[blparent] shopping on line question

[Robert Shelton]

The biggest part of your expense will probably be updating JAWS, but Rebecca
is 
right -- it's time for a new computer/screen reader.  I can't believe you
can get much of anything out of the web with a 2005 version of JAWS.  If
you're looking to save money, buy a desktop -- they're not really selling
these days because everyone wants a laptop.  You could go through quite a
bit of money trying to get your old system straightened out, but honestly, I
think it's working about as well as it can.  You oughta be proud that you
got as much life out of your computer and JAWS as you did.

Oh, and there are cheaper alternatives than JAWS.  I still contend that JAWS
is as good as it gets, but you might want to check out NVDA or System
Access.  I'm not a big fan of System Access, but they do have a very good
support system, and their pricing is flexible and about half of that for
JAWS.  I realize that they also have a "free" version, but I've found it to
be buggy and unstable.

OK, I've gone way OT with this -- sorry Dave and Steve.  If I can help, you
can email me off-list -- rshelton1 at gmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) [mailto:REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:35 AM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] shopping on line question

Jeri,
I don't know what you want to hear. I don't know what geek you talked to at
Geek Squad but I am assuming he (or she) was operating in good faith. If you
think otherwise speak with a manager.
Have you really looked at prices for computers? I ask this sincerely. They
have come down a whole heck of a lot.
Have you talked with a state rehab agency or a Lions Club? They may help you
too.
Lastly, are you viewing this as "something for mom" or "something for the
family"? That makes a big difference.  If this was something your husband
wanted how would he approach it? Most men don't bat an eyelash when it comes
to new toys especially if it's under a grand and they can justify it as a
family purchase, even if we all know the purchase is mostly for them. So
think like a guy on this one.
If that doesn't work, offer to do something your husband will appreciate
maybe take over all the bill paying?
You've got many ways to solve this.
You also have the "do nothing" option. You can always choose to use that one
too.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jeri Milton
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:48 AM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] shopping on line question

Ya, I would sure like to do that, but you know as well as I do that they
aren't cheap.

Jeri

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Pickrell,
Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:13 AM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] shopping on line question

Go to Walmart and get a laptop.
Call Freedom Scientific so you're current on JAWS.
Just because I'm curious, how old is your system?

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jeri Milton
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] shopping on line question

Hi Dave. I was wondering about that. I think you're right about the virus
part. It's driving me nuts though. We took my computer into see the geek
squad at Best Buy (yes that's what they call themselves) and they said that
my system is so old, that they can't help me. Oh, they were going to try,
but no guarantees. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Jeri

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David
andrews
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 11:40 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] shopping on line question

I can think of at least two possible problems, it could be that your old
version of JAWS doesn't know how 'to deal 'with things  on the web page, and
or you may have some sort of virus or malware. That kind of delay isn't
normal.  Dave

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 25, 2012, at 12:25 PM, "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
wrote:

> Jeri, its probably not Jaws, but the site itself. Look at the top of 
> those pages and see if you can find an accessibility link.  Amazon has 
> one as does Target, once you locate it, shopping is a breeze.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jeri 
> Milton
> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 9:02 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: [blparent] shopping on line question
>
> Ok so I don't know if it's alright to ask technical questions here or 
> not, but if not, then please if anyone has any tips for me email me at 
> jjmilton at cox.net
>
> So I've been trying to do some shopping on line and I'm pulling my 
> hair
out.
> I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm using an ancient version of Jaws, so 
> I don't know if it's part of the problem, but on some web sites the 
> Toys R Us one for example, it takes Jaws sometimes three to four 
> minutes before he'll begin reading the page. Then no matter what link 
> I go to I'm waiting another three to four minutes. So buying anything
becomes extremely time consuming.
> It also happens on the food network web site. Oh, also on the toy web 
> site, Jaws will sometimes stop all together. Can anyone help me out?
> Like I said feel free to email me off list.  Thanks so much.
>
>
>
> Jeri
>
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