Re: Buying a new system
- From: "Farfar Carlson" <dgcarlson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:07:24 -0700
Will,
w/r sound card and video card compatibility, that's a much better question
directed to Freedom Scientific. They should know, if anyone does.
Go for dual core processors. Frankly given what you described I'd recommend a
desktop. Get two hard drives, identical size,at least 1Tb and server-class for
reliability. Have one drive be a mirror of the other so that you are always
backing up everything you do.
Windows 7 Pro, and you might as well start working in 64-bit mode.
The biggest cause of failure in a PC is heat. That's why laptops often have a
shorter life -- it's hard to get all that heat out. Get a desktop with large,
slow-moving cooling fans and a dedicated fan for the processor, and at least
50% more power supply than needed. All these will help immensely to get the
heat out of the cabinet.
All these fans and extra power capacity will likely add ~$200 to your budget.
1Tb drives in server class are around $180 each. Expect to spend ~1800 or up
depending on any DVD burners (also a good idea for data backup) and other
peripherals.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Will Cummings
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 09:52
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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