Re: Buying a new system
- From: Will Cummings <will.cummings@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:20:37 -0400
Hi all,
As much as I'd love something the size of a tablet, without something to
read what the screen is saying, I most likely would be unable to use it.
I'll stick to laptops and desktops.
As for the rest of the info, much thanks to all contributors. My
brother-in-law has told me several times that building my own machine would
be the way to go, but I'm not really confident enough in my computer
know-how to guarantee getting all the compatible hardware, let alone putting
one together. Has anyone had any more success with one manufacturer over
others, ie is Dell better than HP or Gateway?
Will
On 10 August 2010 15:33, Joseph Lee <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> HI,
>
> They are named (actually), but the way Windows displays it may confuse
> beginners. By default they are named "local disk". If you go to Control
> Panel/System/Hardware/device Manager (using JAWS), you'll find what the
> model and manufacturer of your drive is.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Joseph
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *Dorothy Ingram-Gorban
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 10, 2010 12:25 PM
> *To:* org, jfw@freelists.
> *Subject:* Re: Buying a new system
>
>
>
> joseph I have that graphics card on my laptop they must be very much used,
> You say you are interested in hardwear and I am wondering why the Hardrive
> in computers is not often mentioned? My last desktop died when I was
> downloading windows 11 last November, it was an IBM Hitachi drive, but it
> had been sold with a Western digital, they both died however but I do know
> the Western digital was quieter,the company replaced it as my desktop was
> under warrenty,but would not use a western digital,saying "the prices are to
> volatile, incidentally I was downloading a version of Jaws each time the Hd
> failed I am not blaming Jaws but the stress puton the machine at the time
> finished it off,I did not ill treat the Desktop. my current dell desktop
> seems full of goodies but I cannot find the name of the drive, does Dell put
> in their own make? Inincidentally I was once told Seagate was called
> "stickygate no doubt a rumour? --- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* Joseph Lee <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> *To:* jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 10, 2010 6:03 PM
>
> *Subject:* RE: Buying a new system
>
>
>
> Hi Will,
>
> I heard it has been fixed somewhat. Personally, I’m not into graphics cards
> – graphics is not my research field… I’m more towards system specs, mostly
> hardware stuff and software accessibility. People say that NVIDIA cards
> works good, as well as other ones out there. On my laptop, I have an Intel
> graphics card which JfW handles well.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Joseph
>
>
>
> *From:* jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *Will Cummings
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:52 AM
> *To:* jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* Re: Buying a new system
>
>
>
> Hi Joseph,
>
> Thanks for your speedy replies. In the past I've heard people talk about
> JFW not liking certain video and sound cards. Is this an issue anymore?
>
> Will
>
> On 10 August 2010 12:35, Joseph Lee <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> If you are looking for a laptop, try ones from companies such as HP,
> toshiba, Gateway and so on. In my view, I would say a modest processor
> (around 2 to 2.4 GHz), a modest RAM (around 2 to 4 GB) and a good sized hard
> drive size (around 250 to 400 GB) and so forth. As for operating system, try
> Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional. As for choice between 32-bit or
> 64-bit, it is really up to you.
> Hope this helps.
> Cheers,
> Joseph S. Lee
> University of California, Riverside (sent from my HP iPAQ Glisten)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Will Cummings <will.cummings@xxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:57 AM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Subject: Re: Buying a new system
>
> Hey Joseph,
>
> Haha...good point. I'm primarily looking at laptops, though if there's a
> better option in desktops, I wouldn't rule that out either.
>
> Thanks,
> Will
>
> On 10 August 2010 11:33, Joseph Lee <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hi Will,
> >
> > What type of computer are you looking for – a desktop, netbook, a laptop,
> > etc.? If we do know your preferences, then others will be able to find
> some
> > useful configuration for you.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Joseph
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> > Behalf Of *Will Cummings
> > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:28 AM
> > *To:* jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > *Subject:* Buying a new system
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I'm looking for advice with buying a new computer system, specifically on
> > hardware compatibility and adaptive software.
> >
> > I'm a student with low vision, and tend to use JFW and Zoomtext in
> tandem,
> > often with Kurzweil 1000 running as well. I'm starting my Master's
> degree
> > this fall, and need a system that can run the adaptive software
> > simultaneously, as well as a few open browser windows and probably 2 or
> more
> > open pdf files as well (my work is very research-intensive). In the past
> > I've had problems that seemed to indicate that my computer had issues
> with
> > all the various open windows that were running, and so I'm looking for
> any
> > advice on hardware to avoid, minimum specs or suggested hardware
> > configurations that could handle the kind of work I'll be doing.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Will Cummings
> >
>
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