This newsletter from IRTI has a discounted price for the PTR2 and several new Daisy products along with a novel Daisy web-deployment strategy. Thought many of you would enjoy this.
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I R T I NewsClips - The Newsletter of Innovative Rehabilitation Technology Inc.,
May 2006, Volume 6, Number 1
Greetings I R T I friends,
It's been a while since I R T I sent out a News Letter but we believe you will agree this issue will have been worth waiting for.
In this edition of NewsClips I R T I introduces three new DAISY tools:
1. eClipseWriter Personal Edition Version 2.2
2. eClipseWriter Professional
3. eClipseWater, a revolutionary web deployment tool for audio documents.
4. I R T I launches a new revolutionary tutorial and product manual library.
5. Tons of product special sale prices.
About eClipseWriter Personal Edition Version 2.2
Since its release in October of 2004, eClipseWriter Personal Edition has gained increasing popularity and adoption around the world as a preferred Accessible Media and DAISY production tool. A major upgrade is now available including features and enhancements too numerous to mention. But here are some of the highlights:
1. New Wizard like build book procedure: prompts for DAISY type, Audio
Formats, and an in-line CD burning resulting in greater ease of use and automation.
2. Improved document preparation that automatically identifies heading
level, Pages, and phrasing lists and tables.
3. Enhanced CD Burning includes the ability to burn multiple DAISY books to
a single CD and automatically creates the Disc Info file required by
hardware players to locate and play multi-title CD?s. We?ve also added a
full CD erase feature for CDRW type CD?s in addition to the quick erase.
4. The Build book procedure now creates a M3U play list in addition to the
DAISY data files, which improves playback by heading for your media on
consumer audio devices. The play list supports WAV, MP3, WMA and A S F audio formats.
5. Includes a new built-in WMA audio converter that automatically converts
your DAISY documents from high quality WAV to WMA, Windows Media Audio
format. Many consumer hardware devices now support WMA and eClipseReader
will play, annotate, and navigate your DAISY media created with WMA audio.
6. Numerous enhancements to the talking word processor providing improved
built-in screen reader verbosity controls, convenient new hot-keys and new
merge document feature.
Contact I R T I or visit the I R T I on-line store to purchase your eClipseWriter Personal Edition package or Upgrade.
Introducing eClipseWriter Professional
The professional version of eClipseWriter is perfect for organizations and professionals who want to create an accessible content universe while meeting the needs of our demanding headphone connected society providing instant web delivery enabling portable audio on demand.
One of the key benefits of eClipseWriter Pro is the ability to create tiny
encrypted text files called DTB-DNA? which make it possible to post and
deliver digital talking books over the web. DTB-DNA provides a unique
encrypted single file format that is capable of transforming into multiple
forms of Accessible Media. Users simply download a DTB-DNA file, and with
our new free utility eClipseWater render a portable audio book or document
locally on their Desktop or laptop PC. The media may be read with free tools
such as Windows Media Player®, low cost consumer audio devices and studied
with sophisticated DAISY readers such as eClipseReader and portable Hardware Players.
DTB-DNA files are so small that users with standard dial up Internet connections can download them in just seconds. Use this breakthrough technology to create your own Intranet or Internet Accessible content server with minimal impact and cost to your current network infrastructure. Also, because DTB-DNA is a proprietary encrypted text file format developed by IRTI there are no third party costs or licenses required to deliver your content to the clients you serve.
To demonstrate the value of our new technology, I R T I created a free Accessible Media Content Server to advance our 26-year commitment to provide accessible manuals and tutorials for the tools we support and sell.
