You're quite welcome.
David Ferrin
ow...@jaws-users.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patricia" <pzoell...@tx.rr.com>
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip
I liked this tip, since I'm in the market for a new laptop and this is most
helpful to know what to look for. Thanks for the tip.
Patricia
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Ferrin" <ow...@jaws-users.com>
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 9:52 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] daily tip
Daily Tip:
Notebook Buying Tip: Consider Ports
Because many accessories, including mice, portable storage devices (such
as a flash drive or a portable hard drive), and a variety of adapters
require a USB port, be sure the notebook you choose has at least four.
Additionally, a built-in memory card reader will let you transfer media
right from the card to the computer, without having to pack a memory card
reader in order to work with photos and videos from a conference or other
event.
When it comes to choosing among video ports such as VGA (Video Graphics
Array), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface), and DisplayPort, consider both your future and legacy
products. VGA and DVI are older video graphics technologies, while HDMI
and DisplayPort were created within the past few years to accommodate
high-definition and high-resolution video. Having both HDMI and
DisplayPort connections is important, because each technology supports
different types of video products, such as cameras, high-definition
camcorders, Blu-ray Disc players, HDTVs, and monitors.
Additionally, an eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
port and a FireWire port are handy for some external hard drives and
optical drives (although you'll find fewer and fewer FireWire devices as
that interface is fading quickly from view). The eSATA standard is ideal
for transferring large amounts of information to storage because it's
faster than both USB and FireWire technologies.
David Ferrin
ow...@jaws-users.com
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