Now you can convert written text to spoken words with NEO Text2Speech—the easy-to-use add-on device that works with NEO. This revolutionary new device provides instant audio feedback for struggling and developing writers to help improve writing, expression, fluency, and grammar. It also puts portable communication capability right at the fingertips of the speech-challenged.

The NEO Text2Speech device runs on two AA batteries that provide up to 200 hours (or 3000 words) of use. NEO Text2Speech communicates with the NEO wirelessly, using NEO’s built-in infrared capability and integrated software*. The software can be customized to have text automatically read back by letter, word, sentence, or paragraph, and at different speeds and volumes. With Text2Speech, you can choose to plug in headphones for personalized use, or use speakers to facilitate communication with others.

*Pre-installed on currently shipping NEOs. Automatically installed on existing NEO units as part of a system upgrade (3.x) with AlphaSmart Manager 2 v3.3 (available as a free download).

NEO Text2Speech Add-On The Text2Speech add-on package includes Text2Speech device, headphones, and two AA batteries. $129 (List Price) NEO Text2Speech Bundle The Text2Speech Bundle includes a NEO 1 with three AA batteries, USB cable, software, and documentation CD and the Text2Speech device with two AA batteries and headphones. NEW LOWER PRICE! $269 (List Price) NEO Text2Speech with Co:Writer The Text2Speech Bundle with Co:Writer includes a NEO 1 with three AA batteries, USB cable, software and documentation CD, Co:Writer SmartApplet, and Text2Speech device with two AA batteries and headphones. NEW LOWER PRICE! $369 (List Price)