Not only that, Window Eyes' upgrade policy is fairly similar to JFW's as I recall. I have an old demo disk with all the MP3 files, but I don't remember if my info derived from that, or if I obtained it somewhere else. Then there's that steep initial price. You'd think these guys would try to woo one another's customers. Some years ago one of the big spreadsheets (I think it was Quatro Pro( offered some impressive financial incentives to anyone switching from another major spreadsheet to their product, and we all know how cellular carriers compete. Of course, there are only two major players, but the market is fairly small. Ted -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dave Carlson Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 3:34 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: JAWS Pro vs. Standard Matthew, You wrote: the compotition does not have a standered version atg all. You have one lisonce for everything. Jfw does not. I think it would be nice if it did. To look at it another way, if JAWS did have only one license version, it would probably be priced at the Pro level. So Actually their strategy benefits people who don't need the "pro power", so to speak. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew T dyer" <mdyer1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 12:26 Subject: RE: JAWS Pro vs. Standard Hi, You are correct. If you have xp pro or media center or even vista or 7 pro or higher you will need jaws pro. My thought is that the compotition does not have a standered version atg all. You have one lisonce for everything. Jfw does not. I think it would be nice if it did. Matthew -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dave Carlson Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:30 AM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: JAWS Pro vs. Standard Matthew, Yes, it's a bit to put out all at once. However I think the difference between the home and pro versions is dictated by the operating system, isn't it? I'm thinking that the pro version is required if you use XP Pro. Not sure whether there is a similar dichotomy for Windows 7 and its versions. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew T dyer" <mdyer1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 06:27 Subject: RE: JAWS question for a friend Hi, A new user of jaws would pay $1000 for a pro copy of jaws. Rediculus considering the fact that there is really no difference except that you could get a lisonce for remote access to other computers or a server. This ofcorse brings up a question, Why not just have one lisence for all versions of jaws and then the remote access would be there if you ever needed it any how. Just my thoughts. Matthew -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dave Carlson Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 12:58 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: JAWS question for a friend Dave, Boy you are sure full of good news. It really hurts to think that some folks haven't upgraded since JAWS 7 and probably won't ever upgrade again without putting a new mortgage on their home. But seriously, since it's been so long since I actually purchased my first copy of JAWS, what is the starting price for JAWS Pro, for a completely new purchaser? Isn't it around the $800 mark? Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Durber" <d.durber@xxxxxxxxx> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 09:27 Subject: JAWS question for a friend To everyone on this list: Just in case anyone did not read my message from yesterday, regarding upgrading JAWS 10 to JAWS 11, I am reposting the information. Note: FS calls the two versions of JAWS, "JAWS Standard" and "JAWS Pro". Upgrade pricing for JAWS Standard, versions 10, 9, 8, and 7, to JAWS 11 Standard. NOTE: For those list members who are not aware, you can only purchase the optional Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA), at the same time you purchase the upgrade for your version of JAWS. Version 10, cost $120.00. SMA, $120.00. Total cost for both products, $240.00. Version 9, cost $240.00. SMA, $120.00. Total cost for both products, $360.00. Version 8, cost $360.00. SMA, $120.00. Total cost for both products, $480.00 Version 7, cost $400.00. SMA, $120.00. Total cost for both products, $520.00 Contact FS or your local dealer, to find out, if the pricing for version 7, will also apply to earlier versions of JAWS, that work on the Windows 32-BIT platform. Upgrade pricing for JAWS Pro, versions 10, 9, and 8, to JAWS 11 Pro. Version 10, cost $200.00. SMA, $200.00. Total cost for both products, $400.00 Version 9, cost $400.00. SMA, $200.00. Total cost for both products, $600.00 Version 8, cost $600.00. SMA, $200.00. Total cost for both products, $800.00 Contact FS or your local dealer, to find out, if the pricing for version 8, will also apply to earlier versions of JAWS, that work on the Windows 32-BIT platform. HTH Sincerely: Dave Durber -- JFW related links: JFW homepage: http://www.freedomscientific.com/ Scripting mailing list: http://lists.the-jdh.com/listinfo.cgi/scriptography-the-jdh.com JFW List instructions: To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw Alternative archives located at: http://n2.nabble.com/JAWS-for-Windows-f2145279.html If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. 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