[access-uk] Re: Victor Reader Stream

  • From: "Ian Macrae" <ian.macrae1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:26:44 +0100

I think it's a battery issue Damon.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Damon 
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 6:55 PM
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: Victor Reader Stream


  why do accessible devices insist on using small capacity memory cards 
  instead of a 40 gig thumnail sized hard disk drive as in iPods?

  ...Damon





  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "David Russell" <david.russell8@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  To: "Access-Uk@Freelists. Org" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 5:17 PM
  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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