Book PortTM is a flexible book reading device that consists of a small, portable unit with a keypad and earbuds, plus accompanying software. It features both text-to-speech capabilities and digital audio support. This means you may read electronic files (with synthetic speech) or digital recorded books (with human speech).
The unit contains state-of-the-art hardware such as a universal serial bus (USB) connector and a CompactFlash® card slot for removable mass storage. Book Port also acts as a recorder, letting you take audio notes on the material you read.
The included software and cable lets you use your PC to transfer material to Book Port. You can then disconnect Book Port and take it anywhere you go.
Features:
- Read DAISY Digital Talking Books
- Read contracted braille in Braille Ready Files
- Play MP3s in stereo
- Send web pages directly to Book Port from Internet Explorer (R)
- Record audio memos
- Navigate among files or within a book
- Navigate by letter, word, sentence, paragraph, page, or section items (for audio files, Book Port navigates by finding pauses in narration)
- Control pitch, speed, and volume of speech
- Choice of synthetic speech voices
- Hear the file name, size, current position (as a percentage), page number, and the last modified date
- Add text to the search memory, then find every occurrence of that text in the file
- Delete files or lock to prevent deletion
- Sleep timer turns unit off after a set amount of time
- Lock keys so you can put it in your pocket or purse
