Andy, I think you mean media eddition rather than media player don't you? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 5:29 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations Hi again Graham. I sent them an e-mail and they responded by saying that this particular computer was shipped with Windows Media Player. Like yourself, I really like the specification and the look of this computer and have decided to move over from XP Home, to media Center. I have also decided to move from JAWS V 6 to WindowEyes 6, rather than move onto JAWS 8 Pro. I'm going to talk with Pauline - the Boss, over the weekend and hopefully, I will probably purchase the computer next week. Quite a learning curve for me learning WindowEyes alongside Windows Media Player, but I'm pretty excited about it and looking forward to the challenge. Best wishes. Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 11:46 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations > no not sure. I would ring them and ask. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 11:29 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations > > > Hi again Graham. > > Thanks for the information re the firewall. I'll need to seek more advice > about this as I definitely don't wish Norton or some other inaccessible > firewall or anti-virus on board a new computer. > > Thanks also for the three links. I've visited them all, and like > yourself, > I really do like the sound of the Zoostorm 2-5402. I have a question > though. I clicked for more information and within this it said..... > > Zoostorm S2176 2.1 Speaker System > > Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 Edition > > Free Upgrade to Microsoft Vista Home Premium Edition > > > > But, shortly down the page it also said.... > > > > Finally this PC comes with a high quality Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse and > a > copy of Microsoft Windows XP Home is pre-installed for easy home set up. > > > > I really need xp home Graham. Any idea which of the two operating systems > this computer has? > > > > Best wishes. > > Andy > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:39 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: New computer recomendations > > >> firstly, and importantly, nod does not contain a firewall. even if you >> do >> buy a PC with norton security on it there is nothing to stop you >> uninstalling it. I agree with you that norton is no good. it is >> inaccessible, resource hungry and generally the antivirus part of the >> software gets poor reports in many antivirus checks. >> >> I generally use the windows firewall though the main weakness with this >> is >> it does not have outward bound protection, only incomming. >> >> As far as best products to buy are concerned, there is no doubt that Dell >> does have some of the most competetive deals available and it is worth >> getting prices from them. The website could be more accessible though >> and >> you might get through to a scratchy line in indea if they haven't gone on >> strike protesting about big brother of course!!! >> >> I have also used a company based in glasgow called EuroPC. visit >> www.europc.co.uk >> telephone 0870 458 9111 >> >> I have found with this company if you give them the spec you want they >> will >> look up the systems they have for you and they can customise them e.g. by >> adding a PCI soundcard as well as the one built on to the mother board. >> this company does various well known makes like toshiba, dell etc but it >> also has PCs called famous brand which are packard bell machines without >> all >> the software. I have ordered 2 machines from them and had no trouble. >> one >> I also ordered a third machine which died after a week. this can happen >> with any PC. the technical support was prompt and eventually resulted in >> me >> needing a new machine which came next day. >> >> If you have a good independent retailer near you you could have a PC >> built >> to your specifications but this may cost more. >> >> A number of PC companies seem to be getting quite good reviews in the >> press >> at the moment including PCNextDay (www.pcnextday.co.uk and Mesh >> www.meshcomputers.com >> >> Mesh and dell also let you customise your own PC >> >> PCNext day do not seem to let you customise machines from what I can find >> but the Zoostorm 2-5402 looks great value particularly if you need a >> monitor >> as well. >> >> Regards >> >> Graham >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:40 PM >> Subject: [access-uk] New computer recomendations >> >> >> Hi all. >> >> Thinking of upgrading my computer during the next two weeks and could do >> with some advice. >> >> Firstly, I've purchased both of my old computers from PC World in >> Glasgow. >> Both have been Packard Bell machines and both have required frequent >> restores back to factory settings. Both came with the dreaded Norton >> junk >> and when you restore back to factory settings, there is Norton again >> defiant, like an unwanted guest at a party. >> >> My new computer will have to have no Firewall or anti-virus, as I would >> like >> to try the NOD 32 system. >> >> My first question therefore, would I be able to purchase NOD 32 as a CD >> so >> as to install it before going on-line? >> >> I would like to try and make use of the remaining vision I have - I am a >> JAWS user, but cannot help trying to see what is on the screen. So I'd >> like >> to purchase a large display, 20 or 22 inch if possible. >> >> Are there any issues for JAWS with respect to compatibility with larger >> screens. >> >> Can anyone recommend a supplier? >> >> Can any one recommend a particular system? >> >> Below is some of my wish list: >> >> as quiet as possible as I do a lot of audio work. >> >> As large a RAM as I can afford as I often use multiple programmes. >> Very quick. >> >> 300 500 GB of memory. >> >> room for expansion as I fancy getting into audio editing and DVD burning. >> >> at least 6 USb 2's. >> >> Non Wireless Keyboard and Mouse. >> >> >> Please add to the above list if you feel I've left something important >> out. >> >> Finally, I'm willing to pay up to £1000. >> >> >> >> >> >> Any advise very welcome. >> >> Best wishes. >> Andy >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> >> >> __________ NOD32 1984 (20070117) Information __________ >> >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >> http://www.eset.com >> >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> >> > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > __________ NOD32 1990 (20070119) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq