Lisa,

To me, one of the most important features of a laptop is the keyboard layout.
In my work for over four years as a computer access specialist I've found the
IBM Thinkpad has a far more user friendly keyboard layout than most others.
Whenever I've had to recommend a laptop for a client I've recommended one
incarnation or another of the Thinkpad.  This is not to say that these computers
have been trouble free.  But it's worth noting that the tech support is also
very good.  I seldom have to hang around on hold for an IBM tech support person
and they are willing to stick with me until the problem is solved.

Sue W. Martin
Computer Access Specialist
The Iris Network
Formerly The Maine Center for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
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(207) 664-2317

> -----Original Message-----
> From: VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Lisa Kozlik
> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 6:38 PM
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> Subject: recommendations needed
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I want to purchase a laptop computer, but have no idea what to buy. I will
> be using it for note taking and word processing. Since it will be carried
> to and from school, it needs to be durable and have a relatively long
> battery life.
> I plan to use JFW and Windows 98 on it. For the time being, I do not need
> Internet access or email capabilities. I'd appreciate any buying tips and
> recommendations from the list. If you have any questions for me, please ask.
>
> Thanks!
> Lisa
>
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