I am not saying that the Bookport is not great since I also own a Bookport. As a blind software programmer, I am aware of the technologies that are out there that can improve in the Bookport speech. I have no problem with the speech but for a reading device I would prefer a more realistic voice. Otherwise, I love my Bookport I wish that it was rechargeable so I wouldn't have to purchase batteries at all time. God Bless All Milano Hyacinthe Bachelor in Information Technology Information Technology Technician University of Central Florida