You can use Text-To-Speech softwares to read filse and doing so can protect eyes before the computer.
The new Text-To-Speech voice engine Microsoft Anna on vista is better than Microsoft Sam on the Windows XP, Microsoft Anna on vista speaks more clearly. It's a good choice to use the Text-To-Speech softwares to protect our eyes.
To find what voice engines are installed on you computer, following this:
Microsoft Text-To-Speech(TTS) voice engine has been installed by default on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, you can find what voice engines have been installed on the computer by following Control Panel->Speech->Speech Properties->Text To Speech tab->Voice selection drop down window. For example, the voice of Microsoft Sam has been installed by default on Windows XP, and Microsoft Anna on Vista, and the voice of Microsoft Anna is of good quality.
I have tried some text-to-speech softwares such as MS narrator and Panopreter , I prefer panopreter, now I listen to files with it, it is an easy-to-use tool which reads files, it also converts files into wave and mp3 files, when I listen to the audio files, my eyes feel better. I think it's better for it's free and powerful.
Full Version: Text-To-Speech freewares
Built in windows accessibility option? *Oh you mean those freewares that can even convert into digital sound format... I see.
I use TextAloud. There are some option i can set like tone and speed.
However, it is very huge for each type of people voice(400mb each).
Last time , i had open this kind of thread but no much reply.
However, it is very huge for each type of people voice(400mb each).
Last time , i had open this kind of thread but no much reply.
QUOTE(mkoerty @ Jul 1 2008, 11:10 AM)
You can use Text-To-Speech softwares to read filse and doing so can protect eyes before the computer.
The new Text-To-Speech voice engine Microsoft Anna on vista is better than Microsoft Sam on the Windows XP, Microsoft Anna on vista speaks more clearly. It's a good choice to use the Text-To-Speech softwares to protect our eyes.
To find what voice engines are installed on you computer, following this:
Microsoft Text-To-Speech(TTS) voice engine has been installed by default on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, you can find what voice engines have been installed on the computer by following Control Panel->Speech->Speech Properties->Text To Speech tab->Voice selection drop down window. For example, the voice of Microsoft Sam has been installed by default on Windows XP, and Microsoft Anna on Vista, and the voice of Microsoft Anna is of good quality.
I have tried some text-to-speech softwares such as MS narrator and Panopreter , I prefer panopreter, now I listen to files with it, it is an easy-to-use tool which reads files, it also converts files into wave and mp3 files, when I listen to the audio files, my eyes feel better. I think it's better for it's free and powerful.
The new Text-To-Speech voice engine Microsoft Anna on vista is better than Microsoft Sam on the Windows XP, Microsoft Anna on vista speaks more clearly. It's a good choice to use the Text-To-Speech softwares to protect our eyes.
To find what voice engines are installed on you computer, following this:
Microsoft Text-To-Speech(TTS) voice engine has been installed by default on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, you can find what voice engines have been installed on the computer by following Control Panel->Speech->Speech Properties->Text To Speech tab->Voice selection drop down window. For example, the voice of Microsoft Sam has been installed by default on Windows XP, and Microsoft Anna on Vista, and the voice of Microsoft Anna is of good quality.
I have tried some text-to-speech softwares such as MS narrator and Panopreter , I prefer panopreter, now I listen to files with it, it is an easy-to-use tool which reads files, it also converts files into wave and mp3 files, when I listen to the audio files, my eyes feel better. I think it's better for it's free and powerful.
wow,wanna try it now!!!thanks for sharing
QUOTE(BuLaNaR @ Jul 8 2008, 10:09 AM)
Built in windows accessibility option? *Oh you mean those freewares that can even convert into digital sound format... I see.
Panopreter can convert text files into audio files besides reading, if you use narrator, it only reads files.
oh my. steven hawkings...
seriously, till they can make text-to-speech more natural by "cache-ing ahead" and having sendhil ramamurthy narrate, i'll stick to reading.
seriously, till they can make text-to-speech more natural by "cache-ing ahead" and having sendhil ramamurthy narrate, i'll stick to reading.
i use read4me v2
http://www.geocities.com/lhcsoft2004/Read4Me_Trial.zip
Added on July 25, 2008, 2:41 pmit can convert text to any audio files. read pdf and support web browsing
http://www.geocities.com/lhcsoft2004/Read4Me_Trial.zip
Added on July 25, 2008, 2:41 pmit can convert text to any audio files. read pdf and support web browsing
which one better?
QUOTE(Zen-X @ Jul 25 2008, 03:03 PM)
which one better?
try it.
QUOTE(old_calculator @ Jul 25 2008, 03:56 PM)
try it.
good suggestion there...
i will follow ur's!
QUOTE(Zen-X @ Jul 25 2008, 04:36 PM)
good suggestion there...
i will follow ur's!
i will follow ur's!
im sorry. i dont really use text to speech software frequently
QUOTE(old_calculator @ Jul 25 2008, 05:54 PM)
im sorry. i dont really use text to speech software frequently
I use it to convert my files into mp3 files, and listen to them with mp3 player.
Use ReadPlease. U can download it at Microsoft website for free.
i remember quite some time ago there was a software 3rd party called bonzibuddy or sumthing like that. it can convert text to speech.
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