[nabs-l] Computers

Tue Jul 17 13:18:51 UTC 2012

Thank you
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arielle Silverman" <arielle71 at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Computers


> 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
>>
>>
>>> 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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