[nfbcs] Computer Purchesses and Family Members

Sun Sep 11 18:34:28 UTC 2011

hi,

what is so special that you are demanding exact specs of brand, capacity, 
etc.?
any win7, 2.8+ghz/now days they are called i3, i5, or i7 processor, most 
have at least a 500g or 1t hard drive, most are shipping with at least 4g 
ram.
all include sound, video, lan, and multi usb.
the only thing i try to avoid is ati video cards and you can usually find a 
system with gforce video really easy.

i don't remember if the one she has was a laptop.
assuming your monitor and printer still work:
here is an example;
(lenovo bought ibm)
Lenovo - Ideacentre Desktop / Intel® Pentium® Processor / 4GB Memory / 1TB 
Hard Drive
Model: K300-53162HU| SKU: 1757565
Customer Reviews:

Lenovo - Ideacentre Desktop / Intel® Pentium® Processor / 4GB Memory / 1TB 
Hard Drive
includes keyboard and m ouse.
Model: K300-53162HU
Customer Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Sale:$329.99
Reg. Price:$449.99

extras:
2-Year Protection Plan $59.99
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 $199.99

Product Features
.Intel® Pentium® processor E5800
Features 2 processing cores and 3.2GHz processor speed.
.4GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
.1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers plenty of storage capacity.
.15-in-1 media reader
Supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO 
Duo, Secure Digital, miniSD, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSDHC, 
MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard and MultiMediaCard Plus formats.
.Also supports MultiMediaCard mobile, CompactFlash I/II and Microdrive 
formats.
.Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.
.Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 graphics
For lush images.
.8 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
.Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
.Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system 
preinstalled

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 12:13 PM
Subject: [nfbcs] Computer Purchesses and Family Members

