Fonix Introduces iSpeak for Pocket PC

June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fonix announced today the release of iSpeak for Pocket PC, a pioneering Text-To-Speech (TTS) application for Pocket PC devices that reads any text file aloud in a natural-sounding male or female voice. iSpeak for Pocket PC increases the productivity of Pocket PC handheld device users, giving them the option of listening to email, text documents, speeches, presentations, and more while on the go.

With iSpeak for Pocket PC, anyone can catch up on correspondence, listen to reports, enjoy a digital book, even listen to his or her favorite music in MP3 (.mp3) or Wave (.wav) formats. The software is especially valuable for people who are driving, exercising, or doing other activities that occupy hands or eyes.

"The growing popularity of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and other mobile devices makes it clear that people are looking for tools to assist them in being more productive," said Kirk Feller, Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Applications for Fonix Corporation. "iSpeak for Pocket PC is an ideal application for these individuals. Now people don't have to be tied to their PC, or even looking at their computing device, to take full advantage of its power. With iSpeak, your Pocket PC can now read aloud emails, reports, web pages, or even a favorite digital book."

iSpeak Wins Best of Show for Best TTS Solution
Fonix iSpeak, a previous Computer Times Editor's Choice and Best of RetailVision 2001 Nominee, was just awarded Best of Show for Best TTS Solution at Planet PDA Boston 2002, a premier industry tradeshow for enterprise and volume purchasers of handheld computing solutions. The award, given on May 21, recognizes the most natural sounding and easiest-to-use TTS technology on the market.

iSpeak for Pocket PC gives users the option of listening to text in 11 different U.S. English TTS voices, both male and female. Additional voices that read text in U.K. English, French, German, Spanish, or Swedish, can be purchased separately.

Through its convenient user interface, iSpeak for Pocket PC leverages the power of Pocket PC devices to quickly and reliably download email, web pages, text files, and more from a desktop PC. The application takes full advantage of Microsoft Outlook email management; the software enables individuals to listen to their favorite MP3 (.mp3) or Wave (.wav) music files in their native format, with no additional software needed.

System requirements for iSpeak for Pocket PC include a desktop PC running Microsoft Windows 98, NT, ME, 2000, or XP, with 8 MB of available disk space and CD-ROM drive; a Pocket PC 2000 or 2002 device running Intel StrongARM (SA-1110) processor with 2 MB available device memory (minimum, with 9 MB required for all voices); a docking cradle or other PC connection; and Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 or greater.

Pricing and Availability
Fonix iSpeak for Pocket PC is priced at $29.95 (MSRP), and is available at leading retailers or from the Fonix corporate website ( http://www.fonix.com/ ). For more information, or to purchase iSpeak for Pocket PC, visit http://www.fonix.com/ .

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