The Victor Reader Stream 3 is a handheld digital audio player to enjoy your media content. It features a fully tactile interface and with 15 hours of battery life, you can listen to books, newspapers, web radio, music, podcasts and other online content. The Stream 3 has been designed to make reading easy for people who are blind or have low vision.

Features

Direct download or transfer books from dedicated libraries
Internet radio streaming or transfer content to listen offline
Access Wikipedia
Audio recording
Simple navigation
Tactile interface – numeric keypad and specific key shapes for different functions
Bookmark content — even record your own voice annotations
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities
Playback speed control
Browse Daisy books by chapter, section, or phrase
Move through text files by paragraph, sentence or word
Navigate audio books and music by folder or file

Benefits

Never lose your place, as the Stream 3 automatically resumes where you left off
You can now connect your Stream 3 to wireless speakers, headphones or hearing aids (when compatible) as it now has Bluetooth capabilities
The USB-C port makes it easier for you to plug in your USB cable to charge the device
The Stream 3 has 16GB (~13GB usable) of internal memory, enabling you to store files without having to use an SD card
The Stream 3 can now use SD cards up to 1TB in size – that’s a lot of media content to listen to!
The Stream 3 has a longer battery life that can last over 15 hours of continuous use
The sound quality has improved with a new speaker
The Stream 3 has a revamped tactile interface and settings menus which makes it simpler to operate and easier to navigate

Technical Specifications

Text-to-speech: Acapela (2 voices) to play brf, txt, html, xml, docx, epub files
Daisy formats supported: 2.0, 2.0.2 and ANSI/NISO Z39.86 2002/2005 (Daisy 3)
Audio formats: MP4-AAC, AMR-WB+, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Speex, WAV
SD card slot supports up to 1TB SD, SDHC or SDXC cards (exFAT is recommended for cards above 32GB)
Li-ion battery: rechargeable via USB or USB AC adapter
Built-in speaker and 3.25mm headphone jack
USB-C port for connecting to a computer
Recording format: PCM, Wav, MP3
Microphone: built-in mono and 3.5mm stereo jack
Power/data jack: USB-C
Firmware upgrade via SD or online
Real-time clock with date/time announcement
Bluetooth 4.2
Weight: 110g including battery

Further Information

Libraries

Direct libraries: NLS Bard, Bookshare, NFB Newsline
Daisy online libraries in 9 countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden

Languages (text-to-speech voice)

English, French, Danish, Dutch, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish

Achieving Goals

Portable Daisy and media players provide individuals who are blind or have low vision easier access to information, whether its literature or audio content. They can play media in wide range of formats such as Daisy, music files, podcasts, and documents, as well as access online content such as web radio and online libraries. They also have the capability to record voice memo or take notes. These devices empower users to enjoy a more independent and enriched reading experience, which fosters on-going learning, personal development, and also provides entertainment.