Victor Reader Stream Library Edition

Victor Reader Stream Library Edition

The most convenient way to read NLS book cartridges anywhere, anytime! The Library Edition is a new model of the popular pocket size Victor Reader Stream from HumanWare and is capable of playing both the download digital books and the new book cartridges.

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Overview

Small in Size, So easy to use!

What is the Stream Library Edition?

It's a new package that includes a VictorReader Stream, an NLS book cartridge holder, an SD card packed with information, and headphones.

Will the standard Stream still play NLS cartridges?

Yes, the "standard" Stream will continue to be packaged with a short USB cable to attach to the NLS book cartridge to play or copy it to the Stream.

The most convenient way to read NLS book cartridges anywhere, anytime!

In the United States, over the next few years the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) will replace old cassette books and magazines by new digital book cartridges. Digital book cartridges are about the same size as a single cassette but the entire book fits on only one cartridge. There is no need to manage multiple cassettes or change sides anymore. The digital books on the cartridges are high quality human recorded audio without the hiss of cassette tapes. NLS will provide free digital book cartridge players over the coming years to all patrons.

The Library Edition is a new model of the popular pocket size Victor Reader Stream from HumanWare and is capable of playing both the download digital books and the new book cartridges. If you do not have a computer for downloading books the Victor Reader Stream Library Edition can play the book cartridges directly using its convenient book cartridge holder that attaches to the back of the Stream to hold the cartridge. Simply insert a book cartridge into the holder and the book begins to play automatically!


Testimonials



Crystal Wright

United States, Utah


I love my Victor Reader Stream, I think that it is a given for all of us fortunate enough to have one. I use it for all the usual stuff talking books, music dvs movies and text documents etc. It does help me stay organized and always handy for a note. This brings me to the most cherished success stories I have thus far using the Victor Reader Stream.


Jesse Miller

United States, WV


I ride my bike, I go to gym three times a week, and I am good to go. Better than before. Riding, working out at the gym, what is with me on the high road to recovery? Yes: My Victor Stream Reader. Steady throughout. I wish every blind person had access to this technology. I swear by it.


Michael Guajardo

United States, Texas


I have used the Victor Reader Stream to learn to play the piano. Since the book was in Daisy format, navigating to specific areas of the book was effortless. Skipping back or forward was a breeze. Bookmarking spots I deemed important allowed me to review specific material with ease. All of this made my learning to play piano a much more enjoyable and productive experience. I certainly won’t be playing at Carnegie Hall any time soon, but the personal achievements I’ve made and the sense of self-fulfillment have been extremely satisfying. I can attribute my success to the tools I now have at my disposal, including RFB (now known as Learning Alley) and technology such as the Victor Reader Stream.


Kris Belcher

United States, Utah


The “sleep” button proved invaluable. If I happened to fall asleep, I didn’t need to search through all the information to find the spot where I drifted off. I knew the segment of time that had elapsed, and could navigate quickly to that point. I am so happy with my new guide and grateful for my VictorReader Stream which aided in my training.


Donna Grahmann

United States, Texas


The memory card holds voice notes, speech recordings, my favorite music, over one hundred audio books and much more. Using a computer screen reader and an ear bud to listen to a manuscript, I can record a reading on the VRS in my own voice for playback during conference and critique meetings. Feedback recordings at those meetings enable me to make changes to improve a manuscript without sighted help. This feature rich, powerful product is a blessing to own. I am seldom found without my Victor Reader Stream. It tucks neatly into a shirt pocket, jacket or purse. One never knows when a good book idea might pop up and I want to be ready when it does.


Marie C. Kouthoofd

United States, New York


Ever since I placed that reader in my hand, I have done nothing but make up for lost time. The time I lost reading, thumbing through bookshelves and filling my mind with knowledge. The use of my VR Stream has impacted and improved my life as a teacher and learner in unspeakable ways.


