[nabs-l] laptop preference

[Ignasi Cambra]

Your laptop will most probably have a webcam and microphone built into
it. Also I believe Windows 7 come with a basic sound recording
application which would allow you to create wave files.


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On Jan 22, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hi amy and all,
> So sounds like many  of you are happy with toshiba.
> I'm surprised I'd have to purchase microsoft office. Can I get a student discount at stores?
> At least it comes with internet explorer and windows media player. I assume it will have wordpad and notepad though.
> How about adobe reader? If  not, I can download that for free.
>
> I also know most have an internal microphone where you can record your voice
> or music to it.
> If I did record, is there anything I can do with it for free? Such as edit
> the file? And what format is it in if I recorded a lecture or something?
>
> Does it come with sound recording software? An anti virus program?
>
> I have something on this desktop called microsoft one note and microsoft
> silver light. What are those programs?
> What is lightScribe?
> Ashley
> -----Original Message----- From: Amy Sabo
> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 12:55 AM
> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] laptop preference
>
> Hello Ashley,
>
> I'm soooo happy that you have decided to purchase a laptop. I have my second one which I got 2 years ago and, it works awesome! It's a Toshiba but, I don't know the ram or other features on it. But, if you email me off list I can share all of that with you. Yes, it has a number pad and, as for battery life it's about 6-8 hrs. that's one of the features that I love on it. My dell inspirine that I had which was my first laptop that I had for almost 5 years only had a battery life for about 3-4 hrs which wasn't good at all for both school and work.
>
> As for the ms office products most laptops don't come with that feature you will have to purchase that yourself personally. Ii already had that software package so, I just loaded the disk onto my laptop just like I would for jfew or any other software which is on c.d.
>
> As for internet explorer my Toshiba came with both of that feature and, it also came with windows media player too which so did my old dell inspirine did too! As for wireless my Toshiba has wonderful wireless components both at home and at school or wherever I have gone too like to conventions and other places for travel like when I went home to Michigan to visit with my family before they moved to Colorado this fall. But, my old dell inspirine had wireless components for the internet but, the signal coverage was soooo slow and, it was content like my Toshiba is!
>
> So, in all aspects I would recommend the Toshiba laptop that I have. Or any laptop by Toshiba since both of parents have one and, my sister has a netbook by them too. I hope all of this information is helpful to you. Take care and good luck in finding a good laptop for your needs!
>
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>
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> Hugs,
> amy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 4:57 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 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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