* hardware options
@ Christopher Moore
` Cody Hurst
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From: Christopher Moore @ UTC (permalink / raw)
To: speakup
Hello,
I've been running x86 pcs for years. My current machine is housed in a
tower case under the desk. I'm looking for other options with a smaller
footprint. Cost is an obvious consideration; otherwise, I'd be tempted
to plunk down some serious cash on a laptop.
Any thoughts?
TIA
Chris
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* Re: hardware options
hardware options Christopher Moore
@ ` Cody Hurst
` Glenn Ervin
` Gregory Nowak
` Alex Snow
` Ralph W. Reid
2 siblings, 2 replies; 6+ messages in thread
From: Cody Hurst @ UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
Go get an HP the newer ones are enclosed in a slim line case made by
Shuttle. The tower is so small I can almost hold it in my hand. It's got
a tv tuner, all your standard ports, even a zip drive. Truely I
beautiful machine and only for $539 that was at best buys. As for a
laptop I'm looking for one now, but I'd say either a compaq, or an Acer
however I'd go with a compaq, since they've been around longer. Be
careful of where you go buy your notebooks/desktops I'v seen a compaq as
low as $450, but my dad got a new one for $539, and that was an open box
special. With the hp you get speakers monitor kb/mouse the only thing I
didn't quite get is that the CD rom drive is on its side....hmmmm
wouldn't it fall out when trying to put one in?
Cody
On Thu, 2007-07-05 at 16:40 -0400, Christopher Moore wrote:
> Hello,
> I've been running x86 pcs for years. My current machine is housed in a
> tower case under the desk. I'm looking for other options with a smaller
> footprint. Cost is an obvious consideration; otherwise, I'd be tempted
> to plunk down some serious cash on a laptop.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> TIA
> Chris
>
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* Re: hardware options
` Cody Hurst
@ ` Glenn Ervin
` Gregory Nowak
1 sibling, 0 replies; 6+ messages in thread
From: Glenn Ervin @ UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
Hello All,
If anyone is looking for a laptop, I would suggest an Averatec. I got one
for xMas, and I have been very pleased.
800 dollars
100 GB drive
1 GB RAM
DVD burner
PC Express, 3 USB, 1 firewire, Modem & LAN ports, WIFI, Video out, headphone
& Microphone jacks in front, SD card slot in front, switchable WIFI in
front, and a Dual-core AMD processor.
It only has a 12 inch screen, which is a plus, because I rarely need it, and
I can turn it off to conserve battery.
Its model is 2300.
It is about the size of my Braille note QWERTY, only the keyboard is
slightly larger, therefore, it is easier to type on.
I got mine from Sam's Club, and I got a 3 year warranty for only 80 dollars.
HTH.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cody Hurst" <churst35@verizon.net>
To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: hardware options
Go get an HP the newer ones are enclosed in a slim line case made by
Shuttle. The tower is so small I can almost hold it in my hand. It's got
a tv tuner, all your standard ports, even a zip drive. Truely I
beautiful machine and only for $539 that was at best buys. As for a
laptop I'm looking for one now, but I'd say either a compaq, or an Acer
however I'd go with a compaq, since they've been around longer. Be
careful of where you go buy your notebooks/desktops I'v seen a compaq as
low as $450, but my dad got a new one for $539, and that was an open box
special. With the hp you get speakers monitor kb/mouse the only thing I
didn't quite get is that the CD rom drive is on its side....hmmmm
wouldn't it fall out when trying to put one in?
Cody
On Thu, 2007-07-05 at 16:40 -0400, Christopher Moore wrote:
> Hello,
> I've been running x86 pcs for years. My current machine is housed in a
> tower case under the desk. I'm looking for other options with a smaller
> footprint. Cost is an obvious consideration; otherwise, I'd be tempted
> to plunk down some serious cash on a laptop.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> TIA
> Chris
>
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
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* Re: hardware options
` Cody Hurst
` Glenn Ervin
@ ` Gregory Nowak
1 sibling, 0 replies; 6+ messages in thread
From: Gregory Nowak @ UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
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On Thu, Jul 05, 2007 at 07:40:52PM -0400, Cody Hurst wrote:
> the only thing I
> didn't quite get is that the CD rom drive is on its side....hmmmm
> wouldn't it fall out when trying to put one in?
>
No. Those kinds of drives have a ledge that the media can balance on
when you put it in. Just try not to bump the machine with the tray
open with media in it, and don't wait around to close the tray, once
you've got the disk in the drive.
Greg
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* Re: hardware options
hardware options Christopher Moore
` Cody Hurst
@ ` Alex Snow
` Ralph W. Reid
2 siblings, 0 replies; 6+ messages in thread
From: Alex Snow @ UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
The Shuttles from Alienware are pretty nice...you can get really small
towers. A barebones system with case/PSU/motherboard starts at about
$150.
On Thu, Jul 05, 2007 at 04:40:39PM -0400, Christopher Moore wrote:
> Hello,
> I've been running x86 pcs for years. My current machine is housed in a
> tower case under the desk. I'm looking for other options with a smaller
> footprint. Cost is an obvious consideration; otherwise, I'd be tempted
> to plunk down some serious cash on a laptop.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> TIA
> Chris
>
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
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* Re: hardware options
hardware options Christopher Moore
` Cody Hurst
` Alex Snow
@ ` Ralph W. Reid
2 siblings, 0 replies; 6+ messages in thread
From: Ralph W. Reid @ UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
In a word, 'surplus'. Even if you don't buy from a surplus dealer,
they might have something which gives you some ideas of what to look
for elsewhere. Note that 'surplus' does not always mean 'used'. I
have listed a few sites below which might help you start your search.
Bob Johnson's Computer Stuff sells lots of laptop and notebook
computers at reduced prices as well as some desktop models. I have
not bought anything from this place for years, but the computer I
purchased then was very clean, and it is still running. This site is
at
www.bobjohnson.com
Bob may answer the phone himself if you call the number from the web site.
Another place which seems to get small sized systems in stock from
time to time is PC Surplus Online at
www.pcsurplusonline.com
They have overused graphical trash on their web site, so finding the
right category from their online catalog might be a little tedious.
However, they do have a phone number there which can allow you to talk
to a human being if you prefer.
Another site which might be able to come up with something you like is
Pacific Geek at
www.pacificgeek.com
I have used links (the chain) as recently as a few days ago to place
an order on their site. I have not looked over their list of systems
for some time, but it might be worth looking over to see what they
have. They also have a customer service number so you can talk to a
human being if you prefer.
Other surplus sites may be available which have what you are looking
for. Searching with your favorite search engine with terms like
'small computer' and the like might be helpful.
HTH, and have a great weekend.
On Thu, Jul 05, 2007 at 04:40:39PM -0400, Christopher Moore wrote:
> Hello,
> I've been running x86 pcs for years. My current machine is housed in a
> tower case under the desk. I'm looking for other options with a smaller
> footprint. Cost is an obvious consideration; otherwise, I'd be tempted
> to plunk down some serious cash on a laptop.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> TIA
> Chris
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