When I heard the prices, I cringed but then he mentioned that there will be a software price that was much more palatable...even cheaper than the iRead and it appears to be self-voicing. http://www.blindbargains.com/audio/100128_evas.mp3 There is audio of a speed test and it is indeed lightening fast. Another aside: EVAS is the company that our New York State Commission uses for purchasing equipment for their clients. At least I believe that to be currently true. Lynne