[nfbcs] New Laptop; and JAWS questions?

[Nicole B. Torcolini at Home]

Some drivers, such as one of the ones for Kurzweil, don't work on the 64 bit 
systems. Also, if you program in Java or use any Java programs, the Java 
Access Bridge does not work on 64 bit systems.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim" <jp100 at earthlink.net>
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Subject: [nfbcs] New Laptop; and JAWS questions?


> Hi everyone,
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> Well, I'm on the verge of purchasing a new laptop.  I need something 
> faster
> with a bit more power and definitely more memory.
>
> Everything I see now has Windows 7 premium or home edition, which is fine.
>
> However, my main concern is whether or not I need to be aware of anything
> when purchasing the new computer.
>
> Does the fact that it is 64 bit mean anything regarding JAWS?  I will
> probably also be getting Office 2010.
>
> Will I have any real problems with JAWS and will there be some settings 
> I'll
> need to change or can I basically install JAWS and use it out of the box?
>
> I need to definitely learn Windows 7 and Office 2010, so I figured since 
> I'm
> looking for a new laptop that it would be the perfect time.
>
> Oh, are there any brands that work better than others?
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>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jim
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