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 >