Tim,
Respectfully, I think funds are better spent in other areas. I have done
computer tech work for years, run Jaws on lots of different configurations,
and except for certain video conflicts back several years ago, I really
don't see any performance differences with high-end video cards vs. shared
video on the motherboard, as long as there is enough system memory to share.
I guess the only way I'd change my opinion is to see a comparison of the
same OS where a high-end video card could do certain things that couldn't be
done with shared graphics, all other things being equal. So, I don't really
see the point of spending an extra $150 on a high-end video card just for
Jaws.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "tim" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:49 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Using JAWS and buying a new computer
The better the graphics the more jaws can see.
I built computers just for speech thinking it had to be for text. However,
the op is very graphical. So the more you make it run better the better
your jaws will like it.
At 01:33 PM 2/16/2012, you wrote:
Jeez, people don't even think before they write.
What good is power graphics going to do? She's not a gamer, and a better
graphics card will make no difference in transcription.
As far as my 2 cents:
Go for a fast processor, it doesn't have to be a quad-core but it should
be dual-core. The processing and front-side bus speed should be fast, and
get as much memory as you can, 4GB preferrably 8GB although you really
don't need more than that. If you go above 4GB, you will by definition be
getting a 64-bit system.
Frankly, I would opt for a desktop because of the additional ports and
possibility to expand it easier. One thought: I don't know what hardware
the transcription service might supply, but you probably want to get an
extra soundcard so you can keep the transcription on your headset and Jaws
in another channel.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Hamit Campos" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Using JAWS and buying a new computer
If it were me, I'd go all out power graffics memory the whole lot. As for
laptop Vs. desktop, well is this a new home unit, or is it for on the go?
What are going to do with it? That's what you must think about before
deciding that.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kimberly
thurman
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:10 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Using JAWS and buying a new computer
Hi everyone:
I'm starting a new medical transcription job and finding myself in need
of a
new computer. I will be running a transcription platform, which handles
downloading and playing of audio plus the word processing part of
transcription of that same audio. The minimum requirements are for a
core 2
duo processor with 3 gigs of ram 32 bit, or 4 gigs with 64 bit. I
realize
running jaws ups these requirements somewhat if I don't want to have lags
and sluggishness.
Can I get any suggestions for just how much processor speed and ram I
should
spring for? Should I just go all out and get as much power and memory as
I
can afford? Is anybody using JAWS with a solid state drive, and what's
the
performance there like? Any configurations I should avoid? Should I go
desktop or laptop?
I have JAWS 13 and will be using the Windows 7 home version.
Thanks in advance and thanks for having me on the list.
Kim
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