Actually, I think the Parrot was better, but it is no longer being made. The last couple of years the Parrot was made the quality really went down. It did have a lot of good features, and was perfect for the person who didn't know how to type or use Braille. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doc" <talmidim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 10:11 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: Has anyone heard of this device? : It sounds like an upgraded version of the voicemate alias parrot. The : counselor is trying to take the cheapest way out. : ****************************** : : A mind is a terrible thing.... : robert Doc Wright : http://www.wrightplaceinc.net : msn : godfearer15@xxxxxxxxxxx : : : ----- Original Message ----- : From: "Milton M. Ota" <mota@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> : To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> : Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 8:31 AM : Subject: [bookport] Re: Has anyone heard of this device? : : : Here is what I found just by Googling from American Foundation for the : Blind's website. : : TADI Talking Organizer : Product Category : Personal Digital Assistants (Speech) : Product Description : Uses a keyboard and voice recording for input and speech for output. Has a : phone : book, appointment diary, notepad, calculator, alarm clock, timer, and five : hours : of recording time. : Manufacturer : Variscite : Task : Keeping Appointments/Calendar : Telling Time : Distributed by: : Maxi-Aids : Distributor E-mail Address : sales@xxxxxxxxxxxx : Distributor Telephone: : (800) 522-6294 : Manufacturer's Suggested Price : $249.95 : Documentation Format : Audio : Electronic : Documentation Language : English (American) : Product Evaluation : An Easy-to-Use Talking Organizer: A Review of TADI : Interface/Port : Headphone Connector : Microphone Jack : USB Port : Power Supply/Connection : 110/220 AC Current : AAA batteries : AC Adaptor : Battery Gauge : Yes : Battery Operating Time : 1 month : Keyboard Type : Qwerty Keyboard : Output Devices : Monitors : Speech : Speech Output : Yes : Available with Braille Display : No : One-handed Mode : No : Internal Modem : No : Dimensions : 5.75" x 3.5" x .5" : Size - Weight : 6.7 oz. : Languages : English (American) : French : Spanish (Castilian) : Accessories (Included) : AC Adaptor : Address Book : Appointment Calendar : Calculator : Clock (Talking) : Datebook : Headphones/Earphones : LCD Display : Phone Book : Power Adaptor : Speech Synthesizer : Stopwatch : Product Search: : : : : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/427 - Release Date: 8/24/2006 : : :