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TPB Reader

Screenshot of a program dialogue box, displaying a User Guide and a menu bar at the bottom.
Manufacturer Name: 
Swedish Library Of Talking Books And Braille

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Product Description: 

The TPB Reader is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software can be used to play digital talking books that meet the international DAISY standards, including those distributed by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D). Users can navigate books by page, chapter, or section, and the reading voice can be sped up or slowed down.

Main Features: 

  • Commands are entered through drop down menus or keyboard shortcuts.
  • The software comes with an Electronic Reference Guide.
  • Up to 200 bookmarks can be placed in a book.

Primary Specifications: 

  • For use with IBM and compatible computers.
  • System Requirements: Pentium 166 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor; Internet Explorer 5.0 required (IE 5.5 recommended); Windows 98/2000/NT/ME/XP operating system; 64 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM) 30 MB hard disk space; and a multi-channel sound card. DirectX 7.0 (included) is required for the operation of the program's variable speed function; computers running later versions of DirectX (8.0 or higher) will not be able to use the variable speed function.
  • Compatible screen reader programs include JAWS for Windows version 4.01 or later, and Window Eyes version 4.2 or later (not included).

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