Re: new computer buying
- From: "Gail The U. S. Male" <gail1959@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 16:11:49 -0600
that's a good idea whether it's a laptop or desktop. Pay attention to surge
protection! the computer you save will be your own!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:41 PM
Subject: RE: new computer buying
> Yes, it's safe to do this. It's advisable to set it up so that it does
> not go into suspend mode when you close the lid; that way, when you're
> gone, you can close the lid and the screen will automatically power off,
> but the laptop will keep running. This may help extend the life of the
> display.
>
> It's also a gooed idea to have surge protection, not just for the power,
> but for the phone line, the cable modem line, the ethernet line, and
> anything else that connects to it. It's thought that most lightning
> damage to electronics is done via the low-voltage lines they're
> connected to (phone, cable, ethernet, etc.), not the a/c powerlines.
> This is because a relatively near-by lightning strike can enduce a high
> voltage in these lines, and they're often unprotected by surge
> protectors.
>
> Chip
>
> =20
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> > [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M.
> > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 3:01 PM
> > To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: new computer buying
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> > Hi list. As a follow-up to Chip's post, is it safe to leave=20
> > a laptop turned on all the time and plugged in as you would a=20
> > desktop? I would like a laptop but would also like to leave=20
> > it plugged in and up and running when I'm not traveling.=20
> >=20
> > Is it safe to do this?
> >=20
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:57 PM
> > To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: new computer buying
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> > My advice is not to worry about any of it; don't worry about=20
> > the processor type or speed, the video card, the sound card,=20
> > none of it will make any difference to jaws. None of it will=20
> > make any difference to you as a user.
> >=20
> > Having a little more memory than average will help some, so=20
> > I'd recommend 512 mb of ram, but that's about the only=20
> > specification I think is worth your attention.
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> > Much more important to you is whether you buy a laptop or a=20
> > desktop system.
> >=20
> > Here, there's no doubt what-so-ever in my mind, buy a laptop=20
> > of some sort. You can usually choose between bigger and more=20
> > powerful and more expandible, or smaller and lighter, so your=20
> > choice should be based on how much you plan to carry it=20
> > around. If it's going to be sitting on a desk most of the=20
> > time (like mine), don't pay the extra for one of the very=20
> > small very light models, buy one of the desktop replacements.
> > They're still quite light (under 8 pounds) and easily moved=20
> > when needed, and that's my point; that is, a blind person may=20
> > need to take their adapted computer to places where only=20
> > unadapted computers are available.
> > There's pretty much nothing you can't do with a laptop of=20
> > today, and there's so much more you can do if you own one,=20
> > this is where you should be concentrating your decision.
> >=20
> > Hth,
> >=20
> > Chip
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> > =3D20
> >=20
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=3D20
> > > [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jean Menzies
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:17 PM
> > > To: JFW list
> > > Subject: new computer buying
> > >=3D20
> > > Okay. First I am not a techie, and a lot of the numbers on=3D20 =20
> > >hardware and memory don't mean much to me.
> > >=3D20
> > > As I said, we're buying a new computer and I need a bit=20
> > of=3D20 advice=20
> > >in terms of making sure what we pick is compatible and=3D20 =20
> > won't be a=20
> > >problem for Jaws.
> > >=3D20
> > > I kind of know the power specs we need, so I won't bother=20
> > the=3D20 list=20
> > >with asking for what to buy in that regard. But when we=3D20 look =
> at=20
> > >memory for example, I know DDR is okay, but what is=3D20
> > > DDR2 and is it still okay with Jaws?
> > >=3D20
> > > So far we've been experimenting with Del configurations=3D20 =20
> > online. =20
> > >What about video cards? Are there any to stay away=3D20 =20
> > from? The only=20
> > >brand I know is Invidia, and it doesn't seem=3D20 to pop up=20
> > as a choice=20
> > >on the Del site. I know years back=3D20 picking the right video =
> card=20
> > >was crucial, and I'm just asking=3D20 to avoid a problem for Jaws.
> > >=3D20
> > > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > >=3D20
> > > Jean
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