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Poet Compact (Various Models)

A user's hands in front of a sloped, front panel of a rectangular device that has a large triangle, a large square button and a speaker on its front. One of the user's hands is grasping the scanner lid under which a magazine is on the scanner bed.A black rectangular device with silver sides and front. Menu options on the sloped front panel are accessed via two raised dials on the left side and 3 large buttons: a triangle, circle, and a square, in the middle of the front panel. A speaker is also there on the right side of the front panel.
Model: 
2, 2+
Product Type: 
Primary device
Manufacturer Name: 
VisioBraille

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Product Description: 

All-in-one reading machine with built-in stereo loudspeakers directed towards the listener to ensure sound is clear. 

Poet Compact 2

This model is the basic model with only 2 buttons. 

Poet Compact 2+

This model is for more advanced users who prefer more features.

Main Features: 

These features are common to all models:

  • Minimum controls.
  • Stand-alone, all-in-one unit.
  • Clear accurate speech.
  • Pleasing human-like inflection.
  • Multiple languages on request.
  • Low energy consumption.
  •  Integrated flatbed scanner.
  • Modern speech synthesizer.
  • Tactile buttons with sensible pressing click feedback and touch tones.

Poet Compact 2 includes these additional features:

  • 1 on/off button and 2 control knobs.
  • Two buttons: The first button scans and recognizes texts. The second button is the pause button and stops and starts the speech immediately.
  • The control knobs are used to adjust the volume and reading speed.
  • All controls are located on the front panel.

Poet Compact 2+ includes these additional features:

  • Has a front panel that offers more controls and possibilities: Access to menu functions, speech settings, plug-ins, CD-drive for listening to DAISY-books, etc.
  • CD drive for MP3, DAISY and more.
  • USB Port for MP3, TXT, RTF, and DOC data transfer.
  • Document management system.
  • MP3 functions: Generate and transfer Text-to-Speech on external devices.
  • 3 buttons, 1 menu keypad, 1 on/off button and 2 control knobs.

Primary Specifications: 

These specifications are common to all models:

  • Voltage: Universal power supply (100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz).
  • Size and weight: 
    • 28 × 46 × 10 cm (appr. 11 × 18.1 x 3.9 in.).
    • 5,8 kg (appr. 12.8 lbs.).

More Information: 

See Manufacturer's website about Poet Compact 2 and Poet Compact 2+.