hi i like the victure reader streem, it works good, when i played with it, it has a better speeker, on it, and the voices are clear. for me to hear. i'm glad it works with different book services,
On Oct 12, 2013, at 5:34 PM, Joy Tilton wrote: > I'm personally more a fan of the VR Stream than the Book Port Plus, even > though, right now I'm using the older generation VR Stream. > It seems like the VR Stream has more navigational options than the BookPort > Plus. Furthermore, it's more sturdily built Than the BP Plus. > Another thing to consider: > Granted, I've not had to have my VR Stream repaired, however. I tried to get > my Bookport plus repaired. I sent it in to hopefully get the USB port and > power port fixed and was told it was possible they could fix it. I sent APH > $50. Then I get a call stating after over a week or so, that they'd have to > send this thing to another country because they didn't want to try fixing the > ports due to there being a rather thin motherboard. To It wouldn't have been > worth it to do that. me, that was bad business and $50 I could have saved, > plus the extra money spent on sending it to them. Never again. > All that out of the way, The bookPort Plus does record quite nicely in > comparison to the VR Stream older generation. But, I love the more > navigation options in the VR Stream over the BookPort Plus. > > On 10/1/2013 3:49 PM, Salien Brown wrote: >> Ok, so at least now I've narroed my choices down to the Victor Stream or >> Book Port Plus. Is there any audio demonstration available shocasing either >> of these 2 devices? I'm curious if they've ever been put in a head-to-head >> test to see which one faired better? >> >> Right now it looks like they both do the same thing, but the Victor Stream >> reader does seem to integrate the player more seemlessly with various book >> sharing sites. That's what I really want. Don't want to have to keep >> plugging and unplugging my reader to my PC to upload books to it. I want it >> to have that ability built directly in via Wi-fi. Avoids any USb connection >> issues for sure. >> >> Wish there was a coupon or something available to reduce the price of both >> devices. I would just shell out the money for both of them so I can test >> them on my own. >> >> At 12:23 PM 10/1/2013, you wrote: >>> I have all 3 devices. I purchased the New Generation Victor Reader Stream >>> in July. It hasn't been on the market long enough to judge how well it >>> will hold up over time. >>> >>> I've had a Book Port Plus for 3 years and have had no trouble with it. >>> >>> I purchased the BookSense when it was released 4 years ago. I have had the >>> same problems with this device as other users. The speaker and Lock Switch >>> both need replacement. The rattle in the speaker doesn't bother me too >>> much since I usually use a headset. Intermittent failures of the Lock >>> Switch are a bigger problem since they render the unit useless until I can >>> persuade it to unlock. Some day the switch will fail completely, and I >>> will have to send it off to Texas for repair. >>> >>> As for the Bluetooth feature, I consider its implementation on the >>> BookSense XT to be rather poor since you can't control the unit from a >>> headset. I've also experienced Bluetooth disconnecting from my headset >>> when audio is paused for a few seconds. >>> >>> Both the Book Port Plus and new Victor Reader Stream have wireless >>> capability. Both will be adding the ability to download books directly >>> without using a computer. This doesn't appear to include Audible books, >>> however. >>> >>> All 3 devices play Audible books very well in my experience. I like >>> navigation a little better on the Book Port Plus and new Victor Reader >>> Stream with their dedicated navigation keys. >>> >>> Gary King >>> w4...@bellsouth.net >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Salien Brown" <say...@gmail.com> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 7:41 PM >>> Subject: Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader? >>> >>> >>>> Boy, you give 3 nice options to select from. I'm Googling info on all 3 >>>> devices. Wish there was a podcast or something that compared the 3. It's >>>> really tough to make a choice. Since my main use for the device will be to >>>> play Audible.com audio books, guess I need to stick with that device which >>>> does this the best? Can you tell me which one is your pick? >>>> >>>> yAt 06:39 PM 9/30/2013, you wrote: >>>>> I would recomand either the book port plus, plextalk pocket or booksense >>>>> xt >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Aidan" <aidan.smartt...@gmail.com> >>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 3:53 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am very sorry to here that, but overall, most users find the >>>>> opposite. I doubt such behaveour will happen to a lot of people. Maybe >>>>> humanware should investigate? >>>>> >>>>> On 30/09/2013, cov...@ccs.covici.com <cov...@ccs.covici.com> wrote: >>>>> > Unless the new stream has very different hardware, I find the old one >>>>> > was not very stable -- I must have had several new ones and repairs > >>>>> > over >>>>> > the years I have had the thing. It crashes at times and I always > >>>>> > wonder >>>>> > if my bookmarks will be saved. Well, the iphone makes them mostly >>>>> > obsolete. >>>>> > >>>>> > Aidan <aidan.smartt...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> >> You can get more info at: www.humanware.com/newstream, and for the >>>>> >> manuals and f a q and other stuff go to: www.humanware.com/support, >>>>> >> then choose the "victor stream new generation" link from that page and >>>>> >> you will get the rest there. The USB thing is not a commin behaviour. >>>>> >> If you use the supplied cables and charcher you will be fine. The >>>>> >> stream is the most stable among all players, and have the longest >>>>> >> battery life. And the new model can charch on the pc in both the on >>>>> >> and off state. