Let your computer read your kids to bed


	Let your computer read your kids to bed

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1-12-2009 9:11 AM

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1-12-2009 11:29 AM

urbanlife

Unreal! First, I can't believe this type of technology exists. Second, I can't believe it is only $700!

I wonder what the "voice" sounds like...

no competition for celebrity voiceovers

1-13-2009 7:07 AM

mrmoan

i really don't think this will sell it is good tech and very cheap saying that it would be the price that will make it hmmmm really would like to see it in action good clip

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