[nabs-l] laptop preference

[Chris Nusbaum]

I use an HP laptop running Windows 7.  All the things you 
mentioned, except for an SD card slot, are available on the HP 
models.  Just tell the salesperson you want one with a number 
pad.  If you get Microsoft Office on the laptop, you'll have 
Outlook on it.  Hope this helps!

Chris

"The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The 
real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that 
exists.  If a blind person has the proper training and 
opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical 
nuisance."
-- Kenneth Jernigan

 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:57:14 -0500
Subject: [nabs-l] laptop preference

Hi all,
I am thinking of getting a laptop so I have more options for 
studying and personal notetaking.
We finally have jaws 13 at school; that i s a plus.  But with a 
laptop I can take it to professor’s offices or anywhere.

Reasons I avoided them was their weight,  ability to boot up 
fast, and the fact that many did not have a number pad; I want 
that to use with jaws.  then I can use  the commands and layout 
I’m used to.
However, they have improved their speed and battery life in 
recent years.  I heard some have number pads.
Will they come with an email client like outlook I hope, a 
internet explorer,
and windows media player?

When I get one I want:
a number pad
a cd /dvd drive
lots of memory; maybe a few GB
prefer one with a sd card slot as well.


So which laptop did you pick and why? How fast do they boot up? 
How much memory? Are all laptops built with internet connection 
now? Many places, including my school, have wireless internet 
ability.
I assume all have a web browser, probably internet explorer.
Also how long will the thing run on battery power? Just wanted 
some opinions since if I spend money for a laptop, it should meet 
my personal, academic and professional needs.  I am thinking a 
laptop might be a good thing to demonstrate to a potential 
employer or to take for my volunteer work as well.

Ashley
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