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Old 02-18-2011, 03:41 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by amybobamy View Post
I prefer TTS capability, if only because many of these students will have absolutely NO idea whatsoever what many of the words should sound like. While it is true that the articulation is often rather poor, it is infinitely better for the students to hear the language in an awkward, tinny, computerized voice than not at all (which is likelier).

So, folks -- What are your recommendations?

The TTS capability of the Pocketbook devices is good, perhaps the best you can get. It sounds quite natural (and will give your students some fun as brackets and hyphens are read as words, too). Maybe you can contact Dulin's Book (post 12 in this thread) for further advice or a sample file.
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