[BlindTlk] Acer laptop and other options

Fri Sep 6 17:23:38 UTC 2019

Erika,

I'm not certain if this is the issue you are asking about, but some modern laptops have solid state drives which means that they don't have any moving parts since they are electronic memories.  These are sometimes abbreviated in the features as SSD's.  The advantage is that they are much faster.  The time it takes to boot up with those is therefore also much faster.  The down side is that sometimes you can't hear when a computer is on when you first press the power button.  There are some ways to minimize this issue, though, and most laptops do have fans that you can sometimes here.  The fans don't always come on until the computer needs cooling, though.  Still, I wouldn't avoid SSD's for that reason, the speed is worth it in my opinion.

I have made an effort for my laptops to look for the smallest screen possible without trading away other performance.  In other words, I gave up on netbooks a long time ago even though the screens were small.  For my use, a smaller screen means a lighter laptop and longer battery life as well.  However, I have not felt that using a smaller keyboard is a problem for me.  If one has a priority of a full sized keyboard, particularly if you want a separate numeric pad, this will almost certainly mean a larger screen and will give you fewer options.  There is no right or wrong answer to the keyboard issue, though, it is a very personal thing.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ericka via BlindTlk
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Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Acer laptop and other options

Can you still hear the computer? I thought when you close the laptop shut off. I don’t plan to use an external keyboard.

The whole idea of being portable rather than carrying extra stuff around is what I’m going for.

Ericka Nelson

> On Sep 6, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Justin Williams via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Are use a normal keyboard just plug it into the laptop. If I need to save room, I just fold the laptop down and put the keyboard on top of it.
> 
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>> On Sep 6, 2019, at 12:15 PM, Ericka via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Thanks Madison. It depends probably on if you have any vision at all. Sometimes people think that bigger screens are helpful. I told the lady I didn’t wanna big screen because it didn’t matter I was only going to see pictures somebody sent. I can see the icons but can’t read anything so it would be a waste of time.
>> 
>> Anybody else have suggestions on good laptops for people who like to be able to feel the keys on the keyboard?
>> 
>> Ericka Nelson
>> 
>>> On Sep 5, 2019, at 10:28 PM, Madison Martin via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi again Erica,
>>> Yes I meant the fuzzy sticky dots. I'm going to guess 15 inch, but I don't know. Sorry. My parents gave it to me for Christmas so I don't know what size it is. It has a numb pad and disk drive, neither of which I use. Hope this helps,
>>> Madison
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>>> From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via BlindTlk
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>>> You mean those fuzzy sticky dots or teeny tiny bump dots? Thank you for your response Madison! What size do you have? I guess they come in 15, 14 and 13 inch. I’m assuming it’s the weather over screen.
>>> 
>>> Ericka Nelson
>>> 
>>>> On Sep 5, 2019, at 7:32 PM, Madison Martin via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Ericka,
>>>> I have an Acer. I use the small fuzzy dots. I like it, I wish that it was smaller though. I'd get another one though. Good luck with finding the right laptop for you!
>>>> Madison
>>>> 
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>>>> From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via BlindTlk
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>>>> I’m working with someone to find the best laptop for me. I’m looking for one with a less flat keyboard than most as I need to feel where the keys are. I also need the keys to be bigger so that I can put bump dots in a few places even though I do know that little itty-bitty ones exist.
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>>>> What kind of laptops do people use and why do you like them best? I’m looking at Lenovo too. It’s replacing my husband’s 2010 HP.
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>>>> Ericka Nelson
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