[Dtb-talk] Victor Reader Stream PS

[Lynn Evans]

My experience with using a usb cable and a card reader or a usb hub one 
would not need to go through  the dreaded  "safely remove hardware" if only 
inserting or removing the flash card;


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From: "Bob Boyd's Gmail" <bobboydfl at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Digital Talking Books" <dtb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] Victor Reader Stream PS


: PS  I should clarify that while using the "safely remove hardware" has 
never
: been required in my experience, Humanware does recommend it in their 
owner's
: manual.
:
: Bob
: ----- Original Message ----- 
: From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
: To: "'Discussion of Digital Talking Books'" <dtb-talk at nfbnet.org>
: Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 6:37 AM
: Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] Victor Reader Stream
:
:
: > Hello,
: >
: > I have owned the Victor Stream and the Book Port.  I think the Stream is 
a
: > pretty robust piece of hardware.  It is lacking in a few places compared
: > to
: > the Book Port and is better in a couple.
: >
: > The Stream does what it claims to do pretty well.  Its number 1 
advantage
: > is
: > that it will play NLS downloadable audio books.  Its recorder is far
: > superior to the Book Port. The external speaker is just right and an
: > improvement from the Book Port which had no speaker.
: >
: > Some of its shortcomings are1. No clock.  2.  No alarms.  3. no Braille
: > text
: > editor.  4. the file transfer procedures are way too complicated.  5.
: > Unlike Book Port, the stream will not automatically update its software
: > and
: > firmware.  Again, the update procedures are way too complicated compared
: > to
: > Book Port.  6.  The stream requires safe disconnect of hardware in order
: > to
: > safely disconnect it from the computer.  I do not understand this
: > requirement since I have never experienced any problem with any other
: > device
: > including the Book Port.
: >
: >
: > A major improvement for the Stream is the bookmarking functions.  There
: > are
: > several options for bookmarking, including a recorded note, that make 
this
: > feature a truly great feature for students or anyone wishing to keep 
notes
: > when reading a book.
: >
: > I like the rechargeable battery.  It plays a good long time between
: > charging
: > and charges fairly quickly.
: >
: > With the latest update, the music fidelity is very nice for playing
: > MP3's.
: >
: > I am glad there is no built-in belt clip as there was on the Book Port.
: > However, the supplied carrying case is poorly designed since it allows 
the
: > Stream to fall out.  This has happened to me and a friend.  My friend,
: > unfortunately dropped his in the toilet causing him to replace the unit.
: > When mine fell out, the SD card came out.   There is an optional case
: > available from some place.  It may be a worthwhile investment.
: >
: > The victor feels nice in your hand and the controls are pretty logical.
: > The
: > DAISY navigationkeys are not dedicated, requiring the user to select the
: > level of navigation separate from actually navigating.  This is an extra
: > step but is only a small bother occasionally causing one to move too far
: > or
: > incorrectly and having to relocate one's place.  Usually simply 
reversing
: > the misstep will recover immediately.
: >
: > This is my unscientific and anecdotal review of the stream compared to
: > another similar device.  I hope it is helpful.  It is a good device and 
I
: > think you will enjoy using it.
: >
: > Cordially,
: >
: > Fred Wurtzel
: >
: > -----Original Message-----
: > From: dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
On
: > Behalf Of Donnie
: > Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:30 AM
: > To: dtb-talk at nfbnet.org
: > Subject: [Dtb-talk] Victor Reader Stream
: >
: > Hi All
: >
: > If any of you have the Victor Reader Stream, I'm interested in your
: > opinions
: > on this technology.  I'm thinking of purchasing one.
: >
: > Donnie
: >
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