| Version | 1.01 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Cynetic Technologies |
| Release date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Date added | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Os requirements | Windows, Windows XP |
| Requirements | Windows XP/2003 Server |
| Total downloads | 837 |
| Price | Free to try |
Description
Designed for the novice user, SpeechPad XP is a text editor with a difference. Supporting plain text or rich text format, you can create colorful documents or open existing ones, but unlike other text editors, this one can read them back to you. Supports fonts, styles and colors. Version 1.00.0174 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
Review
Though this text editor differentiates itself by converting typed words into speech, it lacks some of the most common (and useful) features for text editors. It does have a basic, easy-to-understand interface that lets you create, open, and edit a file. You can format font style, size, and color. You can't adjust any page-setup options, but you can insert time and date macros, which is odd for a program geared toward novice users.
The application's real draw is its ability to read all or part of the document's text back to you, with or without punctuation. The speed and voice type can be adjusted, though this 15-day trial version provides only one technologically outdated voice that makes C-3PO sound like a Shakespearian actor.
SpeechPad XP saves in both plain-text and RTF formats, but you can't reopen the file in the program. This application won't impress intermediate or advanced users, but novices may find it amusing and slightly useful.
