[Electronics-talk] Electronics-talk Digest, Vol 40, Issue 8
Angela Palmer
nexaliq at comcast.net
Mon Aug 10 19:06:41 UTC 2009
Hi List,
there are people who are hearing impaired and blind that prefer normal speed
voices. I actually like the voice that is used on the social security phone
line. anyone know what that voice is?
Thanks Angela
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> 1. Sample the voices and give your feedback. (Kenlawrence124 at aol.com)
> 2. Re: Sample the voices and give your feedback. (Gerald Levy)
> 3. Re: Sample the voices and give your feedback. (Mike Freeman)
> 4. Re: Sample the voices and give your feedback. (cheez)
> 5. Re: Sample the voices and give your feedback. (barb o'connor)
> 6. Re: Sample the voices and give your feedback. (barb o'connor)
> 7. Re: Sample the voices and give your feedback. (Sherri)
> 8. Re: Sample the voices and give your feedback. (Sherri)
> 9. Re: Sample the voices and give your feedback. (Tony Sohl)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 13:54:30 EDT
> From: Kenlawrence124 at aol.com
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
> To: gui-talk at nfbnet.org
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> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here or
> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
> Newsline
> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>
> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the national
> federation
> of the blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
> blind;
> to support the policies and programs of the federation; and abide by it's
> constitution.
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:29:50 -0400
> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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>
> I have sampled the "new" voices on Newsline, and I'm not very impressed.
> At
> the fast speed, the voices are incomprehensible. The default Nuance voice
> is still the best and probably always will be. Why can't they just leave
> well enough alone?
>
> Gerald
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> From: <Kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
> To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:54 PM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>
>
>> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here or
>> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
>> Newsline
>> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>>
>> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the national
>> federation
>> of the blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
>> blind;
>> to support the policies and programs of the federation; and abide by
>> it's
>> constitution.
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:49:39 -0700
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> Because some older folks want a more "human-sounding" voice and aren't
> as savvy as experienced blind Newsline? users are; we crank the speech
> up to warp speed whereas I suspect that many senior citizens who are
> relatively new to blindness do not. Rest assured that Eloquence isn't
> going away.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
>
>
>
> I have sampled the "new" voices on Newsline, and I'm not very impressed.
> At
> the fast speed, the voices are incomprehensible. The default Nuance
> voice
> is still the best and probably always will be. Why can't they just
> leave
> well enough alone?
>
> Gerald
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
> To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:54 PM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>
>
>> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here
>> or
>> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
>> Newsline
>> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>>
>> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the national
>> federation
>> of the blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
>> blind;
>> to support the policies and programs of the federation; and abide by
>> it's
>> constitution.
>> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:27:10 -0700
> From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> Personally, I liked Crystal. But I really like Samantha. I have that
> voice
> on my Nano.
> Vince
>
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> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>
>
>>
>> I have sampled the "new" voices on Newsline, and I'm not very impressed.
>> At
>> the fast speed, the voices are incomprehensible. The default Nuance
>> voice
>> is still the best and probably always will be. Why can't they just leave
>> well enough alone?
>>
>> Gerald
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <Kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
>> To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:54 PM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>>
>>
>>> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here or
>>> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
>>> Newsline
>>> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>>>
>>> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the national
>>> federation
>>> of the blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
>>> blind;
>>> to support the policies and programs of the federation; and abide by
>>> it's
>>> constitution.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
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> From: "barb o'connor" <broconnor1972 at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
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> I've listened to the sample voices, both with hand set for phone and on
> speaker. I can't yet make a decision about the voices I prefer. Will
> definitely have to re-listen and make my choices.
>
> Barb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
> To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 12:54 PM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>
>
>> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here or
>> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
>> Newsline
>> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>>
>> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the national
>> federation
>> of the blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
>> blind;
>> to support the policies and programs of the federation; and abide by
>> it's
>> constitution.
>> _______________________________________________
>> Electronics-talk mailing list
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 17:40:22 -0500
> From: "barb o'connor" <broconnor1972 at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> I'm liking Crystal, also. She has a clarity to her voice that I really
> like.
