Art Thieme Offline- The New Laptop Delivered!!

Subject: RE: Art Thieme Offline for a while - 24 March 2013
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Mar 13 - 02:05 PM

Sounds like a great idea!

What are the possible technologies that Art can comfortably use?

There are tablets that are touch screens, there are all-in-one computers, and there are various small laptop types (netbooks, etc.)

How is Art's dexterity as far as typing or touching? You've used Dragon, Kat - what all devices can it be installed on? The questions that need answering are: is it now easier for him to sit at a table and type or touch a screen, and/or would it be easier to have a small device on his lap or lower work surface than a desk?

SRS

Subject: RE: Art Thieme Offline for a while
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Mar 13 - 01:43 PM

It's been over fives ssince we all pooled our money and bought Art a brand-new tower. it died and he now was using a great laptop w2hich Dan (olddude) refurbished and gave him. It suddenly died. He had a tech fried work on it for over 3 hiours wit no success. He misses us al a GREAT deal...all he has is tv without the internet and woould like to start out with something new. He caqnnot accept any money as he is on public assistance ad would be penalised (great country, eh?) if goes above what is allowed.

anyway, my Rog said Art would be a great candidate for a touch sacreen, or at least one which caqn handle Dragon. so, whay say ye, mudcatters? Can/should/will we buy him a new one? Dell has touchsreen for about 700, not sure abou other laptops. Someone else would have to be the one to keep donations log and facilitate the purchase, etc. I just can't this time.

I believe Art is a National Treasure and it is very important he be able to continue to share as much as possible, plus it makes communication easier. He has a new wheelchair which is very heavy, hard for him to get t the phone. It is not elefctric and he lost the ability to take a scooter out to the library, park, etc. on his own.he could drive either if he still had them.

Anyhow, looking forward to what you al think. And, Art says "Hi!"

luvyakat - please excuse the typos!