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
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Salien Brown" <say...@gmail.com>
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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
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From: "Aidan" <aidan.smartt...@gmail.com>
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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.
>> >> >>>
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