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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Angela,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m not sure how to answer your question. Why don’t you make a list of things you need a computer to do before you post your question again. Everyone has different use cases for a computer. Some people use a computer to work in an office or education environment, some people are software developers, and others use computers for gaming. All these tasks may have different requirements. What you will need may also depend on what screenreaders you use, and what external devices you would like to connect to a computer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m not sure which brands to recommend. Everyone has their own experiences with brands. I used a Dell computer with Windows 10, and it was reliable until the components started wearing out and the processor became obsolete. I now have an HP computer running Windows 11. I like the computer though I have had some challenges getting various Braille displays to work reliably. I wouldn’t discourage anyone from buying an HP computer just because I have some issues. Everyone’s mileage may vary. My best experience has been going directly to a computer store and looking at various models. I also came prepared with a list of questions so I could make an informed choice. Personally, I would not buy a computer online, but I wouldn’t say that someone else shouldn’t do that. If your funds are limited, consider buying a refurbished computer from Computers for the Blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dan<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> main@bits.groups.io <main@bits.groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Angela Perone<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:26 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'njtech' <njtechdiv@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> bits@groups.io<br><b>Subject:</b> [bits] question about what computer to buy<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Hello Tekkies what kind of windows based computer should I buy? With windows 10 and what kind of hard drive and ram? What programs? 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