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Old 09-18-2013, 09:47 PM   #172
speakingtohe
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There is TTS and there is TTS. Voices and software make a difference - a big difference. It seems unlikely it will ever get good enough to replace a real person reading the material, and it's not something you would probably choose when other alternatives are available, but it's not all Microsoft Anna reading technical specifications.
I've tried quite a few because my mother has slight macular degeneration. I agree that there are some slightly better than others, but none I would inflict on her. I'd literally never hear the end of it

I will, if it becomes necessary, get her audio books, and even then there will be a bit of wailing and moaning going on

It is a work in progress and will become better one of these days, about the time we get a holodeck probably.

If you can recommend a good one though I would check it out.

Helen
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