[stylist] Victor Reader Stream

[Kasondra Payne]

Amy, 

I use my Stream every day for school, work, and in my personal time.  Yes, I read Braille, but this portable device can't be beat for the number of formats it plays.  You can also record with it, and the quality of the recordings is decent.  The text-to-speech is okay, although it could be better, but it can be used to read text-based files like .rtf, .brf, and text only daisy books.  I love reading the NLS digital talking books.  The stream is easy-to-use and learn with logical key layout and assignment.  If you have soecific questions, you can email me.  You can also get the user guide on HumanWare's web site, and reading it can help your decision process.  Then again, I am a technology geek.  Good luck, and I hope this helps.  

Kasondra Payne  

-----Original Message-----
From: Amy Krout-Horn <krouthorn at verizon.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 1:49 PM
To: stylist at nfbnet.org
Subject: [stylist] Victor Reader Stream

Hi Writers/Readers:
 Recently, I heard about this digital talking book device in Voice of the Diabetic. As an avid reader, I was interested, but wanted to research it a bit before deciding if it's worth the price. Is anyone using the Stream? What do you think about it? I value your comments, as I want to make a decision based on actual hands-on experience of blind users. I can see how it would be a useful tool for a writer. Thanks for your thoughts.
 Amy
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