hello Chris
how easy are the keys to find on a netbook compared to the more conventional
laptops.
i found keys all over the place on laptops.
and how much would one set me back?
also do you know if there is a handheld one such as an i pod type of
computer?
thank you
Yvonne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] portable system of some sort wantedhe
I am getting a netbook for Christmas. This is a miniature laptop and has
the
usual laptop features, but most also come with inbuilt Bluetooth.
Operating
Systems preinstalled are usually Windows XP, but some are now shipping
with
Windows 7 in favour of the new Microsoft OS. Netbooks usually have a not
so
powerful processor (Intel Atom) compared to an average laptop. Netbooks
however do have an extensive battery life. For example, on the one I will
be
getting it is expected to have up to 8.5 hours battery life (probably 7 if
I
am going to use speech full time). This is a much improved feature
compared
to 2 or 3 hours on a laptop. Hope this all helps.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Yvonne Oliver
Sent: 25 November 2009 22:50
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] portable system of some sort wantedhe
hello members.
i go on holiday a few times a year and one of the hotels i stay at now has
wi fi.
therefore i am looking for a portable device that has jaws or system
access
to connect to the hotel's internet service.
i know a lap top is capable of doing this but they can be rather heavy to
carry while using a white cane.
so i am looking for something else.
a lap top will do if nothing else is available i would like an i pod but
not
found any with talking software for menu's and field data entry such as
field for credit card details using online shopping.
is there such an i pod around that will suit my needs?
if not can someone recommend a portable machine that will serve the
requirements.
i am looking to buy one so if someone has such an item they can email me
offline.
failing that can anyone tell me where i may obtain this item?
it is essential that it has wi fi, and a screen reader jaws or system
access.
but above all else it does need to have voice on menu structure.
thank you
Yvonne
----- Original Message -----
From: "John M." <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Installing IBM Think Pad Drivers.
The XP Home drivers should work fine with XP Pro. We also have a
ThinkPad
and it is wonderful.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "kim kelly" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:18 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Installing IBM Think Pad Drivers.
Hi list, we just installed Windows on our laptop computer "Windows Pro."
This laptop is an IBM Think/pad and we need to install drivers for it.
We have a copy of the drivers, but, we think that they are for Windows
XP
home instead of Pro.
Is there a difference and if so, how can we find an accessible site to
find the drivers.
We are using Jaws 7.00 and System Access.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Kim Kelly
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