Hello listers,
I agree with Kelly. I really like the new Fujitsu laptop that weighs
only about 3.4 pounds. You can get up to one gig of memory and a fairly
high powered processor. I believe you can get a 1.4 or 1.6 centreeno
processor. Then you can and one of the new small Braille displays and
you are set to go. I am an avid Braille display user myself so I know
where you're coming from. I have a Braille note QT that I use for
address book appointments phone directory and to makeother quick notes
to myself. If I were starting from scratch today, if money wasn't a
factor, and because I am a solid Braille user, I would have the
following:
the 4 pound Fujitsu with two gigs of memory and a 1.6 or greater
processor,
a 40 so Braille display that is small and compact,
and the Braille note PK.
I like the Braille note PK because it is small and compact and has the
Braille display. I like using the Braille note line of products without
speech. So the Brill note PK would serve as a PDA for phone numbers
notes calendar etc.
Just some rambling thoughts from my side.
Best
Terri Hedgpeth
-----Original Message-----
From: VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kelly Pierce
Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 10:39 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Technology for Traveling
the question to consider here is the tension between reliability and
stability versus customization. If the Braille display on the laptop
fails
to work properly, it can be sent back for repair without needing to send
back the whole laptop. You then could use the laptop with speech
synthesis
until the fixed Braille display is returned to you. If there are
problems
with the Braille display on the PacMate, the whole unit must be shipped
back
to FS in Florida for repair.
Also, if the laptop doesn't work within a month, it can be returned at
most
retailers for a full refund. FS may not be as flexible. Also, most
laptops
can be repaired locally in a few days. there is only one place in the
world
where Pacmates are repaired, from what I understand. the turn around
time
is more like weeks than days, when shipping time is factored into the
process.
Kelly
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony R Candela" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 2:39 PM
Subject: Technology for Traveling
>I need advice. I will be taking a new job soon that will involve a
long
> commute and much travel. I'd like to avoid a large learning curve (no
> Braille Note please), take advantage of my extensive experience using
> Windows-based PCs, and have ready access to e-mail, the internet, MS
> Word, and a Braille display. I don't like carrying bulky or heavy
> equipment.
>
> Is the PacMate the way to go? A laptop and braille display?
Something
> else?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tony
>
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