I think Sony has some that are lighter even than that. Also, if you go
to HTTP://www.assistivetechcenter.com you'll find they also have some
real light weight laptops there too.
As for the PK, I'm not a fan of it because of the way the keyboard is
arranged. I'm sure they had a good reason for doing what they did, but
I don't like it.
-----Original Message-----
From: VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Terri Hedgpeth
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 1:29 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Technology for Traveling
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-----
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[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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