[blindkid] New computer recommendations, anyone?

[Jaquiss, Robert]

Hello:

     When I buy a new computer and especially a laptop, I always get the extended warranty. When buying a PC, it may be possible to get on site service. This will help a lot when you need service and you don't have to take your PC somewhere. Having the warranty on a laptop saved us big time when a drink (I didn't do it) was dumped on the keyboard. 
I would also recommend getting a sturdy case for a laptop such as those from Pelican. The site: http://www.swps.com sells these for a good price. I bought a laptop case that has wheels. You can customize the foam insert and the case can be checked when flying. Hope this helps.

Regards,

Robert


Robert Jaquiss
Access Technology Specialist
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2422
Email: rjaquiss at nfb.org

-----Original Message-----
From: blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:55 PM
To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
Subject: Re: [blindkid] New computer recommendations, anyone?

Eric
HP laptop, as well as desktop is very compatible with all the blind
software--buying new definitely bypasses all the issues of a refurbished
machine.
Denise

On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Eric Calhoun <eric at pmpmail.com> wrote:

> Denise, I will not go through the Texas Center for the Physically
> Challenged again.  Once is enough.  I need a new computer, not a
> refurbished one.  I've gone out on auditions here in Hollywood (I'm a
> member of the Screen Actors' Guild), and looking for other sources of
> income.
>
> Eric
> Camp Bloomfield distribution list!  Family Camp!  Adult Camp!  Blind
> children's camps, too!  Just put in the subject line, "Eric, I'd like to
> join your Camp Bloomfield list!"  .. .. Want to visit San Diego?  .. Want
> to move to San Diego?  .. .. It's the new America's Finest City
> Distribution list.  A city, .., that is both blind and sighted friendly!
> .. .. The baseball list: eric at pmpmail.com!  .. Also on Facebook!
>
> _______________________________________________
> blindkid mailing list
> blindkid at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindkid_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> blindkid:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindkid_nfbnet.org/deniserob%40gmail.com
>
>


-- 
 Denise

Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
CEO, TechVision, LLC
Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
509-674-1853

Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons all done with
keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com

"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
doing it." --Chinese Proverb

Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are incredibly
slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
imagination.
--Albert Einstein

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
--Walt Disney
_______________________________________________
blindkid mailing list
blindkid at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindkid_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindkid:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindkid_nfbnet.org/rjaquiss%40nfb.org