Hi I came across this on another list and thought some people might find it useful. Robobraille offer a useful service that converts your docs, no matter what format, into mp3 speech which you can listen to on any mp3 player, etc. Method: Simply send a new message to britspeech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with your text file as an attachment. After about 15 minutes you will be sent an email informing you that your text file is converted and a link at which to retrieve your mp3 file. Clicking on this link will take you to the robobraille site and the file will automatically play in your default player. Choose save under the file menu and save it to where you want to. I would recommend the britspeech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx speech engine. This uses RealSpeak. The usspeech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx uses Sam from windows XP. Joan Ann.