unless it's 64 bit, you can probably still get drivers for your scanner. I 
run 32 bit versions of vista on my desktop and laptop, I hate vista, I 
really do but don't have time to change back to XP.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: off topic computer trivia


> Richard,
>
> I won't speak to speed or ram but I got a laptop in December and wish I'd
> done  it years ago.  Now I can work up in the living room and still spend
> time with my wife instead of being marooned downstairs.  One caviot,
> consider well which operating system you'll choose.  I got the machine I 
> got
> for several reasons, not the least of which is that it sold for under 
> $500.
> But it's a vista machine which means I can't run it with my scanners or 
> with
> the Braille Lite I still use.  Otherwise, it's a delight and, as you say,
> the portability is terrific.  Lou
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:31 AM
> Subject: off topic computer trivia
>
>
>> Hi;
>> A recent comment led me to a rather off topic question.  I am thinking =
>> about going computer shopping and am trying to decide between desktop or 
>> =
>> laptop.  Also, wonder what speed and ram folks feel is fast enough to =
>> last a few years?  I realize a laptop isn't as serviceable and can't be =
>> as easily updated but to its credit it is more portable.  Most laptops I 
>> =
>> have seen, however, don't have a cereal port which may prove to be a =
>> problem.  I guess you can get converters but I'd like to avoid all that.
>> Feel free to reply off list because this is one of those questions that =
>> can have a million answers.
>> Richard
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