Re: [Mobile Speak Pocket] New podcast uploaded tonight.
- From: "Donna Goodin" <Goodind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gmm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <geoffslists@xxxxxxxxx>, <jack728@xxxxxxxxx>, <msp_mailing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 07:49:21 -0400
Hi all,
I too am an Eloquence user on my PC. I don't havve any problems using Fonix,
but boy I do HATE it. None of the female voices are even tollerable. Paul is
the best of the lot, and I find the voice quality extremely annoying. I like
the voice quality of Loquendo susan, but find Loquendo to be less responsive,
and the speech less clear, I too would prefer Eloquence, if it's ever an
option.
Best,
Donna
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>Subject: Re: [Mobile Speak Pocket] New podcast uploaded tonight.
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>Hi. I use fonex, and also use elequence with Jaws. I don't have a
>problem with either. Before buying my copy of MSS for my O2 graphite, I
>was using fonix on a phone based newspaper reading service, so I find it
>quite acceptable. I must say that I have fonex set at a lower pitch
>than what it is on my phone. I would like the option of having
>elequence on my phone also.
>
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>Subject: Re: [Mobile Speak Pocket] New podcast uploaded tonight.
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>
>I have been showing my 8525 to various blind people since I'm a new MSP
>user and am anxious to let people know how usable and intuitive Code
>Factory has made these devices. Veteran synthesized speech users as
>well as newbies agree that the speech makes MSP a less than appealing
>solution. In fact, many seem to become completely disinterested in all
>the rest of the demonstration after they hear the Fonix speech. It
>seems that everybody wants Eloquence. I truly believe Code Factory
>could sell significantly more copies of MSP if Eloquence was available.
>
>I have tried to condition myself to Fonix but I have to admit that it is
>still difficult for me after a month and a half of use. I'm not very
>productive with it. I will live with it because I have to do so. I
>generally use arate of 19. I frequently have to go back and review
>words I did not understand. I use eloquence at a much faster rate (75
>percent of maximum with JAWS for example) and do not have any problem
>reading at that rate.
>
>I have seen arguments on this list about the responsiveness of Fonix. I
>support those who contend that it is not very responsive. It is
>difficult to provide support for that argument since there are many
>factors to consider including the device and the screen reader. How are
>we to know how responsive Eloquence would be with MSP if we haven't used
>it? I don't know how to qualify it except to say I suspect it would be
>bettter.
>
>I didn't listen to the entire podcast but skimmed through it and wanted
>to let you know that the keys above the QWERTY keyboard are the left and
>right soft keys in case you want to use them in the future. I was
>forced to do so a couple of weeks ago when the front keyboard on my
>8525 stopped working. I have since received a replacement and it is
>working fine. I have continued the habit of using the soft keys on the
>QWERTY keyboard when it is open. For a long time I did not realize that
>those keys were actually keys. I thought they were part of the
>communication that must occur to let the device know when the keyboard
>is opened and closed. They are a little awkward to press at first but
>they work very well.
>
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