Hi,

Does anyone have a suggestion for a lightweight laptop PC that works well
with JAWS and connects easily via bluetooth to a braille display, (APH
Refreshabraille 18)?

Thanks,
Lisa Faret

Greetings,

I’m a big fan of the HP laptops with the built-in numeric keyboards—excellent for Jaws usage.  http://www.ultrabookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hp-pavilion-15s.jpg The Pavilion 15s offers solid specs and are more affordable than the competition and the Bluetooth connectivity on them are fantastic-they’re a little heavier than most, and you’ll need to remove some of the manufacturer garbage on them for a more optimal screenreading experience, but they’re a solid option. Whatever you decide, even though Jaws has a laptop keyboard layout—I’m a big fan of teaching advanced Jaws concepts with the numpad.

Smile

Warmest Regards,

Larry L. Lewis, Jr.

President and Founder

Flying Blind, LLC

Flying Blind Logo: A Braille Cell with a Wing

Office Phone: +1 (216) 381-8107

Fax: +1 (216) 502-3353

E-Mail:  mailto:larry.lewis@flying-blind.com Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com

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From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Faret
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:58 PM
To: AERNET Questions
Subject: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Hi,

Does anyone have a suggestion for a lightweight laptop PC that works well with JAWS and connects easily via bluetooth to a braille display, (APH Refreshabraille 18)?

Thanks,

Lisa Faret

I agree with Larry.

Leah Gerlach, M.S.
Rehabilitation Counselor, and Access Technology Specialist
[cid:image004.jpg@01D21284.01E084C0]
at Deicke House
219 East Cole Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
P: 1-630-690-7115 ext. 122
F: 1-630-690-9037
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From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:21 PM
To: 'Lisa Faret' faretlisa@gmail.com; 'AERNET Questions' aernet@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Greetings,

I’m a big fan of the HP laptops with the built-in numeric keyboards—excellent for Jaws usage. [The Pavilion 15s offers solid specs and are more affordable than the competition] http://www.ultrabookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hp-pavilion-15s.jpg  and the Bluetooth connectivity on them are fantastic-they’re a little heavier than most, and you’ll need to remove some of the manufacturer garbage on them for a more optimal screenreading experience, but they’re a solid option. Whatever you decide, even though Jaws has a laptop keyboard layout—I’m a big fan of teaching advanced Jaws concepts with the numpad.

[Smile]
Warmest Regards,
Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
President and Founder
Flying Blind, LLC
[Flying Blind Logo: A Braille Cell with a Wing]
Office Phone: +1 (216) 381-8107
Fax: +1 (216) 502-3353
E-Mail: Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.commailto:larry.lewis@flying-blind.com
Visit Flying Blind on the Webhttp://www.flying-blind.com/
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From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Faret
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:58 PM
To: AERNET Questions
Subject: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Hi,

Does anyone have a suggestion for a lightweight laptop PC that works well with JAWS and connects easily via bluetooth to a braille display, (APH Refreshabraille 18)?

Thanks,
Lisa Faret

I agree it is important to use a full-size keyboard with Jaws. I just bought an ASUS this past summer and have Jaws 17 on it, and it works great! I don’t use a braille display, however. It was on sale at Best Buy, and was very reasonable. This laptop is slim  and not too heavy. I have it in a case with a cross-body strap.
Candy Lien, TVI

From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:21 PM
To: 'Lisa Faret'; 'AERNET Questions'
Subject: Re: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Greetings,

I’m a big fan of the HP laptops with the built-in numeric keyboards—excellent for Jaws usage. [The Pavilion 15s offers solid specs and are more affordable than the competition] http://www.ultrabookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hp-pavilion-15s.jpg  and the Bluetooth connectivity on them are fantastic-they’re a little heavier than most, and you’ll need to remove some of the manufacturer garbage on them for a more optimal screenreading experience, but they’re a solid option. Whatever you decide, even though Jaws has a laptop keyboard layout—I’m a big fan of teaching advanced Jaws concepts with the numpad.

[Smile]
Warmest Regards,
Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
President and Founder
Flying Blind, LLC
[Flying Blind Logo: A Braille Cell with a Wing]
Office Phone: +1 (216) 381-8107
Fax: +1 (216) 502-3353
E-Mail: Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.commailto:larry.lewis@flying-blind.com
Visit Flying Blind on the Webhttp://www.flying-blind.com/
Shop for High Tech and Low Tech Products In The Flying Blind Product Storehttp://www.flying-blind.com/store.html
And Connect with Flying Blind on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/flyingblindllc, YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/flyingblindllc, and LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/LarryLLewisJR

From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Faret
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:58 PM
To: AERNET Questions
Subject: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Hi,

Does anyone have a suggestion for a lightweight laptop PC that works well with JAWS and connects easily via bluetooth to a braille display, (APH Refreshabraille 18)?

