[guispeak] buying a new computer
- From: "Roderick, Rick (OFB-LV)" <Rick.Roderick@xxxxxx>
- To: "'guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:56:54 -0400
Hi everyone,
I am planning to buy a new computer within the next few months. I am trying
to figure out what I need and what to avoid. Here are a few questions.
1. How much memory? Some people say that 512 is enough, but would I be
safer getting 1 meg?
2. I want good speakers, but I don't want to overdo the bass because I have
a hearing loss. Any suggestions?
3. What kind of processor should I get? How does the AMD compare to the
Pentium series?
4. When I visited Best Buy, just about everything I saw had integrated
sound and video. I have heard some people say that I am better off getting
separate sound and video cards. Others say that integration is the way the
industry is going. If I go with integration, are there setups that I should
avoid?
5. What is the difference between XP Home and XP Media Center. If I go
with media Center, will this cause any accessibility problems
I am looking at local computer stores, as well as Dell. I have seen Sony,
Gateway, E-machines, and HP. A local dealer also sells Supra, which is what
I have now.
I currently use JAWS 6.1, Microsoft Office, the various streaming audio
players, and braille translation software. I am also planning to get one of
the OCR programs at some point.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
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