I think that's down to the jaws programme itself. jaws does a convoluted thing, data passes from the graphics card, to video intercept, then to jaws, other screen readers interface the graphical screen in other ways, such as with MESA or other accessibility features of windows. this often speeds up the responsiveness of other screenreaders, at least this is my understanding of the two situations. ----- Original Message ----- From: jeff flint To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:27 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: What is a Dual core processor thanks, but would help with Jaws slowing things down? sometimes I feel my jaws programme is like wading through trickle. ----- Original Message ----- From: martin wilsher To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:14 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: What is a Dual core processor it is like having two processors in one chip. it doesn't quite work as you suggest, but it is a lot faster. ----- Original Message ----- From: jeff flint To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:09 PM Subject: [access-uk] What is a Dual core processor I like Petrina looking for a laptop and I am mesmerised by the technology. Does a dual processor mean that Jaws could be run by one section whilst the computer runs more smoothly by the other. Quicker still tell me what to buy! Jeff