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" <z200...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:49 PM
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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" <hamitcam...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:49 PM
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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.
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[mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimberly
thurman
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:10 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
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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