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TextAloud 3
http://www.nextup.com/
Text-to-speech software program that will convert text from Microsoft Word documents, emails, web pages and PDF files to natural sounding speech. A 30-day trial is available.
BrowseAloud
http://www.browsealoud.com/page.asp?pg_id=80094&tile=USA
Software reads online web pages aloud.
CoolSpeech
http://www.bytecool.com/
Text-to-speech program designed for MS Windows platform. A 14-day trial period is available.
TextSound
http://www.bytecool.com/
Converter that will make text documents into WAV or MP3 files, which allows you to listen to the file on normal stereo or other personal audio devices. A 14-day trial is available.
Reading Bar 2
http://www.readplease.com/english/products/
Software performs a number of functions: reads web pages aloud, highlights words in Internet Explorer, creates MP3 or WAV files from web pages, magnifies pages, text pictures and scrollbars, and has text-to-speech capabilities. A 30 day trial is available.
Scan and Read Pro
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
Converts printed text into audio (through the use of a scanner).
Text-To-Audio
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
Converts electronic documents to audio files for use on computer or personal listening device.
Talking Calculator
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
Full functioning calculator for basic math to be used on the computer with or without screen reader. Features large buttons with contrasting colors.
Premier IE Toolbar
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
Features for Internet navigation include: a talking pointer, full dictionary, text reader, text-to-mp3 file creation utility, zoom in and zoom out and many others.
Ultimate Talking Dictionary
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
Read-aloud dictionary with 250,000 words, terms, jargon and proper nouns, along with a built-in thesaurus. Its "interlink" technology provides cross-reference capacity.
E-Text Reader IGT
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
Reading tool which can be used to open and read existing documents. Features: vocal selector, reader speed options, insert notes into what you are reading. Its document reading capabilities include standard text, Microsoft word, Rich Text Format and HTML formats.
PDF Equalizer
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
PDF file reader with the capacity to read charts and diagram data without a conversion or import process.
Universal Reader Plus
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
Read-aloud utility that works with a majority of applications. Easy to use, with language model information, summarization technology, and multi-lingual translation technology.
Talking Checkbook
http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/
People with low vision can use this software to manage a bank account. The talking checkbook reads the account balances, takes you one-by-one through your transactions, and can create a bank report that can be opened in Microsoft Word.