[Nfbf-l] Fw: [accesscomp] ACCESSIBLE WORLD TEK TALK FEATURES MIKE TINDELL, HUMANWARE, THE NEW VICTOR READER STREAM, MONDAY MARCH 18, 8 PM EDT, THE PAT PRICE ROOM: WWW.ACCESSIBLEWORLD.ORG

Thu Mar 14 16:23:24 UTC 2013

Just passing this along for those who might want to learn about the new VR 
stream.

Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Bob Acosta
To: Bob Acosta
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:11 PM
Subject: [accesscomp] ACCESSIBLE WORLD TEK TALK FEATURES MIKE TINDELL, 
HUMANWARE, THE NEW VICTOR READER STREAM, MONDAY MARCH 18, 8 PM EDT, THE PAT 
PRICE ROOM: WWW.ACCESSIBLEWORLD.ORG

    ACCESSIBLE WORLD TEK TALK PRESENTS THE NEW VICTOR READER STREAM, MONDAY 
MARCH 18, 2013, 8 PM EDT, THE PAT PRICE TEK TALK ROOM: 
WWW.ACCESSIBLEWORLD.ORG

NEWSWIRE:

Victor Reader Stream

Ready for the future of wireless  content access! Imagine having the latest 
novels, magazines, your favorite music, audio-described films, texts and 
your own voice recordings, all in the palm of your hand. With its new 
lightweight and compact design, Victor Reader Stream delivers hours of 
listening pleasure - ANYWHERE !

Far more than just another audio player, the new Stream's wireless 
capabilities open up the world to people who are blind or visually impaired.

Smaller - The new Victor Reader Stream is 28% smaller than its predecessor. 
Its new sleek design is thinner and features rounded shapes, making it more 
comfortable to hold.

Smarter - The new Stream opens new possibilities for receiving content 
wirelessly, from books and newspapers to podcasts and radio. It also 
features a louder speaker, superior text-to-speech, and improved recording.

Simple - The high contrast, robust, tactile keypad and popular Victor Reader 
bookshelf navigation still make this Stream the easiest to use hand-held 
player on the market.

Exceptional user friendliness

The new Victor Reader Stream has been designed with user-friendly, 
real-world features.

  a.. Replaceable battery recharges via your computer USB or USB AC adapter
  b.. Built-in speaker and headphone jack
  c.. Self-voicing controls
  d.. Read at your pace by controlling playback speed
  e.. Sleep key - playback stops if you fall asleep
  f.. Information key announces book title, time elapsed/remaining, total 
pages and more
  g.. Where Am I key announces reading position such as page, chapter, or 
song title
  h.. Key describer announces the functions of each key
  i.. High contrast, robust, tactile keypad for ease of use and long-term 
service
  j.. Free software updates over wireless network
Record audio with a simple touch

Use the built-in mono microphone or your own stereo microphone to record 
voice notes,
to-do lists, classroom lectures or from a line-in device.

Navigate quickly and easily

The new Stream has simple navigation to deliver the ultimate user 
experience. Locate files, books, audio recordings quickly and simply with 
just a key press.

  a.. Browse DAISY books by chapter, section, or phrase
  b.. Move through text files by paragraph, sentence, word
  c.. Go To Page key finds pages just like turning to a specific page in a 
printed book
  d.. Never lose your place: your Stream automatically resumes where you 
left off
  e.. Bookmark important passages - even record your own voice annotations
  f.. Navigate MP3 books and music by folder or file
Specifications

  a.. Dimensions:
  114 x 62 x 18 mm (4.5 x 2.4 x 0.7 in.)
  b.. Weight: 110 g (3.9 oz) including battery
  c.. DAISY formats supported:
  2.0, 2.0.2, and ANSI/NISO Z39.86 2002/2005 (DAISY 3)
  d.. Audio formats: MP4-AAC, AMR-WB+, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Speex, WAV
  e.. Text-to-speech: Acapela (2 voices) to play brf, txt, html, xml, DOCX, 
EPUB
  f.. SD slot supports up to 32GB SDHC cards
  g.. Li-Ion battery: Rechargeable via USB or USB AC adapter
  h.. Recharging time: 5 hours via AC adapter
  a.. Wireless protocol: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
  b.. Operating time: Up to 15 hours on headphones (may vary depending on 
content and player settings)
  c.. Built-in speaker and 3.5 mm headphone jack
  d.. Micro USB port for connecting to external USB flash drives or computer
  e.. Recording format: PCM, Wav, MP3
  f.. Microphone: Built-in mono and 3.5 mm stereo jack
  g.. Power/data jack: Micro USB
  h.. Firmware upgrade via SD or online
·         Real-time clock with date/time announcement

Best regards,

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      Ed Wikdall
      Product Marketing Manager
     1 UPS Way Champlain,
      PO Box 800
      NY 12919 USA
     T. 800-722-3393 ext. 221

      F. +1 888 871 4828

      www.humanware.com

      .........................................................................................................................................................................

      HumanWare

      see things. differently

Date: Monday March 18, 2013

Time:  5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 p.m. Central,

                        8:00 p.m. Eastern and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 
12:00 GMT.

Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to The Pat Price 
Tek Talk Training Room at:

http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2

Or, alternatively.

Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: www.accessibleworld.org

Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.

All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to 
participate live at the above times then you may download the presentation 
or podcast from the Tek Talk archives on our website at 
www.accessibleworld.org

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing 
software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download 
and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to 
the Accessible World online rooms.

All online interactive programs are free of charge, and open to anyone 
worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound 
card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and 
others in the virtual audience or text chat with the attendees. To speak to 
us, hold down the control key and talk; then let up to listen.

Accessible World uses News Wires, like this one, to inform people of the 
topic and times for the many Discussion Groups on Accessible World. The 
lists are announce only to keep the traffic to a minimum.

You can join the Accessible World Announce List, the Tek Talk Announce List 
or the Sports Talk Announce List by completing the form at: 
www.accessibleworld.org/mailinglists

Accessible World also provides a Tek Talk Discussion List. This list is 
intended to give you an opportunity to ask computer related questions, 
suggest topics to be used in the weekly Monday training programs, or just to 
interact with others interested in using assistive devices to access 
computers. You may sign up for this list by selecting the Tek Talk 
Discussion link on the same page and completing the form.

Accessible World Contacts:

Robert Acosta, Chair

Accessible World

818-998-0044

Email: boacosta at pacbell.net

Web: www.helpinghands4theblind.org

Marcia Moses, Events Coordinator

Accessible World

734-495-1496

Email: mgmoses at comcast.net

Steve Hoffman, President

Talking Communities

Email: steve at talkingcommunities.com

The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) 
not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the 
disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly 
relevant information about new products, services, and training 
opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access 
barriers that adversely affect them

Robert Acosta, President
Helping Hands for the Blind
Email: boacosta at pacbell.net
Web Site: www.helpinghands4theblind.org

You can assist Helping Hands for the Blind by donating your used computers 
to us. If you have a blind friend in need of a computer, please mail us at 
the above address. 
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