Me too, that might be some of the virtualization at work though.  Fusion can 
lag a little depending on the hardware.  Even still though native VO to native 
JFW Vo is snappier.

On Dec 3, 2010, at 3:45 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote:

> When I use jaws in windows I find it painfully slow and when I use Voice Over 
> it's speedy!
> On 3 Dec 2010, at 23:21, heather kd5cbl wrote:
> 
>> Isn't that the truth!   Heather
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Granados" 
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>> Subject: Re: mac vs jfw
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>> 
>> ANd unlike the JFW, VO actually stays up and running more than it crashes.:)
>> 
>> On Dec 3, 2010, at 12:16 PM, Kevin Shaw wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Rick,
>>> 
>>> JAWS and Voiceover perform well as screen readers. they work on different 
>>> principles and comparing one to the other is like comparing a car to a 
>>> motorcycle. They both take you from A to B, but each requires a different 
>>> method of negotiation and navigation.
>>> 
>>> Voiceover will do everything you want to do, including word processing, web 
>>> browsing, media management as well as maintenance of your machine. Many 
>>> third party applications such as audio software, twitter clients and so on 
>>> are VO compatible as well.
>>> 
>>> JAWS is equally as functional as Voiceover for those tasks you mentioned. 
>>> The benefit of a Mac is that you can run Windows on it using BootCamp or 
>>> Fusion to ease the transition from one OS to the other. As you mentioned, 
>>> JAWS does cost money whereas Voiceover comes with your Mac.
>>> 
>>> Unfortunately, VO won't work with Microsoft Office. It does however, work 
>>> with Open Office and iWork from Apple and is very usable. Again, if you're 
>>> comfortable with Office on the PC side of things, run Boot Camp or Fusion 
>>> and use JAWS.
>>> 
>>> Using both screen readers every day, I can safely say that you won't be 
>>> disappointed should you decide to get a Mac. Tons of useful resources are 
>>> out there to help you get up and running.
>>> 
>>> Kevin
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