>
> Barb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 5:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>
>
>> Personally, I liked Crystal. But I really like Samantha. I have that
>> voice on my Nano.
>> Vince
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:29 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> I have sampled the "new" voices on Newsline, and I'm not very impressed.
>>> At
>>> the fast speed, the voices are incomprehensible. The default Nuance
>>> voice
>>> is still the best and probably always will be. Why can't they just
>>> leave
>>> well enough alone?
>>>
>>> Gerald
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: <Kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
>>> To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:54 PM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here
>>>> or
>>>> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
>>>> Newsline
>>>> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>>>>
>>>> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the national
>>>> federation
>>>> of the blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
>>>> blind;
>>>> to support the policies and programs of the federation; and abide by
>>>> it's
>>>> constitution.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
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>>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:23:36 -0400
> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
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> I like some of the voices. I think Newsline?will get mixed reviews on
> this.
>
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 2:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>
>
>>
>> I have sampled the "new" voices on Newsline, and I'm not very impressed.
>> At the fast speed, the voices are incomprehensible. The default Nuance
>> voice is still the best and probably always will be. Why can't they just
>> leave well enough alone?
>>
>> Gerald
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <Kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
>> To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:54 PM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>>
>>
>>> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here or
>>> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
>>> Newsline
>>> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>>>
>>> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the national
>>> federation
>>> of the blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
>>> blind;
>>> to support the policies and programs of the federation; and abide by
>>> it's
>>> constitution.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:31:35 -0400
> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> I like Samantha and of course Tom. I think those are the same voices that
> are on the VR Stream.
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "barb o'connor" <broconnor1972 at comcast.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 6:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>
>
>> I'm liking Crystal, also. She has a clarity to her voice that I really
>> like.
>>
>> Barb
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 5:27 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>>
>>
>>> Personally, I liked Crystal. But I really like Samantha. I have that
>>> voice on my Nano.
>>> Vince
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:29 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
>>> feedback.
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have sampled the "new" voices on Newsline, and I'm not very
>>>> impressed.
>>>> At
>>>> the fast speed, the voices are incomprehensible. The default Nuance
>>>> voice
>>>> is still the best and probably always will be. Why can't they just
>>>> leave
>>>> well enough alone?
>>>>
>>>> Gerald
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: <Kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
>>>> To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:54 PM
>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here
>>>>> or
>>>>> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
>>>>> Newsline
>>>>> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>>>>>
>>>>> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the national
>>>>> federation
>>>>> of the blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the
>>>>> blind;
>>>>> to support the policies and programs of the federation; and abide by
>>>>> it's
>>>>> constitution.
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:17:40 -0700
> From: "Tony Sohl" <tonysohl at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
> feedback.
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> Yes tom on the VR stream is a little sharper and the voices that are on
> the
> streaem are vocalizer voices.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>
>
>>I like Samantha and of course Tom. I think those are the same voices that
>>are on the VR Stream.
>> Sherri
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "barb o'connor" <broconnor1972 at comcast.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 6:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>>
>>
>>> I'm liking Crystal, also. She has a clarity to her voice that I really
>>> like.
>>>
>>> Barb
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 5:27 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
>>> feedback.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Personally, I liked Crystal. But I really like Samantha. I have that
>>>> voice on my Nano.
>>>> Vince
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:29 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your
>>>> feedback.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have sampled the "new" voices on Newsline, and I'm not very
>>>>> impressed. At
>>>>> the fast speed, the voices are incomprehensible. The default Nuance
>>>>> voice
>>>>> is still the best and probably always will be. Why can't they just
>>>>> leave
>>>>> well enough alone?
>>>>>
>>>>> Gerald
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: <Kenlawrence124 at aol.com>
>>>>> To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:54 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Sample the voices and give your feedback.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello list members, Ken here. Not sure if this would be posted here
>>>>>> or
>>>>>> not or even if it's off topic, but Please check out the new voices
>>>>>> Newsline
>>>>>> is looking to add. use option 1 for instructions.
>>>>>>
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