Thanks, this is a desk top and I do want home premimum. I did not know that about amd thanks.I really do not need 64 bit but did not want to fall in the same old problem going from 16 to 32 bit. In a short while there was nothing being created for 16 bit. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donald Marang" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] computer requirements
Just a few comments to consider. I used to tfavor AMD for a long time as well. They used to provide more bang for the buck! Unfortunately, they have fallen far behind Intel in processor development and currently are not even competitive in price or performance. It may eeven be hard to find an AMD sysyem right now. I hope they catch up soon and provide competition again. If you are looking for performance, stay away from NetBooks, which are attractively inexpensive, but have limited performance. I think most users would prefer Windows 7 Home Premium. Starter has arbitrary limitations to make it slightly cheaper and Professional and above editions would require a Pro version of JAWS. Unless you know that you need one of the few additional features of Professional or Ultimate, stick with Home Premium. If you are not planning on using more than 4 GB of RAM, there is no technical reason to get a 64 bit edition of Windows 7. All hardware available today, except NetBooks, will be 64 bit capable. However, as much as Microsoft and the retailers push systems with 64 bit Windows 7, not all software is ready. There are still compatibility issues with some software and especially hardware drivers. If you have older peripherals, such as an old printer or scanner, this could be a problem. If you want more than 4 GB of RAM, you have no choice, 64 bit Windows 7 is required. Have fun with your new laptop! Don Marang -------------------------------------------------- From: "Lenny McHugh" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 9:15 AM To: "jaws-users-list" <[email protected]> Subject: [JAWS-Users] computer requirements > I am still on the quest fora new computer. I think that I know what I want > in the system to make it best for jaws. > 1. case - I think that I want a front earphone jack that will > automatically > cut off the regular speaker when needed. > 2. processor - I have always been partial to AMD. > 3. memory 3 or 4 gb. > 5. duel sound cards one dedicated to jaws. > 6. dual hard drives 360 gb main and 180 gb backup. > Right now I am using a 40 gb and is about 75 percent full. > 7. dvd drive that can burn double layer preferably without lightscribe. > 8. Win 7 64 bit. > 9 Not sure what email client, thinking of outlook 2007 as opposed to live. > I > saw some concerns on outlook 2010 on the net. > Am I missing anything? To cut down on list traffic you can write to me at > [email protected] . > --- > Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous > with many resources for the blind. > http://www.lennymchugh.com > Lenny > Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when > addressing. > Help stop identity theft. > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
