RE: Laptop for JFW, was: RE: opening links from e mail
- From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 18:00:08 -0500
You're implying the cellular modem has to be built into the laptop; it does
not, and can easily be added after purchase as a pc card, a usb device, or even
a mini-pci card.
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Chip Orange
Database Administrator
Florida Public Service Commission
Chip.Orange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(850) 413-6314
(Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily
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From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Frank Ventura
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:27 AM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Laptop for JFW, was: RE: opening links from e mail
John, usually a wireless card is a wifi card which connects your
computer to an 80211b or 80211g wireless access point. This requires that you
be in range and have access to a wifi network. If you need connectivity while
on the go and can not be assured of having access to wireless networks then you
will need a laptop with a celluar modem card in it which connects your laptop
to your celluar providers data network. Which means you will have internet
access anywhere you have celluar service.
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From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of John Fioravanti
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:29 AM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Laptop for JFW, was: RE: opening links from e mail
Frank: it has a wireless card, I'm sure, is that what you mean? John
----- Original Message -----
From: Frank Ventura <mailto:Frank.Ventura@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:50 AM
Subject: Laptop for JFW, was: RE: opening links from e mail
LOL, whenever I read one of these "is this a good computer"
messages I keep thinking about the Blues Brothers movie:
Its got cop engine, cop suspension, cop tires...
Does the cigarette lighter work?
Yes...
Then you got a good deal!
It is the same way with JFW. If the computer meets the hardware
specs for JFW you will get it to work. Now what programs you run on it is
entirely dependant on your needs. You didn't mention if you will only be using
it mostly in the office or will you be using it for research in the field.
Blind persons using screen readers have no need to see the screen so a larger
display is wasted. The weight of this model concerns me a little if it is to be
used extensively in the field. I would opt for a lighter model with a small
display. Also you mentioned research. This usually implies being connected to
either the internet or a VPN. How do you plan on being connected? There are
laptop models that have built in celluar modems and you may want to investigate
this.
Frank
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From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Fioravanti
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:58 PM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: opening links from e mail
Laptop with vista Wonding if any of you vista experts can
give me an opinion on this laptop and whether you think it will do the job.
Mostly I'm using it for my law practice, drafting pleadings and for online
legal research. M-6816 Notebook Specifications
Part Number: 1014558RGateway M-6816 Notebook
Feature
Description
Processor
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo processor T5250
1.5 GHz | 2 MB L2 cache | 667 MHz FSB
Chipset
Intel® GM965
Display panel
15.4-inch Ultrabright(tm) WXGA TFT display (1280 × 800)
Memory
2048 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2 × 1024)
Total slots: 2 DDR2 slots | Available slots: 0 DDR2 slots
Video controller
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Up to 384 MB of Dynamic Video Memory
Webcam
1.3 Megapixel
Fingerprint reader
No
Audio
High definition audio - 2 channel
Hard drive
160 GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive
Optical drive
8X Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM
Write maximum: 8X DVD +/-R, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-R DL, 2.4X DVD+R DL,
5X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R and 16X CD-RW discs
Read maximum: 8X DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4X DVD+/-R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R/RW/ROM discs
Modem
Integrated V.92 56K modem
Network
10/100 Ethernet LAN
802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
Memory card reader
5-in-1
* Memory Stick®
* Memory Stick Pro®
* Multimedia Card(tm)
* Secure Digital(tm)
* XD
MiniSD and RS-MMC (when used with adapter that is supplied with card)
I/O ports
* Three - USB 2.0 ports
* One - VGA port
* RJ-11 port
* RJ-45 port
* Headphone jack
* Microphone jack
* One - Lock slot
* Power input
Pointing device
Touchpad with vertical scroll zone
Expansion slot
Expresscard® Type 54
Battery
6-cell Lithium-ion
Dimensions
1 to 1.50-inches (H) × 14.00-inches (W) × 10-inches (D)
25 to 38.10 mm (H) × 355.60 mm (W) × 254.00 mm (D)
Weight
6.29 pounds
2.85 kilograms
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Thanks. John Fioravanti
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