Hi John, specs look good but I'd wait to see the new LapTalk as well. It's the 2nd generation and the team told me they introduced many features requested by BI users. Believe amongst others it has a 1.6 GB Centrino processor, 60 GB hard drive, Windows XP home, Window Eyes Pro, on board CD drives, quick keys dedicated to specific programs as well as new "audio" keys that enable one to access music/books whilst on the move without opening the unit. It also offers 10 hours battery life. Price $2,495 and $200 off if you already have a screen reader. Sadly though the UK distributor does not stock the new unit yet. More info at: http://www.beyondsight.com/Default.htm Deon At 16:27 6/12/2004, you wrote: >HI list has anyone any info concerning this new computer for the blind. >It's called the portico. I have seen it on the website >www.goportico.com >thanks. > > >** To leave the Access-UK list, send a message with the Subject:- >** unsubscribe >** to access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >** Please do not put text or signatures in the message body >** For other things like setting nomail when on holiday, >** or digest mode, send a message, to >** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- >** faq >** Please do not put text or signatures in the message body. ** To leave the Access-UK list, send a message with the Subject:- ** unsubscribe ** to access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** Please do not put text or signatures in the message body ** For other things like setting nomail when on holiday, ** or digest mode, send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- ** faq ** Please do not put text or signatures in the message body.