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BookSense

BookSense XT

Plextalk Pocket

Victor Reader Stream

Speakers/Headsets

Stereo SpeakersYesYesNoNo
Supports Bluetooth HeadsetNoYesNoNo
Audio input/outputHeadphone terminal(Stereo)
External microphone/ Line input terminal (Stereo)
Built in microphone (Monaural)
Built in speaker (Stereo)
Headphone terminal(Stereo)
External microphone/ Line input terminal (Stereo)
Built in microphone (Monaural)
Built in speaker (Stereo)
Headphone terminal (Stereo)
External microphone/ Line inputterminal (Stereo)
Built in microphone (Monaural)
Built in speaker (Monaural)
Headphone (Stereo), Built in microphone (Mono),
External microphone (Mono), Built in speaker (Monaural)
Internal speakersOutput impedance 8 ohms per speakers
MAX Output 1W per speaker
Output impedance 8 ohms per speakers
MAX Output 1W per speaker
Output impedance 8 ohm
Output 150 mW
16 mm 325 mW speaker

Supported File Types

Supported text file formatsTXT, HTML/XML, RTF, DOC, DOCX, BRF, BRL, BookshareTXT, HTML/XML, RTF, DOC, DOCX, BRF, BRL, BookshareTXT, HTML, BookshareTXT, HTML/XML, BRF, RTF, Bookshare
Supported DAISY file formatsDaisy 2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86/DAISY 3.0, NLS, RFB&D, Bookshare, NIMAS 1.1, XML DaisyDaisy 2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86/DAISY 3.0, NLS, RFB&D, Bookshare, NIMAS 1.1, XML DaisyDaisy 2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86/DAISY 3.0, NLS, BookshareDAISY 2.02 , NISO Z39.86 2002,/2005, NIMAS 1.1, NLS, RFB&D, Bookshare
Supported Media file formatsMP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WMV, FLAC, WMA, ASF, Audible Format 4 and Enhanced Audio (.aa and .aax)MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WMV, FLAC, WMA, ASF, Audible Format 4 and Enhanced Audio (.aa and .aax)MP3, AMR-MB+, DAISY ADPCM2, PCM, OGGMP3, AMR-WB+, WAV, WMA, OGG, Audible Format 4, Flac, MP2, MPEG2, SPX
Playback in Media PlayerFolder / all items / artist / album / genreFolder / all items / artist / album / genreselected album / all albumsFolders (including all subfolders)

Recording

Can record in DAISY formatNoNoYes (DAISY 2.02)No
DAISY file recording formatsN/AN/APCM 44.1kHz Stereo
PCM 22.05kHz Mono
MP3 128kbps, 256kbps Stereo
MP3 32kbps, 64kbps Mono
N/A
Media file recording formatsSample rate: MP3: 16000Hz, 22050 Hz, 24000 Hz, 44100 Hz
WAV: 8000 Hz, 11025 Hz, 22050 Hz, 44100 Hz
Channel: Mono, Stereo
Sample rate: MP3: 16000Hz, 22050 Hz, 24000 Hz, 44100 Hz
WAV: 8000 Hz, 11025 Hz, 22050 Hz, 44100 Hz
Channel: Mono, Stereo
PCM 44.1kHz Stereo
PCM 22.05kHz Mono
MP3 256kbps Stereo
MP3 128kbps Stereo
MP3 64kbps Mono
MP3 32kbps Mono
AMR-WB+ Mono

