[nfb-talk] Question on what is the best screen-reader to use?

[James Aldrich]

Hello all,

The business of screen readers is a subjective choice! SA works with many speech engines including elloquence. One can easily switch between speech engines and do so more easily than the other speech programs if the desired engines are installed in your PC. My speech doesn't cost more than the PC I'm using  it on.  I use Neo speech voices of Kate, Paul and Julie. I can walk up to many XP or windows 7 machines and if they are online and the sound card works, I have speech!  Virus programs as norton might prevent speech from working. The speech goes where you need it! It doesn't stay exclusively on a pc  or cd. I often send email or forum messages in my own voice.  Anyone can try the system for free for a week without interruption! To be honest, I didn't like it at first but 
I gave it a second chance and I have no regrets.  Ask FS or GW micro if you can try their programs for free for a  week! I think you know the answer!

One would be ill advised not to bring in upgrades. If something goes amiss, they are quick to fix upgrade problems and these are few and far between! One doesn't pay for upgrades ever unlike the other screen readers! 

If you are open minded, give it  a try! Also do a google search for the Serotech story, download it and listen to it!

Jim 
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On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:37 PM, "Gloria Whipple" <glowhi at centurylink.net> wrote:

> Thank you!
> 
> I have NVDA installed.
> 
> The last time I tried Access to go, I wasn't impressed with it. 
> 
> Gloria Whipple
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 16:26
> To: 'NFB Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Question on what is the best screen-reader to use?
> 
> I know many are enthusiastic about Systegm Access. Not I. IMO Mr. Calvo was
> and is guilty of a "bait and switch" caper; the "free" version of SA gives
> good access but only runs with one's browser running. The full versions of
> SA definitely aren't free although I grant that the payment plans are
> reasonable.
> 
> My principle gripe is that SA updates one's system rather frequently and
> without permission. I realize many want a "set and forget" system. Not I. I
> want to be asked *every* time whether or not I want to update my system.
> 
> Stick with NVDA. It works quite well and the price is right.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Gloria Whipple
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 2:33 PM
> To: 'NFB Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Question on what is the best screen-reader to use?
> 
> Just like I told others, by the time I pay my rent, phone bill, and
> utilities, I have just enough to by my personal items.
> 
> Gloria Whipple
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of James Aldrich
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 13:20
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org; nfb-talk at nfbnet.org; nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Question on what is the best screen-reader to use?
> 
> oria, 
> 
> Check out System Access.  This has much to offer. 
> 
> Jim
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> ,f3 ,gloria ,:ipple <glowhi at centurylink.net>
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> <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>,
> Date: Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 02:00:05 PM
> Subject: [nfb-talk] Question on what is the best screen-reader to use?
> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have a question on what is the best screen-reader to use.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I sure cannot afford jaws any more.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I am getting less than $800.00 a month now that my husband has passed
> away.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> If you all could give me suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Gloria Whipple
>> 
>> 
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