I think we all agree that Jaws Professional is a rip-off, but they've got you over a barrel and know it. If you want/need to use the MS professional products, you're stuck with having to use Jaws professional, unless you can find some alternative screen reader. and this isn't the place to discuss such things without getting your knuckles rapped for going off topic. -----Original Message----- From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Marvin Hunkin Sent: 20 October 2010 08:12 To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [jaws-uk] jaws pricing hi. why is it going to cost me $708 to upgrade from the jaws stadnard to jaws pro plus sma. which way should i go. just that i am doing a online help desk course, and the msdn aa subscription i have subscribed to, apart from windows 2003 stadnard, all windows xp, vista and 7 are professional. so i need jaws pro to use these software. please advice, what i should do. got till november 18 to place my order with quantum technology in sydney, australia. marvin.