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Text to Speech software?

Does anyone know of a text to speech software for Windows Mobile 5/6? I'm looking for something that will read e-mail out loud.

Voice Command 1.6 will read email headers.

Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.

As a follow up to this, does anyone know of an application to read out text messages whilst driving along? Its not very safe when the popup comes on screen covering up Tomtom.

ltxda said:
Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.
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Try Fonix Voice Central 3.1. It reads out the body of the email messages.
http://www.fonixspeech.com/pages/voicecentral.php
Gboye

hi guys for those who don't know voice command 1.6 read text body message
go to settings then email then option then uncheck high importance only
and voila it will read each sms when they come !
;-)
ethan.

ltxda said:
Thanks. I have VC1.6. I'm looking for something that will read the e-mail body to me while I'm driving.
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and what about this:
text to speech for pocket pc pro
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=24042
tested it and the outcome is a clear english sound.
you can also download a trial

Palmchen said:
and what about this:
text to speech for pocket pc pro
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=24042
tested it and the outcome is a clear english sound.
you can also download a trial
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I saw this one but didn't know if it would read the e-mail from within Outlook or if I had to copy/paste the words into a document. If you still have it installed, could you let me know if you can tell it to read an e-mail from within Outlook? At the very least, open a message when it arrives then this program reads the message after you instruct it to do so?

Gboye said:
Try Fonix Voice Central 3.1. It reads out the body of the email messages.
http://www.fonixspeech.com/pages/voicecentral.php
Gboye
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Thanks, this says it'll read the e-mail as it arrives and even allow me to reply or delete, etc. If you use it, do you know if it'll read over BlueTooth headset? If it will then It's most likely the perfect program and must have for the Athena.

ltxda said:
Thanks, this says it'll read the e-mail as it arrives and even allow me to reply or delete, etc. If you use it, do you know if it'll read over BlueTooth headset? If it will then It's most likely the perfect program and must have for the Athena.
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I used an earlier version on the Blue Angel and it did what it said it would do. Not used it on the Ameo though.. But you can downlad a free trial and see if it works over BT.

Gboye said:
I used an earlier version on the Blue Angel and it did what it said it would do. Not used it on the Ameo though.. But you can downlad a free trial and see if it works over BT.
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Thanks. I've downloaded it but haven't had a chance to test it out yet.

I had been looking for something like this for some time. Well, thanks to this thread I have downloaded and tried it. Conclusion: very useful, though could be improved.
1. Voice quality is not very good.
2. Reads the emails and very accurate.
3. Functionally quite rich - though I have only tried reading emails as this is what I was after.
However, I havnt figured out how to read emails as and when they arrive. I seems tha I have to start the application to read the emails. If anyone has any ideas, please share them. Thanks

Digital.Diablo said:
As a follow up to this, does anyone know of an application to read out text messages whilst driving along? Its not very safe when the popup comes on screen covering up Tomtom.
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Hey I know this is several years later, but like me I bet your STILL using windows mobile ... so if so.... you need to look at this thread, post 8 in particular. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407630
the xda user posted a link to software (freeware) that will intercept incomming text messages and read them... EXACTLY what you were looking for. Now... if we could only find software that will take dictations and text them up for us freeing us from typing all the time.
Good luck peeps.

A few questions about my new Wing

Hi everyone... I am trying to find out a few things about my new phone. I am brand new to Windows Mobile, coming from a blackberry, and have done much searching on here, but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for.
I have found tons of posts on how to disable threaded texts. Not sure why anyone would want to do this, (I'm still used to my blackberry, and I love the threaded texts)... so I am wondering how I get that, because mine must be already disabled. Mine only shows the messages that were sent to me. I did get a program from a guy I work with called Xtreme text, which is ok, but kind of slow.
Also, I would like to know if I can disable or at least change the sound that my phone makes when I send a sms. I went into sounds and turned off notifications, and that turned it off, but it also turned off the sound for when I receive a text.
I saw that there are different operating systems I guess they are, and some of them maybe would give me the things I'm looking for, but a lot of them say that the transcriber has been disabled, and that is the whole reason I had to lose the Blackberry, because we are using a new program at work and I need to be able to have my phone signed with the stylus.
I would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks!

