Isn't screen reading the only application of synths like this? If I knew how to make songs for dectalk, I'd use it to do stuff like that, having the synth end soldered in is bad, for putting it in a laptop case, put all cables in one compartment, and hook them where they go, I've got one of those dec expresses, have always been dreaming of owning a dectalk ever since I heard one for the first time. I use a double talk PC in my main system, it works pretty good compared to most anything else besides dectalk. I'd rank it number 2 on best sound, but for the price, can't go wrong. At 09:02 PM 9/5/00 -0400, you wrote: >Terry > >You're right about the Dec Express being poorly made. For the outrageous >price, one would think Dec could make something in which the of-on-volume >switch would work through many cycles, without developing loose connections. >The same can be said of the power supply connector and internal speaker. > >For about 1 fifth of the price, why not consider the Doubletalk L.T? I have >one that has served me well for almost two years of trouble-free operation. >The speech isn't DEC quality, but is perfectly intelligible. The unit can >be powered by either a 9-Volt battery, or an external power supply. The >synthesizer end of the RS-232 cable is soldered directly into the unit. The >other end is a female DB-9. How common! What application(s) do you have >for the synthesizer? If screen reading is one, be sure your reader can >control the synth. > >Cheerio, > >Dave > > >-----Original Message----- >From: speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca >[mailto:speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca]On Behalf Of Klarich, Terry >Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 4:56 PM >To: 'speakup at braille.uwo.ca' >Subject: Voice Synthesizers > > >Hello all: > >Soon, I will be buying a new voice synthesizer. I would like an external >serial device for it's flexibility. Presently, it is a toss up between the >dectalk express and the acsent. If anyone has an opinion concerning serial >voice synthesizers, I would like to hear it. > >I personally like the dectalk express; but, it doesn't seem very well made. >And, DEC used those rj 45 connectors with the tab offset. I have no idea >why DEC did this. This type of connecter is on most of their terminal >servers, printers and other serial devices. DEC are the only one's who use >this connector. I guess this is why they can charge $15 for a cable. > >Terry > >_______________________________________________ >Speakup mailing list >Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > >_______________________________________________ >Speakup mailing list >Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > >
