Posted by evie15422 on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/Could-a-Laptop-be-the-answer-then-tp1549472p1549607.html

hi Starman,
 
sorry it took so long to reply.  i have only been online in spurts lately. 
 
yes, i informed the Dell techs of my ES--they were aware of the problem. not every tech is knowledgeable, but when you call in for a particular problem, you get routed to a tech who is considered an expert in that field.  there was only 1 knowledgeable tech for es hardware issues, (and he told me he got about one es case/month/worldwide 3 years ago) but for softwareissues, i had at least 5 techs and they were all very helpful and understanding, as well!  the last one was very concerned for me when my free software support ran out. 
 
they did not necessarily know what i needed right away.  i had 3 to 5 hour conversations with them about 4 or 5 days a week for 1 month to fix everything.  the hardware tech knew i needed the cards removed, but so did i.  i mainly told them what helped and what didn't and also they got to the point they could even tell themselves when i was reacting badly--i got confused very easily and they would ask if i needed to break or could go on.
 
re saving pages.... when i can, i save the print--not the site--to Word. then i bring it up offline to read.  when finished, i delete it but keepthe site addy in my favs if i want to refer back to it again.  unfortunately, i also sometimes forget to do this step and misplace info.
also, i never have my computer set so it can automatically connect.  i even keep all wires disconnected from my computer.
 
as to the computer you have chosen....  i cannot say other techs are up to the task as Dell techs are.  i initially tried a toshiba and when i called tech support for help with the es issues, they acted like i had grown 2heads.  lol  hope the techs can help you.
 
hope your new computer works well for you,
diane


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From: starmanxxxx <[hidden email]>
Subject: [eSens] Re: Could a Laptop be the answer then?
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Date: Friday, June 12, 2009, 5:20 AM








--- In eSens@yahoogroups. com, Evie <evie15422@. ..> wrote:
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> hi Starman,
>  
> you will likely still have problems doing that too, but it is possibly a best case scenario.  (tho people here have been saying a particular laptop might be a better choice too).  that was what i tried.  had a horrible first month but with the help of Dell techs, we took an intolerable laptop and made it tolerable.  i removed the broadband and wifi cards, changedall the wireless and communications settings, dumbed down the laptop as much as possible by taking away as much automatic downloading as possible andstripping the start menu to only what is absolutely necessary... ..  i tried using on battery, but because i drain batteries quickly (i have special powers in this dept) and had problems recharging the battery without causing bad symptoms, the tech finally suggested i just remove the battery and go with regular electric power.  they told me to keep electric powered components 6 feet or more apart to reduce interference, someone here
mentioned
> to remember laptop plugs do not have polarized plugs but still need to gointo the outlet a particular direction--that helped.  i was repeatedly putting the plug in upside down before i marked it w a paint pen and i couldfeel a difference when i did.  i did alot of little things which together added up to less emfs.
>  
> i use a dsl box w an ethernet cord for internet use.  still streaming video, down and uploading bother me but i can avoid those.  i use the puter as much as possible offline--write long emails on word and paste them to email replies to send all at one time.  i save sites i want to read and read them after i go offline.....
>  
> on top of that, i take nutrients which help--B12 and D3 help most.  in summer i get outside and don't need D3.  grounding my body also helps. so, you see there is alot to consider and work out even w a laptop.  i used my laptop also far from me with remote mouse and setting screen to larger print to help w off gassing for the first few months and i limited my time as much as possible during that time also.
 
good luck,
 
diane

Thankyou Diane,

your posting has been very informative with regards to the finer points of Electro sensitivity. So, did you inform Dell Tecnicians of your condition and they tailored a laptop to your ES condition?

When you state "i save sites i want to read and read them after i go offline..... " surly your laptop will automatically connect to the internet when you go to `My Docs` and click on : tryed myself you see and thats what happened?

I am considering the 18.4"screen Fujitsu Siemens Amilo LI3910 laptop because of the large screen & a remote mouse and using the battery instead of mains electricity, but will have to plug into Virgin cable Broadband as I do presently with my desk top, as yoo say as a "best case senario"

Appreciate, any further advice from you or any one else who has improved there situation by using laptops, cheers!

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Since I suffer from the following symptoms for approx. hrs after one hours usage on my desk top PC - CHRONIC FATIGUE / WATERY EYES /LETHARGY / ANXIETY/ NIGHTMARES / DEPRESSION / LACK OF CONCENTRATION ETC, is the answer to purchase a Laptop and run it on batteries and plug in to my `wired` cable broadband connection? Also, would a `wire free mouse` be an advantage? I had seen a budget priced "(18.screen) Fujitsu Siemens Amilo LI3910 laptop" whichwould be a good desk top replacement. At present my EMS symptoms only occur on my desk top PC & when I am under fluorescent lights : so has this worked for any other sufferers, please comment.
















     

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