Thank you Mrs_Often...and hello to you.
Yeah, I think I confused the technology name as I see that the Kpw does have the whispersync technology but only in that it has the ability to sync with the other devices; pc, phone, etc. I see now, looking at the kpw specs that there are no speakers.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GEKXUO/ref=fs_cl
go about halfway down the page...where it says "Designed with readers in mind"
I love E-ink so looks like I will stay with my device until Kobo puts speakers on the glow and allows it to read...LOL.