[Electronics-talk] PC Laptops

Mon Aug 4 13:30:52 UTC 2014

Danielle, you can use the Jaws pass-through key to execute anything 
requiring a key Jaws also uses, like changing volume.  Hit insert-3, and it 
will ask for the key to pass through.  Hit F12, for example, and it will 
execute that command.  Lots easier than waiting for someone to help you.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Danielle Antoine via Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: <david.thomas at davidthetechguy.com>; "Discussion of accessible 
electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] PC Laptops

>I know people who love the netbook and those who don't. It's all about
> preference. For me, it is optimal because it is soooo darned
> lightweight' however, I like my CD drive/burner without having to
> carry things in pieces. I also found it to be slower at least the one
> I bought. It was a Dell bought for my sister to go to school and who
> knows now where the charger is! You can find some equaly lighter
> weight laptops though just be sure you can manually adjust the volume
> if not doing so without sighted assistance bothers you. Apparently,
> this can be done but I also bought two laptops, one a Dell and the
> other a Toshiba and both use the F10 and F12 or maybe it's F8 and F10
> to do this but JAWS won't allow the keystroke. Over the past 4 years I
> have spent $1200 approximately for off-the-shelf laptops and none work
> optimally for me. Disappointing indeed. the Toshiba and netbook are
> slow as molasses and this Dell is becoming that way as well. I have
> known others who go purchase stuf in-store and are happy as peach pie
> with it. *Sigh* Good luck and just thought I'd give you a heads-up.
> None of this is cool when your on SSI alone. I can go on and on and on
> too about the JAWS and OpenBook upgrades I never received but that is
> for another thread.
> Yall have a great day!
>
> Danielle, who won't be purchasing another computer anytime soon
>
>
>
> On 7/31/14, David Thomas via Electronics-talk
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Classic shell is free, and can be found at
>> http://www.classicshell.net/
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Christine Szostak via Electronics-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, 31 July 2014 5:39 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] PC Laptops
>>
>> Hi All,
>>   Can I ask where to get that program (e.g., do I need to purchase it
>> somewhere and if so any particular recommendations)? I love my XP layout
>> and it is the major reason I have not been excited about moving away from
>> it.
>> The new laptop I just ordered will have Windows 8 or 8.1 sorry off-hand I
>> can not recall if it has the update and I am not super excited about 
>> that.
>>
>> However, I do have to say that after getting my iPod, I am no longer
>> highly anxious about using a touch screen!
>> Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for all of the suggestions on the
>> list!
>> Chris
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Thomas via Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "Christopher Chaltain" <chaltain at gmail.com>; "Discussion of 
>> accessible
>> electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] PC Laptops
>>
>>
>>> If Windows 8 with metro drives the user crazy they can always install
>>> a program called classic shell. This software installs an alternative
>>> start menu, and you can customise it to be like any operating system
>>> that goes back to Windows XP.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, 31 July 2014 9:21 AM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] PC Laptops
>>>
>>> I don't see the message being responded to below, and I don't recall
>>> netbooks coming up before, but I would agree that an ultrabook would
>>> be the way to go over a netbook, especially if you're running JAWS or
>>> Window Eyes.  You might get better mileage on a netbook with NVDA
>>> since it doesn't use an off screen model and isn't as memory hungry. I
>>> looked at an ultrabook for my wife recently and there were still
>>> Windows 7 options out there. Just Google for them and check out sites
>>> like Tiger Direct. That being said, I wouldn't be put off by Windows
>>> 8. An ultrabook will also cost quite a bit more than a netbook, but
>>> you could also consider laptops running less expensive processors,
>>> like the I3, if you wanted to save a little bit of money.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 07/30/2014 07:59 PM, David Thomas via Electronics-talk wrote:
>>>> I personally don't think the netbook is the best way to go. In my
>>>> honest opinion you would be better off with an ultra book. The only
>>>> downside is if you don't like Windows 8.
>>>>
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