[nfbwatlk] computer failing

[Kaye Kipp]

You could also go to Computersfortheblind.net.  They refurbish both desktops 
and laptops.  You can get a laptop for $150.00.  It'll have Windows 7 and 
NVDA already on it.

Kaye
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
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Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 6:57 AM
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> Lauren may be correct. However, I've heard of some people who had problems
> with Dell computers and you have to be on the lookout as you don't always
> get a full keyboard that allows you to control your screen-reader easily.
>
> Moreover, anything you buy right now would be running windows 8.1 or even
> 8.2 and this might involve a learning curve you might not be interested 
> in.
>
> Were it me, I'd go for a used computer running windows 7.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lauren
> Merryfield
> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 12:14 AM
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> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] computer failing
>
> Hi,
> I have a Dell laptop which is able to be plugged in but also wireless with
> wi-fi at home. I really like it because I can move it around easily. I 
> have
> a lot of cords hooked up to it now but I will label them when I move the
> laptop around. I can even take it with me. I like it a lot better than a
> desktop computer. I got it from www.accessibility.net They are in Nebraska
> and I used to work with Jonathan Ross who is their techy guy.
> Thanks
> Lauren
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Maria
> Bradford
> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2014 9:13 PM
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> Subject: [nfbwatlk] computer failing
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Tomorrow I  am going to look at computers. I am thinking of going to a
> laptop, I want to go wireless. Sugestions are welcome.
>
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