[CentralOK] Lap Top

Sun Nov 6 23:05:55 UTC 2022

I use to have the latitude and loved it. I got this one provided not
sure which dell model it is and like it but it may have to returned
soon because of the provider situation. Long story there. I have
looked at dell and mac pricing and the dell business is the same price
almost. I wonder if best buy has macs you can experiment with. I am in
Noble so the nearest apple store is 45-60 minutes one way.

On 11/6/22, Steve Shelton via CentralOK <centralok at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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>>>>>>>>> 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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>>>>>>> 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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>>>>> 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
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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
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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
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