[blindlaw] ZoomText versus JAWS

[Susan Kelly]

I actually do have NVDA loaded at home and at work for when JAWS is not cooperating, so it is a definite plus.  The biggest problems, though, are whether anything will work on our very messy network, and the fact that I have absolutely no say in what is eventually chosen by the County as the preferred vendor / program.
 
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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via blindlaw
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 9:07 AM
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Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ZoomText versus JAWS

Hello Ms. Kelly:

You wrote in part:

"My understanding is that JAWS is the most full-featured narration for a Windows / Word environment."

I think that your understanding is a bit misconstrued.  Jaws may be the MOST POPULAR screen reader, but it isn't the only FULL-FEATURED screen reader in the market place.  For instance, I can't use Jaws in my business because it just DOES NOT track the reading of the various screens I interact with daily correctly.  I'm forced to do constant screen refreshing and this does slow things down for me considerably.

Window-Eyes is a major contender in the screen reader market.  I have used this screen reader forever and, sufficing to say, it has been the one that has KEPT ME substantially gainfully employed if I dare to be close to being politically correct.

For the records, the developers of ZoomText and Window-Eyes have sinced MERGED into one company.  In the months and years to come, you may jolly well find that Window-Eyes and ZoomText will play ball better if they can iron out all the kinks they're working on.

I don't place my choice or trust in screen reader capabilities on what accessibility gurus say; rather, I venture out and try things out or myself, make my own assessment, and draw my own conclusions!  I'll urge you to consider creating the time to do the same.

You can reach the ZoomText/Window-Eyes folks by calling:

1-802-362-3612.

They should be able to tell you how you can get a demo copy of their products to play with at your own leisure.

Lastly, NVDA--Nonvisual Desktop Access--is slowly winning the hearts and minds of screen reader users and may become a real contender in the market place soon if plans DO NOT go awry.  What's more, it's free!  I have NO ILL-FEELINGS towards Jaws, but it is wrong to assume that it is the be-all and end-all for screen reader users!

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado 


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