[nabs-l] JAWS 11 vs. 12 with Windows 7

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi all,
Thanks for your help. I downgraded to JAWS 11 and actually like it
slightly better than 12, at least so far. I am using JAWS 11 with IE 9
and so far having no problems.
I love my netbook and use it as my primary computer, with an old Dell
laptop running Windows XP as my secondary computer. I can run all the
applications I normally use on my netbook (all of the Microsoft Office
suite, Internet, Outlook etc.) and really don't notice the slower
processor at all. It also works fine with JAWS and with a portable
Braille display. The main advantage for me is the lightweight, compact
design, not to mention the price (I think I spent about $400 including
accessories, vs. $1000 plus for a conventional laptop). The only thing
is that I'm noticing a slight bit of slowness in the Microsoft Office
2010 applications, which I don't know if that's due to the netbook
processor, JAWS compatibility or just to my not quite having learned
the new system. So I can't comment yet on how well Windows 7 runs on a
netbook, but I can say for sure that Windows XP will run just fine on
a netbook and I would recommend a netbook to any student in need of a
new computer, especially if you are on a budget, and I think voc rehab
could save thousands of dollars if they started buying netbooks for
blind students instead of those bulkier and much more expensive
laptops. That said, if anyone has had any disappointing experiences
with netbooks or noticed problems I haven't experienced, please do
contradict my enthusiasm.
HTH,
Arielle

On 10/1/11, Katie Wang <bunnykatie6 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Arielle,
>   Looking at some of the earlier threads, it seems that those who
> suggested that IE 9 is not accessible got some misinformation-- JAWS
> 12 does work with iE 9. I doubt that JAWS 11 would work with it
> though, but since IE 8 is still pretty widely available you should be
> able to download and use that instead. I'm personally still using
> Windows XP, but I know other blind people who are running the Windows
> 7 and JAWS 11 combo and have never heard any accessibility complaints.
> I'm curious about your reference to a netbook computer. Is it a lot
> smaller than a standard laptop? Do you use it as a secondary computer
> when you are traveling, or is it pretty much your primary computing
> device? What are its capabilities? I'm on the market for a new
> computer so i'm just curious about what my options are. Thanks!
>    Katie
>
> On 10/1/11, Elizabeth <lizmohnke at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello Arielle,
>>
>> My sister has a laptop with JAWS 11 and Windows 7 installed on it that she
>> lets me use from time to time. Since I am use to using Windows XP, I had
>> some problems figuring out how to use the Windows 7 operating system, but
>> I
>> did not seem to encounter any problems as far as accessibility is
>> concerned.
>> I have never heard my sister complain about any accessibility problems
>> either.
>>
>> however, she has not upgraded to Internet Explorer 9, so I do not know how
>> well this program works with JAWS 11.
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Arielle Silverman" <arielle71 at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:16 PM
>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] JAWS 11 vs. 12 with Windows 7
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> I have a license for JAWS 11 and just upgraded my netbook computer to
>>> Windows 7. I don't have an SMA, so if I want to upgrade to JAWS 12 I
>>> have to pay for it. I am running JAWS 12 in demo mode temporarily
>>> until I decide whether or not to upgrade. In your experience, does
>>> JAWS 11 work well with Windows 7 or is it critical to upgrade to 12 to
>>> get the best accessibility? I have to say that in the past I have
>>> found little benefit from upgrading, which is why I don't have an SMA
>>> and am hesitant to spend the money unless the upgrade is really
>>> important, so I would appreciate some honest feedback.
>>> Also, I noticed that the technician who installed Windows 7 on my
>>> computer also installed Internet Explorer 9. I recall some listers
>>> saying it is not accessible with JAWS 12, but I used it just to check
>>> email and had no problems. What exactly is inaccessible about IE 9?
>>> Thanks!
>>> Arielle
>>>
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