[CentralOK] Lap Top

Sun Nov 6 18:39:24 UTC 2022

I been using Dell and like the service options. But I also need
something good for business and personal. HP seem nice but super
expensive. Would it bother you if I ask which model you got or how
much it cost?

On 11/6/22, Audrey Farnum via CentralOK <centralok at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> It just depends on what you want. You have to decide what you're using the
> PC for and figure out what features are important to you. Screens don't
> matter to me nor do backlit keyboards. I wanted plenty of ram and storage
> with a good selection of pors and I had to have a full sized keyboard. I
> have no patience for the laptop keyboard configuration with Jaws. HP has
> more of a reputation as a business computer. Dell is probabably more budget
> friendly but also notorious for loading their machines with a lot of
> bloatware. The thing I read most about Lenovo is that they have great
> feeling keyboards that are a joy to type on. In my experience,  this is a
> totally true claim. The keyboard has a great feel to it. I also like the
> build quality of my Lenovo. It's a nice feeling aluminium case, not plastic
> like all the Dells I have owned. And, there was very little extra software
> that was added on that I had to remove. My suggestion is figure out what you
> want as far as specs and read lots of reviews. My must haves included 16 gb
> ram and I wanted a full sized keyboard with a number pad. The keyboard
> requirement narrowed my choices a ton which was fine. After pouring through
> reviews,  the Lenovo I picked gave me the best bang for the buck so I went
> with it. No regrets at all with my purchase. I don't really think the brand
> matters all that much and Windows is the same no matter what you get. It
> really is more about finding the right fit for what you need.
>
> Audrey T. Farnum
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Nov 5, 2022, at 11:58 PM, Joseph Bundy via CentralOK
>> <centralok at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I heard of the brand but don't know much about that. When it comes to
>> windows computers, is there much difference I wonder from brand to
>> brand such as dell, hp and so on.
>>
>>> On 11/5/22, Audrey Farnum via CentralOK <centralok at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> For what it's worth, I just bought a Lenovo windows 11 laptop and I love
>>> it.
>>> Best computer Ive ever owned.
>>>
>>>
>>> Audrey T. Farnum
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Nov 5, 2022, at 1:37 PM, Joseph Bundy via CentralOK
>>>> <centralok at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the input. I am still debating. Prices are very simular
>>>> anymore. I know when  a mac you can download windows and jaws on it
>>>> with a program called bootcamp. I am just trying to figure out what
>>>> the best is because I will run my business and other products from it
>>>> and also everyday tasks.
>>>>
>>>>> On 11/5/22, Audrey Farnum via CentralOK <centralok at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> I agree with Steve. I tried a Mac as my primary computer for a while.
>>>>> It
>>>>> was
>>>>> fine for email, streaming, music and basic web surfing but for serious
>>>>> productivity, it was frustrating and inefficient. I ended up buying a
>>>>> PC
>>>>> a
>>>>> year later for word processing and serious work. After that i was
>>>>> just
>>>>> using the Mac for goof off stuff. I know there  are blind people
>>>>> perfectly
>>>>> happy with a Mac as a primary option but it wasn't for me. All the
>>>>> stuff
>>>>> I
>>>>> enjoyed about the Mac is all stuff I can do with an IPad so now I am
>>>>> PC
>>>>> and
>>>>> Jaws or NVDA when I need to get stuff done and I do all the fun stuff
>>>>> on
>>>>> my
>>>>> iPad mini which I am very happy with. Good luck with whatever you
>>>>> decide.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Audrey T. Farnum
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Nov 4, 2022, at 11:43 PM, Steve Shelton via CentralOK
>>>>>> <centralok at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Joseph -
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In my experience, I find I am much more productive on a Windows
>>>>>> machine.
>>>>>> JAWS is my screen reader and I find it to be far superior to MAC
>>>>>> Voice
>>>>>> Over. Keyboard navigation on a MAC is at best challenging.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm sure you can find blind MAC users who are very happy with their
>>>>>> MAC,
>>>>>> but I could never have a MAC as my primary computer.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Steve
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: CentralOK <centralok-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Joseph
>>>>>> Bundy
>>>>>> via CentralOK
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, November 4, 2022 6:21 PM
>>>>>> To: Central Oklahoma Chapter Internet Mailing List
>>>>>> <centralok at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Joseph Bundy <jbundy at waministry.org>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [CentralOK] Lap Top
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks. I been reading reviews and watching videos but some are older
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> the sense of time so wanted to learn more about people currently
>>>>>> using
>>>>>> them.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 11/4/22, Sanho Steele-Louchart via CentralOK
>>>>>>> <centralok at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> Joseph,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I know several people who use Macs with no problem. I recommend
>>>>>>> putting a message on one of the blind tech lists through the NFB or
>>>>>>> elsewhere. You can also Google people's feedback. Here's an article
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> found by doing just that.
>>>>>>> https://www.applevis.com/blog/my-thoughts-current-state-macos-blind-us
>>>>>>> er
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 11/4/22, Joseph Bundy via CentralOK <centralok at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hope everyone is doing well. I just had a question about computers.
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> am currently using a window based lap top. But I been thinking
>>>>>>>> about
>>>>>>>> making the change to a mac. I use Iphone and have no sight at all.
>>>>>>>> Has anyone made the switch or experimented with a mac? Do you
>>>>>>>> prefer
>>>>>>>> windows or mac and why?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Thank You,
>>>>>>>> Take Care and God Bless
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Joseph S. Bundy
>>>>>>>> President of Wilderness Adventures Ministry
>>>>>>>> Phone: 4056934771
>>>>>>>> E-mail: jbundy at waministry.org
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>>>>>>>> facebook.com/wildernessadventuresministry
>>>>>>>> For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
>>>>>>>> salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>> Greek.-Romans 1:16 The only thing worse than being blind is having
>>>>>>>> sight but no vision. — Helen Keller
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>>>>>> Take Care and God Bless
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Joseph S. Bundy
>>>>>> President of Wilderness Adventures Ministry
>>>>>> Phone: 4056934771
>>>>>> E-mail: jbundy at waministry.org
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>>>>>> For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
>>>>>> salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the
>>>>>> Greek.-Romans 1:16 The only thing worse than being blind is having
>>>>>> sight
>>>>>> but no vision. — Helen Keller
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>>>> Thank You,
>>>> Take Care and God Bless
>>>>
>>>> Joseph S. Bundy
>>>> President of Wilderness Adventures Ministry
>>>> Phone: 4056934771
>>>> E-mail: jbundy at waministry.org
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>>>> facebook.com/wildernessadventuresministry
>>>> For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
>>>> salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the
>>>> Greek.-Romans 1:16
>>>> The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. —
>>>> Helen Keller
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>> Thank You,
>> Take Care and God Bless
>>
>> Joseph S. Bundy
>> President of Wilderness Adventures Ministry
>> Phone: 4056934771
>> E-mail: jbundy at waministry.org
>> waministry.org
>> facebook.com/wildernessadventuresministry
>> For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
>> salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the
>> Greek.-Romans 1:16
>> The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. —
>> Helen Keller
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Thank You,
Take Care and God Bless

Joseph S. Bundy
President of Wilderness Adventures Ministry
Phone: 4056934771
E-mail: jbundy at waministry.org
waministry.org
facebook.com/wildernessadventuresministry
For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the
Greek.-Romans 1:16
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. —
Helen Keller