Out of the gate all was and still is quite well. The function keys work
normally, it is only when I hold down the FN key that things like turning
off the display or disabling the wireless card come in to play. Actually
since I regularly use an external keyboard these things are not much of an
issue. Now I did dim my display a lot when after shoulder surgery I had to
sleep in my easy chair and didn't want the thing glaring in my eyes all
night while I played music to keep me company.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kimsan
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 9:42 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements
David f,
Was that the case straight out the gate? When I purchased my Lenovo laptop,
my sighted neighbor had to disable the function keys in the bios, then jaws
and it's function keys work. The regular performance of the function keys
before being disabled still worked though, I just had to add the fn key to
them. For example, f1 turns down the volume, but now I just do fn f1.
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of David Ferrin
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 3:54 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements
For what it's worth these Lenovos I have two of them the function keys give
me no problems at all.
-----Original Message-----
From: Cristóbal
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 5:49 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements
Along a similar line of inquiry, from time to time, people have brought up
issues they've had with laptops and the function keys not working properly.
There have been discussions on how to adjust this behavior and the degree to
how accessible if at all this is as it sometimes involves monkeying around
with the bios and more in dept tinkering.
Outside of targeting certain specs that one wishes to have, I.E. processor,
hard drive capacity, ram, etc. how can one identify problematic models that
may present this function key issue and thus stay away from them and all the
headaches with trying to figure out how to fix it or return an open and used
item?
Is it really just hit and miss?
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Dave Carlson
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 9:04 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements
David,
Yes, those cooling pads are a good investment for these fan-cooled laptops.
Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Ferrin" <ow...@jaws-users.com>
To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 08:55 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements
I have a couple of Systemax towers and am quite pleased with them. I do have
a Dell lap top that my niece gave me because she said it didn't work. It has
XP on it but I only use it for music. I bring it up because it does run hot
so I got a cooling pad for it right away and that has kept the evil spirits
away for a number of years already.
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 Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 11:24 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements
David and all:
I appreciate the responses I have gotten to my quiry, as I try to figure out
what would be best when purchasing a new laptop.
I've never heard of Systemax computers, so this may be worth looking into.
Again, I appreciate everyone's input here.
Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of David Ferrin
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 9:34 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws System Requirements
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
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