[Nfb-science] Good Adaptable Laptops for Work

[Gary Lee]

I would go with windows 7 myself.  No experience with jaws specifically, but 
have not heard or read anything to suggest that the touch interface in 
windows 8 is fully supported by any screen reader, even narrator from ms.
Windows 7 is good and stable now and supported by all screen readers.
Last I knew, Dell would still sell computers with windows 7 if requested.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christine Szostak" <szostak.1 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
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> HI All,
> Just a quick set of questions here. I am in need of a new laptop because 
> of  MS' decision to stop providing support for XP. Since I use JAWS for 
> teaching, my research, and for general use, I am wondering about a few 
> things:
>
> 1)  How well does Window's 8 work with JAWS and are there particular 
> versions of JAWS that work best with it?
>
> 2)  Are touch screens a problem for JAWS? If some versions of JAWS do work 
> with touch screens, which ones work well?
>
> 3)  Is Window's 7 a better option for JAWS users?
>
> 4)  I want to stay with the Dell Inspiron series as I have  had a really 
> good experience with my current Inspiron and am looking for something 
> particularly light weight and fast. Any recommendations?
>
> Have a wonderful rest of the day!
> Chris
>
>
> Christine M. Szostak, PhD
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