[blindkid] netbook computer

[DrV]

My 9th grader has a Toshiba netbook. Its a little old & probably needs to
be upgraded, but it is small & the really nice feature is that on Toshiba
laptops you can disable the mousepad with a single keystroke. On many
laptops if you accidentally touch the mousepad the cursor goes every which
way - can be very frustrating. Honestly though, he does most of his
web-surfing, reading, glasswork & homework on his BrailleNote - much more
efficient for him. That being said, my goal - his goal - our goal - is for
him to refine his laptop skills this summer.
Eric 


On 5/20/12 2:35 PM, "Sally Thomas" <seacknit at gmail.com> wrote:

>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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