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Lou Kolb <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:29:02 -0500
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I'd love one but $369 is a bit too steep right now.  Might spring for a soft 
pack if they drop the price of just that.
Lou Kolb
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Radio/TV Ads, Video narrations
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: Off Topic: The New Victor Reader Stream.Smaller , Smarter and 
Wireless!


> Pat:
>
> I'm not going to spring for one now.
>
> I already have two of the original type, and would much rather spend the
> $306 on a new piece of radio gear.
>
> But, at least it's another possibility, and probably would be a great
> purchase for someone getting a Stream for the first time, or already 
> having
> an older one to use as a back-up.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:06 PM
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: The New Victor Reader Stream.Smaller , Smarter and
> Wireless!
>
>
>> Now how do you justify one Tom?!!  And FYI, they=20
>> are selling the originals for $206 with the=20
>> software bundle.  If you need a backup.
>> Pat, K9JAUAt 06:29 PM 1/29/2013, you wrote:
>>>Hi, all.
>>>
>>>I suspect that some would consider this to be inappropriate for the blind
>>>hams list, but since I, and others, are doing more and more of our ham
>>>radio-related reading digitally with devices like this, hopefully the=
>> e-mail
>>>below  will be seen as containing some beneficial information.
>>>
>>>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>>
>>>January 29, 2013 =E2=80=94 HumanWare introduces a new version of the
>>>Victor=
>> Reader
>>>Stream, the popular media player for people who are blind or visually
>>>impaired. It=E2=80=99s now smaller, smarter and wireless!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Smaller, to fit anywhere you go
>>>
>>>
>>>The new Stream's slim, sleek, compact design makes it 28% smaller than 
>>>its
>>>predecessor and features rounded corners Its new compact design is 
>>>thinner
>>>and features rounded corners to make it more comfortable to hold. Yet, it
>>>retains the popular tactile keypad access, and simple bookshelf
>>>navigation.
>>>The new lightweight and compact Victor Reader Stream delivers hours of
>>>listening pleasure anywhere!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Smarter, to give you more of what you want
>>>
>>>
>>>The new Victor Reader Stream features an improved, louder speaker,
>>>improved
>>>text-to-speech from Acapela, improved recording capabilities, faster USB
>>>transfers, and 32-gigabyte capacity SD cards, plus it easily connects to
>>>flash drives. And it offers the Softpak features of full stereo
>>>recordings,
>>>EPUB2 unprotected books, DOCX support, MP4 and iTunes M4A files, plus a
>>>built-in clock.
>>>
>>>Pre-order Now for a chance to win your purchase!
>>>
>>>2 winners will be announced on March 1, 2013.
>>>
>>>
>>>  <http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/newStream/32dcx3/587898782> Order
>>> Now:
>>>Get the new Victor Reader Stream for $369!
>>>
>>>
>>>Wireless, for greater independence
>>>
>>>
>>>Imagine having a multimedia library in your pocket! You could have the
>>>latest novels, magazines, your favorite music, audio described films,=
>> texts,
>>>and your own voice recordings all in the palm of your hand. The new 
>>>Victor
>>>Reader Stream can deliver content from your favorite sources, including
>>>DAISY, NLS, Bookshare, Learning Ally plus music from iTunes and more. Now
>>>imagine integrated Wi-Fi for automatic software updates and future online
>>>features such as book downloads! The new Victor Reader Stream with
>>>wireless
>>>capabilities opens the door to greater independence.
>>>
>>>For more details about the Victor Reader Stream, visit
>>>www.humanware.com/newStream
>>><http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/newStream/32dcx3/587898782> .
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>About HumanWare
>>>
>>>
>>>HumanWare (www.humanware.com
>>><http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/2013-01-29/32dcy3/587898782> ) is the
>>>global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare
>>>provides products to people who are blind or have low vision, and 
>>>students
>>>with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative
>>>products, including BrailleNote Apex, the leading productivity device for
>>>the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader
>>>product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; the 
>>>SmartView
>>>family of handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers and Trekker Breeze,=
>> the
>>>all-in-one handheld talking GPS.
>>>
>>>Please contact us for more information :
>>>
>>>
>>>U.S.A.
>>>Toll free 1-800-722-3393
>>>[log in to unmask]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>1 800-722-3393
>> 

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