[nfbcs] opinions needd

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I think one thing I would miss on a netbook is USB ports -- I'm sure the 
netbook has at least 1 but last I checked, it was much less than a laptop, 
which typically comes with 4 these days.  Now if you carry a scanner with 
you, or want to hook up to a printer and/or external keyboard, that makes 
the netbook pretty inadequate.

As for using an external keyboard, I use one as well, but I set it up in 
jaws options to use the laptop configuration. Thus I can use the caps lock 
key as if I were running jaws without the external board, but still use the 
numpad if I need to.
(I am used to using the numpad, but I know some people who use the laptop 
configuration exclusively as they like not having to move their right hand 
back and forth.)
Just some thoughts. Have fun.
--le

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Curtis Chong" <curtischong at earthlink.net>
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Subject: Re: [nfbcs] opinions needd


Elizabeth:

The choice of what computer is to buy is as individualistic as the choice of
which suit to where<smile>.

Having said that, I would say that a Netbook computer will meet your needs
as far as email and word processing are concerned, but don't really expect
to do anything hefty with such a small machine.  Before buying anything, you
really need to put your hand on the unit, try out the keyboard, and listen
to the audio that is generated through the internal speakers (assuming you
want to use them).  I myself do not yet have a Netbook, and I am not
particularly interested in acquiring one just yet<smile>.  The reason I am
not interested is that I prefer a somewhat larger keyboard, and I like
entering JAWS commands through the numeric keypad.  For the laptop I use, I
always carry an external numeric keypad because that is my preference.

As you doubtless can imagine, opinions are just that--opinions.  You need to
filter opinions through your own personal set of opinions and make the
decision that is best for you.

Cordially,

Curtis Chong



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