[nfbcs] New Laptop; and JAWS questions?

[Mike Freeman]

Also, some devices still don't have 64-bit drivers so you'll need to check whether the printers and other peripherals you're using have them.  Another wrinkle is that the DECtalk USB synthesizer has a 64-bit driver for and relevant .JLS file for JAWS but JAWS 12 hasn't caught up with it yet so if you use that synth, you'll have to install the .JLS file manually and set up a Voice profile for it.  I haven't succeeded at this yet.

You'll also find Office 2010 quite useable although the interface takes some getting used to and it's a bit sluggish with JAWS.  I'm sure this will be cleared up eventually.

Mike


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On Jan 30, 2011, at 12:34, "Wm. Ritchhart" <william.ritchhart at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Jim,
> 
> You will need to switch to the 64 bit version of Jaws.  Also, many web sites
> are still not on 64 bit.  So you will want to put your 32 bit internet
> browser where you can find it easily.
> 
> 
> Thanks, William
> 
> 
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> Subject: [nfbcs] New Laptop; and JAWS questions?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> 
> 
> 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?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> 
> 
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