[Nfbf-l] need feedback from Zoomtext users

Sun Nov 21 23:43:45 UTC 2010

Jaws is still kind of like hearing one piece of a jigsaw puzzle at a time, 
but hey, it's much better than nothing. *smile.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] need feedback from Zoomtext users


>
> 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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