[Nfbf-l] Freedom Scientific to Distribute PLEXTALK Pocket

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Media Contact: Brad Davis
800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000
www.FreedomScientific.com
Sales: info at FreedomScientific.com


Freedom Scientific to Distribute PLEXTALK Pocket


World's Most Advanced Portable DAISY Player


(St. Petersburg, Florida - June 29, 2011) - Freedom Scientific, the world's
leading provider of technology for people who are blind or have low vision,
today announced an agreement with Shinano Kenshi Corporation for U.S.
distribution of the PLEXTALKT Pocket. The palm-sized PLEXTALK Pocket
provides access to talking books, podcasts, and music on the go, on a device
well equipped for today's interconnected world.

Listen to audio books from a range of providers, including Learning Ally,
The National Library Service, Audible.com, and other providers of
unencrypted DAISY material such as Freedom Scientific's Training Department
or Bookshare.org. Handy navigation functions with clear, human-like speech
feedback make it a snap to get to where you need to be in any DAISY book.
Speed up or slow down narration as required.

Plug in an SD card of up to 32GB and fill it with books, voice messages,
recorded lectures, and your favorite music. The speaker in PLEXTALK Pocket
gives a great sound, or you can use stereo headphones.

Getting the content you want on the device couldn't be easier. There's no
need for special software, no rules about where content has to go. Simply
connect PLEXTALK Pocket to your PC via the USB cable, and it shows up as a
drive in Windows Explorer. Just drag your selected files over.

The PLEXTALK Pocket is also the only pocket DAISY player with Wi-Fi built
right in. Connect to your Wi-Fi network and transfer files wirelessly
between your computer and PLEXTALK Pocket. Download a book from the National
Library Service's BARD Web site for on-the-go listening. Plus, listen to
streaming Internet radio anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection.


The Only Portable DAISY Player That Is Also a Portable DAISY Recorder 


"The PLEXTALK Pocket is a real powerhouse of a player, so intuitive to use,"
says Jonathan Mosen, Vice President of Blindness Hardware Product
Management, "but it is also a first class, professional quality recorder."

"You can take the PLEXTALK Pocket to a lecture, enable its automatic gain
control, and it will do a great job with its built-in microphone, but you
can do so much more. With the press of a key, you can make headings in the
recording, so it's a snap to navigate to specific points in the lecture
later."

Freedom Scientific includes PLEXTALK's powerful PRS editing software for the
PC at no additional charge, with each PLEXTALK Pocket purchased. This DAISY
creation tool enables a student to record a lecture on the Pocket, take
notes on a PAC MateT or PC, and later merge the two, creating a DAISY book
containing annotated audio of the lecture.

"For blind podcasters and those seriously into audio production, PLEXTALK
Pocket is the only device of its kind to offer an accessible level meter,
for top quality, distortion free recording even in the most difficult
environment," adds Mosen. "This is a great addition to our portfolio of
products offering accessibility and productivity."


Special Introductory Offer


The PLEXTALK Pocket sells for $349. However, as an introductory offer,
Freedom Scientific will be selling it for $275 until October 31, 2011. Come
by our booth at the National Federation of the Blind conference in Orlando
or the American Council of the Blind conference in Reno to pick up yours.


About Freedom Scientific


Freedom Scientific is the leading worldwide provider of assistive technology
products for those with vision impairments. The Company sells its products
worldwide and has offices in Florida and Switzerland. The Company's products
have been translated into 24 languages and are available in 55 countries.
Freedom also has a line of software products for those with learning
disabilities.

Freedom ScientificR and PAC MateT are trademarks or registered trademarks in
the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and
products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.


Shinano Kenshi Co., Shinano Kenshi Corporation & PLEXTALKT


Shinano Kenshi Co. Ltd. is responsible for the development and manufacturing
of digital talking book players and other products sold under the brand name
of PLEXTALKT. Shinano and PLEXTALKT assistive products are created to
improve the quality of life, self-reliance and independence of their users.
Shinano Kenshi Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Shinano
Kenshi Co., Ltd.