[Nfbf-l] need feedback from Zoomtext users

[David Andrews]

Sorry if I came on to strong, implying that a larger monitor wouldn't 
work.  That wasn't my intent -- I think you understood my intent.  Good luck.

Dave

At 06:47 AM 11/18/2010, you wrote:
>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.
> >
> >