Thanks,
Lisa Faret

For the record—I’m a huge NVDA fan—as long as the individual understands that it is “freeware”, meaning “no technical support” in the traditional sense of the word, I say roll with NVDA as an alternative. It’d fantastic on the web, and is continually improving with Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

Smile

Warmest Regards,

Larry L. Lewis, Jr.

President and Founder

Flying Blind, LLC

Flying Blind Logo: A Braille Cell with a Wing

Office Phone: +1 (216) 381-8107

Fax: +1 (216) 502-3353

E-Mail:  mailto:larry.lewis@flying-blind.com Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com

Visit Flying Blind on the  http://www.flying-blind.com/ Web

Shop for High Tech and Low Tech Products In The  http://www.flying-blind.com/store.html Flying Blind Product Store

And Connect with Flying Blind on  http://www.facebook.com/flyingblindllc Facebook,  http://www.youtube.com/flyingblindllc YouTube, and  http://www.linkedin.com/in/LarryLLewisJR LinkedIn

From: Shannon Pruitt [mailto:sdpruitt99@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 3:47 PM
To: Leah Gerlach
Cc: Larry L. Lewis, Jr.; Lisa Faret; AERNET Questions
Subject: Re: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

If you're not married to Jaws, I would suggest using NVDA instead.

On Sep 19, 2016, at 3:42 PM, Leah Gerlach GerlachL@Spectrios.org wrote:

I agree with Larry.

Leah Gerlach, M.S.

Rehabilitation Counselor, and Access Technology Specialist

<image004.jpg>

at Deicke House
219 East Cole Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187

P: 1-630-690-7115 ext. 122
F: 1-630-690-9037
http://www.spectrios.org/ www.spectrios.org

Spread the Joy of Vision!  Please make a donation to help children and adults with permanent vision loss.  Call us or go to our website and click on Donate Now to make a donation.  Thank you for your support!

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From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:21 PM
To: 'Lisa Faret' faretlisa@gmail.com; 'AERNET Questions' aernet@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Greetings,

I’m a big fan of the HP laptops with the built-in numeric keyboards—excellent for Jaws usage.  http://www.ultrabookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hp-pavilion-15s.jpg <image005.jpg> and the Bluetooth connectivity on them are fantastic-they’re a little heavier than most, and you’ll need to remove some of the manufacturer garbage on them for a more optimal screenreading experience, but they’re a solid option. Whatever you decide, even though Jaws has a laptop keyboard layout—I’m a big fan of teaching advanced Jaws concepts with the numpad.

<image006.png>

Warmest Regards,

Larry L. Lewis, Jr.

President and Founder

Flying Blind, LLC

<image007.jpg>

Office Phone: +1 (216) 381-8107

Fax: +1 (216) 502-3353

E-Mail:  mailto:larry.lewis@flying-blind.com Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com

Visit Flying Blind on the  http://www.flying-blind.com/ Web

Shop for High Tech and Low Tech Products In The  http://www.flying-blind.com/store.html Flying Blind Product Store

And Connect with Flying Blind on  http://www.facebook.com/flyingblindllc Facebook,  http://www.youtube.com/flyingblindllc YouTube, and  http://www.linkedin.com/in/LarryLLewisJR LinkedIn

From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Faret
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:58 PM
To: AERNET Questions
Subject: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Hi,

Does anyone have a suggestion for a lightweight laptop PC that works well with JAWS and connects easily via bluetooth to a braille display, (APH Refreshabraille 18)?

Thanks,

Lisa Faret

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Sitting here in a classroom situation where I train VI folks from age 14 to 90 or older, I hate when VR counselors/families... get laptops without even looking at them and expect them to be user friendly to these people. Laptops which use keys to make keys do multiple tasks and/or laptops which have no discernable number pads and or arrow keys irritate me. When the keys are absolutely flat and relatively small, that irritates me too. Whenever I get those laptops to work with, I encourage a person to get a full size keyboard to use especially when these people are new to blindness and/or keyboarding. These new bluetooth mobile keyboards that work with phones and tablets, could probably be an alternative that would work very well. I have a universal mobile keyboard that I like quite well when not using my Apex. I am going to pose a question which is not exactly related to the topic. I believe that desktops and possibly even laptops may become obsolete with the portable keyboards with or without tablets and phones which are just as accessible as computers and a lot more portable. Also, with baby boomers getting older and losing vision, I think people would much rather talk to something or do simple gestures than type. And that doesn't even take devices such as Amazon Echo and apps such as google voice and siri. More and more people are actually working with their phones and tablets to do work from home. What do you think this implies for teaching technology? I am wondering just how necessary it is to teach seniors how to type and use desktop/traditional computers.
Marcie Brink-Chaney CVRT
Detroit Receiving Hospital University Health Center
Detroit Medical Center
Phone: (313)745-4131
Email: mbrink-c@dmc.orgmailto:mbrink-c@dmc.org

From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Dr Denise Robinson
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:19 AM
To: Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
Cc: AERNET Questions
Subject: Re: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

I totally agree with everything Larry said.

On Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 4:12 PM, Larry L. Lewis, Jr. <Larry.Lewis@flying-blind.commailto:Larry.Lewis@flying-blind.com> wrote:
For the record-I'm a huge NVDA fan-as long as the individual understands that it is "freeware", meaning "no technical support" in the traditional sense of the word, I say roll with NVDA as an alternative. It'd fantastic on the web, and is continually improving with Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

[cid:307240019@21092016-1584]
Warmest Regards,
Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
President and Founder
Flying Blind, LLC
[cid:307240019@21092016-158B]
Office Phone: +1 (216) 381-8107tel:%2B1%20%28216%29%20381-8107
Fax: +1 (216) 502-3353tel:%2B1%20%28216%29%20502-3353
E-Mail: Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.commailto:larry.lewis@flying-blind.com
Visit Flying Blind on the Webhttp://www.flying-blind.com/
Shop for High Tech and Low Tech Products In The Flying Blind Product Storehttp://www.flying-blind.com/store.html
And Connect with Flying Blind on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/flyingblindllc, YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/flyingblindllc, and LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/LarryLLewisJR

From: Shannon Pruitt [mailto:sdpruitt99@gmail.commailto:sdpruitt99@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 3:47 PM
To: Leah Gerlach
Cc: Larry L. Lewis, Jr.; Lisa Faret; AERNET Questions
Subject: Re: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

If you're not married to Jaws, I would suggest using NVDA instead.

On Sep 19, 2016, at 3:42 PM, Leah Gerlach <GerlachL@Spectrios.orgmailto:GerlachL@Spectrios.org> wrote:
I agree with Larry.

Leah Gerlach, M.S.
Rehabilitation Counselor, and Access Technology Specialist
<image004.jpg>
at Deicke House
219 East Cole Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
P: 1-630-690-7115 ext. 122tel:1-630-690-7115%20ext.%20122
F: 1-630-690-9037tel:1-630-690-9037
www.spectrios.orghttp://www.spectrios.org/

Spread the Joy of Vision!  Please make a donation to help children and adults with permanent vision loss.  Call us or go to our website and click on Donate Now to make a donation.  Thank you for your support!

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Thank you.

From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:21 PM
To: 'Lisa Faret' <faretlisa@gmail.commailto:faretlisa@gmail.com>; 'AERNET Questions' <aernet@lists.aerbvi.orgmailto:aernet@lists.aerbvi.org>
Subject: Re: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Greetings,

I'm a big fan of the HP laptops with the built-in numeric keyboards-excellent for Jaws usage. <image005.jpg>http://www.ultrabookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hp-pavilion-15s.jpg and the Bluetooth connectivity on them are fantastic-they're a little heavier than most, and you'll need to remove some of the manufacturer garbage on them for a more optimal screenreading experience, but they're a solid option. Whatever you decide, even though Jaws has a laptop keyboard layout-I'm a big fan of teaching advanced Jaws concepts with the numpad.

<image006.png>
Warmest Regards,
Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
President and Founder
Flying Blind, LLC
<image007.jpg>
Office Phone: +1 (216) 381-8107tel:%2B1%20%28216%29%20381-8107
Fax: +1 (216) 502-3353tel:%2B1%20%28216%29%20502-3353
E-Mail: Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.commailto:larry.lewis@flying-blind.com
Visit Flying Blind on the Webhttp://www.flying-blind.com/
Shop for High Tech and Low Tech Products In The Flying Blind Product Storehttp://www.flying-blind.com/store.html
And Connect with Flying Blind on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/flyingblindllc, YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/flyingblindllc, and LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/LarryLLewisJR

From: AERNet [mailto:aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Faret
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 2:58 PM
To: AERNET Questions
Subject: [AERNet] Laptop Compatible with JAWS and Braille Displays

Hi,

Does anyone have a suggestion for a lightweight laptop PC that works well with JAWS and connects easily via bluetooth to a braille display, (APH Refreshabraille 18)?

Thanks,
Lisa Faret

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