[CentralOK] Lap Top

Steve Shelton stevesheltonokc at gmail.com
Sun Nov 6 19:34:41 UTC 2022 

I have a dell Lattitude 5520.   This is the business model laptop. My laptop has a sturdy case and a full size keyboard that has a nice feel.  Also, the Dell business computers generally do not have the "bloat ware" like the lower end models.

I chose the Lattitude because this is the model my company provided  when I was working and I have over 20 years experience using this model. I'm not trying to push you to Dell, but just trying to make the point that you need to find a laptop that you are comfortable with.

I have also heard good things about the Lenovo and I don't think you can go wrong with either of these two models.

If you are still considering a MAC, I would encourage you to find a way to try one out before you buy it. I have heard from a number of people who have made the switch  and regretted it. Also, I think you will pay a lot more for a MAC that has equivalent specs to the Lenovo or Dell.

Wishing you good luck with your search!

Steve


   

-----Original Message-----
From: CentralOK <centralok-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Joseph Bundy via CentralOK
Sent: Sunday, November 6, 2022 12:39 PM
To: Central Oklahoma Chapter Internet Mailing List <centralok at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Joseph Bundy <jbundy at waministry.org>
Subject: Re: [CentralOK] Lap Top

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-bl
>>>>>>> ind-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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>>>>>> Take Care and God Bless
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>>>> 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 
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>>>> 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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>> For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for 
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>> 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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