Welcome to xda-devs! consider this your "get questions anwered without just being to sold to search" pass.
Threaded texts are not natively supported in WM6. You must flash a WM6.1 rom for natively supported threaded texts. Flashing roms is really fun and kind of addicting (at least imho). There are currently 2 methods for flashing roms- USPL and Hard-SPL. Your phone is protected from rom changing with a "CID-Lock" that is built into the SPL of your phone. The USPL uses a temporary SPL to disable the lock where as Hard-SPL flashes a totally new SPL that has no CID-lock.
Romwise, we do not yet have an abundance of cooks. We have two main cooks, itje and ttran. They make the "Touch-it" and "Open Touch" roms, respectively.
Now about the transcriber. The transcriber takes the text that you write and translates it into text. I am not sure what program you could use to actually sign documents.
Welcome to xda-devs!

Thanks fzzy! Ok, so in your opinion, what would be the easier way for a newb to do this, and what would be the flash that I wanted to use? I am totally new to all of this and will need step by step instructions on how to do all of it without turning my phone into a paperweight.
Any suggestions and help will be awesome! The main things I want are the threaded texting, and to be able to scroll through my contacts with my finger like the iphone I guess. Also, I would really like for the phone not to make that bell noise when I send an sms. The thing with the transcriber i believe is built into the program that we will be using, but the ability for the phone to accept the movement of the stylus needs to be active still.
Thank You!

read this!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369397
How2flash!!!
Very important.....
And if you hard-spl... you can test any rom you want....

Yeppers. As fzzyrn said, you don't need the transcriber since all that does is translate what you write into words. If you do want it, though, you can built a ROM using my kitchen that includes it.
Romwise, we do not yet have an abundance of cooks. We have two main cooks, itje and ttran. They make the "Touch-it" and "Open Touch" roms, respectively.
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Boo hoo, no body loves me. I'm gonna built one ROM with every configuration possible with my kitchen and release it so that people will start talking about my Clean series ROMs. hehehe

Hmm I still don't really understand what any of that means. Maybe I will just have to learn to like this phone the way it is.
It does say though, under "programs you need" that you need active sync if you have XP. What if you are using Vista?
I am going to keep reading posts to find out as much as I can, but this is all pretty confusing to me so far...

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Hmm I still don't really understand what any of that means. Maybe I will just have to learn to like this phone the way it is.
It does say though, under "programs you need" that you need active sync if you have XP. What if you are using Vista?
I am going to keep reading posts to find out as much as I can, but this is all pretty confusing to me so far...
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My suggestion:
1. USE your device about a few weeks. You never tune a car before you tested it.
2. Meanwhile READ, READ, READ and you will understand WinMobile etc.... and Activesync and WMDC on Vista
3. NOW start searching apps you want to try....
4. And now think about falshing a tuned up Operating system....
But please take time for 1-3!!!!!!!

@ ivan: WE love you!!
But the great super working Moderator was also missed.
hahahahahahahaha

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@ ivan: WE love you!!
But the great super working Moderator was also missed.
hahahahahahahaha
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lol. It's ok, I love the moderator's work, too!
Together, we can be "The Forgotten."

Would it maybe be easier for me to just try the palm threaded sms program, since that's really the biggest thing I want? Also, does anyone know how to turn off that stupid annoying sound that comes up and says message sent? That thing is really annoying me!
Thanks!

Landocommando12 said:
Would it maybe be easier for me to just try the palm threaded sms program, since that's really the biggest thing I want? Also, does anyone know how to turn off that stupid annoying sound that comes up and says message sent? That thing is really annoying me!
Thanks!
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you got to reg edit it(use a reg editor like PHM Reg edit0
then go to HKLM(hey_local_machine)\software\microsoft\inbox\settings
SMSNoSentMsg = 1
you might have to create the value...

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you got to reg edit it(use a reg editor like PHM Reg edit0
then go to HKLM(hey_local_machine)\software\microsoft\inbox\settings
SMSNoSentMsg = 1
you might have to create the value...
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Ok, sorry but I'm really new to this... is this reg editor something I run on the phone, or on the computer while the phone is connected to it?
Thanks

youhave to install PHM reg edit to your phone or use this on your desktop computer(attached):

ok, so I started the regeditor and connected my phone, and went into HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Inbox but then there is no settings folder, only "Ldapinfo", "sendDriver", and "Svc". Any suggestions on where to go from there?
Thank you!

here i created a cab file for you.
just copy it to your wing then click it and it will fix this sent message thing

hmm I copied it and clicked it, and it opened a bunch of text in IE, but it didn't stop the message sent notification. Not sure if I did something wrong or what...

lordy lordy. how'd i forget ivan? haha.
we should also add albert now what with his carbon rom, eh?
oh by the way, you need to click it from your device, not form your computer. trix is for kids (get it?). oh and you should get some "cab via activesync" software so you don't hafe to repeatedly copy and open.

so it didnt install at all?
i tried it on my wing and showed this:

kidnamedAlbert said:
so it didnt install at all?
i tried it on my wing and showed this:
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Click install

haha yeah i know its just i made that cab for him nd it "didnt work" but i think Fzzyrn helped him

AIM for WinMo

I'm looking for a lightwieght AIM client for WinMo. I have tried installing Agile Mobile but it wouldn't install. I would use the one that came in the ROM by default by ATT but it lowers your txt msgs with every IM you send. I'm looking for a free solution. When I had my iPhone I was able to use Mobile Meebo and/or iphone.beejive.com but none of these work on the kasier.
Which one do you all use? Much thanks.

