[j-say list] Re: traveling with J-Say
- From: "Ed. Rosenthal" <edward@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <j-say@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:53:25 -0700
Ron-I'm traveling out-of-town on business so playing catch-up on list mail
but that I would put in a few comments about traveling with laptop
computers:
1. First before traveling make sure to do appropriate back up; if you are
using Windows 7 the backup utility can backup the entire image of the
computer to an external hard drive fairly easily. If not, just backup your
critical files, and make sure to use the J-Say utility to do a backup off
the hard drive.
2. Sue was right about turning off your wireless on the plane; however
several airlines, including Alaska Airlines, now offer in-flight wireless
and if this is being offered and you want to take advantage of it, obviously
we need to have your wireless turned on.
3. Make sure you know how your insurance covers laptop computers. Often
you have a "named peril" policy as opposed to a "all risks" policy. All
risks means it would cover damage regardless of the cause, named peril means
it would only covered if it was specifically named as a risk.
4. Generally you will find that speech recognition does not work
appropriately in an airplane cabin. The white noise of the cabin has a
significant impact on the ability of Dragon to hear and processed
accurately.
Hope you have a safe travel, and best wishes for J-Say success! -ed.
From: j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Harry Brown
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 4:05 PM
To: j-say@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [j-say list] Re: traveling with J-Say
Hi all,
As far as a hotel safe in your room, for those. Recently, break ins have
happened, and people have reported laptops stolen, so, if you're gonna leave
a laptop in a hotel safe, leave it in the main hotel safe. But instead,
forget safes in general, and just keep that laptop with you at all times.
Just heard about another situation where a computer user left his laptop at
a table, and went up to the counter for some napkins, and when he came back,
it was gone.
Harry
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From: <mailto:Sue.Martin@xxxxxx> Martin, Sue W.
To: <mailto:j-say@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> j-say@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 5:07 PM
Subject: [j-say list] Re: traveling with J-Say
Thanks for the clarification. You're correct that you will probably not be
able to use J-Say on the plane. Aside from that, here are a few things to
keep in mind. When you go through security, you'll be required to remove
the laptop from its case. Don't bury it too deeply in whatever you're
carrying it in. I've flown for years, taking at least one laptop with me,
with no problems at all. My computer case is a pretty substantial piece of
gear. It has a handle which can be extended that allows me to pull it
behind me. The metal of the handle gives the case some solidarity.
Additionally, the large compartment of the case is divided into three
smaller compartments by vertical padded dividers. I usually put the laptop
in the center compartment as that seems to be the most protected location.
The case is pretty large and I always have other stuff in it such as
headsets, cables etc. The size is actually good because, once I get the
thing in the overhead compartment, nothing can be put on top of it. This
might not be an issue for you and you might be able to place the computer
under the seat in front of you. You'd have better control that way but I
fly with a dog and she goes under the seat in front of me instead.
I used to worry about my computer being out of my direct control when I went
through security but that doesn't really seem to be an issue any longer.
I'm always escorted by an employee of the airline and that person keeps
track of my stuff just fine.
If you do plan to use your computer on the plane, be sure to disable your
wireless network adapter before boarding.
Aside from that, the only other consideration is the security of your
computer wherever you're staying. Although I usually travel with a locking
cable I don't always use it when I stay in a hotel room. If somebody really
wanted to steel the thing they could easily cut such a cable. That said,
I've never had a problem leaving a computer in a hotel room. If you're
worried, most rooms have a safe in which you can lock stuff up if you want
to.
Hope that helps.
Sue W. Martin
Veterans Health Administration
Office of Health Information (OHI)
Management Analyst, Section 508
205.943.2391
Internet: http://www.ehealth.va.gov/508/
Intranet: http://vaww.vista.med.va.gov/508workgroup/testing.asp
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[mailto:j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Shepherd
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 3:46 PM
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Subject: [j-say list] Re: traveling with J-Say
Hi Sue
I guess I'm asking both questions.
Let me tell you a little bit about my situation. I'm in a wheelchair and do
have diminished use of my hands. I think actually my laptop doesn't even
have my fingerprints on it. It's a hands-free computer and I am amazed
every time I use it that it actually works pretty well for me.
I'm going across the country on Thursday for 10 days and I hope to have the
computer with me. I don't think I'll be able to use it on the plane. I
think I would have to start a new voice file just for playing use. I have
no need to do that. I do hope to use the computer every day that I'm gone.
Is it even a good idea to take a $7000 machine with me?
Of course, you Cancan't decide that for me only I can decide that.
I would like to be able to check my e-mail and also transfer files to an
online storage server.
Do you know of an online storage service that is accessible
This is all new to me and it's very exciting.
Steve
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[mailto:j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sue Martin
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 4:24 PM
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Subject: [j-say list] Re: traveling with J-Say
Stephen,
Are you asking about taking a laptop on a plane in general or taking a J-Say
laptop in particular?
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[mailto:j-say-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Shepherd
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 2:47 PM
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Subject: [j-say list] traveling with J-Say
Hi everyone,
I only have a few days before I travel. I'm sure some of you have taken
computers with you.
Would anyone have tips that you could share with me about taking this
awesome laptop on the plane?
Maybe we can get a discussion going about that.
Stephen
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