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How much audio can be stored onto the portable player?
The portable player offers a tremendous amount of storage in a very small package. It can store between 30 and 40 hours of audio at any time. This is equivalent to 25 audio CDs!
Does the SpeakEasy Laptop have Wireless capability?
Yes. The all of the SpeakEasy laptop packages can be connected to the internet using wireless "WLAN" connections. The system also supported wired "Ethernet" connections, as well as Dial-up internet.
What are the specifications for the laptop used by the SpeakEasy Media System Complete?
The hardware specifications for the SpeakEasy Media System Complete changes regularly. As new laptop computers are released, we try and keep up with the latest systems. Even though the SpeakEasy software does not require a high end computer, we still ship the complete laptop system with a lot of horsepower. The laptops are typically Dell brand laptops, and will always have at least a dual core processor and 2GB of memory.
What are the specifications for the laptop used by the SpeakEasy Media System Basic?
The SpeakEasy Media System Basic is an ultra lightweight, portable laptop. The laptop features 1 GB of memory, 1 GHz processor, and an 8" screen. The laptop has a battery that lasts roughly 2.5 hours on a single charge, and it is as light as a feather -- the whole system weighs less than 2.5 pounds.
Can I load and operate other software on the laptop, or is the laptop locked down?
The SpeakEasy allows you to install and operate other software on the laptop system. The SpeakEasy runs on Microsoft Windows and we do not restrict other applications being installed on your system. In order to use other software with the SpeakEasy, we include a "Screen Reader" program integrated with our software as an advanced feature. This allows the user to access the underlying Windows operating system as well as other programs.
Can I use a different voice on the SpeakEasy than the one that is installed?
Absolutely. The SpeakEasy ships with two voices by default, but it is possible to use a different voice that you may prefer. Individual voices can be purchased separately from vendors such as NextUp and installed onto your system.
Can I surf the internet with the SpeakEasy?
Yes! The SpeakEasy does provide integration with a web browser. While searching the internet is very easy, surfing the internet is a little more complicated. On the internet, there are many web sites with different types of information and formatting. For this reason, browsing the internet is not as simple a workflow as the other features in the SpeakEasy. It is, however, still possible! The SpeakEasy internet browser, the feature that you would use to surf the web, requires some training to become proficient. This is why it is considered an advanced feature.
I do not know how to touch type on a computer keyboard, can I still use the SpeakEasy Media System?
Certainly. Most features in the SpeakEasy do not require any typing ability. There are a few keys (up, down, and enter) that are used to navigate through the menus in the system.
For features such as E-mail or NoteTaker, typing is necessary. For that, you may enlist the help of the SpeakEasy TypingTutor, a practice program that guides users through the process of learning to type. See the Features Page to read more about TypingTutor.
As a separate purchase and configuration, some users have also set up speech to text programs, such as Dragon Naturally Speaking. Programs like this can convert your speech into text that the SpeakEasy will understand.