LookOut from Choice Technology in the UK would be considered a screen
reader. It's not high-end, but it's also 80 pounds (about 140 dollars).
http://www.screenreader.co.uk/
jesse.
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Jesse Fahnestock
Managing Editor, Ink Blot Magazine
Anders Reimers v. 11
11750 Stockholm
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----- Original Message -----
From: "lazzaro" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 1:52 AM
Subject: Re: CURR: Free Screen Reader,,.....
> It also seems to provide some magnification functions, which also makes
> it similar to Windows Magnifyer, ZoomText, or Magic. And like many of
> these products, it can do both speech and magnification at once.
>
> The least expensive commercial product that I would consider to be in
> the screen reader class is Connect OutLoud from FreedomScientific.com,
> albeit limited to Outlook, Internet Explorer, and a handful of Windows
> programs. It sells for around $250.00 in the US.
>
> There was another very inexpensive screen reader called Simply Talker,
> but I haven't heard about it for a couple of years now. A Google search
> might turn up archives or the latest update.
>
> Joe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of david poehlman
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 5:36 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CURR: Free Screen Reader,,.....
>
>
> Hi Terri and all,
>
> Joe said it quite well. It reads but does not provide real screen
> reader functionality.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terri Hedgpeth" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 5:11 PM
> Subject: Re: CURR: Free Screen Reader,,.....
>
>
> Hello David, What do you mean by an"aural output software?" Can you
> explain? I see your posts all the time and value your opinion on such
> things. What are the primary limitations of this software?
>
> Terri Hedgpeth
> Disability Research Specialist
> Cubic, iCare box 87-8909
> Arizona State University
> Tempe, AZ 85287-8909
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of david poehlman
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 10:59 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CURR: Free Screen Reader,,.....
>
> I would call this an aural output software package.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Catherine Alfieri" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 1:59 PM
> Subject: CURR: Free Screen Reader,,.....
>
>
> Free Screen Reader
>
> This is a cool screen reader, the download version is a free version and
> works great. Even if you purchase it, it is a great deal. With similar
> programs costing over $900, for $80.00 this becomes a deal. But with the
> free download, for some, it will be an amazing deal.
>
> http://readingbar.com/
>
> Reads any web page aloud to you
> Highlights words in Internet Explorer
> Easily creates .mp3 or .wav files from web pages
> Generates text only version from any web page
> Magnifies pages, text, pictures and scrollbars
> Translates web pages into four languages
> Dictionary lookup, add your own pronunciation
> Reading Window (just like ReadPlease PLUS 2003)
> Text-to-speech with Mike, Mary and Sam
> Microsoft Windows only
> AT&T Natural Voices compatible (listen...)
> and much more!
> ReadingBar 2 on CD - $79.95 US + shipping
> Download trial now!
>
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