I use a Laptalk, which has Window-Eyes built-in.  Window-Eyes has a
laptop layout available, but it needs a little work in some
situations.  The Laptalk comes with an external keypad which plugs
directly into its one PS/2 port.  I find some timing problems between
the main keyboard and the external keypad.  Others on the GW-info
list have reported timing problems with USB keypads.  For instance,
to read current line, you hit ctrl and the Center key.  Ctrl may
interrupt the speech instead of modifying the center key sometimes.
Having the keypad is better than working without it, but not as good
as a full keyboard.

73-- Lloyd, W3IUU

On Sat, 15 Mar 2003 23:15:19 -0500, Keith Reedy wrote:

>Hello every one,
>
>I just bought an IBM Thinkpad laptop to take on the road with me this
>year.  The laptop does not have a numpad, so I have been trying to use the
>key bord.  BTW, I am useing Window-eyes.
>
>We have enabled the accessibility option, but  it is not much help.
>
>I am thinking about adding an out bord key bord.
>
>I have never used one.
>
>My question is, do they use the USB port or something els.
>
>And if you are useing the keybord on a laptop, how are you doing it?
>
>
>Just to keep things in prospective,, this is my ham computer.
>
>Thanks and 73
>Keith-WA9DRO
>God gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.
>Hudson Taylor

Braille is the solution to the digital divide.
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