At 13:46 24/04/98 +0100, you wrote:
>Is anybody finding it difficult to get hold of notebook
>computers without any kind of pointing device infront of
>the keyboard? They nearly all have them now and I don't
>think that the manufactures consider some of the problems
>that this can cause to some disabled people. Its the
>classic story of catering for the masses!
In general I agree with the sentiments, that's how capitalism works! The
Toshiba,IBM and Compaq ranges do have 'mini-joysticks' (I can't remember
the official names) in the centre of the keyboard which is sometimes better
but they still have the buttons on the apron. The glide pads on other
computers are bedeviled with static problems. You have to keep licking
your fingers to get them working again - very hygienic! The Compaqs are
the only ones I've found with small aprons.
David Colven
Technical Advisor
The ACE Centre Advisory Trust
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Headington
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