[access-uk] Re: new Victor Reader Stream
- From: "Barry Hill" <barry.hill3@xxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:57:09 -0000
Cheers
Barry
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On Behalf Of David Russell
Sent: 31 January 2013 7:50 AM
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Subject: [access-uk] new Victor Reader Stream
Hi all
This is from the Humanware website. The cost is not mentioned, but in fact
the new Stream will cost £255 and will be released on 28 February.
Ready for the future of wireless
content access
Imagine having the latest novels, magazines, your favorite music,
audio-described films, texts and your own voice recordings, all in the palm
of your hand. With its new lightweight and compact design, Victor Reader
Stream delivers hours of listening pleasure
ANYWHERE !
Far more than just another audio player, the new Streams wireless
capabilities open up the world to people who are blind or visually impaired.
Pre-order your New Stream Now for a chance to win your purchase!
2 units to win! the winners will be announced on March 1, 2013
Smaller
The new Victor Reader Stream is 28% smaller than its predecessor. Its new
sleek design is thinner and features rounded shapes, making it more
comfortable to hold.
Smarter
The new Stream opens new possibilities for receiving content wirelessly,
from books and newspapers to podcasts and radio. It also features a louder
speaker, superior text-to-speech, and improved recording.
Simple
The high contrast, robust, tactile keypad and popular Victor Reader
bookshelf navigation still make this Stream the easiest to use hand-held
player on the market.
A multimedia library in your pocket
Taking your books, music and much more everywhere you go is so easy with the
new Victor Reader Streams excellent features:
Supports up to 32GB removable SD cards and external USB flash drives.
Read books from DAISY libraries: NLS, Bookshare, Learning Ally.
Enjoy books and music from iTunes.
Play text documents with built-in text-to-speech from Acapela.
Exceptional user friendliness
The new Victor Reader Stream has been designed with user-friendly,
real-world features.
Replaceable battery recharges via your computer USB or USB AC adapter
Built-in speaker and headphone jack
Self-voicing controls
Read at your pace by controlling playback speed
Sleep key playback stops if you fall asleep
Information key announces book title, time elapsed/remaining, total pages
and more
Where Am I key announces reading position such as page, chapter, or song
title
Key describer announces the functions of each key
High contrast, robust, tactile keypad for ease of use and long-term service
Free software updates over wireless network
Record audio with a simple touch
Use the built-in mono microphone or your own stereo microphone to record
voice notes,
to-do lists, classroom lectures or from a line-in device.
Navigate quickly and easily
The new Stream has simple navigation to deliver the ultimate user
experience. Locate files, books, audio recordings quickly and simply with
just a key press.
Browse DAISY books by chapter, section, or phrase
Move through text files by paragraph, sentence, word
Go To Page key finds pages just like turning to a specific page in a printed
book
Never lose your place: your Stream automatically resumes where you left off
Bookmark important passages even record your own voice annotations
Navigate MP3 books and music by folder or file
Specifications
Dimensions:
114 x 62 x 18 mm (4.5 x 2.4 x 0.7 in.)
Weight: 110 g (3.9 oz) including battery
DAISY formats supported:
2.0, 2.0.2, and ANSI/NISO Z39.86 2002/2005 (DAISY 3)
Audio formats: MP4-AAC, AMR-WB+, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Speex, WAV
Text-to-speech: Acapela (2 voices) to play brf, txt, html, xml, DOCX, EPUB
SD slot supports up to 32GB SDHC cards
Li-Ion battery: Rechargeable via USB or USB AC adapter
Recharging time: 5 hours via AC adapter
Wireless protocol: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Operating time: Up to 15 hours on headphones (may vary depending on content
and player settings)
Built-in speaker and 3.5 mm headphone jack
Micro USB port for connecting to external USB flash drives or computer
Recording format: PCM, Wav, MP3
Microphone: Built-in mono and 3.5 mm stereo jack
Power/data jack: Micro USB
Firmware upgrade via SD or online
Real-time clock with date/time announcement
Pre-order your New Stream Now for a chance to win your purchase!
2 units to win! the winners will be announced on March 1, 2013
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