[nabs-l] another one in the market for a new computer

[Littlefield, Tyler]

First, I'll give you a bit of info on the viruses. The fact that your 
computer is a dell has nothing to do with it getting viruses. It's what 
you do, and how you do it. So, whatever system you get, get AVG and 
Malwarebytes free, or if you don't want AVG get Microsoft Security 
Essentials and let them go. Run Malwarebytes about once every week or 
so. Also, I recommend using firefox instead of internet explorer. It's 
still not 100% secure; no program is, but it offers a much smaller 
attack surface.

As for the computer, if you're willing to pay for a good system, Lenovo 
has some amazing thinkpads, and you can get an extended battery. One of 
my friends has one, and with the $100 extended battery you get like 20 
hours of battery life. I recommend getting something that is 8 gb (you 
don't really need any more), and a 250+ gb harddrive should be great.
HTH,
On 7/16/2012 11:49 AM, Julie McGinnity wrote:
> Hi everyone.
>
> I know there is already a thread about computers on the list, but I am
> also looking for a new laptop, and I have some different requirements.
>   I have had a gateway for 2 and a half years, and there are problems
> with the hardware that would make it unreliable to use in school.  If
> it has trouble turning on, I can't rely on it during class.  It also
> freezes a lot.  I have found my Gateway easy to deal with before these
> problems occured, but I definitely need something new.
>
> I am looking for a computer with a longer battery life(more than 3
> hours).  I will not buy a Dell because my previous computer was a
> Dell, and it got viruses every week and froze on what felt like a
> daily basis.  I need something with good memory because I run a lot of
> programs at once.  I will be putting a lot of assistive technology on
> it besides jaws such as Kurzweill, Duxbury, and the Dancing Dots
> software.  I would love something that can last me more than two
> years.  I am planning to go to computer stores and look around at the
> different models before I choose, but any suggestions would be much
> appreciated.  Thanks.
>


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