[Athen] anything better than built in TTS on Surface?

[KRISTA L. GREEAR]

Sorry for the confusion, yes, I'm talking about Windows RT. I do like the other TTS software offered (thanks Ron and Wink) but obviously can't use them on this tablet. I tried Narrator, Text to Speech app (absolute waste of $5, don't use), Wobble TTS app (doesn't have pause option and very limited interface), and Text2Speech app (which crashed as soon as I tried to paste text). Seems like the best options are available for iOS and Android devices.

Krista



From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Karlen Communications
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:53 PM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] anything better than built in TTS on Surface?

Keep in mind that Windows RT will not allow installations of software so am assuming you are talking about the Windows Pro version of the Surface?

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Wink Harner
Sent: May 21, 2014 3:40 PM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] anything better than built in TTS on Surface?

Nitro has a free screen reader too.

Also try the new one from Central Washington.

If she wants to spend $$ there are other options.

Free is good! Balabolka is easy to use and easy to manipulate the adjustments of voices, speed, pitch etc. as the tools are on the onscreen toolbar.

Wink

Wink Harner
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From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 11:19 AM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] anything better than built in TTS on Surface?

I would recommend trying Balabolka, it is free and a pretty decent electronic reader.

Ron Stewart

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of KRISTA L. GREEAR
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:46 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] anything better than built in TTS on Surface?

I have a student who is sighted and predominantly uses her Surface (1.0, not 2.0). Is there anything better besides the built-in Narrator which is more of a screen reader than TTS engine?


Krista Greear
Accessible Text and Technology Manager
Disability Resources for Students
University of Washington


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