There is no question that there is better speech in the world. However, I have read so much with the Bookport that what I am thinking about when I read is the novel and/or nonfiction book that I am reading, not the fact that the speech isn't human sounding; it doesn't even cross my mind anymore. I know how difficult this can be, for example no matter how hard I try I cannot deal with the Keynote speech one would find as the default speech synthesizer on a Braillenote. -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lois Goodine Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 3:56 PM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: Book port Speech Don't be afraid to experiment with pitch and speed settings of the bookport speech. I found that you can actually have a fair bit of useful inflection with it. Have fun! Lois Goodine. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/448 - Release Date: 9/14/2006