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> On 30/09/2013, Salien Brown <say...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >> > Is there a site where I can learn more about this victor stream? I >>>>> >> > reviewed a few threads by members on this group who seem to be >>>>> >> > encountering problems with the USB connection to the PC failing? Is >>>>> >> > this a common occurence or is this player pretty reliable? >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> > At 03:00 PM 9/30/2013, you wrote: >>>>> >> >>The victor stream is a very good option if audible books and >> >>>>> >> >>>>bookmarks >>>>> >> >>are your concern. The stream save bookmark your place no matter >> >>>>> >> >>>>what, >>>>> >> >>and you can create a veriety of custom bookmarks manually at any >> >>>>> >> >>>>spot >>>>> >> >>of your desire. The new stream have wifi, and audible support. And >>>>> >> >>>> >>I'm >>>>> >> >>sure soon it should be able to download audible books from the >> >>>>> >> >>>>device. >>>>> >> >> >>>>> >> >>On 30/09/2013, Salien Brown <say...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >> >> > Thanks for the suggestions. Well I'm looking for something that's >>>>> >> >> > portable, so I will probably want it to have a headphone jack. My >>>>> >> >> > main concern is it having the ability to play Audible.com audio >>>>> >> >> > books. If I stop at a certain point, the player will leave a >>>>> >> >> > bookmark >>>>> >> >> > or some sort of marker to pick up where I left off later on. Also >>>>> >> >> > being able to hold a nice amount of audio books is important too. >>>>> >> >> > >>>>> >> >> > >>>>> >> >> > This "advanced book player from NLS," does it store a lot of >> >>>>> >> >> > >> > audio >>>>> >> >> > books? More importantly, is it easy to save audio books too it? >>>>> >> >> > >> >> > Is >>>>> >> >> > there a website where I can learn more about it? >>>>> >> >> > >>>>> >> >> > At 01:20 PM 9/30/2013, you wrote: >>>>> >> >> >>If you're in the US, try the advanced book player from NLS. You >>>>> >> >> >>can't put it in your pocket, but it has a great speaker, >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>>>dedicated >>>>> >> >> >>buttons for moving around, and it's free. You can get Kindle for >>>>> >> >> >>your PC for free. iPod touch or iPhone is also good. They're very >>>>> >> >> >>versatile, and small. But the crappy speaker means you may want >>>>> >> >> >>>> >> >>to >>>>> >> >> >>use headphones, and the touch screen is not quite as easy to use >>>>> >> >> >>>> >> >>as >>>>> >> >> >>a keyboard or buttons. >>>>> >> >> >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Salien Brown" >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>>><say...@gmail.com> >>>>> >> >> >>To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>> >> >> >>Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 4:45 AM >>>>> >> >> >>Subject: Recommendations for an audio book reader? >>>>> >> >> >> >>>>> >> >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>>Hey gang, >>>>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >> >> >>>Well I'm going to start listening to more audio books. I'm in >> >>>>> >> >> >>>>> >>>the >>>>> >> >> >>>market for the most accessible hardware/software combination for >>>>> >> >> >>>individuals who are legally blind to do this with no issues? >>>>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >> >> >>>Maybe there's an accessible device on the market that links >>>>> >> >> >>>directly to audible.com, so you can download any purchases via >>>>> >> >> >>>Wi-Fi? I want something that is current, not released like 2 - 5 >>>>> >> >> >>> years >>>>> >> >> >>> ago? >>>>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >> >> >>>So I'm hoping that someone on this list can give me the info I >>>>> >> >> >>>>> >> >>>need >>>>> >> >> >>>to make a more informed decision? Money is no object for I'm >>>>> >> >> >>>looking at this as a new hobby which will help me get away from >>>>> >> >> >>>listening to OTR shows so much. >>>>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >> >> >>>Thanks for any suggestions. >>>>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >> >> >>>To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> >> >> >>>pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> >> >> >> >>>>> >> >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> >> >> >>pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> >> >> > >>>>> >> >> > >>>>> >> >> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> >> >> > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> >> >> > >>>>> >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>>>> >> >>-- >>>>> >> >>Facebook: m.facebook.com/aidan.maher92 >>>>> >> >>Skype: andries4451 >>>>> >> >>Twitter: smarttalk7 >>>>> >> >>Audioboo: www.audioboo.com/DjSpotlight >>>>> >> >> >>>>> >> >>To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> >> >>pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> >> > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> >> > >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> -- >>>>> >> Facebook: m.facebook.com/aidan.maher92 >>>>> >> Skype: andries4451 >>>>> >> Twitter: smarttalk7 >>>>> >> Audioboo: www.audioboo.com/DjSpotlight >>>>> >> >>>>> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> > >>>>> > -- >>>>> > Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: >>>>> > How do >>>>> > you spend it? >>>>> > >>>>> > John Covici >>>>> > cov...@ccs.covici.com >>>>> > >>>>> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Facebook: m.facebook.com/aidan.maher92 >>>>> Skype: andries4451 >>>>> Twitter: smarttalk7 >>>>> Audioboo: www.audioboo.com/DjSpotlight >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >>> >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
