[nfbcs] Single or Dual Core Processor

[Jim Barbour]

Hey Peter,

I have no doubt that a duo-core process would give better performance
for programs like JAWS.

However, my guess is that your friend did more than just upgrade to a 
duo-core processor when she bought a new computer.  For example, The
process almost certainly had a higher clock speed and the new machine
probably had quite a bit more memory.  These upgrades would also have
a significant impact on the responsiveness of JAWS.

I would say it comes down to what you'd need to give up to get a
duo-core.  I would prioritize more memory above a duo-core.  I would
also probably sacrefice some clock speed to get a duo core.

I hope this helps,

Jim

On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 10:55:20AM -0500, Peter Donahue wrote:
> Good morning everyone,
> 
>     I'd be curious to hear what everyone's experiences with dual core 
> processors has been compared to computers with a single core processor 
> particularly where assistive technology is concerned. We talked to a friend 
> of ours last night who now owns a PC with a dual-core processor and told us 
> that JAWS and the other assistive technology she uses works far better than 
> it did on her machine that had a single-core processor. If it were up to me 
> Mary's new machine would have a quad core processor as will my new machine 
> when I porches it hopefully next year. Maybe that's processor over-kill but 
> as more applications become more system resource-intensive if you plan ahead 
> you're one step ahead of the technology.
> Peter Donahue
> 
> 
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