Alicia Betancourt

United States, Florida


Once upon a time, about two years ago, I was introduced to my best piece of technology called the Victor Reader Stream. Now since I have gotten well acquainted with the victor reader stream, I just call him Victor. I am a recently graduated master’s student and when I started my program two years ago, I felt relieved to have the victor reader stream become a part of my life. Being able to have talking book files, text files, audio files, etc, at the touch of my fingers, felt like magic.


Alida Boorn

United States, KS


This product is allowing me to complete a Doctoral Degree in History. Due to the compact size of the reader and strong battery life I can read / study anywhere as easily as a sighted person can read a book.


Mary Nettleton

United States, Colorado


I clip the Stream on my belt, plug in the head set and dance away. Now for the real success: I have the cue sheets recorded several weeks before the new dances will be introduced in class so that when the time comes, I'm up to speed immediately. I'm not the best dancer, but I'm the oldest and certainly the only blind clogger. I jokingly call myself "the world's oldest blind clogger". I love dancing with Victor.


Paul Kaminsky, Sr

United States, Florida


Thanks to the Victor Reader Stream I can now go to meetings very well prepared. Not only does the VRS hold my music collection, talking and audio books, descriptive movies and voice recordings of the meetings and conventions I’ve attended, but two functions make it a real asset at every meeting I attend. First is the fact that I can highlight topics within the materials I bring to meetings. As the meeting agenda moves along I track the highlighted material and am prepared to discuss my concerns. The second function that has saved and kept me involved with discussions is the BRS word search function. It even comes in handy at the grocery store when searching for something like ketchup and the search reveals Aisle 4. Love this new technology, thanks!


Devon Wilkins

Canada, Ontario


My Victor Reader Stream served me well on several more occasions, and provided a means for me to relax with a good book and plenty of music when the hectic days were done.


Nancy K. Feist

United States, Tennessee


My stream is my most important item in my bag. Through the years I have used a digital recorder, tape recorder, I Pod and all together they weighed me down. Now I take the one device and am set. Thank God for the makers of the VR Stream!


Hope Paulos

United States, Maine


During my last semester of undergraduate study, I was required to student-teach Spanish at my local high school. The Stream allowed me to test my students using an external speaker. I played audio clips of Spanish conversations, and students were to answer questions on their computers and save them to text files. Although I had a computer that allowed me to read text files, nothing is as small and compact as the Stream. The Stream has been, and will continue to be, an integral part of my life.


Diana Holzhauser

United States, Arkansas


I use my victor reader to record voice lessons, choir rehearsals and mp3 files of music I am rehearsing. The variable speed control allows me to practice slowly until i get the part perfected, then, speed it up to the designated tempo. I really am pleased with the amount of material I can store on the victor reader and the book mark feature allows me to locate passages in music I want to review.


Features/Specs

Your favorite NLS book in your pocket

The NLS digital books are encrypted and you must apply to the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) web site to get an authorization file that, when loaded to the Stream, will provide the necessary digital decryption key to play both the download books and book cartridges. To apply for BARD service and request the authorization to play the books on the Stream visit the BARD web site at: https://nlsbard.loc.gov/

For more details about the BARD service and player authorization please read the NLS section of the Stream FAQ .

Packed with DAISY functions

This little player packs a mighty punch, offering high performance and advanced navigation. Victor Reader Stream gives you access to a book with equivalent speed, flexibility and accuracy of reading a printed book. Full control is at your fingertips. To learn more about Stream advanced features go to VR Stream Advantages

Battery

Since you will not want to stop using it, Stream comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. So, long trips become the perfect time to catch up on reading.

Please visit the Victor Reader Stream Library Edition support section:

http://localhost/humanware.com/en-usa/support/victor_reader_stream

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Battery for Victor Reader Stream

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Replacement battery for Victor Reader Stream.

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Victor Reader Stream AC Adapter

AC adapter for the VictorReader Stream.

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