You can take that computer to the "boutique" to have it customized for your use. You can always partition the hard drive and run XP on it as well. You should let a geek go over it and see if they can't turn it into your laptop monster. If worse comes to worse, I would let you send it to me ;->
Good luck, John ----- Original Message ---- From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:33:26 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Fwd: A message from KnowBrainer Information I received from the know-brainer. I thought this would be excellent information to share. I don't know that I quite understand everything in it because I am so computer illiterate. I don't know what to do about my Hewlett-Packard computer laptop that my brother has already purchased. I don't know that he can take it back as I think it has been too long. It was purchased at Christmas. Does anybody have any suggests? I of course do not have the specifications of the computer. I know that would really help. All I know is that it is Vista with 1 mg of RAM. I'm not sure if it is 32 or 64. I don't think I can find it on the Sam's web site. I think you for any suggestions. I will include the specifications as it is I find out what they are. Dana See what's free at AOL.com. Unfortunately major manufacturers like Compaq, HP, Dell, IBM etc. cram lots of proprietary hardware and software into their computers which makes them a bit less usable from a customer point of view but there isn't much you can do about this when purchasing from major companies. That's why I purchased my computers from boutique companies such as Clone Computer (972) 934-2200 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Should you decide to purchase from Clone Computer you will want to ask for the KnowBrainer spec they'll computers so that they will understand your speech recognition needs. Although I am running Windows Vista, my preference would be to run Windows XP on your computer and the 32-bit version. You cannot install or use NaturallySpeaking on a Vista 64-bit operating system. When you purchase your NaturallySpeaking Pro 9.5 Upgrade from our company we include a full backup copy DVD Ver. 9.5 so that you can install a full copy. NaturallySpeaking 9.0 is a smart upgrade and won’t even install unless you have a previous version of NaturallySpeaking installed which is a Catch-22 for anyone using Vista. We eliminate that problem by giving you a full backup copy 9.5 DVD. We are also selling the upgrades at our cost which is $290. The KnowBrainer upgrade is $75. It would probably be a lot easier for you to take your computer back to Sam's Club rather than attempt to reformat it because it is a very high probability that your computer has proprietary hardware and software which means that it will only work with the installation DVD that came with it. This is a major problem with over-the-counter computers. This is why I go with Clone Computer for all my systems which meet my standards. They even have copies of NaturallySpeaking to preinstall on your computer and they are very reasonably priced but here's what you basically need (should you wish to shop elsewhere): My first recommendation for an operating system would be Windows XP but Windows 32-bit Vista will also work. You should get 3 Gb of RAM for Windows Vista or 2 Gb of RAM for Windows XP. You should ONLY get an Intel chip with as fast a processor as affordable. Any core 2 duo will work fine. You probably don't have to worry about what kind of soundcard is in the machine because they're all integrated and substandard but this will NOT be a problem because you already own a decent soundcard microphone. Since you are using NaturallySpeaking Ver. 8 and KnowBrainer I'm assuming that you're using NaturallySpeaking professional but I couldn't check our database because I only have your first name to go on. You can also reach us by phone From 9 to 4 CST. ➢ We do not work completely hands-free because we have to. ➢ We do so because it is the most efficient way to work! ➢ This message was dictated with KnowBrainer 2006, UniVoice and NaturallySpeaking Pro 9 Lunis Orcutt KnowBrainer 318 Bonnalynn Drive Hermitage TN 37076 Hrs: Mon - Fri 9 to 4 PM CST Office: (615) 884-4558 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www: http://knowbrainer.com eFax: (623) 321-0843 x2 Skype: lunar_orbit -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A message from KnowBrainer The following message was sent from your web site: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Title: Company: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (913) 642-4951 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message: I have several questions: What are the specifications for a computer that can run Dragon 9.5 and know-brainer? I am using Dragon 8 and knowbrainer on two of my computers. I have a new laptop with Vista but I'm not sure about the RAM or kind of laptop, I think it is the 64. My friend, Roy Graham bought me Dragon 8 and knowbrainer several years ago is trying to help me figure out what I need to get and what the exact cost of each will be. He thinks that I need 32 bit to run. He says I need to buy a Dragon 9 and get a patch for 9.5 and I'm not sure which. I am quite confused. I'm not sure if I can take my laptop back to Sam's Club as I believe it is 64, it has never been opened. My brother thought he had the right computer but I want to find out exactly what I need, what kind of computer? Which Dragon and which knowbrainer. Will be the price of the Dragon and the knowbrainer? My disability as C4-5 and I need hands-free. I hope you can help me with these questions if I haven't been too confusing. Gratefully yours, Dana What are the hours you can be reached, so I can tell my brother? I thought he was going to try to order this week or planned to. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396546091
