From: Glenn at home <GlennErvin_at_cableone.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:11:55 -0500

Maybe all they are including is a software like TalkBox.
Glenn

----- Original Message -----
From: robert ramsay
To: Rockbox
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Apple pips its rivals with the iPod that talks


Hi from Rob, is it possible for current ipod users to upgrade to the new firmware? or, is it only available in a new unit. I have a 60gb video.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Paul Louden
  To: Rockbox
  Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 9:25 AM
  Subject: Re: Fw: Apple pips its rivals with the iPod that talks


  According to their patent, the system uses pre-recorded clips, somewhat similar to the .talk clips you can generate for filenames for Rockbox to use, I believe.


  On 7/15/06, Stephan Seitz <nur-ab-sal_at_gmx.de> wrote:
    On Sat, Jul 15, 2006 at 12:25:35PM -0500, Glenn at home wrote:
>But Apple says its system will break down words in a new way that makes
>it possible to pronounce perfectly even the most obscure song titles and
>artist names.

    I wonder how does the system knows in which language the song title or
    the artist has to be pronounced. How can it distinguish between a
    Chinese, Japanese, German, or French name? I know a Japanese band with
    the name „Les 5-4-3-2-1". I don't know how I should pronounce this name
    without further information. Because of the „Les" I would suggest French,
    but that's a guess.

    Shade and sweet water!

            Stephan

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