Any Read-Aloud Apps for *Reader* (Not Tablet)?

hilaryfrompa · 01-13-2012, 06:46 AM

Hello. My PE would have been a brick faster than Quikrete can dry if not for this forum, because there are almost *too* many things that can be done with it. It's the nicest time-waster around

However, I would like it specifically to do three things, none of which I'm sure it can do: 1) Read PDFs aloud in the reader; and 2) read foreign language PDFs; and maybe even 3) allow you to highlight and translate at the same time.

I've gotten referrals to software that allows read-aloud on the tablet side, but these seem to carry monthly subscription fees. I wouldn't mind a one-time-only app purchase. If you're all laughing by now, I just want to thank this forum for even existing. I couldn't get Youtube until I upgraded to Ermine, and now I'm watching it all the time.

multiprose · 01-13-2012, 05:17 PM

i'm a huge TTS person. i've tried many apps. moonreader+ is the best for functionality, but i don't think they support pdf... not sure. i use it to read epub. you'll have to check for pdf.

for foreign language, try speaklip; it has a lot of options, so watch it's quick video on the market to get the idea.

may also want to trying talking clipboard or clipboard voice. former free, latter $0.99.

good TTS voices are SVOX. i have ivona on desktop and those are amazing but i was never able to get it to install in the PE.

hilaryfrompa · 01-13-2012, 06:14 PM

Ha. This is what I call, in my hometown newspaper, "third generation internet-speak." I do not understand a single acronym of your response except for the "PE."

(However, I do get the gist of it and will translate, and Thanks from a-- A-- I think I'll create a new acronym: Thanks from an IOS (Internet, Original Series).

Edward_R · 01-14-2012, 01:13 PM

TTS = Text To Speech,
SVOX = embedded speech technology company.
Ivona = Text To Speech voice.

tekknogenius · 01-15-2012, 04:41 PM

Google is your friend...
Here are a couple sites for acronyms LOL (laugh out loud BTW by the way) Chuckle, chuckle, chuckle

http://www.acronymfinder.com/
http://www.techterms.com/category/acronyms

hilaryfrompa · 01-17-2012, 11:37 AM

Thanks... Tom Cervo?

01-13-2012, 06:46 AM	#1
hilaryfrompa Member Retired Posts: 76 Karma: 759 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Entourage Pocket Edge	*Any Read-Aloud Apps for Reader* (Not Tablet)?** Hello. My PE would have been a brick faster than Quikrete can dry if not for this forum, because there are almost too many things that can be done with it. It's the nicest time-waster around However, I would like it specifically to do three things, none of which I'm sure it can do: 1) Read PDFs aloud in the reader; and 2) read foreign language PDFs; and maybe even 3) allow you to highlight and translate at the same time. I've gotten referrals to software that allows read-aloud on the tablet side, but these seem to carry monthly subscription fees. I wouldn't mind a one-time-only app purchase. If you're all laughing by now, I just want to thank this forum for even existing. I couldn't get Youtube until I upgraded to Ermine, and now I'm watching it all the time.

01-14-2012, 01:13 PM	#4
Edward_R Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 516224 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pacific Northwest (about 35 miles northeast of Seattle) Device: K3 / HP 10" Tablet (FBreader Installed)	TTS = Text To Speech, SVOX = embedded speech technology company. Ivona = Text To Speech voice. Last edited by Edward_R; 01-14-2012 at 01:13 PM. Reason: typo

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01-13-2012, 05:17 PM	#2
multiprose Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 1068 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kindle	i'm a huge TTS person. i've tried many apps. moonreader+ is the best for functionality, but i don't think they support pdf... not sure. i use it to read epub. you'll have to check for pdf. for foreign language, try speaklip; it has a lot of options, so watch it's quick video on the market to get the idea. may also want to trying talking clipboard or clipboard voice. former free, latter $0.99. good TTS voices are SVOX. i have ivona on desktop and those are amazing but i was never able to get it to install in the PE.

01-13-2012, 06:14 PM	#3
hilaryfrompa Member Retired Posts: 76 Karma: 759 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Entourage Pocket Edge	Ha. This is what I call, in my hometown newspaper, "third generation internet-speak." I do not understand a single acronym of your response except for the "PE." (However, I do get the gist of it and will translate, and Thanks from a-- A-- I think I'll create a new acronym: Thanks from an IOS (Internet, Original Series).

01-15-2012, 04:41 PM	#5
tekknogenius Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1118 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Pocket Edge	Google is your friend... Here are a couple sites for acronyms LOL (laugh out loud BTW by the way) Chuckle, chuckle, chuckle http://www.acronymfinder.com/ http://www.techterms.com/category/acronyms

01-17-2012, 11:37 AM	#6
hilaryfrompa Member Retired Posts: 76 Karma: 759 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Entourage Pocket Edge	Thanks... Tom Cervo?

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