(16-bit samples at a sampling rate of 25,600 Hz
with a bit rate of 20.8 Kbps)
Audio Recording FormatsMP3, WAV (stereo, mono)MP3, WAV (stereo, mono)PCM, MP3AMR-WB+
Settings for audio recordingSample rate: MP3: 16000 Hz, 22050 Hz, 24000 Hz, 32000 Hz, 44100 Hz
WAV: 8000 Hz, 11025 Hz, 22050 Hz, 44100 Hz
Channel: Mono, Stereo
Microphone sensitivity control: available
Sample rate: MP3: 16000 Hz, 22050 Hz, 24000 Hz
WAV: 8000 Hz, 11025 Hz, 22050 Hz, 44100 Hz
Channel: Mono, Stereo
Microphone sensitivity control: available
Background noise: Normal (-28dB), Low (-40dB), High (-20dB)
Files: PCM: 44.1 kHz Stereo, 22.05 kHz Mono
MP3: 128 kbps, 256 kbps, 44.1 kHz Stereo
32 kbps, 64 kbps 44.1k Hz Mono
AMR-WB+ Mono

(16-bit samples at a sampling rate of 25,600 Hz
with a bit rate of 20.8 kbps)
Line-in recordingYesYesYesNo
Can record from radioN/AYesN/AN/A

Memory

Internal flash memoryNone4GBInternal memory for voice memoNone
External memorySD Card, USB Flash Drive, or CD-ROMSD Card, USB Flash Drive, or CD-ROMSD CardSD Card, USB flash drive, or NLS cartridges
SD card included in package2GB8GB2GBNone
Cables included in package2 USB cables; 1 for connecting BookSense to a PC, and one forconnecting BookSense to USB Flash Drive2 USB cables; 1 for connecting BookSense to a PC, and one forconnecting BookSense to USB Flash DriveUSB 2.0
USB OTG
2 USB cables; 1 for connecting to a PC, and one for connecting to USB Flash Drive
2 USB cables; 1 for connecting to a PC, and one for connectingto USB Flash Drive

Battery

Battery time12 hours12 hoursRecording in DAISY format, MP3: 8 hours
Playback in DAISY format, MP3: 10 hours
15 hours
Time to recharge battery (AC)2.5 hours2.5 hours4 hours4 hours
Time to recharge battery (USB)5 hours5 hoursN/AN/A
User-removable batteryYesYesYesYes
Power-up Time1 second1 second5 seconds5 seconds

TTS

Volume Increments1 to 211 to 210 to 251 to 15
Speed-2 to +4-2 to +4-2 to +8-3 to 10
ToneN/AN/A-6 to +6-7 to 7
TTS rate1 to 21 (default : 7)1 to 21 (default : 7)-5 to +5-3 to 10
TTS pitch1 to 21 (default : 8)1 to 21 (default : 8)-5 to +5-7 to 7
Number of TTS Engines2 (Neospeech Kate and Paul)2 (Neospeech Kate and Paul)22

Book Reader

Recent document list in Book ReaderYesYesN/AN/A
Search for wordsYesYesNoYes
Jump to specific markYesYesYesYes
Can move a markYesYesYesNo

Radio

FM RadioNoYesNoNo
Radio Channel PresetsN/A6 channelsN/AN/A
Scan FrequenciesN/AYesN/AN/A

Clock/Time Related Functions

AlarmYesYesNoNo
Automatic Power-offUser can choose between Off, 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutesUser can choose between Off, 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutesTurns off in 15 minutes. This cannot be changed by the user.Turns off in 30 minutes. This cannot be changed by the user.
Sleep TimerUser can choose between Off, 10, 20, 30 minutes, 1, 2, or 3 hoursUser can choose between Off, 10, 20, 30 minutes, 1, 2, or 3 hoursUser can choose from 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.User can choose between 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes
ClockYesYesYesNo
Time and date only buttonYesYesNoNo
Check time while power is offYesYesNoN/A

PC

Minimum PC RequirementsWindows 2000, XP, VistaWindows 2000, XP, VistaWindows 2000, XP, VistaWindows 2000, XP, Vista
USB 2.0 Port or SD Card Reader RequiredYesYesYesYes

Specs

Size (inches)4.25 x 1.85x 0.734.25 x 1.85x 0.734.41 x 2.17 x 0.634.61 x 2.6 x 0.87
Weight (pounds)0.25 lbs0.25 lbs0.24 lbs0.4 lbs

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