[blindkid] netbook computer

[Sally Thomas]

Whatever Windows style computer you decide to use, you will need a screen
reader.  Check to see the running requirements of the screen reader and
then add more RAM.  How much total RAM you need will depend on the programs
your son will use.  From watching my son use various computers, I'd say
that a minimum of 4 GB of RAM is necessary.  When we buy equipment, we take
the notetaker to the computer store and connect the devices together to be
sure they work.  Best Buy was the easiest to work with.

My son's school gives every kid a MacBook Air.  He has really liked that
device. It connects to his notetaker (he uses a BrailleNote Apex), has a
built in screen reader and is light weight.  Apple also has a list of
compatible braille devices on it's website and they are going above and
beyond to make their products accessible out of the box.

Sally Thomas

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Rosina Solano <colemangirly at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Okay all, looking for a netbook for my son for high school.  Can anyone
> give me some pointers as to what to look for?  Like storage and such.  Keep
> in mind that I am computer illiterate.  So I need to know numbers, like how
> many gig or mb or whatever they call it.  Why you like some models or
> brands and why you dont like others.  My son has a braille sense and we
> need to be able to connect the two for a braille display.  I have looked
> online, but the as I don't know computer talk, I don't really know what it
> all means.  So I figured you all would be the best place for opinions and
> info as you really know what our blind kids need.
>
> Thanks all
> Rosina
> www.tadpoleacres.webs.com
>
>
>
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