with built-in Text-to-Speech (TTS) and speaker!
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DISCONTINUED...CONTACT ME FOR A POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE!
I worked with a youngster with LD the other day and I
really wanted a portable writing solution that had built-in
text-to-speech (TTS). Years ago I had acquired an
A----Smart and used it infrequently over the years.
But TTS on it was poor, and every time the unit lost its
charge I would have to go through the *painful* process of
re-installing an 'applet' and TTS, and it also required an
external voice card that plugged in the rear that sounded,
well, not good.
I met up with a rep. for Writer Learning while at a conference in Utah and he showed me their new Fusion. It 'fixed' everything I thought was wrong with the A-Smart and added a bunch of features that I loved!
This unit also works great as a simple AAC device! Other text-based TTS products of this nature cost several thousand dollars!
I've even worked with the manufacturer to modify the software a bit so it's useful for blind persons and note-taking!
And there are great discounts for multiple unit purchases and lab packs/stations!
Comes with: AC adapter/charger, USB port, headphones, manual.
Here are some of its key
features, which you can have on or off:
Text to Speech
Word Prediction with WordStorm
Writing Support Options
Easy USB File Transfer
Auto Headings
Good Writing Checklists
I met up with a rep. for Writer Learning while at a conference in Utah and he showed me their new Fusion. It 'fixed' everything I thought was wrong with the A-Smart and added a bunch of features that I loved!
You can hear the
Fusion's TTS through included headphones or its great
built-in speaker!
This unit also works great as a simple AAC device! Other text-based TTS products of this nature cost several thousand dollars!
I've even worked with the manufacturer to modify the software a bit so it's useful for blind persons and note-taking!
And there are great discounts for multiple unit purchases and lab packs/stations!
Comes with: AC adapter/charger, USB port, headphones, manual.
Text to Speech
* Speak keystrokes
* Speak entire text
* Speak current sentence
* Speak filename
* Speak menus
Easy to understand and easy
to use.
* Speak entire text
* Speak current sentence
* Speak filename
* Speak menus
* Volume adjustment
* Speed adjustment
* Speed adjustment
Helpers read-back
Large LCD
with adjustable font size* Spell
check options – automatically read back
* Thesaurus options – automatically read back
* Word Prediction options – automatically read back
* Thesaurus options – automatically read back
* Word Prediction options – automatically read back
Word Prediction with WordStorm
Writing Support Options
* Thesaurus
* Spell Check
* Cut, Copy, Paste
* Dictionary
Organized,
Focused Work Environment* Spell Check
* Cut, Copy, Paste
* Dictionary
Easy USB File Transfer
Auto Headings
Good Writing Checklists
And
click here for even more features for special needs!
A keyguard is available for this unit, also!
A keyguard is available for this unit, also!
| Order Forte
w/TTS and built-in speaker AND padded case (which costs extra when you purchase elsewhere!) |
| H-5-F - Forte with both male & female voice AND padded carry case.....$199 |
| H-5-KEYGUARD
- Keyguard for Forte.....$99 |
(but, as always, I can be a good resource also ;-)