[blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?

Wed Jun 16 15:36:47 UTC 2021

All,

Any update on how we might fix the problem with consumer-class Dell
computers lagging and crashing with screen-readers?

Warmth,
Sanho

On 6/12/21, Aaron Cannon via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I don't mean to pile on to this thread, but I also have a Dell for work (I
> use my machine primarily for software development) and I am seeing the same
> thing as the rest of you. My machine gets very slugish after about 3 or so
> hours of usage, and if I don't reboot promptly, it will crash with out of
> memory errors, even though the task manager shows that there is plenty of
> memory. I ran a ram tester a couple days ago, thinking this was possibly
> unique to my machine. It's actually nice to know it's not just me with this
> problem.
>
> A good friend of mine, who is a very talented IT professional with a nack
> for figuring out very complex issues like these,  promised he would take a
> look this week.
>
> I'll absolutely let you know if we find anything.
>
> As for the sound drivers, I had to completely uninstal all Dell audio
> drivers to get my sound to sound normal through headphones and the speakers.
> I still experience the occasional audio choppiness, but nothing I can't live
> with.
>
> I love the small formfactor of my XPS13, and I really hope I can solve this
> issue.
>
> Aaron
>
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>> On Jun 11, 2021, at 21:23, Nicole Poston via BlindLaw
>> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I would concur with the Lenovo and HP computers.  I am a Zoomtext user
>> and have had great success with Lenovo computers at home and HP computers
>> at work.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tai Tomasi via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: tai.tomasi8 at gmail.com
>> Sent: Fri, Jun 11, 2021 9:51 am
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>
>> Agree RE the quality of Dell computers lately. I have an HP Spectre X360
>> and
>> it is wonderful! I've had it for five years and it's still going strong
>> with
>> no issues. The Dell I have for work is definitely more sluggish, and its
>> sound drivers  cause issues with JAWS after each and every sound driver
>> update. When this happens, I have to tinker with sound settings. I highly
>> recommend investing in HP or Lenovo computers.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Singh, Nandini
>> via
>> BlindLaw
>> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:53 AM
>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Singh, Nandini <NSingh at cov.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>
>> Adding that Dell products and the company have been on a bit of a decline
>> right now. HP currently makes better computers and peripherals. Moreover,
>> it
>> is often possible to open up the laptop and add in more memory. Memory
>> itself is relatively inexpensive, and IT support should have someone on
>> staff who can work with the hardware. I requested my law school's IT to do
>> exactly this, among other things.
>>
>> In addition to upgrading internet, you may also consider using a wired
>> connection when feasible, like completing assignments at home. Power not
>> expended on maintaining a wireless connection can be used for other
>> things.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rob Hudson via
>> BlindLaw
>> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:40 AM
>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>
>> [EXTERNAL]
>>
>> Agree with this. Plus, craigslist and ebay have good deals on computers
>> all
>> the time. With the supply chain shortages, this might be the best bet
>> right
>> now.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Laura Wolk <laura.wolk at gmail.com>
>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:20:38 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>
>>> So, I recognize I might be opening up a can of worms here.  But,
>>> though I do have sympathy with those on this thread, I think it's a
>>> great reminder of two things.  First, your schools should have, and
>>> you should be asking for, a computer outfitted with assistive
>>> technology to deal with these exact scenarios.  Second, if you don't
>>> like the relationship with voc rehab and the computers they hand out,
>>> then find another way to get a scholarship so that you can purchase
>>> your own computer.  State agencies have contracts.  The federal
>>> government has contracts.  Your eventual employer will have a contract
>>> or a vetted model of computer that it uses.  It allows them to buy in
>>> bulk or at reduced prices.  The time spent applying for a $1,000
>>> scholarship so that you can buy a higher-end computer will be well
>>> worth it.
>>>
>>> The other issue is that this cannot be blamed on Vispero, completely
>>> anyway.  Screenreaders have to be huge in order to be as powerful as
>>> we need them to be.  And as Rob has pointed out, Vispero can't control
>>> the bloated nature of windows, or the resources that Chrome hogs, or
>>> the fact that Microsoft develops subpar, inaccessible products.
>>>
>>>> On 6/11/21, Rob Hudson via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> https://winaerotweaker.com/
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Seif-Eldeen Saqallah <seifs at umich.edu>
>>>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>>>> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:02:20 -0400
>>>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>>>
>>>>> Can you please suggest a link for Winaero?
>>>>>
>>>>> Warmly,
>>>>> Seif
>>>>>
>>>>
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