RE: new computer buying
- From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 16:02:49 -0400
Try any of the news groups whose names start with
alt.comp.periphs.soundcard.*
Maybe they can help you with specs for a given model of card.
Chip
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jean Menzies
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 3:42 PM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: new computer buying
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> Yes. I know to go with multichannel, full duplex, but I'm=20
> finding it hard to determine on the Dell site if the various=20
> cards have those specifications.
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> Jean
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "harry bates" <hdbates@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:03 PM
> Subject: Re: new computer buying
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> > I don't know about your Soundblaster Live 5.1 sound card=20
> you are looking
> at.
> > However, I would say that if you purchase at least an=20
> Audigy1 sound card,
> > You will probably be just fine.
> > I believe the Audigy 1 is also a multi-channel sound card and a full
> duplex.
> > For a blind person using a screen reader, I would recommend=20
> nothing less
> > than a multi-channel full duplex sound card.
> > I realize the Audigy2 sound card is a little pricey, but I=20
> got it because
> i
> > count on my ears to see the screen and not my eyes.
> > Probably the Audigy1 sound card would serve the purpose, too.
> > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > From: "Jean Menzies" <jemenzies@xxxxxxx>
> > To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 2:23 PM
> > Subject: Re: new computer buying
> >
> >
> > > Hello Harry
> > >
> > > Yes, we're going to attempt to choose our own=20
> configuration. For the
> > sound
> > > card, Del lists the Soundblaster Live 5.1. Is that multichannel?
> That's
> > > the one we have picked so far.
> > >
> > > Jean
> > > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > > From: "harry bates" <hdbates@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 12:04 PM
> > > Subject: Re: new computer buying
> > >
> > >
> > > > If possible, I recommend you have a custom made=20
> computer with the
> > hardware
> > > > parts and software programs you desire.
> > > > Purchase extra RAM, no matter what computer you get.
> > > > I would recommend at least 1GB of RAM if you can get it.
> > > > I would also recommend a windows xp home edition of the=20
> operating
> > system.
> > > > Personally, I use the Audigy2 or Platinum audio card=20
> with the Ge force
> > > video
> > > > card.
> > > > I sympathize with you, since I was in your position a=20
> year ago. I am
> > glad
> > > I
> > > > went to getting a customized computer, which is just fine to get
> > provided
> > > > you live very near the company or person who builds it=20
> for you. In
> that
> > > > case if there are any problems, you can just take it=20
> back to them for
> > > repair
> > > > or neededd hardware and software.
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > > > From: "Jean Menzies" <jemenzies@xxxxxxx>
> > > > To: "JFW list" <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:16 PM
> > > > Subject: new computer buying
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Okay. First I am not a techie, and a lot of the=20
> numbers on hardware
> > and
> > > > > memory don't mean much to me.
> > > > >
> > > > > As I said, we're buying a new computer and I need a=20
> bit of advice in
> > > terms
> > > > > of making sure what we pick is compatible and won't=20
> be a problem for
> > > Jaws.
> > > > >
> > > > > I kind of know the power specs we need, so I won't=20
> bother the list
> > with
> > > > > asking for what to buy in that regard. But when we=20
> look at memory
> for
> > > > > example, I know DDR is okay, but what is DDR2 and is=20
> it still okay
> > with
> > > > > Jaws?
> > > > >
> > > > > So far we've been experimenting with Del=20
> configurations online.
> What
> > > > about
> > > > > video cards? Are there any to stay away from? The=20
> only brand I
> know
> > is
> > > > > Invidia, and it doesn't seem to pop up as a choice on=20
> the Del site.
> I
> > > > know
> > > > > years back picking the right video card was crucial,=20
> and I'm just
> > asking
> > > > to
> > > > > avoid a problem for Jaws.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > > > >
> > > > > Jean
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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