[macvoiceover] Re: using Yosemite: typing feedback
- From: linnette whalen <linnettew@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:38:54 -0400
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
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>> 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.
>>
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>> 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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