Hello everybody This is for informational purposes only. It doesn’t mean I recommend or endorse the device:
<SNIP> VictorReader Trek Orientation & entertainment, in one mobile package Imagine a device that gives you the best of both worlds, though condensed to get where you’re going easily and the freedom to enjoy entertainment on the go. That’s the magic of the VictorReader Trek, the multi-use handheld device designed to make mobility easy and enjoyable for people who are blind or visually impaired everywhere. EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF BOTh WORLDS The VictorReader Trek combines the cutting-edge GPS technology of the Trekker Breeze with the innovative media reading and playback capabilities of the popular Victor Reader Stream Toggle between always-on orientation mode and online or offline reading mode with the quick touch of a button, giving you the confidence to get where you’re going—all while staying entertained on the way! Book Reading And Playback Trek gives you instant access to the latest books, magazines, music, movies, podcasts and more—all in the palm of your hand. Catch your favourite show while you’re riding the train, or play back recorded audio notes from your lecture while you’re walking around campus. If you get distracted or lose your place in a book, just press that same “Where Am I” button to find it again in a a slash. Orientation mode Trek gives you clear verbal instructions to help you move around independently and with confidence while you’re commuting, travelling, shopping or just out and about. You can plan your route ahead of time and add landmarks as you go. If you get lost along the way, simply press the “Where Am I” button and Trek will tell you exactly where you are at that exact point in time. A MODERN DEVICE FOR THE MODERN MOBILE USER With its lightweight design, cutting-edge tech and intuitive features, the VictorReader Trek makes learning your way around easier and more enjoyable than ever. Accuracy you can count on Looking to mark your house so you can always get directions back home? Simply drop a voice-tagged landmark and receive turn-by-turn directions back to the exact location. Got a specific address in mind? Use Trek’s easy-to-use keyboard to quickly type in the destination. With the press of that one Where Am I button, Trek will tell you: • Your nearest address The cardinal direction you’re travelling in A description of the next intersection Next instructions if you’re following a route The freedom to travel your way Trek was designed to make getting around a breeze, whether you’re travelling by foot, car or public transport. Clear and safe pedestrian instructions ensure you’ll never wander onto a major road or highway, while vehicle instructions are simple and accurate to easily guide a sighted driver. The confidence to navigate new environments Navigating open areas like a college campus or park can be a challenge when you’re in a new environment. But Trek puts you instantly at ease, allowing you to drop voice-tagged landmarks at different buildings— even if there are no streets around—so you always have a point of reference. WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF ORIENTATION The VictorReader Trek boasts the latest tools and technologies to make staying on track and staying connected on the go easier and more intuitive than ever before. The Trek is designed to be operated using only one hand (size and weight similar to a deck of cards) Receive content wirelessly—from books and music to podcasts and radio broadcasts (includes FM radio) Compatible with iTunes, DAISY libraries, NLS, Bookshare, Learning, Ally and more Play text docs with built-in text-to-speech software from Acapela Uses regularly-updated map data from TomTom, and is compatible with iBeacon tech for indoor navigation Supports upcoming Galileo orientation system for even better accuracy while travelling Use built-in mono microphone or your own stereo to record voice notes, to-do lists, lectures and more Self-voicing controls so you can read at your own pace and control playback speed. Bluetooth Capability: Listen to the Trek guide you wirelessly through a bluetooth headset, or external bluetooth speaker Exploring the world just got a whole lot easier With its innovative and comprehensive family of products, HumanWare makes it easier than ever for blind and visually impaired people to communicate, work and travel. Now with the launch of the VictorReader Trek, exploring the world has never been so easy—or so enjoyable! </SNIP>
