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Hi. Few months ago, since I've started the thread, I've decided to start over with the specifications I wanted.
But before I begin, I'd like to mention about using Cingular's Laptop Connect and factor on the megabyte usage for which I'll be using a laptop for. First is the use of myTTY which will be connecting to a LAN-myTTY (note that I'd have to call for pricing but not sure of a cost since I'm the only one using it) from an ultra-portable laptop using a Cingular modem. The reason for having LAN-myTTY as a server is so I can receive incomming TTY calls which IP-Relay (www.ip-relay.com), with an ability to register a phone number, only accepts incomming voice calls and outgoing voice calls (don't forget that there are businesses and vocational rehabilitation counselors that have TTY--well, not all of them...). The "server" running LAN-myTTY connects to a voice modem, then to Motorola VT2142 phone adapter, which then connects to cable modem to Comcast and to Vonage. With my experience with using myTTY over VoIP, no problems from home.
Plus another factor for using Cingular Laptop Connect is I'll be surfing lightly (I mean--very sparingly, with images, sounds, and animations turned off) and messaging.
So with this out of the way, here are my specs, along with the use of Cingular Laptop Connect Modem:
Intel Pentium M at 1GHz (although Core 2 Duo might be better for one core to sleep but wanted to keep the price down to a minimum)
1GB of RAM (although 512MB is okay, but wanted to keep the use of Windows' Virtual Memory down to a minimum--it'll just be used for TTY/messaging conversations)
11" or less (portable is key, but the size of the keyboard is no problem--I don't like small-sized keyboards like in Palm Treo 700w; plus, even though I'm visually impaired, it doesn't matter since I'll be enlarging text on screen)
20GB (I won't be needing Vista--even though it's got improved security like User-Protected Mode for IE 7, Vista's too bloated in terms of hard drive space--perhaps Microsoft could make a "thin-client" version of Windows Vista with lots of features and programs excluded like Windows Media Player)
DVD-ROM (not for watching movies but DVD-ROM's fine)
Intel GMA900 or early graphics chip--not for gaming
And that's about it.
I found something similar and here's the one:
Fujitsu Lifebook P Series P7120 Intel Pentium M 10.6" Wide XGA Intel GMA900 NoteBook - Retail at Newegg.com
However, I can't justify paying $1,000 or more for a laptop, so can there be a reason for the price? I'm not complaining but just wanted to know.
Another question...since the specs for laptop mentioned a battery life of up to 4.75 hours, could a battery life be extended to a half a day? There is a program called Battery Doubler that helps improves the laptop's battery life. Plus, the laptop in Newegg has a modular drive bay for adding an additional battery and thus it can help extend battery life further, which is a very good feature as I have no need for a CD/DVD-ROM drive after I setup a laptop for use with myTTY/messaging/browsing.
I'm a technology guru, so no specs or anything explained. Any suggestions on choosing a laptop with low-end performance (basic functionality) and high-end battery life? Any laptop below 11" would be great for me, for size and portability reasons.
But before I begin, I'd like to mention about using Cingular's Laptop Connect and factor on the megabyte usage for which I'll be using a laptop for. First is the use of myTTY which will be connecting to a LAN-myTTY (note that I'd have to call for pricing but not sure of a cost since I'm the only one using it) from an ultra-portable laptop using a Cingular modem. The reason for having LAN-myTTY as a server is so I can receive incomming TTY calls which IP-Relay (www.ip-relay.com), with an ability to register a phone number, only accepts incomming voice calls and outgoing voice calls (don't forget that there are businesses and vocational rehabilitation counselors that have TTY--well, not all of them...). The "server" running LAN-myTTY connects to a voice modem, then to Motorola VT2142 phone adapter, which then connects to cable modem to Comcast and to Vonage. With my experience with using myTTY over VoIP, no problems from home.
Plus another factor for using Cingular Laptop Connect is I'll be surfing lightly (I mean--very sparingly, with images, sounds, and animations turned off) and messaging.
So with this out of the way, here are my specs, along with the use of Cingular Laptop Connect Modem:
Intel Pentium M at 1GHz (although Core 2 Duo might be better for one core to sleep but wanted to keep the price down to a minimum)
1GB of RAM (although 512MB is okay, but wanted to keep the use of Windows' Virtual Memory down to a minimum--it'll just be used for TTY/messaging conversations)
11" or less (portable is key, but the size of the keyboard is no problem--I don't like small-sized keyboards like in Palm Treo 700w; plus, even though I'm visually impaired, it doesn't matter since I'll be enlarging text on screen)
20GB (I won't be needing Vista--even though it's got improved security like User-Protected Mode for IE 7, Vista's too bloated in terms of hard drive space--perhaps Microsoft could make a "thin-client" version of Windows Vista with lots of features and programs excluded like Windows Media Player)
DVD-ROM (not for watching movies but DVD-ROM's fine)
Intel GMA900 or early graphics chip--not for gaming
And that's about it.
I found something similar and here's the one:
Fujitsu Lifebook P Series P7120 Intel Pentium M 10.6" Wide XGA Intel GMA900 NoteBook - Retail at Newegg.com
However, I can't justify paying $1,000 or more for a laptop, so can there be a reason for the price? I'm not complaining but just wanted to know.
Another question...since the specs for laptop mentioned a battery life of up to 4.75 hours, could a battery life be extended to a half a day? There is a program called Battery Doubler that helps improves the laptop's battery life. Plus, the laptop in Newegg has a modular drive bay for adding an additional battery and thus it can help extend battery life further, which is a very good feature as I have no need for a CD/DVD-ROM drive after I setup a laptop for use with myTTY/messaging/browsing.
I'm a technology guru, so no specs or anything explained. Any suggestions on choosing a laptop with low-end performance (basic functionality) and high-end battery life? Any laptop below 11" would be great for me, for size and portability reasons.
