[macvoiceover] Re: using Yosemite: typing feedback
- From: Russell Solowoniuk <rsolowoniuk@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:02:06 -0600
I’ve been running the beta of Yosemite for a couple of months now on my iMac
early 2009. This morning I installed the release version and am finding a few
issues… I’m getting instances where VO turns off and then back on again… the
same thing VO is doing on my iPhone 4S since updating to iOS 8! I think my
hardware may not be quite up to snuff to run the new software. I am planning to
update to the iPhone 6 soon, but didn’t really wish to purchase a new iMac
quite yet. Perhaps there will be an update soon, although I’m finding that
Apple seems to be neglecting the accessibility side of things lately! Just my
two cents, for what it’s worth… maybe only one cent! Or, maybe no sense! Ha ha.
I find it odd that the beta version of Yosemite seemed to run better than the
final release, however, it is still early in my testing.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Russell
> On Oct 17, 2014, at 8:38 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.
>>>
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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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