[accesscomp] Re: Need a netbook recommendation
- From: "Reginald George" <adapt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:21:50 -0600
Many of the netbooks don't even have fans and are almost silent. I was
attracted to a solid state hard drive, and the idea of no moving parts at
all, but the solid state hard drive still have possible longevity issues,
and don't necessarily boot that much more quickly. And the cost is still
pretty hi. It's hard to beat a 160 GB drive. My MSI has always ran nice
and cool. My only objection to the Lanovo's, at least last year when I was
looking deeply into this, was that they all only came with 4 cell batteries.
Netbooks seem to run much cooler than laptops. I've never had a problem
running it on my lap. And most allow you to turn off the touch pad and
adjust the brightness with the f keys on the top row. If I could find one
that's built like a tank with a sub woofer in the base like what he
mentioned, I'd be all over it. I love that these are so inexpensive and
give so much real performance for the money. 2 years ago the OQo was the
only game in town for a baby laptop. Now from what I understand they are
out of business. Completely overtaken by these technologies.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Feir" <michael.feir@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 5:48 AM
Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Need a netbook recommendation
Hi Scot. I've been very pleased with my Asus 900HA netbook. You can hear a
review I did of it in an episode of blind cool tech called travel gear. I've
also posted it on my blog but that was a while ago. You may find it with
google. Jaws 9 runs great on it even when in power saving mode. There's
software in the system tray which lets you have a great deal of control over
your poweruse. I found it quite blind-friendly. I also found a small program
called eeepcctl on the Internet which gives control of how bright the screen
is. I run mine with the screen as dark as possible to save power. When I
actually need someone to see what I'm doing, I just run that program and
choose a bright setting for the backlight. The software which lets you
control the power settings is very accessible. That's something you'll want
to check if possible before buying a netbook. I wouldn't want to bet that
all of them feature utility software which is speech friendly. That would be
painfullly ironic to have a netbook whose power/performance ajustment
utility was inaccessible. It's also a good idea to try the keyboard if you
can. It tok me around five days to get used to my 8.9-inch keyboard. You
should have an even easier time with a ten-inch model. Recently, I heard
that a Samsung netbook had better sound than most because it had two
speakers built into the bezel surrounding the screen and a sub-woofer built
into the base. I still woundn't expect terrific sound but it might be worth
considering. I have a pair of Logitech V20 usb speakers for situations where
there's room to set them up. Also, you should invest in a portable small
flat serfice. Netbooks have their vents on the bottom and shouldn't be used
right on your lap. I found a lapdesk which works fairly well but there are
doubtless better options that what I chose on that front. Hope this helps a
bit.
Michael Feir
Author of Personal Power:
How Accessible Computers Can Enhance Personal Life For Blind People
2006-2008
www.blind-planet.com/content/personal-power
A Life of Word and Sound
2003-2007
http://www.blind-planet.com/content/life-word-and-sound
Creator and former editor of Audyssey Magazine
1996-2004
Check out my blog at:
www.michaelfeir.blogspot.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Granados" <gsgranados@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:23 PM
Subject: [accesscomp] Need a netbook recommendation
> Hi all,
> I'm looking to spend some bucks on a netbook. My thinking is that I have
> lots of 17 inch laptops which are great but they take for ever to boot,
> they unfold and hit the seat in front of you on the crowded trains, and
> they have poor battery life. So I'm thinking a netbook would fit the bill.
> Something with a solid state drive so it's very fast, 6 cell battery,
> small (maybe 10 inch), and has all my cellular and wifi connectivity
> included. Anyone using a netbook like this and can point me at a good
> option that runs JFW? I'm so far thinking about the Asus EEE or the HP
> 1501 but I'm open.
>
> Thanks
> Scott
>
>
>
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