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

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi all.  Thanks for the recommendations...

I just had a very very bad experience with my Dell...  The viruses
were only part of the problem, and yes, my antivirus software wasn't
working well, and when I tried to put new software on the computer, it
wouldn't let me.  I also went through 2 batteries and 2 power chords
trying (unsuccessfully) to get the thing to charge.  I also had
abnormal amounts of trouble connecting the computer to the internet.
I had friends helping me fix this computer, and even the techiest ones
could not handle it.

So, no more Dell for me.  Yes, some of the problems weren't due to the
Dell because it was a Dell, but I decided after that horrible
experience that I was done with Dell.  So now looking forward...

How large is an extended battery?  Is that what you called it?  Thanks
for the memory advice.  Four gigs of memory sounds good.  I just want
something with 5 hours or so of battery, and I don't know if that's
possible out of the box.  Thanks again.

On 7/17/12, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> If your computer got lots of viruses, it was not because it was a
> Dell but because your virus protection was inadequate, not working,
> not updated, or you were doing bad things that attracted viruses.
>
> A computer locking up can be a hardware problem, the fault of the
> Dell, or most likely a software problem.  If you had lots of viruses,
> it is almost guaranteed that this is why it froze.
>
> I am not saying Dell is perfect, no computer is, but people need to
> separate apples from oranges when blaming something.
>
> Be sure you get a computer with enough memory and processor speed to
> do what you want, at least 4 gigabytes of memory, I would
> recommend.  And ... it is going to be hard to find something with
> huge amounts of battery life, computers are not like Braille Notes or
> Pac Mates where you can get 30 hours of battery life.
>
> Dave
>
> At 12:49 PM 7/16/2012, you 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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-- 
Julie McG
 Lindbergh High School class of 2009, National Federation of the Blind
of Missouri recording secretary,
Missouri Association of Guide dog Users President,
and proud graduate of Guiding Eyes for the Blind

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
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