[Dtb-talk] Victor Reader Stream editions

[Mike Freeman]

Hi, Mike.

The difference between the standard VRStream and the Library Edition is that 
the latter has an adaptor into which one can insert NLS cartridges. Without 
the adaptor, one has to plug a cable into the cartridge with the other end 
going into the VRStream. The other difference between the standard VRStream 
and the Library Edition is that the latter has an audio Quick Start Guide 
telling the user how to attach the NLS cartridge adaptor to the Stream and 
play books. The version bundled with the CD player allows Daisy CD's such as 
those from RFB&D to be loaded onto the VRStream (of whatever edition) 
without the use of a computer to first download the Daisy books.

In all three instances, you'll still have to get a key from NLS and 
Humanware to play the NLS books and a key from RFB&D to play RFB&D books if 
you so desire. The RFB&D key is free-of-charge now; one no longer has to pay 
for a CD with the key on it.

I've seen the VRStream NLS cartridge adaptor and it's pretty neat but I've 
just used the cable to connect the cartridges to the Stream and haven't 
bought the adaptor (or the CD drive either, for that matter).

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Gilmore" <m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com>
To: <dtb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 3:57 PM
Subject: [Dtb-talk] Victor Reader Stream editions


I was looking at Humanware's web site and noticed the various Victor 
readers. I saw the library edition that plays NLS cartridges as well as 
Victor standard. The difference is $50 with the Victor standard being the 
cheaper of the two.

Just wondering what the difference is and if the library edition is worth 
the extra fifty bucks. It plays cartridges, does this mean that you don't 
have to get a key to download books from NLS? Or is it better to buy the 
latest standard and get the key? (I like the idea of $349 and the CD one 
being over $400 instead of two Victors minus the CD being fifty bucks 
apart.)

Mike



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