robertj@tekgen.bv.tek.com (Robert Jaquiss) (05/13/91)
Index Number: 15513 Computer Conversations, Inc. has announced the release of two new voice synthesizers intended for use with MS DOS computers operating at up to 30 megahertz. The Verbette Mark I is an internal half size board, and the Verbette Mark II is a small external box attaching by a cable to the computer's parallel port. The Verbette Mark II represents a revolutionary concept in voice synthesizer technology. It is 4 inches long, 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick and weighs only 8 ounces. It is battery operated and can use a 9 volt battery or an AC adapter. Both Verbettes feature a user exception dictionary to allow easy modification of pronunciation. There are a wide variety of volume, speed, pitch and filter levels, all controlled from the computer keyboard, as well as immediate silencing. When used with Computer Conversations' Verbal Operating System voice output software, the synthesizer/software combination requires only 23K of RAM. Both Verbettes require an amplified speaker or earphone. The Verbette Mark I costs $249.95 and the Verbette Mark II costs $399.95. The cost of the Verbal Operating System software is $550.00. Computer Conversations can be reached at 614 924 2885. Demonstration tapes are available.