[Electronics-Talk] The New Stream?

[Laz]

Some of these items are still being worked on, so as a Humanware dealer I
don't have those answers.

Stay well,

Laz

On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 6:38 PM Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-Talk <
electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello Laz,
>
> Thanks for addressing this. This confirms my hopes and the rumors I heard
> about features.
> Yes, it has bluetooth, yes it has more memory specifically you say 16 gb
> internally, and yes it will have better wifi updated to support 5 g
> networks.
> Yes that it has a little better battery. All great news!
>
> Anyone know how many voices it will have for text to speech?
> The second generation has 2 of them.
> Will it be the same weight?
> Do you know about the podcasts?
> Will it have an updated podcast library?
>
> Thanks.
> Ashley
> PS: I agree I would definitely call ahead to the dealer before going to
> see
> if they have one.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Laz via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:52 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> Cc: Laz
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] The New Stream?
>
> Let me respond to your queries below marked with an asterisk:
>
> On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 5:37 PM Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-Talk <
> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > Hello Donald and all,
> >
> > That is an excellent question.
> >
> > There is indeed a new VR Stream.
> > This wonderful product  to play books, music, and text files has been
> > around
> > for years and is made by Humanware.
> > For those who have not seen one, I highly recommend seeing it at the next
> > convention or if you have a friend who owns one, ask them. I have the VR
> > Trek which is like the VR Stream second generation and also it has the
> GPS
> > function.
> >
> > I don't have an answer other than what Laz told us.
> >
> > The new VR stream will come out next month. From what little I know, it’s
> > the same size retaining the familiar numverpad.
>
>
> * The number pad is more like the one in the Victor Reader Trek.
>
>
> > It also has bluetooth
> > support
>
>
> * Yes, Bluetooth version 4.2.
>
>
> > as well as supports larger sd cards.
> >
>
>
> * Yes, up to 1TB.
>
> >
> > I hope it will also have a longer battery life,
>
>
> * Yes, slightly longer battery life.
>
>
> > more internal memory,
>
>
> * Yes, 16GB with about 13 GB available to the user.
>
>
> > louder
> > speaker,
>
>
> * The Humanware Product Manager stated that the speaker sounds better, not
> louder, but better.
>
>
> > and better wifi connections.
> >
>
> * Yes, it now supports 5G wifi.
>
>
> >
> > I plan to contact Humanware to ask about it. In fact there is a Humanware
> > dealer in my area and I might just go see it in person for a hands on
> > demonstration.
> >
>
> * You might want to call them first to ensure they have one.
>
>
> >
> > Great question and I hope more listers here can share info that I do not
> > have!
> >
> > Ashley
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Donald Moore via Electronics-Talk
> > Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2023 3:05 PM
> > To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> > Cc: don.moore48 at reagan.com
> > Subject: [Electronics-Talk] The New Stream?
> >
> > Rumor has it that a new version of the Victor Stream is coming out next
> > month.
> >
> > Is there any info about what differentiates the new one from the previous
> > ones?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
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