[access-uk] Re: k reader

  • From: "Peter Beasley" <pjbeasley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:20:40 +0100

As a voice I do likeDanniel but it isnot responsive enough forgeneral screen 
reading.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jackie Cairns 
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 2:01 PM
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: k reader 


  Well it's what you get used to.  I can't abide it, but then others say 
likewise about the American equivalent.  Good job we are all different eh? 
(smile.)

  Jackie

  Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
  Skype Name: Cairnsplace
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Peter Beasley 
    To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 1:54 PM
    Subject: [access-uk] Re: k reader 


    Give me the UK english voice everytime.
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Jackie Cairns 
      To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
      Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 1:45 PM
      Subject: [access-uk] Re: k reader 


      Hi Terry and All

      I put my own original K-NFB Reader alongside the K-Reader that now works 
on the N82, and scanned a variety of items such as utility bills, bank 
statements, medication and boxes of frozen foods.  By and large, I found the 
results pretty much the same on both, but I did find the original K-NFB Reader 
processed things faster than the phone version.

      But what I love about the phone over the original is its size and obvious 
portability.  It's amazing to sit somewhere and just bring it out of your 
pocket to scan something.  Yes you can also do that with the original, but the 
phone is so cute and neat.

      What I don't like about the phone version over the original, however, is 
the voice.  The phone only has the Eloquence English version, where the guy 
frankly sounds really stuffed.  I'm obviously used to using the American 
version of Eloquence, as I do with JAWS.  I know they are planning to 
incorporate another voice, but please God don't let it be RealSpeak as in Jane 
or whatever her name is, as she's awful as well.

      I got Ian to ring the N82 number while I was reading something with the 
K-Reader, and it definitely interrupts that and allows you to take your call, 
only to go back to it when you end the call.  That's pretty cool I must say.

      I also really like the N82 phone.  It has a nice keypad and is smaller 
than my N91 or the N95 for that matter.

      While I borrowed it, I updated the N82 to the latest version of TALKS, 
and that improved this habit it used to have of TALKS chuntering when you 
entered the K-Reader software.  It doesn't do that now, which is much better.

      I'm no expert about this product though, and had a play with it for a few 
days.  I agree it is expensive, nobody is going to deny that, but it's a great 
piece of kit if you want all the facilities of a good phone with TALKS, plus 
the ability to be able to scan on your travels, all in one device.

      I hope that helps.

      Jackie

      Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx
      Skype Name: Cairnsplace
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: terrcooper 
        To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
        Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 12:43 PM
        Subject: [access-uk] k reader 


        Hi Jackie 

        If you get five minutes, could you give me an overview of what you 
thought of the KNFB reader.

        would be very much appreciated.

        Thanks.

        Terry

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