Not just the updates but the program in general is noticeable slower than NVDA. Before when I had one computer with not that much processing power (it was basically a media center PC), the difference was significant. I mostly use NVDA, with JAWS as more or less a backup, at least at home, because NVDA can do most things that JAWS can and does them better in many cases. PictureSmart AI is the first feature in a while that actually puts JAWS ahead of NVDA, and that is just because it is built in and for free. You can get the same (and some additional) AI functionality with addons for NVDA, but they all require paying for API access. I hope NVDA can strike a deal with some AI company to get on the same level, but it might be too costly.
I realised I was bieng to timid - you actually get massive numbers of tokens for not much. But I agree, it would be better if I didn't have to think about it at all.
I also use BME for Windows, which is free, so I guess I have it.
Had NVDA. Got eloquent but whenever needed to update windows 10 lost my license for eloquent. After second time lost it completely. OK with jaws. No issues. To each their own what works is good. Be safe all and keep cool.
I can't say I've noticed anything all that significant in the newest jaws update. I've been using JFW since 1997, but have NVDA as a backup. I guess I'm just too used to the way JAWS does things to switch to NVDA full time, but I love having options.
I like in jaws, 2024 I think, that if there is a major bug in a jaws script they can release individual patch for it. I don't know how its practical impact is but it's something that apple on mac are definitely failing to do as bugs are piling...
The update does seem to have improved the weird sluggishness and battery drain issues I’ve experienced the last few months. They aren’t gone but it's a little more tolerable, it's annoying because I’ve grown to love the touch cursor in Jaws but NVDA is legit snappier, it's way more than the difference between voiceover and a decent phone with talkback.
Check out the Picture Smart features in the newest versions of JAWS. Truly a game changer. With the latest update you can even ask a question before the p[processing of an image, web page, or document is done.
If I watch a TV show, not need to stop the TV picture just use picture smart and get a nice description. Did it with Batman TV from 1966. Leslie Gore. She wearing a pink pussy cat and pink cat ears. She look hot. Thought she was a blond when I could see but it describe her hair as dark and red.
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Sounds great!
I can't use it as I'm not a jaws user and don't want to pay for it but that does sound very useful.
I did NVDA last week, JAWS today
Once again, it is unbeleivable how much faster and easier upgrading NVDA is - woosh and done. JAWS makes you sit through ages and ages of ticking!
Yeah, JAWS is kinda slow
Not just the updates but the program in general is noticeable slower than NVDA. Before when I had one computer with not that much processing power (it was basically a media center PC), the difference was significant. I mostly use NVDA, with JAWS as more or less a backup, at least at home, because NVDA can do most things that JAWS can and does them better in many cases. PictureSmart AI is the first feature in a while that actually puts JAWS ahead of NVDA, and that is just because it is built in and for free. You can get the same (and some additional) AI functionality with addons for NVDA, but they all require paying for API access. I hope NVDA can strike a deal with some AI company to get on the same level, but it might be too costly.
My Mistral AI bill was $0.3 the first month!
I realised I was bieng to timid - you actually get massive numbers of tokens for not much. But I agree, it would be better if I didn't have to think about it at all.
I also use BME for Windows, which is free, so I guess I have it.
jaws
Had NVDA. Got eloquent but whenever needed to update windows 10 lost my license for eloquent. After second time lost it completely. OK with jaws. No issues. To each their own what works is good. Be safe all and keep cool.
newest jaws update
I can't say I've noticed anything all that significant in the newest jaws update. I've been using JFW since 1997, but have NVDA as a backup. I guess I'm just too used to the way JAWS does things to switch to NVDA full time, but I love having options.
Missy Hoppe
JAWS release 2 updates, yesterday and today. Got some confuse.
I like in jaws, 2024 I think…
I like in jaws, 2024 I think, that if there is a major bug in a jaws script they can release individual patch for it. I don't know how its practical impact is but it's something that apple on mac are definitely failing to do as bugs are piling...
Seems a little faster for me, still not NVDA level
The update does seem to have improved the weird sluggishness and battery drain issues I’ve experienced the last few months. They aren’t gone but it's a little more tolerable, it's annoying because I’ve grown to love the touch cursor in Jaws but NVDA is legit snappier, it's way more than the difference between voiceover and a decent phone with talkback.
Latest JAWS
Check out the Picture Smart features in the newest versions of JAWS. Truly a game changer. With the latest update you can even ask a question before the p[processing of an image, web page, or document is done.
Very nice.
--Pete
Its a shame you can't use it in the demo.
Well, as far as i know anyway.
If anyone can prove me wrong; please let me know.
Picture Smart is kinda smart!
I like it. Not enough to use JAWS all the time, but enough to not switch to NVDA to look at images.
Picture smart
If I watch a TV show, not need to stop the TV picture just use picture smart and get a nice description. Did it with Batman TV from 1966. Leslie Gore. She wearing a pink pussy cat and pink cat ears. She look hot. Thought she was a blond when I could see but it describe her hair as dark and red.
Adam West & Burt Ward ftw
Best. Batman & Robin. Ever.
Oh, and Picture Smart sounds cool, not enough to interest me into JAWS, but cool, nonetheless.
Hope everyone had a wonderful "Blow stuff up" day. At least if you are in the US. 😇
Brian
Yes, Batman was great and catwoman had legs that were so long and beautiful woman. She should had been hotcatwoman.