[nfbcs] Recommendations for new Windows Laptop

[Curtis Chong]

Hi Steve:

Actually, I purchased my computer from a place here in Albuquerque called
Computer Corner. I went in with a written set of instructions about how I
wanted the new computer to be configured. I think I paid $75 extra for an
hour's worth of work on the part of the store. It was very well worth it.

Cordially,

Curtis Chong

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Curtis,

How did you get an HP without Bloatware?  I've used HP's through work with
clean installs and it makes a big difference as you have indicated.  All of
the HP's I have purchased personally, though, have had a lot of extra stuff
on them including various tools from HP that were difficult or impossible to
use with screen readers.  You have obviously found a source that offers
clean machines and that interests me.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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Greetings:

I recommend a laptop which is free from vendor-specific software (i.e.,
bloatware) with a memory capacity of 16GB using an I7 processor. For the
hard drive, it is worth paying extra for a 512 GB SSD flash drive. This will
speed up your boot time immensely.

I myself bought an HP ProBook 450 with the above specs, and I have been
quite happy with it.

Of course, you will be getting Windows 10. This means that your speech and
magnification technology absolutely needs to be kept current since Microsoft
introduces a major update to the operating system twice each year.

I hope this helps.

Cordially,

Curtis Chong

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Subject: [nfbcs] Recommendations for new Windows Laptop

Hello,

I am looking for a great windows laptop for my needs. I use JAWS and
ZoomText in conjunction. I also run my code on programs like Eclipse, Visual
Studio, and other IDEs. I value power and efficiency above all else and am
willing to invest in a quality laptop. Any suggestions? I heard the Dell
xps15 and Surface Ultrabook are good choices, but want to know how they
handle screen readers, programming, and other intensive use.

Thanks,
Ida
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