Just to toss my thoughts in to the mix, personally I get good performance from Systemax computers. Also Lenovo makes a good lap top as well.
David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of ncboot...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 6:29 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements Computer brand is no different from cars. I personally get the best performance from HP computers and will stick with this brand when I replace my current one. So, for computer brand, you are on your own. I have owned Dell and do not plan to own another. -----Original Message----- From: Sachin Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 12:54 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements Hi, my first recommendation is to stay away from HP. yes, Del is a top brand along with Asus and Lenovo but finally when selecting a laptop it's up to you. On 3/13/2016 10:09 AM, Tom Behler wrote: > Hello, all. > > > I'm getting ready to purchase a new laptop computer, and want to be > sure I get one that is adequate for Jaws. I currently use Jaws 16, > and my SMA covers Jaws 17. So I will likely put Jaws 17 on the new computer. > > > I realize that any new laptop will have Windows 10 as its operating > system, and am prepared to begin learning to use Jaws with that new > operating system. > > > My question is this: > > > What should I be looking for in a laptop? I found the following > system requirements on the Freedom Scientific web site, but wonder > whether those are absolute minimum requirements: > > > Summary: Software and hardware specifications for JAWS > > > table with 2 columns and 7 rows > > Description > > Specification > > JAWS Home Use Edition and JAWS Professional > > WindowsR 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows ServerR > 2012, and Windows Server 2008 > > Processor speed > > Minimum 1.5 GHz processor > > Memory (RAM) > > 4 GB recommended (64-bit) > > 2 GB recommended (32-bit) > > Required hard disk space > > 20 MB to 690 MB required per voice for installing Vocalizer > Expressive, Vocalizer Direct, or RealSpeak Solo Direct voices (file > sizes will vary depending on the voice installed) > > Video > > A display adapter capable of at least 800 x 600 screen resolution with > 16-bit color (1024 x 768 screen resolution with 32-bit color > recommended) > > Sound > > Windows compatible sound card (for speech) > > table end > > > Any specific recommendations would be appreciated. > > > Are there certain brands of laptops I should stay away from? Right > now, I'm thinking of either an HP or a Dell. > > > Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.. John Keats 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/