Here you go, this one is my favorite. It was updated in 2000 but it's honestly the best AIM app I've found.
AIM Download

I use Slick.

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I'm looking for a lightwieght AIM client for WinMo. I have tried installing Agile Mobile but it wouldn't install. I would use the one that came in the ROM by default by ATT but it lowers your txt msgs with every IM you send. I'm looking for a free solution. When I had my iPhone I was able to use Mobile Meebo and/or iphone.beejive.com but none of these work on the kasier.
Which one do you all use? Much thanks.
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i agree with the poster above me, use slick, it updates on occasion and is fairly simple to use.
Here i've attached the file. you need to update once you install it so don't be discouraged.

Seeing as you used Jive Talk in the past, you should try the WM6 alpha.
http://www.beejive.com/wm6/

outphase said:
Seeing as you used Jive Talk in the past, you should try the WM6 alpha.
http://www.beejive.com/wm6/
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Hrmm..I just installed this app. And the overall look of it seems nicer than slick. Thanks ouphase.

I assume that both Slick and the new Beejive use my phone's data plan so I won't be charged a text message for every IM sent, correct?

dylanc430 said:
I assume that both Slick and the new Beejive use my phone's data plan so I won't be charged a text message for every IM sent, correct?
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Correct (completing 10 char limit)

fb401 said:
Correct (completing 10 char limit)
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what if i dont have a data plan?
be/c i got no data plan at all. i just use wifi.

Palringo works nicely and on multiple networks. I use it for AIM, MSN, and Yahoo.

i've been using palringo as well...i like that it integrates google chat at well, and the FINALLY updated it about a month ago where you can continue to have multiple chats open rather than closing a chat w/ 1 person, to open up a chat w/ another.
but i'm always looking for something newer and better...

i'm really diggin the layout and the chat history function of slick...but i tried to get jivetalk up and running, the cab that i'm downloading from their website isn't opening up on my phone properly...anybody having problems w/ the program as well?

I've had Palringo for a while now and just installed BeeJive. Palringo uses less memory, connect faster, plain and simple. Plus if you have MSN or HOTMAIL contacts on your yahoo buddy list they show up in Palringo unlike BeeJive. Beejive is more appealing with alot of neat and promising features butof course uses more memory. I like BeeJive more because it's got a feel to it plus it has alot of option to mees around with.
I'm sticking with both of them for now, and will run either one depending on my mood

anyone having problems installing jive talk too? i just did a hardreset on my phone and it still isn't working out. i'm sure it doesn't make a difference but i'm running qmobile 1.2 and its keeps pulling this error after i try to run it after a "successful" installation to the device. "
System.TypeLoad Exception
Unexpected Error:
Type LoadException at
Beejive.Jivetalk.view.buddylistcontroller.buildmenu()at....
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and continues on and on with a message caption that takes up the entire window. any ideas?

i have a couple mac fag buddies, they use iphone, and ichat for pc, any of these apps work w/ ichat? From what i hear you only need aim not sure if thats true (plus id love to NOT use aohell for anything)

iChat either uses .Mac or AIM to chat. Find out if they use AIM.

simbadogg said:
anyone having problems installing jive talk too? i just did a hardreset on my phone and it still isn't working out. i'm sure it doesn't make a difference but i'm running qmobile 1.2 and its keeps pulling this error after i try to run it after a "successful" installation to the device. "
and continues on and on with a message caption that takes up the entire window. any ideas?
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I get this same error on my 8125 running the latest (213) TNT ROM.

