[macvoiceover] Re: using Yosemite: typing feedback

  • From: Maria and Joe Chapman <bubbygirl1972@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: Mac Voice <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:19:54 +1000

Hi.

this is good to know.  Really laggy voice over would drive me nuts.  I don’t 
mind using the alex voice as long as it’s not too laggy.

anyone else notice any major issues like vo crashing etc?
Maria and Joe Chapman
bubbygirl1972@xxxxxxxxx



On 18 Oct 2014, at 12:52 pm, Cheryl Homiak <cah4110@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Repairing permissions has helped with that a great deal for me. For now I 
> would do that after each and every update, no matter what it is, even if you 
> don't always do that. I also had the added realization this afternoon that my 
> Logitech K811 was having problems especially would happen when I got into 
> mail, but my other keyboards were working fine and a logitech k811 on my 
> other computer running Yosemite was fine. So perhaps I let the battery get 
> too low before charging or something. At any rate, the typing feedback is 
> pretty much back to normal for me now.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheryl
> 
> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf.
> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper
> thrown in the trash!
> Then God gave me a new heart and life:
> His joy for my despairing tears!
> And now, every day:
> "This I call to mind,
> and therefore I have hope:
> The steadfast love of the Lord
> never ceases;
> his mercies never come to an end;
> they are new every morning;
> great is your faithfulness."
> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV)
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 17, 2014, at 9:38 PM, linnette whalen <linnettew@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>> Having the same problem, it is as if I am typing in slow motion. My 2012 
>> Macbook Air was pretty snappy, but we will have to see! I am noticing 
>> reduced sluggishness as I use the computer. Have no regrets and like how 
>> Apple has simplified some tasks. However, I will really have to think about 
>> whether or not to upgrade my 2009 iMac. 
>> 
>> Linnette
>> On Oct 17, 2014, at 10:43 AM, Ian Edwards <ianedwards42@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>>> Just finished the upgrade install and repairing permissions, started off 
>>> with sluggish typing feedback, but Ava seems to be catching up. Maybe she 
>>> just needed her morning coffee.
>>> 
>>> Tried switching voices, seems about the same. Right now I’m using a French 
>>> voice, seems about the same, slightly sluggish, but no more than my brain 
>>> trying to keep up with a different language. French is on my machine so I 
>>> can keep up with a fist grader in French emersion.
>>> 
>>> Switching to a few different voices, seems about the same. Each one needs a 
>>> few lines to start keeping up. Nice to be ahead of the stern British Kate 
>>> for a change, I always feel like she is scolding me.
>>> 
>>> Compact voice doesn't seem to be a lot different, still a bit of a lag, 
>>> maybe a touch quicker than the full voices.
>>> 
>>> The most sluggish aspect seems to be switching voices.
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> 
>>> Ian
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Oct 17, 2014, at 7:29 AM, Keith Reedy <wa9dro@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> You know me to well.
>>>> We print the Bible in Braille,
>>>> http://biblesfortheblind.org
>>>> Keith Reedy
>>>> God gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.  J Hudson 
>>>> Taylor.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Oct 17, 2014, at 12:20 AM, Ian Edwards <ianedwards42@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Let me beat Keith to this…did you repair permissions after the install?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Havne’t upgraded yet, but I’ve had this problem with particular voices, 
>>>>> often when I’ve got way too many things open. I assume it’s a resource 
>>>>> problem, like I’m eating to much RAM. Have you tried a compact voice just 
>>>>> for comparison?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Ian
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 16, 2014, at 10:10 PM, Cheryl Homiak <cah4110@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi all.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Somehow I didn't notice this when I was doing the beta with my MBA but I 
>>>>>> find on my imac that when I type an email, the voice can't seem to keep 
>>>>>> up. I've tried Alex and my infovox voices. I have my feedback set to 
>>>>>> characters and words and often there will be silence or just little 
>>>>>> sounds, mostly vowels, when i get to typing fast. Is there something i 
>>>>>> should do to my settings to make this better?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf.
>>>>>> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper
>>>>>> thrown in the trash!
>>>>>> Then God gave me a new heart and life:
>>>>>> His joy for my despairing tears!
>>>>>> And now, every day:
>>>>>> "This I call to mind,
>>>>>> and therefore I have hope:
>>>>>> The steadfast love of the Lord
>>>>>> never ceases;
>>>>>> his mercies never come to an end;
>>>>>> they are new every morning;
>>>>>> great is your faithfulness."
>>>>>> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Oct 16, 2014, at 10:28 PM, CJ Daniel <cj_daniel@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Carlos,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Thanks for the update.  It makes it tempting.  Please, keep us 
>>>>>>> up-to-date with your experiences.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> CJ
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Oct 16, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Carlos Taylor <cetaylor1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I decided to take the plunge and install Yosemite on my MacBook air. 
>>>>>>>> So far, things seem to be working pretty well. I am actually using 
>>>>>>>> enhanced dictation to compose this message. In Mavericks, this would 
>>>>>>>> crash mail. So, this seems to have been fixed. I'm curious to hear 
>>>>>>>> what others have to say about Yosemite if people decide to upgrade.
>>>>>>>> 
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