Re: desktop puter

I am so used to the split keyboard, and since I have been using it, I have
had no problems with wrist fatigue, etc.

Laura

"Barbara Carlson" <bbcarlson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I could not do my transcription with a laptop keyboard. I have a totally
split keyboard I plug in if I am working. I can use the laptop keyboard
okay for personal stuff and actually most of the personal stuff is
photography, so it works fine for that. But if I travel with the laptop I
put the plug-in keyboard in my luggage as I couldn't manage the accuracy
and speed I need for my work on the laptop keyboard.

Barb C.
"Laura Gibson" <transpec3@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thanks Barb,

We do have a local sharp here in town, and they are the Dell retailer. I
have a Toshiba laptop Quoismo (sp) that I got last year for a backup.
Gotta ask you this, how hard is it to get used to transcribing the
reports on a laptop? I use a split keyboard, and I don't know if I could
get used to using the laptop keyboard. Whatcha think?

Laura

"Barbara Carlson" <bbcarlson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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The only "brand" I've ever bought is my laptops--I've had a Sharp, a
Gateway, and my current Toshiba, which I am absolutely happy
with--ordered it custom and paid a premium price, but it was worth it.

As for desk tops I've always had them built to my specs by a local
business. I've never found one "off the shelf" that was exactly what I
wanted. My last desk top I stressed that while I wanted the best price
he could give me, QUALITY was most important. I've had it 3 years, and
it's the best computer I've owned. I'm afraid to say how good it has
been for fear of jinxing it!

My son has an HP he is happy with, but I've heard a lot of complaints.
I've heard good things about Dell, but when I talked to them 3 years ago
they didn't want to "build one for me". They insisted on including
things I did not want, and did not offer things I did. Gateway used to
have a good reputation many years ago, but I have not heard good things
lately. There are some good prices on E machines (I think that's the
name) and I've heard some good things about them, too.

I think some things are the "luck of the draw." My computer guru son
says a high percentage of computer components are defective. He stopped
building computers for people just because of the hassle of having to
get parts exchanged and not meeting deadlines as a result! He still
builds Linux servers.

My advice is find a knowledgeable, reputable local person or company and
have it built to your specs. The big advantage of that is if there are
problems there is someone local to take care of it. Beats shipping
costs and time lost when there are problems.

Barb C.
"Laura Gibson" <transpec3@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am going to be replacing my desktop soon, and I was wondering what
brands to steer toward or away. It has been a long time since I have
been in the market for one, and I just don't have a clue as to what
kind.

Laura









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