[nfbcs] Recommendations for new Windows Laptop

[Christopher Chaltain]

If you use Microsoft's tool to get a clean fresh install of Windows 10, 
won't that accomplish the same thing? 
https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10startfresh


I did this with an HP Envy with similar specs to Curtis's although I got 
a 1.5 TB rotary hard drive. SSD drives were still a bit too pricey for 
me, and I wanted a lot of space for virtual machines and the like. BTW, 
I also considered the Dell XPS-13, but I got a better deal on the HP 
Envy. I also very seldom run Windows, but use Linux almost exclusively 
on my HP Envy.


On 08/15/2018 10:53 AM, Curtis Chong via nfbcs wrote:
> Greetings:
>
> I recommend a laptop which is free from vendor-specific software (i.e.,
> bloatware) with a memory capacity of 16GB using an I7 processor. For the
> hard drive, it is worth paying extra for a 512 GB SSD flash drive. This will
> speed up your boot time immensely.
>
> I myself bought an HP ProBook 450 with the above specs, and I have been
> quite happy with it.
>
> Of course, you will be getting Windows 10. This means that your speech and
> magnification technology absolutely needs to be kept current since Microsoft
> introduces a major update to the operating system twice each year.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Curtis Chong
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ida B via nfbcs
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 9:50 AM
> To: nfbcs at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ida B <behreini.ida at gmail.com>
> Subject: [nfbcs] Recommendations for new Windows Laptop
>
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for a great windows laptop for my needs. I use JAWS and
> ZoomText in conjunction. I also run my code on programs like Eclipse, Visual
> Studio, and other IDEs. I value power and efficiency above all else and am
> willing to invest in a quality laptop. Any suggestions? I heard the Dell
> xps15 and Surface Ultrabook are good choices, but want to know how they
> handle screen readers, programming, and other intensive use.
>
> Thanks,
> Ida
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Christopher (CJ)
Chaltain at Gmail