[access-uk] Re: Asus LapTops and Jaws

Hi Deon

I have just recently bought an Asus laptop; Model F3SC AP113C.
I installed the latest versions of Jaws and Window eyes and so far they both seem to work without problems. In some cases I have had both programmes running simultaneously and they still worked together without hiccups.
The only problem I have had with the laptop so far was that for some mysterious reason the DVD drive could not be accessed. It appeared that the registery had become corrupt and I spent a couple of days going through the settings in Vista to try and repair the problem. I eventually gave up and reinstalled Vista from the recovery partition on the hard drive.
I needed a bit of sighted assistance to start the recovery process but once into Windows it was possible to activate the new improved Narrator which has a much better voice than it's XP counterpart. It also gives you access to most of the menus and settings in Vista which I found quite impressive.
Although I initially wanted a laptop with Xp I was forced to buy one with Vista as I wanted an Asus model.
Despite my reservations about Vista I have so far been quite impressed with it's functionality. Also if you change the look to windows classic it's pretty much just like using XP only with more options and settings. This means that using Jaws is pretty much the same as using it in XP. I do however have residual vision and do not completely rely on Jaws to get around so there may be things that you cannot do easily with Jaws that I might do with the mouse cursor.
Below is the spec for my laptop, it's quite similar to yours apart from the processor and screen. 

Intel® CoreT2 Duo Santa Rosa Processor T 7100 (1.8 GHz, 64 bit, FS800 )
SATA HAD 160 GB ( 5400 RPM)
15.4" (WXGA) Colour Shine
nVidea Geoforce 8400MG 128MB(384MB TC)
DVD Super Multi LightScribe
2048 Mb DDR2 667 (1024 x2)
4x USB 2.0, 1xIEEE 1394
Wireless LAN Intel 4965ABG -N WLAN
Video Camera built-in (1.3 million pixels)
In-Built Bluetooth
Fingerprint Security
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium

Regards
Darren.
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Subject: [access-uk] Asus LapTops and Jaws


Hello Everyone

Apologies for cross posting.

Am considering buying the
Asus A8Jr-4P072C
Specs below.

Would JFW 8 work with Vista Home Premium?

Anyone using Asus laptops/Notebooks with screen
readers, particularly Jaws, and encountering problems?

Highly appreciated thanks

Deon van Wyk
"Processor & Cache Memory

Intel® Centrino CoreT Duo T 2450 ( 2GHz)

Operation System

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium

Main Memory

2048 MB RAM ( 1024 x 2 ) DDR 2

Display

14.1" WXGA (1280x768)

Video Graphics & Memory

ATI Mobility Radeon X2300

Hard Drive

SATA 160 GB 5400 RPM

Optical Drive

DVD Super Multi Lightscribe

Card Reader

4 in 1 SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO

Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN

Intel High Definition Audio MDC Fax/Modem , 10/100/1000 Base T

Intel 3945ABG WLAN , SIR-115.2Kbps Supported

Video Camera

0.3M Pixel

Interface
1 x VGA for External Monitor
1 x Headphone-out (SPDIF)
1 x Microphone-in Jack
1 x RJ11 Modem Jack for Phone Line
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN Insert
5 x USB 2.0 Ports
1 x IEEE 1394 port (4pin)
1 x TV-Out (S-Video)
1 x DVI-D
LED Status Indicator
Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/Full/Low
Storage Device Access
Capital Lock
Number Lock
Scroll Lock
Wireless Indicator
Special Features
The latest 3D processing Power
Wire-Free Video Communication on the Go
Easier and Faster Digital Data Transmission
Battery Pack & Life
6 cell 4800mAh 53Whrs
Package Contens
Users Manual
Modem Lead
S-Video to Composite Lead
Power Lead
Power Adapter
Battery
Recovery DVD
Nero
Drivers and Utilities CD
Width
335mm
Height
37.3mm
Depth
245mm
Weight

2.39Kg"


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