[nabs-l] in class writing

Sat Jan 12 00:13:08 UTC 2013

Aleeha,
Do you use an ultrabook or netbook?
If they weigh less than two pounds, I understand why you all think its more 
portable.
As I said, I got a large laptop that is quite heavy for me to handle. Yes, 
its portable, but not convenient due to its size. I carry it in its bag, not 
in a backpack.
These lighter and thin netbooks or ultrabooks would not kill my back and I 
could place it in a backpack as you all said.

Anyway, I will opt for the flash drive idea. Can you tell me at what stage 
in the saving process  I convert to word?
I think I'll use the technology I have for now if at all possible.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Aleeha Dudley
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 8:58 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] in class writing

Hi
     The netbook is about 7 or 8 inches long, about 4 inches wide and
maybe an inch and a half thick. The ultrabook, though not a netbook,
is the length and width of a full-sized laptop, but much thinner and
lighter. Both devices weigh less than 2 pounds.  If you don't want to
purchase new equipment, havve you tried the flash drive idea? I can
give you steps on how to save files as readable documents on your
notetaker if you'd like.
Aleeha

On 1/11/13, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Nice that many of you have netbooks. I guess I could have gotten one and
> therefore made my transport of  it to school more easy on me, but I did 
> not.
>
> I explained why I opted for the larger size and large monitor in another
> message.
> Misty, you say  its light
> and small compared to laptops.
> So what is the typical weight and how small? I've seen netbooks before, 
> but
>
> not sure their dimensions.
> So they come with internet and webcams as well. That is good because I 
> like
>
> both features for communication.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Misty Dawn Bradley
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 12:00 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] in class writing
>
> Hi,
> I got a netbook on sale for $200 a couple of years ago in an
> after-Christmas
> sale. I am still using it today. It is very light compared to a normal
> laptop, and I have a lot of things installed on mine, including Jaws,
> although it is an XP. The netbooks out now pretty much have Windows 7, but
> there is still plenty of memory for running Jaws, Microsoft Word, and 
> other
> programs. My netbook came with 1 gb of RAM and a 160 gb harddrive which
> holds everything I have and still has 40 or 50 gb left over. You can also
> upgrade the memory in some netbooks, and they usually come with Wifi
> connectivity so you can access Wifi. The netbook is much smaller and
> lighter
> than a standard laptop. I have seen some online for as low as about $260,
> so
> they seem to be more affordable as far as price goes. I have an Acer
> netbook, and it has been pretty reliable since I purchased it back in the
> beginning of 2011. They also come with all of the standard ports, such as
> USB, Ethernet, earphone, and external microphone jack, although the 
> netbook
> already has a built-in speaker, microphone, and webcam usually.
> Hth,
> Misty
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 11:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] in class writing
>
>
> Hi arielle,
> great points. I wasn't aware netbooks were so inexpensive.
> Have you used this or known other students  who did? I guess my concern
> there was that
> it would not have enough memory to run jaws and other adaptive software on
> it.
> You are right that a notetaker for the blind does have limitations.
> Mainstream technology such as netbooks, laptops, and i-devices can more
> easily be hooked to the internet and communicate  with professors.
> Another advantage is students and professors can see the screen then and
> know what you are doing.
>
>
> How heavy is a netbook? As I said before, I really dislike carrying around
> a
> laptop because its weight is a lot to handle.
> Something to consider; although I'm not in a position to purchase more
> technology now. hmm, maybe an ipad for christmas though.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arielle Silverman
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:22 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] in class writing
>
> Hi all,
> I want to make another plug for netbooks. They aren't much bigger than
> Braille Notes, so you can easily fit it in your backpack, and a
> netbook can do just about anything a laptop can. Plus it only costs
> about $300 and the built-in battery can last for up to six hours. I
> think it really is a good idea for any blind student to carry some
> kind of mainstream computing device to class, whether that is a
> laptop, netbook, or even an I-device so that you can easily
> communicate in writing with sighted professors and peers. Braille
> Notes are great and can be a wonderful supplement to a mainstream
> computing device, but the computing technology Braille Notes use is
> neither mainstream nor up-to-date.
> Arielle
>
> On 1/10/13, Deb Mendelsohn <deb.mendelsohn at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Don't you have a laptop that you could email in class to the professor?
>> Maybe RSA should get you one with JAWS on it.
>>
>> Deb
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 5:47 PM, Ashley Bramlett
>> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Professors ask us students to do in-class writing sometimes. Typically
>>> its
>>> unannounced; its not like its on the syllabus but the professor knows it
>>> usually; I mean they know when they will assign in class writing.
>>> Students
>>> are given a certain  amount of time to write and then hand in the
>>> writing.
>>> They may share the writing with each other or the class as well.
>>>
>>> How do you handle in class writing assignments? Do you write them on a
>>> notetaker or laptop you take to school? How do you hand it in since we
>>> are
>>> not writing on paper? So far, I’ve usually written outside class and
>>> emailed the copy to the professor.
>>>
>>> I have good enough braille skills to read from my braille display to
>>> other
>>> students, but I don’t usually finish the writing.
>>> I wish there was a computer lab in every building. Then I could walk
>>> over
>>> there, type my writing prompt and then email it to the professor.
>>>
>>> I look forward to ideas.
>>>
>>> Ashley
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