[Blindtlk] English Tom TTS Voice

[David Andrews]

>
>Dear Victor Reader Stream Customer:
>
>The alternative Stream software with the English U.S. male (Tom) TTS 
>voice is now available for download at:
>http://www.humanware.com/en-canada/support/victor_reader_stream
>
>
>This English alternative version 1.2 software has a male TTS voice 
>(Tom) and can be downloaded to replace the default software with the 
>female Samantha voice currently shipped on all English Streams. The 
>Tom voice is an alternative download zip file that contains a single 
>version 1.2 UPG upgrade file that you install on the Stream. If you 
>wish to change back to Samantha female TTS voice you can download 
>and re-install the alternative UPG from the same page. The 
>functionality of the software is the same for both downloads. Only 
>the TTS voice differs. The complete list of new features for version 
>1.2 and the installation instructions can be found in the What's New 
>document in the documentation list that follows the software links. 
>After this documentation list there are links to samples of both the 
>Samantha and Tom TTS voices that you can listen to.
>
>We are currently working on a third English version 1.2 with the UK 
>male voice named Daniel which we expect to release soon. Again, this 
>will be a single UPG file with the single UK Daniel TTS voice. The 
>link to listen to the sample Daniel voice is on the page now.
>
>To summarize the Stream software Installation:
>- download the zip file with your choice of Samantha or Tom TTS voice
>- Unzip the single UPG upgrade file. You do not require special 
>unzip software with Windows XP or Vista.
>- Copy the UPG file to the root of your Stream SD card
>- Insert the card into the Stream, connect the Stream to AC power, 
>and turn it on.
>- The Stream will recognize the special UPG file and initiate the 
>upgrade process. Audio messages will inform you of the start and end 
>of the update process.
>
>Thank you.
>The HumanWare Support Team

David Andrews and white cane Harry.