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> hi Starman,
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> sorry it took so long to reply. i have only been online in spurts lately.
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> 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
> software issues, 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.
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> 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.
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> 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 keep the
> 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 2
> heads. lol hope the techs can help you.
>
> hope your new computer works well for you,
> diane
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> --- On Fri, 6/12/09, starmanxxxx <[hidden email]<starmanxxxx%40yahoo.co.uk>>
> wrote:
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> From: starmanxxxx <[hidden email] <starmanxxxx%40yahoo.co.uk>>
> Subject: [eSens] Re: Could a Laptop be the answer then?
> To: [hidden email] <eSens%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Friday, June 12, 2009, 5:20 AM
>
> --- In eSens@yahoogroups. com, Evie <evie15422@. ..> wrote:
> >
> > 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, changed all the
> wireless and communications settings, dumbed down the laptop as much as
> possible by taking away as much automatic downloading as possible and
> stripping 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 go
> into 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 could
> feel 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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> / 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" which
> would 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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