[gui-talk] Fwd: HumanWare Launches Victor Reader Stream CDEdition

Wed Mar 10 10:41:06 UTC 2010

Hi -- I haven't yet downloaded any NLS books, but my BookSense handles NLS 
books.  There is a folder and set of options for NLS books specifically, and 
for RFBD books, and general DAISY books, and other documents.  It also has 
folders for anything audio, movie soundtracks, podcasts and music.
It receives FM radio and can record sound files from mic or radio.
Listening to the manual today I also discovered it can operate on 3 
different memories -- the internal flash memory (4GB) an SD card (the one in 
there is 8GB), and it has a little dongle into which you can connect a thumb 
drive.
I'm still getting used to navigating around and querying things. It takes a 
little getting used to if you're used to jaws and windows.  I'm particularly 
trying to figure out how to find out where I am without moving somewhere 
else to find out where I was... But this has been my first day of heavy use.
Anyway, hope this answers your question.
I am absolutely sure that all the various players can handle NLS books.  I 
would think that any DAISY reader out there would use that as a starting 
point -- if it doesn't handle NLS books, what good is it?
Happy reading.
--le

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Blair" <brianblair at polarblairs.org>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:11 AM
Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Fwd: HumanWare Launches Victor Reader Stream 
CDEdition

So I'm curious if anyone has heard whether the NLS digital talking books can
be read with a Victor Reader Stream or any other third party player, or must
we use the NLS digital player?  The NLS player isn't bad I don't think, but
it is a bit bulky compared to the Stream, and I think it would be nice since
the NLS cartridges are essentially USB flash drives if they could be read by
the Stream, or by an App on Iphone or Android.

Brian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Pattison" <srp at internode.on.net>
To: "Access L" <access-l at access-l.com>; "PC Audio" <pc-audio at pc-audio.org>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 2:36 AM
Subject: [gui-talk] Fwd: HumanWare Launches Victor Reader Stream CD Edition

From: Scott Erichsen
To: vip-l at freelists.org members at bcacug.org
member-chat at theviponlinesociety.org

>
>  HumanWare Launches Victor Reader Stream CD Edition
> Longueuil, Quebec, March 4, 2010 - HumanWare is pleased to announce a new
> model of its popular Victor Reader Stream portable DAISY, MP3 player and
> voice recorder. Victor Reader Stream CD Edition combines the worldwide
> renowned VR Stream and a special CD player accessory.
> Stream CD Edition is perfect for people who do not have a personal
> computer. It is the easiest way to transfer a DAISY book on CD onto one
> single, portable audio playback device without the use of a computer.
> "We have heard from many people who like the portability of the Victor
> Reader Stream but who do not use computers", says Gerry Chevalier, Victor
> Reader Product Manager at HumanWare. "These are customers who receive
> DAISY CD books in the mail from their library. They tell us they would
> like to be able to transfer their CD book to the Stream because the Stream
> would be an ideal player when they are travelling or on the go. However,
> they also tell us they do not have or want to use a computer. With the
> Stream CD Edition we are now pleased to offer them a solution."
> Key Benefits:
> Ideal for readers who listen to DAISY CD books and do not use a computer
> Easy to use. Just attach the CD drive to the Stream, load the CD book, and
> press a single button to copy it to the Stream A short Getting Started
> audio book explains the steps and plays automatically when you power on
> the Stream CD Edition. The Stream CD Edition has the full feature set of
> the standard Stream so if users want to go beyond just listening to their
> DAISY CD books they can enjoy other types of books and music and even use
> the voice recorder. All documentation and tutorials are supplied on the SD
> card.
>
>
> What's in the package?
> One VR Stream with all the usual accessories (rechargeable battery &
> charger, ear buds, USB cables, documentation CD and a 2Gb SD card) One VR
> Stream CD player Accessory especially designed to be used with the Stream
>
>
> The CD player accessory is also available for purchase by existing Stream
> users who may not have a computer and are relying on others to transfer
> their CD DAISY books. Only the CD player supplied by HumanWare should be
> used as other CD drives have been found not to be electrically compatible
> and can damage the Stream.
> For more information visit
> <http://hcamarketing.cmail2.com/t/y/l/otyny/qpllidt/j>http://www.humanware.com/streamcd
> About HumanWare
> HumanWare
> (<http://hcamarketing.cmail2.com/t/y/l/otyny/qpllidt/t>www.humanware.com)
> is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled.
> HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision and
> students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of
> innovative products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity
> device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the
> Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players;
> the SmartView family of handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers; and
> myReader2, HumanWare's unique "auto-reader."
> For more information about these or other HumanWare products, please
> contact us:
> Canada
> call toll free: 1-888-723-7273
> Email: <mailto: ca.info at humanware.com>ca.info at humanware.com
>
> UK/Europe
> Tel: +44 1933 415 800
> Email: <mailto: eu.info at humanware.com>eu.info at humanware.com
>
> Australia/Asia
> Tel: +61 2 9686 2600
> Email: <mailto: au.sales at humanware.com>au.sales at humanware.com
>
> U.S.A
> call toll free 1-800-722-3393 or (925) 680-7100
> Email: <mailto: us.info at humanware.com>us.info at humanware.com
>
>
>
>
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>

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