To get your free copy of eClipseWater and to experience this amazing new Library service, we are listing a few links below that should be of interest to you.
eClipseWater download http://irti.net/AMPS/downloads/downloads.html
IRTI Document Library http://irti.net/AMPS/library/library.html
Library Getting Started guide http://irti.net/AMPS/library/eclipsewater.html
eClipseReader demo request form http://www.irti.net/eclipse/eClipseReader/downloads/downloads.html
eClipseWriter Personal Edition Demo download http://www.irti.net/eclipse/eClipseWriter/downloads/downloads.html
In addition to the new features found in eClipseWriter Personal Edition and web deployable DTB-DNA, eClipseWriter Pro features includes:
1. A new built-in audio converter that automatically creates your DAISY
media in MP3, WMA, WAV, or A S F file formats.
2. A built-in basic Audio recorder.
3. A Lock DTB-DNA file feature that prevents unauthorized editing of your documents.
4. Support for DAISY 3 V1.1 media. DAISY / NISO 2005 is soon to be released.
5. Enhanced built-in DAISY Validator.
6. The Word Processor includes the ability to change voices and languages in
real-time with the new built-in voice markers feature.
7. New word processor graphics viewer.
8. The ability to insert graphic markers into word processor documents which
are automatically rendered in the build book process.
About the utility, eClipseWater.
eClipseWater is available in a variety of packages including free and paid for upgrade versions.
1. eClipseWater is available for free as a download exclusively from I R T I's web site. http://irti.net/AMPS/downloads/downloads.html
Features include:
a. Renders DTB-DNA media into DAISY 2.02, Type 3, 4 and 6.
b. Renders audio formats: WAV, WMA (Windows Media Audio)
2. eClipseWater Pro is available for:
a. $19.95 as a web download
b. May be purchased from I R T I on CD for $29.95
c. May be purchased on CD for $45.00 and includes NeoSpeech Kate and Paul
Sapi 5 voices.
Features include:
d. Renders DTB-DNA media into DAISY 2.02 or DAISY 3 V1.1, Type 3, 4 and 6.
e. Renders audio formats: WAV, WMA, MP3, and A S F
f. Includes a built-In CD burner for DAISY books.
Prices do not include shipping or required tax
For more information about eClipseWare tools visit I R T I web site http://www.IRTI.net Also be sure to visit I R T I-AMPS to learn about I R T I?s new Accessible Media Production Services.
SPECIAL LIMITED TIME UPGRADE OFFER NOW THROUGH JUNE 30 2006
1. eClipseWriter Personal Edition Regular price is now $249.95. Upgrade from
eClipseWriter Personal Edition Version 2.0 or earlier to the current version
Price = $50.00
2. eClipseWriter Professional Package regular price is $595.00. Upgrade from any version of eClipseWriter Personal Edition Purchased before 4-30-06 to eClipseWriter Pro Price = $199.00 SPECIAL LIMITED TIME SALES OFFER NOW THROUGH JUNE 30 2006
1. Save on the new PlexTalk PTR-2 CD recorder/player! 2. Telex Professor in stock and on sale! 3. Get a free Creative Labs MP3 player with accessible user guide when you buy eClipseWriter Personal Edition software! 4. Special price on the ever-popular Slim line TTR-929 4 track tape player.
Now let' go over the details.
1. We would like to tell you about a special deal on a product that seldom goes on sale the PTR-2 from PlexTalk. Order a PTR-2 from now and June 30, 2006 and you?ll pay only $820, a $75 discount! The PTR-2 stands alone as the world' only completely accessible, portable, DAISY CD recorder/player. As an updated version of the fabulous PTR-1, this new unit features improved internal shock mounting, an external stereo microphone input with automatic and manual gain control, and also has a new default recording mode called ?normal?. Normal mode provides a simplified way to make recordings while you are still new to the unit, or to easily record a lecture, a meeting, etc. For advanced users, Book Creator Mode provides the same precise phrase and split phrase editing features included in the PTR-1. The PTR-2 also records directly to compact flash cards up to 2 GB in size you may want apply your savings toward one with your purchase! When recording to compact flash the PTR-2 boasts battery life of up to 8 hours on a single charge. Don' forget if you are a computer user, you can connect the PTR-2 to your computer as an external USB CDRW drive and flash card reader. You may also use the outstanding PRS editing software included with the PTR-2 at no extra charge. And last but not least, the line input on the PTR-2 make it very easy to convert your older tapes and record albums to CD without using a computer at all!
In addition I R T I just completed a 65-page PTR-2 tutorial created with eClipseWriter that is included with the PTR-2 free of charge. You may also purchase the tutorial separately for $15.00.
2. The Professor talking accessible boom box from Telex is now in full production, in stock, and on sale! List price on the Professor is $399 but if you order between now and June 30, 2006 you?ll pay only $369 a savings of $30! We know that many of you were unable to get a Professor in time for the holidays so this is just our way of saying thanks for waiting!!!
A quick recap of the Professor?s features is as follows: Built-in talking CD player plays MP3, music CD?s or DAISY CD?s. A built in 2/4 track cassette tape player plays NLS format talking books, as well as standard stereo cassettes. And last but not least, the Professor has a talking AM FM stereo radio with 32 presets. The Professor is a truly unique, all in one accessible audio device with no equal! Purchase the Professor and get the IRTI tutorial at no extra charge.
3. Announcing an unbelievable deal. Order our eClipseWriter Personal Edition software bundle and you will get a free Creative Labs MUVO MIX with 512 Meg storage! eClipseWriter puts you in control of your accessible world by enabling you to turn virtually any electronic text file into a DAISY digital talking book and now we?re making it too affordable to pass up by throwing in a free player for your books! You can also play MP3 and WMA music files on the MUVO MIX too!
Here are the highlights of the MUVO MIX:
512 MB of flash storage, Play / Pause control, Resume at last location listened to, Cue and review, Shuffle play of all audio tracks, A-B repeat of a particular section of audio, Automatic power shut off, About 10 hours of operation on a single AAA battery, Simple transfer of audio tracks from a computer using USB 2.0 or 1.0.
But wait! There?s more. We have created an accessible instruction guide for the MUVO MIX to allow you to easily learn the operation. We will provide you with an audio cassette copy of the guide for free with your purchase!
And remember the eClipseWriter Personal Edition package includes the production tool, a copy of eClipseReader-LT our DAISY talking book reader, and a full copy of the high quality synthetic voice package from NeoSpeech. If you have been thinking about getting this fantastic tool there may never be a better time!
4. The modified SONY TTR-929 has been the most popular 4-track tape for many years. Regular price is $104.95 special sale price now through June 30, 2006 is $79.95.
This workhorse of a player provides great audio quality and superior reliability. I R T I has added NLS format features to this dependable SONY Slim line Desktop player/recorder with piano-style keys. Features include: 2 speed, 2 and 4-track playback 2 speed, 2 track recording, Variable speed control operates on NLS speed only for 100% faster and 20% slower playback, Pause button, cue and review 3 inch Built-in speaker, Built-in microphone and tape counter, Microphone and earphone jacks, Includes AC adapter or operates on four AA batteries, not included, Measures 9" x 5" x 1.5", weighs about 2 pounds. Cassette instructions included
And now for our Talking Gizmo specials:
a. Note Teller money identifier - regular price $270 Sale Price $249.95
b. Color Teller color identifier regular price $159 Sale Price $145.00
c. Talking Blood Pressure machines regular price $139.95 Sale Price $129.95
d. Voila personal labeling system- regular price $199.95 sale price $179.95
e. Sony MZB 10 portable mini-disc recorder regular price $279.95 sale price $259.95 limited to stock on hand - act fast! New tutorial available,
f. Talking Atomic Alarm Clock regular price $39.95 sale price $34.95
Note: The above prices do not include shipping fee or required tax and all prices are subject to change after June 30, 2006.
Thank you for taking time to read this edition of NewsClips. We hope you find the information informative and interesting. As always, you should feel free to call or email us with any questions:
Phone: (530) 274-2090 FAX: (530) 274-2093 Order line: (800) 322-4784 Email: info@I R T I.net website: http://www.IRTI.net and http://www.eclipsereader.com
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