I should think there is a power consumption issue, even the Evoke 2 which is battery powered will go through batteries at quite a rate. Keeping all that extra memory alive for the speech must take it's tole on the battery life. It may be something that can be addressed in future generations. The issue of a TTS is perhaps more tricky since although the technology exists it would appear that Pure may have opted for their current system on the basis of the sound of the speech they can get, I haven't heard it but the literature suggests it's not synthesized quite specifically. This may be because whilst the unit is most attractive to visually impaired customers they aren't just relying on that segment for their sales and thus marketing to the casual user who might like a talking gadget but would be frightened or unnable to live with TTS synthetic speech. As such it is important to realise that this new model is dipping one's toe in the water as far as Pure, the incentive to blend this or similar technology into future products hinges somewhat on the success of this unit. Regards. Tristram Llewellyn Sight and Sound Technology Technical Support www.sightandsound.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Buckle, Tony" <Tony.Buckle@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 12:25 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: PURE'S VOICE TECHNOLOGY Hi Ian, It would make the new radio much more functional if it had battery operation as well as mains. -----Original Message----- From: Ian Macrae [mailto:ian.macrae@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: 01 March 2005 09:19 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: PURE'S VOICE TECHNOLOGY Hi Ray, It's my understanding that In Touch is planning a feature. In the meantime, I'm talking to Pure and passing on information garnered from this list and from elsewhere to their top marketing banana. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ray's Home Sent: 01 March 2005 09:15 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: PURE'S VOICE TECHNOLOGY Steve. Maybe you could do a mini review of the new Pure talking DAB radio yourself? It would be interesting to hear what strengths and weaknesses it has. I hope feedback will reach Pure on this. Ray Personal emails: Email me at mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx <mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx> ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve <mailto:steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Nutt To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 8:49 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: PURE'S VOICE TECHNOLOGY Hi Ray, I now have the radio in my house. I have to say that it is really good, and even spells out the scrolling text that DAB displays. It's only a very minor shame that they didn't use a text to speech engine, because it can only spell out unknown words and channels, but overall, it is very good, and would be well worth an In Touch feature. All the best -- Computer Room Services: the long cane for blind computer users. Telephone Voice: +44(0)1438 742286, Fax/BBS: +44(0)1438 759589 mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, Email: Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk <http://www.comproom.co.uk/> -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ray's Home Sent: 28 February 2005 10:59 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: PURE'S VOICE TECHNOLOGY This is great news Ian. Look forward to an In Touch feature. Certainly hope it may find its way into the HI-Fi tuners they make. Ray Personal emails: Email me at mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx <mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx> ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian <mailto:ian.macrae@xxxxxxxxx> Macrae To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 10:47 AM Subject: [access-uk] PURE'S VOICE TECHNOLOGY Hi all, Since the announcement of the release of the Sonus1XT with Ivox speech from Pure, I've asked them whether other DAB products could be upgraded to incorporate the voice. The Bug, for example can have its software upgraded via a PC and USB connection. The answer is that the speech requires a certain amount of extra flash memory which isn't available on other sets currently, however, they are looking at its wider application across their product range. Cheers now. Ian http://www.bbc.co.uk/ This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC unless specifically stated. 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