Re: Buying a new system

  • From: Will Cummings <will.cummings@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:57:36 -0400

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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