hello frances, i wouldn't get the tvonics from any of the companies you mentioned as you can buy it direct from the people who bought tvonics out for much less. i believe the RNIB's pre christmas offer price has been extended to the end of february but even their offer price is £152.96 where as you can buy it direct from pulse eight for £114.99 and most things bought from them are delivered free in the UK while the RNIB charge £7.50 to deliver the freeview recorder. their website is: www.pulse-eight.com and you could always email their sales department first at: sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to see if they could make sure the speech is pre installed for you, but if it isn't it's very easy to do yourself. pete. ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq