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Old 09-02-2013, 12:57 PM   #70
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Originally Posted by taosaur View Post
The audio capabilities of eInk devices is rather a side issue from whether it's acceptable or advisable for publishers to block TTS on copyright grounds.

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As others have said, it's not even close to an audiobook performance, just a serviceable method of reading the text. And obviously, based on replies here, many readers won't even grant it that much.
Good points. I don't think modern TTS is as bad as people are making it out to be and the real issue is the publishers blocking it with DRM. If I've purchased the book, I should be able to "read" it in any way I choose.
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