Since I'm looking at the list right now, I'll give my answers to your Dectalk Express questions. I'm sure Mike will have his.
No, Dectalk Express does not allow early BIOs access. For the most part, think of it as another voice. However, it allows a computer to run on a single speech card without JAWS interference. Otherwise, speaking for myself, Dectalk Express provides the best combination of intelligible speech and fast response. Reasonable minds differ. However, for most people, the question is academic because the Dectalk Express hasn't been manufactured in nearly two decades. I cling to mine for dear life! I agree with Mike that the current so-called Dectalk products bear no resemblance to the originals. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 3:03 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Access 32? Mike, What is the advantage of using the dectalk express hardware device? Does this replace JAWS or work in tandem with it Does it allow access to the computer BIOS prior to a Window's boot up? Best, Al -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike O'Brien Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 1:40 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Access 32? Hi The Dectalk Access32 synthesizer from Freedom Scientific is a software synthesizer. You install it like any other program. It does not use any kind of cable to connect to the computer. Therefore a serial to USB converter cable won't work. However, a serial to USB converter works fine with the Dectalk Express, which is an external hardware synthesizer. The Dectalk express synthesizer with a serial to USB converter cable is what I'm using on Windows 7 and 8. ----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 3:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Access 32? What if you go out a purchase a USB to nine pen adapto for around $30? Then would it work? -----Original Message----- From: Mike O'Brien Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 1:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Access 32? Hi No, you cannot use Dectalk Access32 on a Windows 7 computer. It only works on Windows XP. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Vicky Vaughan Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 11:11 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Access 32? Hi Mike, Thanks for your response. When you say, if I pay for an upgrade on my JAWS, I could use Dec Talk Access 32, are you saying that with that I could use it on my Windows 7 computer? Thanks again! Sincerely, Vicky -----Original Message----- From: Mike O'Brien Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 10:25 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Access 32? Hi If you're referring to Dectalk Access32, the version from Freedom Scientific will run on any Version of JAWS, but only if it is run on Windows XP or lower. Unfortunately, Dectalk Access32 cannot be successfully used on Windows Vista, 7 or 8 and I assume Windows 10. So Dectalk Access32 can be used on JAWS 15 and earlier on Windows XP. But it cannot be used with JAWS 16 or later since they can't be installed on Windows XP. To use Dectalk Access32 from Freedom Scientific you had to pay for an upgrade to your JAWS license. There also used to be a version of Dectalk Access32 from GW Micro, but I believe JAWS stopped supporting that version in JAWS 11 or 12. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Vicky Vaughan Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 7:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Access 32? Hi List, Does anyone here, remember using Access32, the first software synthesizer for JAWS? After a certain point, I thought we could no longer use it. However, I know I have heard of people using it far after I thought we no longer could do so. Therefore, my question is, Is there anyway we can do so with JAWS 16 or 17? If yes and if you know how to set this up, would you email me at: vrvaug...@mailzone.com I would greatly appreciate it! Many and sincere thanks! 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