I think this thread has gone on long enough guys. David Ferrin "Beauty fades but dumbness is forever." Judge Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "tim" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Using JAWS and buying a new computer
Ok, you want a difference. How about the flash up dater. Just about everybody on this list has problems seeing that window with jaws. I would also bet that most have the standard min in graphics that was offered with computer. Well I see that window and no problem on the update. Also got 2 xp pro boxes with the same except one has cheap ATI and the other has GForce gamer card. The high end box sees my local weather ap. Only on a 64bit op with 4gig or better ram. Would I say it might not matter with on board graphics. But with prices now it really ain't that much. You don't get into real money cards until you run dual video cards. At 05:23 PM 2/16/2012, you wrote: >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 >>>>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/ >> >> >>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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
