>Why would a student need such a powerful PC to word process
> with now or in the future?
Have you tried word processing under windows using speech output?
Have you tried using voice input for controlling or wordprocessing?
>
> I'm currently recommending Pentium 133 or 150 computers with 16Mb RAM,
> 1.5-2Gb hard disk and a multimedia kit. My main dilemma at the moment is
> whether to suggest 14" or 15" screens since the latter tend to be better
> quality, but is this a luxury for word processing?
>
I recommend 17" as this is the minimum spec for machines bought
by the university.
Steve Metcalfe
Division of Assistive Resources and Technology
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1482 440550 ext. 4029
Fax: +44 (0)1482 441411
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