RE: buying a computer
- From: "Pranav Lal" <pranav.lal@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:49:56 +0530
Hi all,
before we get in to what configurations we have, we need to consider what
applications we will run. For instance, if speech recognition is going to be
used, then the computer must have at least one GP of RAM. Also, how soon do
we plan to upgrade? One problem with a laptop is that it is not easy to
upgrade like a desktop is. Also, consider factors like heating, the weight
of the laptop and battery life. Finally, desktops are easier to repair. A
lot depends on what used the computer will be put to.
Pranav
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From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Cy
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 1:29 AM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: buying a computer
Dale,
I think I would tend to agree with you about the laptops except for the
fact that I find most of their keyboards a real pain.
Perhaps it is because I am fumble fingered but I really do not like
their feel.
Now, on the other hand, the wireless card is a real nice feature and I
could use it almost anywhere.
Also, my current machine has a 1.8 Athlon XP processor but I am getting
ready to take over my son's computer. He is in Iraq as a guest of the
U.S. Army and has procured a laptop for his use.
His computer is a 3.5 GHZ Athlon 64 bit processor with 1 gig of memory
and a 250 GB hard drive. Well, so much for being conservative. (LOL)
Cy, the Ancient Okie...
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From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 11:55 AM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: buying a computer
I am really becoming partial to laptop, also known as notebook
computers.
The lower priced ones are very competitive in price too to a desktop
with
monitor but it is much smaller and somehow buying, wiring, running a
monitor
bothers me. You may need one occasionally for use by sight enabled
persons
when jaws goes belly up and when you don't need it the monitor on a
notebook
is small and mostly out of the way. The built in mike on both of mine
appears to be adequate for voice applications like for-the-people and
Skype.
Both I have now do everything I have needed and with wireless a lot
more. I
bring it along travelling and a small USB powered scanner and I can read
in
a hotel room, do e-mail and have even used Skype from a hotel.
Even the desk top machines these days are getting small because there is
little need for additional cards, the machines have most of what people
need
built in and the cheap Acer I bought just before Christmas has 5 USB
ports
on it so you can hang just about any custom devices on it if you want,
say a
second sound card, printer or pretty well what ever you could think of.
Like Cy said, processor speed isn't usually much concern and on these
centrino technology chips many functions are processed simultaneously so
processor speed is a less reliable measure of performance.
So, my advice is to consider a portable machine as a good alternative.
You
can take it with you next hurricane.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cy" <cselfridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 10:33 AM
Subject: RE: buying a computer
> Lou,
> It all depends on what you do with your computer.
> For those of us who are blind we just really don't need all that
> blazing speed because we do not play a lot of virtual reality type
> games. Most any computer over about 1.5 GHZ processor speed will
> process Eloquence nicely. Now, this may well sound like herisy but,
> you just might want to look into a mini Mac because their new Tiger
> operating system includes a screen reader.
> Otherwise Consumer Reports gave the E Machine a very good rating.
> If you wish please contact me privately so James won't have a stroke.
> cselfridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Look forward to hearing from you.
> Cy, the Ancient Okie...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Louana
> Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 6:03 AM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: buying a computer
>
>
> Hi all, I am needing to buy a new computer. I would like to get some
> input from you all on what kinds you are using. I need some specific
> information on processor speed, hard drive size among other things. I
> have no idea on what to buy. The one I have is five years old and was
> in my apartment with water after Katrina for about two weeks before I
> could get it out and I am afraid it will not last much longer. Thanks
> for any help you all can give. Lou
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