[Dtb-talk] digital player information

[Jim Barbour]

I would agree that the stream is a better device, some specifics
below.

* I've never seen software stability issues with the stream.  It will,
  once a year or so for me, corrupt its internal database and need to
  be reset.  This is a minor issue, despite how it sounds <smile>
  
* The stream is a much better book reader, feeling much more
  comfortable and intuitive than the pocket.
  
* The pocket does do wifi.  However, there is no web browser.  This
  means that you can't use it with any public facing wifi, such as at
  a starbucks.  This is because there's no way to enter a password, or
  agree to terms of service.

* The pocket is a much better recorder.  If you're looking for a way
  to organize class recordings, have books read, etc. then the pocket
  becomes much more attractive.

* I would also have a look at the book port plus from APH.  They took
  the Pocket and redid much of its firmware.  So, the commands are
  different, and the features changed slightly.  I like the Book Port
  more than the pocket, and I like the stream better than either.

Hope this helps,

Jim

On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 01:01:49PM -0400, Dale Leavens wrote:
> All you say is true from my perspective too. The Stream has a better and
> louder speaker as well however we have some software stability issues with
> the Stream. Just recently when copying DAISY content from CNIB discs
> apparently works but the book does not appear in the bookshelf. When
> attempting to copy it again one is prompted to overwrite the book which
> apparently isn't there and doing so doesn't put it there either. There seems
> to be issues around how the directory works and is organized. So far I have
> not seen this sort of trouble with the PlexTalk Pocket. I do wish it had a
> more robust sound though and a better protective case for when I am wearing
> it about my work in the shop and gardens.
> 
> Dale leavens.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrews, David B (DEED)"
> <david.b.andrews at state.mn.us>
> To: "Discussion of Digital Talking Books" <dtb-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 12:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] digital player information
> 
> 
> >They are similar devices, they do many of the same things  -- they both
> >have their strengths and weaknesses.  Personally I think the Stream is a
> >better DAISY book player, its algorithms for speeding up a book without
> >changing the pitch are better, and it has very good battery life, and is
> >well thought out, and easy to use.  The Pocket is thinner and lighter, is
> >probably a better recorder, and can now be connected for some things via
> >Wifi.  I don't find it as easy to use, and battery life isn't as good, but
> >smaller.
> >
> >So, it depends on what is important to you!
> >
> >Dave
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> >Behalf Of Sarah
> >Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:41 AM
> >To: dtb-talk at nfbnet.org
> >Subject: [Dtb-talk] digital player information
> >
> >Hello. I have been using a Victor Reader stream for several years. I would
> >like to know the difference between the stream and the PlexTalk Pocket.
> >Thank you.
> >   Sarah
> >
> >
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