Text-to-speech technology reads the content of a computer screen out to the user and is essential software for computer users who are blind or visually impaired. While difficult to learn at first, this software enables people to surf the internet without assistance. As there are a number of different products on the market varying in price, if you have used any type of text to speech software then please provide your opinions on how well it works for other users who may be researching their first purchase.