HumanWare Announces the Victor Reader ClassicX Series - the Evolution of the World's Most Popular DAISY Players
Montreal, August 28, 2006 -- HumanWare is proud to announce two new exciting DAISY digital talking book CD players, which allow blind and learning disabled people to access books, manuals, magazines, etc. Replacing the popular Victor Reader Classic desktop player series, the new ClassicX and ClassicX + models are enhanced with additional usability and reliability features, which continue to distinguish them as the premium DAISY desktop CD players
Key new features in the ClassicX series include:
ClassicX and ClassicX + now have a user replaceable battery.
Battery performance is enhanced. The battery can be recharged in only four hours and provides ten hours of play time.
The new models use a larger, stronger laptop style AC connector. The connector socket has been moved to the back of the player making it easier to locate. Its larger size also facilitates inserting the connector and distinguishing it from the headphone and line-out jacks.
The players now have an indicator light when the power is on and while recharging.
A new dedicated Sleep key has been added for easy access. A light will come on when Sleep is activated and will blink during the last minute of the Sleep timer.
The new ClassicX and ClassicX + come in a darker charcoal gray case to further contrast keys. The case still includes the popular integral carrying handle.
"We have a close relationship with our customers and value their feedback and suggestions for product improvements," says Gerry Chevalier, Product Manager for the Victor Reader. "We have delivered a better user experience, improved performance and reliability with the ClassicX series."
The new ClassicX series still provides all the functionality that has made their predecessors the most popular DAISY talking book player in the world. Simple and easy to use, these DAISY players are ideal for reading leisure books, magazines, or newspapers. The ClassicX + also allows to read highly structured reference books. Victor Reader lets read DAISY audio books much like print books:
Move from chapter to chapter, section to section or page to page by simply pressing a key.
With ClassicX +, you can even enter and skip directly to a page number from the table of contents.
Set your own bookmarks and return to them later.
Read at your own pace with the variable speed control.
You can also play MP3 and commercial audio CDs.
The Victor Reader ClassicX and ClassicX + include a built-in speaker and sleep timer, a power adapter, and a rechargeable battery. The battery can be recharged directly in the unit. The players come with an integral carrying handle for easy transport.
About HumanWare
HumanWare designs and manufactures innovative technology for people who are blind, deaf-blind, visually impaired and learning disabled. Formed in 1988, HumanWare exports approximately 98% of its products worldwide to more than 30 countries. Sales offices have been established in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand and the company supports a strong distribution network throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
For more information
Nicolas Lagace
HumanWare Canada
Phone: (450) 463-1717
nicolas.lagace@humanware.com