[nabs-l] Computers

Sat Jul 14 23:17:19 UTC 2012

Hi Gloria and all,
I have had an Acer netbook since December 2009 and it works fine with
JAWS for the most part. It has started freezing every once in a while
after I installed Windows 7, but it's hard to know if that's a JAWS
issue or not, and it only happens every once in a while. If your
netbook is freezing a lot, before buying a new computer, it'd be worth
taking it to an IT center or computer repair shop to have it looked at
and see if there's something wrong with the software that's causing
the frequent freezing. It could very well be a simple issue that has
nothing to do with JAWS and can be fixed without buying a new
computer. Netbooks have several advantages, including longer battery
life and increased portability not to mention lower cost. My netbook
puts less strain on my back and shoulders than my laptop did and
that's why I continue to use it. I still have the old Dell laptop and
use it when I need more computing power, or when I prefer to use
Microsoft 2003 instead of 2010 for something, but I've found my
netbook works quite well overall. I wouldn't let fears about
processing power stop anyone from buying a netbook unless you plan to
play games or do something else that's beyond typical student computer
use.
Best,
Arielle

On 7/14/12, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Gloria,
> Any computer can freeze for many reasons. Your Acer probably froze because
> you did not have enough memory and jaws running coupled with other
> applications overwelmed it. Are you getting a laptop? I think any
> computer can be bulky. I'd guess a small laptop with  a small screen would
> not be bulky.
> The best thing to do is to go to a store and handle them and see your
> options. Ask the salespeople how much they weigh if weight is a concern.
>
> Dell and HP both have their strong points. You definitely want one with a
> lot of memory and
> fast processing speed. I 7 is the fastest but for many people a 5 or 6 is
> good enough.
> I'd also buy a service contract for it if you can.
>
> Ashley
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gloria G
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 2:44 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Computers
>
> Hi,
> With Dell does anyone know if the newer versions lighter? I had a dell
> before and I felt it was bulky. I know this shouldn't matter to much as
> long
> as the computer does what I need it to do. I currently have a netbook by
> acer and as I said before if I have JAWs running, my email open and serfing
> the web, my computer freezes and i am tired of that. I also talked to
> someone about getting a Tashiba, and I am just confused and don't know what
> to get. I thank you all who have given your opinions about computers and
> their capabilities.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jeffc4 at lavabit.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 11:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Computers
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>> Hi the name here is jeff.
>>
>> I would say, dell, i have had bad very bad problems with tesheba, they
>> put
>> in a bunch of things that will kill the computer, my tesheba stayed at a
>> constent temp of 170, and the hotest i ever got it was 225, which is 4
>> degrees then they can handle, that is my over view on tesheba.
>>
>> but dell would be the way to go, i have a dell now, and i don't regret
>> it.
>>
>>> Would an index card over the mousepad help avoid accidental bumping?
>>>
>>> Anjelina
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jul 13, 2012, at 6:26 PM, "Brandon Keith Biggs"
>>> <brandonkeithbiggs at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello,
>>>> Yes it does, don't get HP, I just got a new HP computer and there is no
>>>> way to turn off the mouse pad. I've tried everything but cutting the
>>>> wires.
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Brandon Keith Biggs
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nusbaum
>>>> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 12:05 PM
>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Computers
>>>>
>>>> I don't think the maker of the hardware changes the accessibility of
>>>> the
>>>> software.
>>>>
>>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPod
>>>>
>>>> On Jul 13, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Joshua Lester
>>>> <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, Aleeha!
>>>>> Welcome to the list!
>>>>> I think Del works better with Jaws.
>>>>> Blessings, Joshua
>>>>>
>>>>> On 7/13/12, Aleeha Dudley <blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>> I would recommend a Toshiba laptop if you want just windows. They
>>>>>> seem
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> have good batteries and don't seem to run as hot as some.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Aleeha
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 13, 2012, at 8:45 AM, "Gloria G" <gloria.graves at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>> I am looking to purchase a new computer. I am a JAWs user and would
>>>>>>> like
>>>>>>> to get a computer that would allow me to run jaws and work on
>>>>>>> multiple
>>>>>>> things at once. Does anyone have any recommendations?
>>>>>>> Thanks
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