Hi Annette, The system that you are getting will serve your needs well. I was just fantasizing. A dual core processor is like having two processors in one. It runs at about double the speed, so a 1.6 GHZ, dual core processor is like having a 3.2 GHZ Pentium processor. The DVD burner would be nice for major backups. The benefits of a larger HD are obvious, and I would like one that spins at 5400 RPM. 7200 would even be better, but I do not think you would find that in a laptop. As far as models I recommend, for something light weight with a 12.1 screen, I would recommend the Dell XPS M1210 or the Toshiba U205-S5002. The Dell would probably run close to $2000, but the Toshiba, with almost the same specs is presently on sale at Office Depot for $999 after rebate. Another good choice, in fact, recommended by Consumer Reports, is the Dell Inspiron E1405. It is a little heavier, and has a 14.1 inch display. However, the machine that you are getting is good, and solid, and for the average work situation, will serve you well. What kind of work do you do, and how will you be using the computer?
Andy -----Original Message----- From: jaws-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 1:22 PM To: jaws-users@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [jaws-users] New laptop compatibility with JAWS Andy, What is a dual core processor, and why would I want it? Sure, the DVD burner would be nice, but I can't even begin to justify it. However, a DVD player...well, I'd better go back and see if that was included. If you were buying a light-weight laptop, what would you buy? Annette -----Original Message----- From: jaws-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 2:05 PM To: jaws-users@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [jaws-users] New laptop compatibility with JAWS Hi Annette, It appears to be a standard configuration and should pose no problems that I can think of. It is not the system that I would buy, but you can't complain because you are not paying for it. I like the size and weight, but I would want a dual core processor, and a bigger and faster HD, and a DVD burner. Andy -----Original Message----- From: jaws-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Annette Carr Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 10:43 AM To: JAWS Lite; jaws-users@yahoogroups.com Subject: [jaws-users] New laptop compatibility with JAWS Hello All, My employer is purchasing a new laptop for me. It is a light-weight DELL model. I'm going to provide the specs below. Can anyone give me pointers as to features or components that might cause JAWS to not work? I know that Video cards can be a problem, can anyone tell me if the one in this laptop could be a potential problem? Any advice or recommendations that any of you can give to me will be appreciated. Thanks, Annette Latitude D420 IntelR CoreT Solo U1300 (1.06GHz, 533Mhz) LCD 12.1 inch Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel Memory 1.0GB, DDR2-533 SDRAM, (512MB Integrated) 2 DIMMs Internal Keyboard Internal English Keyboard External Monitors None Graphics IntelJ Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Hard Drives 60GB Hard Drive, 8MM, 4200RPM Floppy Drive No Floppy Drive Operating Systems Genuine WindowsR XP Professional, SP2, with media Mouse None AC Adapter 90W A/C Adapter Primary External Optical Drive Options MediaBase with 24X CDRW/DVD Speakers DellT A225 Black Speakers Wireless LAN (802.11) IntelR 3945 802.11a/g Dual-Band Mini Card Additional Hard Drive None Secondary D-Bay (External) Optical Drives None Reference Guide None Mouse Pad None Removable Storage None Batteries 6 Cell Primary Battery File System NTFS File System for all Operating Systems Client BIOS Configuration None Microsoft Component Removal None Establish Second Partition Format None Establish Hard Drive Partition None SELECT YOUR SERVICES Resource CD No Resource CD Hardware Support Services 3 Year Standard Plan (NBD onsite with Gold Tech Support and CompleteCare) Gold Technical Support None Installation Services None Keep Your Hard Drive None Services- Asset tags on the system chassis None Dell Recycling None Carrying Cases - Shipped Separately None SELECT ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Modem Cable None Productivity Software None Carrying Cases None Security Software None Execute Disable Bit for Service Pack 2 None Graphics & Design None Wireless Routers None Additional Batteries None Docking Solutions D/Dock, Expansion Station Additional Power Cords / AC Adapters None edit Bluetooth None Mobile Broadband None Accessories None Notebook Accessories None Notebook Security Options None External Keyboard None KVM None Establish First Boot Device [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Visit the JAWS Users list home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the JAWS Users List send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users@yahoogroups.com/ Yahoo! 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