[bksvol-discuss] Fwd: Fw: New digital reading device for blind people - HumanWareLaunches Victor Reader Wave, a new compact DAISY player
- From: Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 10:28:56 -0800 (PST)
Here's an article that, although it sounds sort of
like an advertisement, reports on something that is
being shown at the CSUN conference to which those of
us still on list are unable to go. At least we can
share in some of what the attendees see, thanks to my
friend who prefers still to remain anonymous. (smile)
Cindy
>
> LOS ANGELES, March 16 /PRNewswire/ - Today at the
> CSUN Conference on
> Technology and Persons with Disabilities, HumanWare
> is proud to officially
> launch Victor Reader Wave, the latest model in its
> popular line of Victor
> Reader DAISY CD Digital Talking Book Players.
> Based on the popular Victor Reader Vibe, the
> world's first mainstream
> MP3
> player adapted to play DAISY books, the Victor
> Reader Wave has the same
> advantages of an adapted mainstream player with its
> portable design and
> affordable price, but also includes many
> enhancements:
>
> - The popular clam shell style lid of the
> Vibe remains, but has been
> modified to use the familiar telephone
> style keypad of the Victor
> Reader Classic+ player.
> - Enhanced navigation features of the
> Classic+ such as time jump and
> accelerated fast forward.
> - Enlarged file system to play very complex
> DAISY books.
> - Expanded memory to store hundreds of
> bookmarks.
> - Save playback position for DAISY, MP3 and
> music CD's.
> - Audio prompts have been added for MP3 CD
> playback.
> - A larger screen with text feedback for
> commands and display of book
> title and current section heading.
> - Learning disabled users will benefit from
> the screen display of
> graphical command icons as well as
> graphical display of
> volume/battery level, speed setting, and
> book position.
>
> "The Victor Reader Wave is another successful
> example of HumanWare's
> philosophy of integrating its proven and highly
> reliable DAISY software
> within
> a commercial off-the-shelf MP3 player" said Gerry
> Chevalier, product manager
> for the Victor Reader line. "Our customers really
> liked the Vibe but asked
> us
> for more choice in price and functionality in our
> portable players. As a
> companion product to the Vibe, we are confident the
> Wave will meet their
> expectations."
> Victor Reader Wave is a portable CD player that
> offers the navigation
> and
> advanced features found in the most powerful DAISY
> players. It is designed
> for
> students and professionals. With its tactile
> keyboard, audio feedback, and
> large display screen, Victor Reader Wave is an
> exceptionally accessible
> device
> for both the visually impaired and the learning
> disabled. Users can navigate
> faster and far more efficiently through reference
> works and complex audio
> textbooks. They can move forward or backward by
> chapter or section, go to a
> specific page, and even insert bookmarks.
> The Victor Reader Wave includes earphones, a
> power adapter, a carrying
> case and rechargeable batteries. Users can recharge
> their batteries directly
> in the unit. Victor Reader Wave's compact size and
> rechargeable batteries
> allow you to take and use it anywhere. This new
> player will be available in
> June 2005.
>
>
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