Hi Clive It does use voice files, and started speaking at once. T From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Clive Pallett Sent: 04 August 2011 22:08 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Olympus LS-3 Hello tony and fellow listers, I placed my order for an Olympus LS-3 on Amazon, and today I did another Google search and found a lower price. It is available from A1Stores at 134.93 ex VAT and free shipping. I cancelled my Amazon order and purchased one from A1Stores and was told they are expecting delivery next Friday. they also sell office equipment at discount prices. Take a look at: www.a1stores.co.uk You have to create an account before placing an order. tony, further to your points in your e-mail, I understand the LS-3 uses prerecorded voice files as in earlier models. did yours come up speaking when first turned on? Best wishes, Clive Pallett