FreeLists / access-uk / [access-uk] Re: Victor Reader Stream

["Ian Macrae" <ian.macrae@xxxxxxxxx>]

Do we think this may be a replacement for the Book Courier which appears to be 
very much on the back burner just now?  I like the idea that you don't need any 
interface software.   But I'd guess the Daisy file transfers would still be 
painfully slow?

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David Russell
Sent: 29 June 2007 17:18
To: Access-Uk@Freelists. Org
Subject: [access-uk] Victor Reader Stream

Here is more from the Humanware website.

VictorReader Stream    

Small in size, Big on features!
The only DAISY player that offers you so much in such a small package

Download your favourite books and MP3s on your Stream and leave home with your 
library in the palm of your hand. This versatile, powerful DAISY-MP3 player 
lets you read and navigate through complex books, such as reference manuals and 
school books, as well as novels and magazines and even reads the NLS new 
digital talking books. You can also use its built in text to speech to read 
books in text format such as Bookshare. And that's not all... there are many 
more functions, including an integrated microphone to record voice notes. No 
other DAISY player offers you so much in such a small package... and at such an 
affordable price.

Packed with DAISY functions

This little player packs a mighty punch, offering high performance and advanced 
DAISY navigation. Victor Reader Stream gives you access to a book with 
equivalent speed, flexibility and accuracy of reading a printed book. Full 
control is at your fingertips.

Your books and music go everywhere with you

Since it is ultra-compact and sleek, you can take it everywhere. No need to 
bring CDs with you... it stores everything in its SD memory card. Only the size 
of a deck of cards, it fits in the palm of your hand and can easily be carried 
in a pocket or clipped on your belt in its attractive case.

Hours of uninterrupted reading

Since you will not want to stop using it, Stream comes with rechargeable 
batteries providing up to 15 hours of uninterrupted listening time. So long 
trips become the perfect time to catch up on

Main Features:

* State-of-the-art DAISY, DAISY/NISO, MP3, player

* Removable SD card for storing books, e-text files, music, and voice 
recordings and audio bookmarks

* Ability to play NLS download books and NLS book cartridges

* Portable (4.6x2.6x0.9 inches) lightweight (6 ounces)

* Built-in human sounding text-to-speech (Nuance Vocalizer )

* Voice recording capability via built-in microphone or external microphone

* Playback through stereo headphones or secondary small speaker

* USB port to transfer books and music from your PC

* User replaceable Rechargeable battery providing 15 hours playtime

* Built-in battery charger (four hours for full recharge)

* Includes switchable external power adapter for use in multiple countries

* Stylish look with high contrast keys and buttons

* Attractive carrying case with belt clip Advanced DAISY Book Features

* Four-arrow keys for navigation by chapter, section, page, and bookmarks

* GOTO features to jump to a specific page, heading, book or bookmark

* Browse bookmark list

* Allows navigation of multiple books, MP3 folders, and voice notes

* Text-to-speech allows access to electronic text

* Three types of bookmarking saved separately for multiple books

* Simple bookmark to mark a reading position

* Audio bookmark with recorded voice note

* Highlight bookmark to mark start and end of a passage

* Ability to play or not to play skippable elements  

Extensive usability features:

* Variable speed playback

* Accelerated fast forward/rewind with audible feedback

* Time Jump feature

* Auto Sleep shutoff with multiple time settings

* Key lock feature

* Book information key

* Where Am I key for information on reading position

* Built-in user guide and Key Describer

* Configuration menu for setting time jump interval, DAISY skippable elements, 
and MP3 shuffle or loop play modes

* Audio messages for battery capacity

* Announcement of MP3 folder and file names

* Audio tone control

* Recognized as a standard Windows USB drive: allows transfers from PC to 
Stream without file filtering software 

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