[jaws-uk] Re: New laptop advice request
- From: "frank" <fthompson352@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:07:32 -0000
hello graham
the specifications that you mention, i take it would be able to run a ocr
scanner, a friend was asking , she has a kertsvile
machine. thanks frank and she runs jaws 14.
-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Page
Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 3:48 PM
To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: New laptop advice request
I would say you want at least 4 GB of RAM and if you get an intel processor
you should not consider anything less than an I3 processor and an I5 would
be good.
I'm not the best to advise you on where to go to get windows 7 as I've not
researched the situation for about 3 months. Usually Windows 8 would have
replaced windows 7 pretty much entirely by now but I know some manufacturers
are offering windows 7 as an options because many people dont like the look
of windows 8 or they have some peripheral devices which will not work with
windows 8.
Hopefully someone else on here will know more about this so they can help
imediately.
Cheers
Graham
-----Original Message-----
From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Amie Slavin
Sent: 28 December 2013 11:10
To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: New laptop advice request
Brilliant Graham, thanks very much. Very helpful. Only remaining question
would be around necessary memory, or is that implicit in the ultrabook
recommend?
Oh, and where should I be looking in terms of a potentially useful vendor?
I'm a fan of Sony so should I maybe go straight to them, or other
manufacturers, rather than a general retailer?
Thanks again for your help.
A x
-----Original Message-----
From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Graham Page
Sent: 28 December 2013 09:50
To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: New laptop advice request
Hi Amie.
I've not seen much in the way of replies to this so here goes.
Many modern laptops are quite powerful. Many will I am sure suit your
needs. the more urgent issue to consider though is the operating system.
Windows 8.1 is the latest version but one criticism of this which I think
most agree with is that Windows 8.1 tries to merge the needs of those with
touch screens with those who use a more traditional style desktop
environment. There is a lot that can be done to make the environment easier
but yu may want to consider getting a machine with windows 7 if you want to
avoid a bit of a learning curve. Many suppliers can still arrange this but
you won't get much joy out of high street vendors such as PC World.
You would probably be aiming for a class of laptops known these days as
Ultrabooks. I'm not sure which would be best though I have heard it said
that toshiba machines are not as robust as they used to be. I'd start
myself considering samsung, asus, HP or Sony but I am sure others can advise
you better than me on these specifics.
Regards
Graham
-----Original Message-----
From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Amie Slavin
Sent: 23 December 2013 13:32
To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jaws-uk] New laptop advice request
Hi list
Thinking it's time to replace my laptop before it conks out on me. I'd be
grateful for advice re exactly what to get, and ideally from where. I like
Toshebas but am not sure it's sensible to just rush for another without
asking you lot first.
I like the screen, and therefore the machine, to be as small as possible.
I've been running JAWS 10 but will look at upgrading with the new laptop, so
what models might suit me, in terms of memory etc?
Thanks very much for any and all advice.
Amie
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