[nabs-l] in class writing

Fri Jan 11 14:18:59 UTC 2013

Ashley,
For more specifics on netbooks and ultra-portable laptop devices just
go and check out the Bestbuy.com website. They have specific links for
all types of laptops. You will also be able to get an idea on price
range and such.
Mary

On 1/11/13, Aleeha Dudley <blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi
>      The netbook is about 7 or 8 inches long, about 4 inches wide and
> maybe an inch and a half thick. The ultrabook, though not a netbook,
> is the length and width of a full-sized laptop, but much thinner and
> lighter. Both devices weigh less than 2 pounds.  If you don't want to
> purchase new equipment, havve you tried the flash drive idea? I can
> give you steps on how to save files as readable documents on your
> notetaker if you'd like.
> Aleeha
>
> On 1/11/13, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Nice that many of you have netbooks. I guess I could have gotten one and
>> therefore made my transport of  it to school more easy on me, but I did
>> not.
>>
>> I explained why I opted for the larger size and large monitor in another
>> message.
>> Misty, you say  its light
>> and small compared to laptops.
>> So what is the typical weight and how small? I've seen netbooks before,
>> but
>>
>> not sure their dimensions.
>> So they come with internet and webcams as well. That is good because I
>> like
>>
>> both features for communication.
>>
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Misty Dawn Bradley
>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 12:00 AM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] in class writing
>>
>> Hi,
>> I got a netbook on sale for $200 a couple of years ago in an
>> after-Christmas
>> sale. I am still using it today. It is very light compared to a normal
>> laptop, and I have a lot of things installed on mine, including Jaws,
>> although it is an XP. The netbooks out now pretty much have Windows 7,
>> but
>> there is still plenty of memory for running Jaws, Microsoft Word, and
>> other
>> programs. My netbook came with 1 gb of RAM and a 160 gb harddrive which
>> holds everything I have and still has 40 or 50 gb left over. You can also
>> upgrade the memory in some netbooks, and they usually come with Wifi
>> connectivity so you can access Wifi. The netbook is much smaller and
>> lighter
>> than a standard laptop. I have seen some online for as low as about $260,
>> so
>> they seem to be more affordable as far as price goes. I have an Acer
>> netbook, and it has been pretty reliable since I purchased it back in the
>> beginning of 2011. They also come with all of the standard ports, such as
>> USB, Ethernet, earphone, and external microphone jack, although the
>> netbook
>> already has a built-in speaker, microphone, and webcam usually.
>> Hth,
>> Misty
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 11:20 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] in class writing
>>
>>
>> Hi arielle,
>> great points. I wasn't aware netbooks were so inexpensive.
>> Have you used this or known other students  who did? I guess my concern
>> there was that
>> it would not have enough memory to run jaws and other adaptive software
>> on
>> it.
>> You are right that a notetaker for the blind does have limitations.
>> Mainstream technology such as netbooks, laptops, and i-devices can more
>> easily be hooked to the internet and communicate  with professors.
>> Another advantage is students and professors can see the screen then and
>> know what you are doing.
>>
>>
>> How heavy is a netbook? As I said before, I really dislike carrying
>> around
>> a
>> laptop because its weight is a lot to handle.
>> Something to consider; although I'm not in a position to purchase more
>> technology now. hmm, maybe an ipad for christmas though.
>>
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Arielle Silverman
>> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:22 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] in class writing
>>
>> Hi all,
>> I want to make another plug for netbooks. They aren't much bigger than
>> Braille Notes, so you can easily fit it in your backpack, and a
>> netbook can do just about anything a laptop can. Plus it only costs
>> about $300 and the built-in battery can last for up to six hours. I
>> think it really is a good idea for any blind student to carry some
>> kind of mainstream computing device to class, whether that is a
>> laptop, netbook, or even an I-device so that you can easily
>> communicate in writing with sighted professors and peers. Braille
>> Notes are great and can be a wonderful supplement to a mainstream
>> computing device, but the computing technology Braille Notes use is
>> neither mainstream nor up-to-date.
>> Arielle
>>
>> On 1/10/13, Deb Mendelsohn <deb.mendelsohn at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Don't you have a laptop that you could email in class to the professor?
>>> Maybe RSA should get you one with JAWS on it.
>>>
>>> Deb
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 5:47 PM, Ashley Bramlett
>>> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> Professors ask us students to do in-class writing sometimes. Typically
>>>> its
>>>> unannounced; its not like its on the syllabus but the professor knows
>>>> it
>>>> usually; I mean they know when they will assign in class writing.
>>>> Students
>>>> are given a certain  amount of time to write and then hand in the
>>>> writing.
>>>> They may share the writing with each other or the class as well.
>>>>
>>>> How do you handle in class writing assignments? Do you write them on a
>>>> notetaker or laptop you take to school? How do you hand it in since we
>>>> are
>>>> not writing on paper? So far, I’ve usually written outside class and
>>>> emailed the copy to the professor.
>>>>
>>>> I have good enough braille skills to read from my braille display to
>>>> other
>>>> students, but I don’t usually finish the writing.
>>>> I wish there was a computer lab in every building. Then I could walk
>>>> over
>>>> there, type my writing prompt and then email it to the professor.
>>>>
>>>> I look forward to ideas.
>>>>
>>>> Ashley
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