URL Links
Does either Slick or Plaringo convert http links in messages to clickable URLs?

palringo does, slick does as well...the real stinky thing about slick is you can't just copy text from conversations...which i do a lot. Sometimes i like to just copy convos etc, palringo is nice because whenever someone sends you a link, whether it be a picture of a youtube, or website or w/e...it'll say "open in browser" or "copy to clipboard". slick you can kind of do the same thing, but it takes a hell of a lot longer

simbadogg said:
anyone having problems installing jive talk too? i just did a hardreset on my phone and it still isn't working out. i'm sure it doesn't make a difference but i'm running qmobile 1.2 and its keeps pulling this error after i try to run it after a "successful" installation to the device. "
System.TypeLoad Exception
Unexpected Error:
Type LoadException at
Beejive.Jivetalk.view.buddylistcontroller.buildmen u()at....
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and continues on and on with a message caption that takes up the entire window. any ideas?
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I get the same message....
I have seen this question asked multiple times in numerous threads with no answers...rather than start a new thread, i figured if bring this thread back and hopefully someone could answer this question? thanks

Open SMS as read only from TF3D Messages tab

...I havent disabled ms threading yet in text messages but one thing that does annoy me is that when I click on the message from touch flo...it goes straight into a reply....is there a way to force it to open as a read only and then reply with threading enabled? Its a real shame that the message tab in TF3D doesnt support scrolling of messages isnt....anyone got any insight?

If you prevent the keypad from automatically popping up then the text will still be readable even in reply mode. One of the tweaking/config programs has an option for this, can't think which one right now.

Davey101 said:
If you prevent the keypad from automatically popping up then the text will still be readable even in reply mode. One of the tweaking/config programs has an option for this, can't think which one right now.
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Ok I'll have a dig around for that.....Im guessing disabling threading is prob the only solution...

Is there a way of modifying touch flo such that when you read them in the sms touch flo tab you can scroll...i.e. if you have a long message it seems to be the only way to read it is in the threaded reply...which I hate....have to say for something so fundamental as texting the current method makes a meal of it....this is my first WM Device and I like to read sms, in full, then goto reply...not just reply by default.....its too fiddly!

Turn off threaded sms.. u can do that with the diamondtweak tool..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=409540
When you click on an sms in tf3d, it will show you the full sms, without a reply box..

djind said:
Turn off threaded sms.. u can do that with the diamondtweak tool..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=409540
When you click on an sms in tf3d, it will show you the full sms, without a reply box..
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Excellent..thank you....I kind of like the threading....but....I dont like the way it works in that a click on touchflo takes you straight to reply rather than read>then reply...
So this problem is just down to the mechanics of WM6.1 Threading?

neilsupermac999 said:
Excellent..thank you....I kind of like the threading....but....I dont like the way it works in that a click on touchflo takes you straight to reply rather than read>then reply...
So this problem is just down to the mechanics of WM6.1 Threading?
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Sorry kinda misread ur post.. I dont think there is a possibility to use this semi-threaded sms option.. Looked into it a while ago, but maybe there are now.. I don't know.. I would like that option also..

Text Message Software

I was curious if there was an alternative to the default text messaging software. The main reason I don't like it is that it is a little plain. So if you know of any it would be great if you could point me to it with a link or just give me a name. I have done some searching but could not find anything.
Thanks,
Bob Hoil

Hey, There is something that is similar, but a little bit nicer (has smileys, and stuff), but still a little plain looking. It's called Shogunmark? if i remember correctly :S

I really like Birdsoft's Extreme Text
This is not the actual company's website, it is down for some reason, but you can still download a trial from this site and even buy it from this site.
If you have pictures loaded for your contacts it shows them, and it also threads your sms and will even allow for hyperlinks to be clicked on. I only have WM6 and it works great for threading your conversations all without messing up your inbox or anything. All this program does is just reference your inbox and merely just groups your conversations by contact in nice looking app for you. You can install and uninstall without it messing up your messagin settings or losing any sms cuz its a stand alone program that just merely looks at your inbox and references it as I said before. Only downside is if someone sends a MMS, all you will see in the program is the message they sent with the pic/video. You woiuld then have to go into your actual message inbox to look at the pic/video.

try pocketcm

Extreme Text works well, looks good
bobhoil said:
I was curious if there was an alternative to the default text messaging software. The main reason I don't like it is that it is a little plain. So if you know of any it would be great if you could point me to it with a link or just give me a name. I have done some searching but could not find anything. . .
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asofiker said:
I really like Birdsoft's Extreme Text . . .
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I use Extreme Text also, and really like it. It looks nicer, and it types smoother - there is no lag in landscape mode from keypress to display, as there seems to be in the standard message app, in my experience. And it integrates fine with the standard message app - you can use them interchangeably.

Thanks for all of the posts and suggestions I will be sure to check them out. If anyone knows of anymore I can try out it would be great if you could post them.
Thanks,
Bob Hoil

Txt Msg software
You can also use iMov messenger....very convenient and simple

I like sms-Chat by Vito, But you have to have the most recent version, Version 1.10 has a bug and you can't see your text as you type in landscape... Version 1.15 should fix that bug..