[Electronics-talk] PC Laptops

[David Thomas]

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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