[Electronics-talk] [Bulk] Re: Digital Talking Book Players

Fri Oct 16 23:40:13 UTC 2009

The Stream actually records in AMR Wideband Plus -- and improvements 
are coming.

Dave

At 04:16 PM 10/16/2009, you wrote:
>I will say that the booksense has it all over the stream when it comes
>to recording.
>
>The booksense will record to mp3 or wav files, while the stream
>recores to something called AWR, which you then need to convert to
>mp3.
>
>The booksense can read doc files, and play unprotected AAC files, which
>are the files that come from the iTunes store.  I would know say that
>the booksense works with itunes.  For example, iTunes does not provide
>a method for syncing music to the booksense.
>
>The stream will not play aac files today, but I suspect that
>functionality is coming (total speculation)  However, itunes can
>easily convert AAC files to mp3.
>
>I think the stream is a more reliable device for what it does.
>
>The booksense's form factor, ability to play AAC files, ability to
>read DOC/DOCX files, ability to record to mp3 are all points it the
>booksense's favor.  Also, if you buy the more expensive XT version,
>you can use bluetooth headphones, onboard memory, and the FM radio.
>
>I've never found the onboard memory all that useful on my booksense.
>I just use a media card.
>
>The bluetooth headset idea is nice, but it cuts your battery life by
>close to 40%.
>
>The radio is cool, but it's hard for me to justify paying the extra
>$100.00 for it.
>
>Hope this is all helpful :)
>
>Jim
>
>On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 02:26:06PM -0500, Michael wrote:
> > The ability of the
> > Stream to record notes is something I find very useful in addition to
> > reading.  That function keeps me from having to carry around another
> > gadget for this purpose.  But I do find the Stream to be very easy to use
> > for reading.  I don't know about the other products out there.
> >
> > Michael
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Joel L. Etra" <joeletra at aol.com>
> > To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 10:42 AM
> > Subject: [Bulk] Re: [Electronics-talk] Digital Talking Book Players
> >
> >
> >> I was wondering the same thing. I understand that when the program fully
> >> rolls out, we will get one for free.
> >> Didn't the Stream come out with a version specifically designed for NLS?
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darrin Porter
> >> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 10:46 AM
> >> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> >> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Digital Talking Book Players
> >>
> >> In fear of starting a heated debate, I would like to ask which of the five
> >> or six machines that will play the new NLS digital talking books the group
> >> thinks is the best.
> >>
> >> I am in the market for one and can't really decide which one to get.  The
> >> one I've heard the most about is, of course, the Victor Reader Stream and,
> >> several months ago, would have probably bought it without question.  But
> >> recently, I listened to an accessable devices podcast that, at least to
> >> me,
> >> suggested that the Book Senth was probably the best deal.
> >>
> >> So, experiences?  Suggestions?
> >>
> >> I would like to use it both with and without earphones and will probably
> >> play music, podcasts and other audio as well as the NLS books.  Not much
> >> interested in Audible.com books, but may use the text-to-speach feature to
> >> read E-books.
> >>
> >> Darrin
> >>
> >>
> >> Darrin Porter
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> >>
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