New NextUp Talker Software Provides Affordable Speech for People Silenced by Medical Conditions
Natural-Sounding computer speech allows sufferers of voice loss to once again communicate effectively and lead more normal lives.
Clemmons, NC (PRWEB via PR Web
Direct) May 17, 2005 -- For those who have lost their ability to speak, the
gift of an easy, natural-sounding vocal alternative may prove to be a truly
life-changing experience. It's a gift that's now possible, thanks to NextUp
Talker 1.0, a brand-new computer program from NextUp Technologies. The latest
program from one of the industry's leaders in the field of text to speech
technology, NextUp Talker 1.0 allows people who have lost their voices to use
the latest in high-quality computer voices to communicate with
others.
NextUp Talker is a Text-to-Speech application specifically
designed for people who have temporarily or permanently lost their voices. With
natural, human-sounding voices, as well as a host of quick and convenient
shortcuts for conversational, commonly-used sentences and phrases, NextUp Talker
allows users to easily communicate with others despite vocal impairments, using
Windows-based Desktop, Laptop or Tablet PCs.
"Millions lose their voices
every year due to causes such as ALS, cancer, stroke, aphasia, or any of the
other all-too-common and often heartbreaking conditions which contribute to a
loss of speech," comments Rick Ellis, President of NextUp.com. "Those who
experience this speech loss may often feel lonely, isolated or powerless, unable
to contribute or to take part in the conversations around them. After hearing
from so many people in this situation, we developed NextUp Talker to offer them
a high-quality but affordable speech solution to meet their needs."
The
use of traditional written communications may leave the newly voiceless with a
feeling of disconnection, as it's still exceedingly difficult to write as
quickly as others speak. NextUp Talker 1.0 was created to help them regain an
important part of their lives so they can once more "talk" with others. Unlike
previous technology products that were too often prohibitively expensive for
many, NextUp Talker offers an affordable solution -- and with a free 30-day
trial that anyone can download and evaluate immediately! If they decide to
purchase NextUp Talker 1.0, natural-sounding voices are available in a wide
range of genders, ages, accents, and approaches for a truly "conversational"
text-to-speech solution.
NextUp Talker Benefits at a
Glance:
*Specifically designed for use in conversation
* Achieves a
more pleasant, "conversational" result thanks to latest generation,
high-quality, natural-sounding voices.
* Works easily with either mouse or
keyboard.
* Easy-to-use shortcuts offer quick access to frequent,
commonly-used phrases and expressions. This creates a smooth conversation flow
with less delays for a more natural flow. Users can even enter their own
individual phrases and special abbreviations as well.
* Adapts to the user's
own style and speed, with options to speak each word, each sentence, or each
paragraph as typed (or on demand)
* Offers the ability to insert actual
sound files along with speech! These can help to make kids more comfortable
talking with an adult using a computer.
* Affordable, fast and easy to
install
NextUp Talker 1.0 is priced at just $99.95, and is compatible
with Windows 98, NT, 2000 and XP, or Tablet PCs. The program is available for
fast, safe and secure purchase via http://www.talkforme.com/.
NextUp.com also offers
NextUp Talker with more optional premium voices from AT&T Natural Voices,
NeoSpeech and Cepstral -- for the most natural-sounding computer speech
anywhere.
About NextUp.com
NextUp.com, a division of NextUp
Technologies, LLC, provides award-winning Text-to-Speech software for consumers,
business customers, educators, and those with visual or vocal impairment, or
learning disabilities.
In addition to NextUp Talker 1.0 and its popular
TextAloud program, NextUp.com markets other innovative Windows software designed
to save time and deliver vital information. NewsAloud is a talking personal
"news agent" that finds the stories users want, and then reads them aloud or to
portable MP3 files. WeatherAloud is a weather application that lets users select
and listen to personalized weather forecasts, while StocksAloud reads stock
updates and related news headlines aloud for specific companies of interest.
Evaluation copies of NextUp Talker 1.0 are currently available upon
request, along with background materials, images, and a host of highly positive
and informative user testimonials. To receive a review copy, or for more
information on NextUp.com or NextUp Talker 1.0, please contact Rick Ellis at
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