I'm also going to toss in that my Toshiba lasted just two years that completely died. My husband's Toshiba is maybe 4 years old and the keyboard now won't work correctly -- something about the keyboard drivers not being compatible with the latest Windows updates. I'm a bit nervous about the quality of Toshiba laptops. Then again, a computer tech friend of mine says most laptops for personal use are not built to last more than a few years. I miss having my desktops that easily lasted. 7-8 years or longer.
-----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+robin_van_lant=key....@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Jo Taliaferro via Talk Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 3:53 PM To: Chris G; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: gun shy about new laptop Hello, on a similar note, I have been reading up on to Sheba and some of the losses that have occurred because of various things like bad management, etc. How risky is it now, to buy a to Shiba computer for business purposes question does anyone have a clue after hearing Jonathan Moseman's podcast in November 2016 question thank you, I have liked to Shiba in the past but wonder if I couldn't get a business computer and still have the portability that I like? Thank you so much. Jo Taliaferro On Apr 12, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Chris G via Talk <talk@lists.window-eyes.com> wrote: Hi, A couple years ago I purchased a Toshiba. There were some thigs i liked. 1. Toshiba had a utility where I went in and turned off the function key myself. 2. It has the 10 key number pad. 3. it has the applications key. Here is the link, you can get it refurbished for about $350.00 It has windows 8.1 on it but you should be able to install Windows 10. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00FOXJ9NM/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all Chris Grabowski Mystic Access Where the magic is in learning. http://www.MysticAccess.com Check out our eclectic and comprehensive assistive technology podcasts at: http://www.MysticAccessPodcast.com Join our free announce-only mailing list to receive product news, podcast updates and exclusive coupon codes. Please send a blank email to: manews-subscribe@mysticaccess.email Contact: Phone: (716) 543-3323 (Ext. 500) Twitter: MysticAccess Facebook: mysticaccessempower -------- Original Message -------- From: Van Lant, Robin via Talk Sent: Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017 12:14 PM EST To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: gun shy about new laptop Late last summer I got a new HP laptop. The primary thing that drew me to it in the store was the keyboard layout of having the 10-key number pad on the right, yet only being a 15 inch screen. What I did not realize until after I got it home and paid money for a tech to come help me set it up was two things. First, it does not have the application key, which I have learned to get around with the Shift F10 keystroke. The bigger problem was the whole thing we've talked about with now having to push the FN key in order to get the function keys to work the way I want. (I had not found someone who was comfortable going into the bios to help me see about changing this.) The biggest problem Is that this function key thing also applies to the Insert key, as it is right next to the F12 key. I've gotten pretty good at using the caps lock key instead, but this requires some real finger gymnastics to activate certain Window Eyes command. Aside from all this, there is also some we ird clicking thing that the keyboard occasionally does that is annoying. All this to say, it's not been a great experience and had I not invested in paying a tech to set up the computer for me, I probably would have quickly returned it to Costco for a refund or exchange. So, I'm in a situation now where I may be giving this laptop to my sighted husband and getting a new one, but I'm gun-shy about how not to repeat this problem in my laptop selection. I am not a heavy computer user at home, so did not want to spend much money, although I'm not looking for the cheapest netbook thing either. I mainly looked at Best Buy and Costco, because I wanted to get my hands on the keyboard and feel the layout. I like that Costco doubles the manufacturer's warranty and provides great, free help desk support for the computers purchased there. 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