The big difference there was that moving from 16 bit to 32 bit had many much
needed technical advantages and performance improvements. Intel and
Microsoft are pushing 64 bit hard. In this case, bigger is nort necessarily
better! There is the important improvement that if you want more than 4 GB
(which I wish I had), a 64 bit Operating System is required. I even hear
from tech journalists that some things will actually be slower on a system
with a 64 bit edition of Windows 7!
Don Marang
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From: "Lenny McHugh" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2010 10:13 AM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] computer requirements
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
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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] .
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