Another thing to consider is that the BN is equipped with a hardware speech synth, namely KeyNote Gold. Eloquence, on the other hand, is what is called a software synth. Such software synths use massive amounts of not only user memory but also a lot of disk storage space. As it stands, the BN just doesn't have either the processor speed or the storage to handle software speech. But, in the words of the Beach Boys, "wouldn't it be nice!"
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Richard Ring Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:47 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Eloquence Well, I cannot imagine that being an option. A Braillenote is a PDA, not a full-fledged computer. Accordingly, its resources are limited. None of the other PDAs currently on the market offer two speech synthesizers, and I believe resources and cost effectiveness are the issue here. I believe that in a previous message you mentioned voice recognition. This particular activity requires a fast processor and a good deal of system memory in order to function correctly. I believe that it is currently beyond any PDA. Certain functions might be included, in other words, a PDA might be able to recognize an extremely limited set of phrases, however something like J-Say or Dragon Naturally Speaking simply isn't in the cards. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of beth Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:41 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: [Braillenote] Eloquence Hi to all. I suggest in the future having a choice to purchase the BN with the voice as is or with Eloquence. Thanks. Beth ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
