading.
Best wishes
Terry
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