[Blindtlk] Fwd: Stream News Wire - Software Version 1.2 Released

[David Andrews]

>
>Dear Victor Reader Stream Customer:
>
>HumanWare has released the latest Stream software version 1.2.18. 
>This is a free software upgrade that can be downloaded and installed 
>on your Stream. To download the software visit:
>
>http://www.humanware.com/en-canada/support/victor_reader_stream
>
>Select the link to download the new software version 1.2.18. On the 
>same page, you will also find a What's New document describing 
>installation procedures and listing all the features of the new 
>version. Among the new features you will find the following:
>
>- Support of NIMAS text books in United States
>- Support of System Access Mobile from Serotek Corporation (www.serotek.com)
>- Go To Time feature for non-structured audio books and recorded audio notes
>- Faster data transfer rate when the Stream is connected to the 
>computer with the USB cable
>- Increased volume on the built-in speaker
>- Bass and treble control for music
>- Control over announcement of music folder and file names
>- An optional built-in SD formatting utility should your SD card 
>ever require reformatting
>
>Please refer to the What's New document on the Stream page for a 
>complete description of all new features and improvements. An 
>updated FAQ document (frequently asked questions) can also be found 
>on the web page. It provides answers to frequently asked questions 
>about Audible, battery, Bookshare.org, CNIB, NLS, Recording, RFB&D, 
>SD cards, and Serotek.
>
>With this announcement, version 1.2 is available in English and 
>Norwegian. As other version 1.2 languages become available they will 
>be posted on the same download page. Currently, the previous version 
>1.1.15 software is available in Dutch, German, French, and Swedish.
>
>We are also working on a second English U.S. male voice (Tom) and a 
>U.K. male voice (Daniel). These will be posted as alternate version 
>1.2 software downloads as soon as possible. We will announce their 
>availability on this News Wire.
>
>The next Stream software release project will start soon and is 
>intended to provide support for WMA and BRF. We are also planning an 
>update to the Stream Companion software.
>
>HumanWare values your continued support of the Victor Reader Stream. 
>We remain committed to existing and future customers to make the 
>Stream the most powerful, flexible, and enjoyable product used for 
>listening to books, computer files, and music.
>
>Thank you,
>The HumanWare Team

David Andrews and white cane Harry.