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We applaud the idea behind this text-to-speech lexicon for the visually impaired. We just wish it were a bit more polished. Talking Dictionary combines the free Wordnet thesaurus with the free Microsoft speech engine. Unfortunately, the Microsoft speech engine stumbles over difficult words, and even at its best can be hard to understand. The interface is admirably simple, though. You type a word to call up its definition, and then use function keys to navigate within the entry. Unfortunately, the program settings can t be accessed this way. Moreover, Talking Dictionary doesn't even display the help file, let alone read it out loud. We also thought the trial version's five-letter limit on entries was too restrictive. And $28.88 is pretty steep for such a modest program, especially one built out of free parts. Talking Dictionary works adequately, but it's not an ideal companion for the visually impaired.Publisher's Description
From RWF Talking Software:
Talking Dictionary is a speech enabled 250,000 word English dictionary and thesaurus. Like all the talking software products on this site, Talking Dictionary has been designed for use by the non sighted person. All of the controls are easily remembered keyboard shortcuts and it is a very fast and easy program to use. Talking Dictionary is designed to be used as a stand alone program. What this means is that you do not need any kind of screen reading software or anything else to use this program.
What's new in this version: Version 11.0: new speech, reader program reads any textfile, clipboard contents or typed text.
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3.9 starsout of 17 votes
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"it is great to have on my office computer"
Version: Talking Dictionary 9.9.2
Pros
I would of liked to have some type of chacter talking to me
Cons
have not used it that long to see any
Summary
will continue to look for something that is more animated.
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"reaal estatewholesalers"
Version: Talking Dictionary 9.9.2
Pros
uiuy8ukhjio
Cons
98yh89jtyuy
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"to good......"
Version: Talking Dictionary 9.9.2
Pros
it is very very good because if we check a word, we ll get its meaning, not only that .we also get the meaning of the meanings of the given word only by click on it.
Cons
nothing........
Summary
right now my own advise only to change the appearance , if possible
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"not very attractive"
Version: Talking Dictionary 9.9.2
Pros
i dont like
Cons
no attraction.
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"Very fantastic talking dictionary."
Version: Talking Dictionary 9.9.2
Pros
It's easy to use and reliable.
Cons
A very limited trial period.
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"Very useful."
Version: Talking Dictionary 9.9.2
Pros
Probably the most useful software a blind person could have.
Cons
Nothing comes to mind.
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"I never got it to work."
Version: Talking Dictionary 8.0
Pros
My boy-friend has it on his PC and we just love it.Thats how I heard about it is from him.
Cons
It didnt down load correctly
Summary
I would like to be given another chance to down load your product if given the chance,but have no idea when I found it on the internet.
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"This is very good for my daughter."
Version: Talking Dictionary 8.0
Pros
The way to pronounce the words is very importand in the spoken English. It is superb.
Cons
This product is very very good. The person finds any mistake in this product is not fit to work on this product in my openion.
Summary
I don't have any words to dislike this product. It is a very very good product for the younger generation in this competative world.
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"surprising"
Version: Talking Dictionary 8.0
Pros
I din't get demo or trail version to give my opinion, after download when i run that dictionary the message appear as the trial or demo version date is finish. So sorry I can't give any opinion Sir/Madam.
Cons
I din't get demo or trail version to give my opinion, after download when i run that dictionary the message appear as the trial or demo version date is finish. So sorry I can't give any opinion Sir/Madam.
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"It so good I as it #1"
Version: Talking Dictionary 8.0
Pros
it fast to yous and you can up dat it.