> Hello Gabe and everyone,
>
>    Switching would be the least of our considerations right now. We
> appreciate the in-laws willingness to assist us with the computer purchess
> but could do without the horsepuckey that's going along with it. We're
> adults, We know our particular computer needs, and understand what it 
> needed
> for access technology to work correctly.
>
>    We sent them a quote but they said it was too high. No problem. We
> offered to go halves on it so as not to put them out too much. They've
> turned this deal in to a his needs verses her needs circus, and wanted to
> obtain quotes from individuals who know absolutely nothing about access
> technology and what's required for it to run correctly.
>
>    Again we appreciate their willingness to help Mary replace her computer
> but could do without all of the stress, tension, and just plain being
> treated like children; treatment we've also received from VR agencies when
> it comes to purchasing such technology. This is exactly why we prefer to
> purchass  such equipment our selves and why we urge others to do so. Had 
> her
> computer been hit by this virus in March of 2012, around the time we 
> receive
> our tax refund this would have been a done deal by now. It would have 
> taken
> the entire refund to replace Mary's computer but we could have done it 
> with
> pride, dignity, all of the hassles, delaying tactics, and other nonsense
> from VR agencies and well-meaning family members. If push comes to shove 
> we
> might very well end up telling them "Thanks but no thanks." It will mean
> digging in and raising the needed funds ourselves but this is preferable 
> to
> the alternative. I'll let Mary say more if she chooses to do so.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gabe Vega" <theblindtech at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 9:20 AM
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>
>
> no one asked you to switch. I was just making the point that its pretty 
> sad
> having to sacrifice and make so many computer design compromises based on
> what your assistive technology will or will not do.
> Gabe Vega - Sent from my Apple Mac Mini
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>
> On Sep 11, 2011, at 5:28 AM, Peter Donahue wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>>    If you're used to working in Windows you're going to stay with that
>> platform.
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Gabe Vega" <theblindtech at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 2:14 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>>
>>
>> I think the whole conversation is sad because why would it matter if its
>> all
>> in one or not? I've been using an all in one in one fashion or another
>> with
>> voice over since 2005 and using touch based technology again with
>> voiceover
>> on the mac since 2010. been also using a touch based phone with voice 
>> over
>> since 2009. sad people got to make so many sacrifices when using windows.
>> Gabe Vega - Sent from my Apple Mac Mini
>> Hit me up Voice/Text: (623) 565-9357
>> Email: theblindtech at gmail.com
>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/blindtech
>> FaceBook: http://facebook.com/blindtech
>> Website: http://thebt.net
>>
>> On Sep 11, 2011, at 12:10 AM, Bryan Schulz wrote:
>>
>>> yes it is but i'm not the one that wants to pay hundreds  extra to make
>>> sure it's a factory dell.
>>> Bryan Schulz
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicole B. Torcolini at Home"
>>> <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
>>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 6:06 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>>>
>>>
>>>> No, I am not the moderator, but isn't the price of cabs getting a 
>>>> little
>>>> off topic for a Computer Science list?
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Schulz"
>>>> <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
>>>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 3:23 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> how much are cab prices there?
>>>>> it's about $14 for 5 miles here.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bryan Schulz
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Donahue" 
>>>>> <braille at satx.rr.com>
>>>>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 4:52 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello Brian and everyone,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lots. The closest Best-Buy Stores are located about five miles away
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> the cab fare is quite hefty.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mary Donahue
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Schulz"
>>>>>> <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
>>>>>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 4:41 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> don't know your price range or desired features but ups delivered hp
>>>>>>> to my door.
>>>>>>> the brand doesn't matter as long as you have the same versions and
>>>>>>> apps as your work location.
>>>>>>> how much could a cab cost compared to saving several hundred 
>>>>>>> dollars?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bryan Schulz
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Donahue"
>>>>>>> <braille at satx.rr.com>
>>>>>>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 4:05 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hello Brian and everyone,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>  I appreciate your opinion, but I want the best for my needs 
>>>>>>>> without
>>>>>>>> having to spend on transportation to go to some place like Best 
>>>>>>>> Buy.
>>>>>>>> I chose Dell because that's what my other computer was, and that's
>>>>>>>> what I'm using at work. Remember, my mother and brother are helping
>>>>>>>> me get this system as an early birthday/Christmas gift. I have to
>>>>>>>> think about them, especially my mother, since she'll be paying.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Mary Donahue
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Schulz"
>>>>>>>> <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
>>>>>>>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 3:37 PM
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> hi,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> imo i would stay away from the all in one.
>>>>>>>>> you can get a really good tower, monitor, printer deal for $550 or
>>>>>>>>> less at a place like best buy and have choices other than dell.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Bryan Schulz
>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Donahue"
>>>>>>>>> <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
>>>>>>>>> To: "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>>> Cc: "NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List" <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 3:09 PM
>>>>>>>>> Subject: [nfbcs] All-In-Ones and Touch Screen Monitors
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Hello again everyone,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>  The search for a new computer for Mary goes on. We came across
>>>>>>>>>> what are
>>>>>>>>>> referred to as all-in-one computers. Rather than their being a
>>>>>>>>>> tower for the
>>>>>>>>>> brains of the operation and, a separate monitor and speakers 
>>>>>>>>>> these
>>>>>>>>>> components are housed in a single box hence the term all-in-one.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>  Several of the units also come with touch-screen monitors. These
>>>>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>>>>> Windows machines and from what I can tell should handle access
>>>>>>>>>> technology
>>>>>>>>>> just fine. None the less before the in-laws put down the bucks 
>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>> Mary's
>>>>>>>>>> new machine we decided to check to see if anyone on these lists
>>>>>>>>>> has
>>>>>>>>>> an
>>>>>>>>>> all-in-one PC, if anyone has a touch-screen monitor on their PC
>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>> course how well screen access technology plays on these systems
>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>> in the
>>>>>>>>>> presence of a touch-screen monitor. Once again your feedback will
>>>>>>>>>> be very
>>>>>>>>>> much appreciated.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Peter Donahue
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
>>>>>>>>>>    And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered.
>>>>>>>>>>    And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
>>>>>>>>>>    On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
>>>>>>>>>> Will You Come to the Bower
>>>>>>>>>> Traditional Irish Folk Song
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
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