I've only tried the Windows 10 Microsoft voices that come by default with the American installation of Windows 10.  I find the voices to vary significantly in quality.

Of the installed voices, I find Zira to be the best in terms of the combination of a more human sounding voice and enunciation.  I find it superior to the Vocalizer voices I've sampled. 

People have very different opinions about voices they like but if people are trying or want to try Vocalizer voices, I think they should compare them with Microsoft voices.

Gene

Arlene wrote:

> if you in general can’t afford the voices in code factory. Then you in general should pay for a more expensive screen reader with the voices they include. 

 

That’s certainly an option if you absolutely insist on being able to use the Eloquence or Vocalizer voices. However, many people may be able to adjust to Microsoft’s voices as their newer ones are quite pleasant to listen to. As I grew up with more old-school speech products I’m personally still a fan of Espeak and still often resort to using it.

I’m just trying to say that buying another screen reader isn’t a user’s only option if the Code Factory voices aren’t affordable.

Also, Code Factory sells SAPI-compliant versions of Eloquence for around $60.00 U.S. which might be a bit easier to purchase. These voices can be used with NVDA as well as Narrator.

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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Arlene
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 5:14 PM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] how to get activation code from AT guys

 

Oh yeah, if you in general can’t afford the voices in code factory. Then you in general should pay for a more expensive screen reader with the voices they include. 

 

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From: Arlene via groups.io
Sent: August 8, 2022 2:09 PM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] how to get activation code from AT guys

 

Okay, I understand.  I like it that way. If you find you don’t like the voices and your free trial runs out then you are not obligated to pay for it.  Where as other screen readers you get extra voices after you pay for it. You not only pay for the voices you pay for things that are included like the high technical addons you won’t use. 

 

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From: Nimer Jaber
Sent: August 8, 2022 2:04 PM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] how to get activation code from AT guys

 

Free trial means just that, a free trial. If you want to continue using them, you will have to pay once the trial period runs out.

 

On Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 1:53 PM Arlene <nedster66@...> wrote:

Hi, do you mean, even with the free voices do you eventually have to pay for them when you try the code factory?  I don’t mind paying for the free voices.  I just want to know if you try the free voices as a short trial witch eventually you have to pay for them?  I’m happy with the voice NVDA comes with. But if I want to try the free voices from the code factory  I’d try the free voices but I’ll pay for it.

 

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From: Sarah k Alawami
Sent: August 8, 2022 7:50 AM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] how to get activation code from AT guys

 

No, nothings for free, including the free voices. You either pay in time or in money. If you didn't buy the voices, we cannot help you due to legal reasons.

 

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From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Danial Sedaghat Nia

Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 6:22 AM

To: nvda@nvda.groups.io

Subject: Re: [nvda] how to get activation code from AT guys

 

In fact, I cannot afford to pay this fee. Is there a way I can use these code factory voices?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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