[Nfbf-l] need feedback from Zoomtext users

[David Evans]

Dear All,

I have RP and my vision loss is still continuing today.
I only have the barest light and shadow vision left now.
I started out using Magic and then Zoom-Text Extra to run the computer.
I found , over time , that I was having a harder and harder time seeing  and 
finding things on the screen.  Like looking at one piece of a zig saw puzzle 
and trying to figure out what the whole picture was about.
I then thought that I might be better off investing my time and energy into 
learning to use a screen reading software like JAWS.
I figured that If I did this, it would not matter how much vision I lost, I 
would still be able to use the computer without seeing the screen.  It has 
worked for me.
Now if the software makers will just learn to leave the menus and layout the 
same from version to version and just add to menus new features, so I don't 
have to learn all new layouts and structure all over again each time.  I am 
very much considering going to an "Apple" next time as I have had it with 
all of the viruses and security issues with the PC.

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gina Minichiello" <minichiellog at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] need feedback from Zoomtext users


> David
> I do agree with you that low vision people are all different. Even if we 
> have the same eye condition, no one sees the same thing, and what works 
> for some does not work at all for others.
> I was trying to get some kind feedback because I would hate to get a 
> larger monitor for work, and it did not work for me.
>
> On my home PC, I do not not use much magnifiation, so I'm thinking a 
> larger monitor may work.
> When working, I always have, at least, 15 windows open at once, and I size 
> a lot of them at 1/4 the size of the screen, so I can quickly get to them, 
> or view them at the same time. Maybe I should try something different, but 
> not sure what.
>
> I work at home, so maybe I will purchase myself a larger monitor and hook 
> it up to my work computer and so how it goes, before asking work to 
> purchase another one.
>
> Gina Minichiello
> NFBF Fundraising Committee Chairperson
> Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
> minichiellog at comcast.net
> 904-571-9117
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 5:35:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] need feedback from Zoomtext users
>
> Gina:
>
> My observations are that each low vision person is different, so what
> works for one, won't necessarily for another.  Some people find a
> larger monitor helps them, while others find that it doesn't because
> they have to move their head around more.  It depends on the size,
> and your style, and how far you are from the monitor etc.
>
> Also -- this varies from person to person too, but our general
> experience is that when you get into the 6X and up magnification
> range, some people find speech to be more efficient.  We see good
> results in the 2X to 4X range, and with some people up to 6X but much
> about that people tend to be inefficient with magnification.  You
> just don't fit that much on the screen, however big it is.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Dave
>
> At 03:08 PM 11/16/2010, you wrote:
>>Hello everyone
>>I need some feedback from those of you who use Zoomtext.
>>For work and and my personal computer, I was thinking of moving from
>>a 19 inch to a 24 inch monitor.
>>Do any of you use a larger monitor, and now notice any significant
>>difference from using one with a smaller screen?
>>I was thinking if I got a larger monitor, I could decrease the
>>magnification which would give me a greater field of view, and
>>possibly improve job perfromance. It also might help alievate some
>>discomfort in wrist which contantly moving the mouse back and forth 
>>causes.
>>
>>I currently use full screen magnification and set to 6x magnification.
>>Input would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>>Gina Minichiel
>>NFBF Fundraising Committee Chairperson
>>Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
>>minichiellog at comcast.net
>>904-571-9117
>
>         David Andrews and long white cane Harry, dandrews at visi.com
> Follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dandrews920
>
>
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