Since the Plextalk Linio is coming to the U.S. I thought some of you would be in knowing more about it. I found the following info: The online DAISY player for the visually impaired Immediate access to talking books, newspapers, and magazines! With the PLEXTALK Linio... Select and read books of your interest online, you do not have to wait for a CD to be delivered! Check and share the latest news and articles from newspapers & magazines. The PLEXTALK Linio has an internal memory where you can store books, newspapers or magazines. And no computer needed! Your books are ready to be read online. Many libraries serving the visually impaired have started an online book distribution service by using the DAISY Online Delivery Protocol (DODP). The DODP allows computer free online distribution directly to a talking book player. When you call a library for books of your interest, you will have access to the books using your PLEXTALK Linio. Some libraries or organizations will regularly and automatically distribute newspapers or magazines that you subscribe to on your PLEXTALK Linio. Note: Service types of online distribution vary published titles you selected. Wireless Router Internet Modem Instant books, newspapers, or magazines delivery via the internet LIBRARY Internet No PC necessary depending on libraries. Please check with your library. Store your books into your PLEXTALK Linio. The PLEXTALK Linio has an internal memory where you can store books, newspapers or magazines. Search books of your interest. You can search and find books of your interest using your PLEXTALK Linio. Type the title name or the author’s name on your Linio and you will get a list of the results. You can also call your library and access the list with the recent Three easy steps to read online book Three easy steps to read online books Wireless online access is provided by your Internet connection. Rechargeable battery is included and you can playback even when the AC adaptor is disconnected. Delivery Protocol (DODP) ? The global standard on online book distribution has been developed by the DAISY Consortium. Streaming and downloading are made possible USB device like USB flash memory or PLEXTALK Pocket SD card up to 32 GB 1 1 Configure network settings of PLEXTALK 2 When the power is on, Linio to connect with your wireless your books are ready network router or just simply connect via to be read online. LAN cable without any configuration. Portable and hands free (PLEXTALK is set to announce a free firmware with this feature.) Reliable design High sound quality Shock resistant Hi-Fi speaker is optimized The rubber slot-in disc to provide a clear sound, mechanism prevents the especially for human voices. disc from scratching when inserting or ejecting CD’s. A variety of media Even when dropped from a height of 70 cm, the internal stabilizers and rubber edges absorb shocks, keeping your player up and running. Online bookshelf via wireless or wired network connection What is the DAISYOnline 3 3 Select your preferred book by the title key and start reading by the play key. Bluetooth connection will The handle of the optional be supported so that you carry bag allows you to bring can listen to your titles with the unit with you with one a wireless headphone. hand. The shoulder strap can be adjusted for your comfort. Waterproof The special rubber keypad offers protection against liquids. on various book readers/players like 2GB talking book players, mobile devices, internal memory personal computers, etc. It also brings additional features such CD as the search function. for DAISY book, audio book, and music Key Layout DAISY/e-text playback • Advanced navigation functions in heading, group, page, phrase, bookmark, album, track, level, screen, paragraph, line, sentence, spell, word or character (Depending on the content structure). • Reading Microsoft Word DOC and DOCX, plain text, html or DAISY text by text-to-speech. • Audio files: MP3, unprotected WMA, AMR-WB+, Ogg Vorbis, Wave (PCM) formats, Music CDs (CD-DA). • Bookmarks: maximum 10,000 items. • The playback speed can be changed from 0.5 to 3 times true speed. The tone can be changed from -6 to +6. Intuitive operations • Cross key layout with the PLEXTALK Linio. The full key layout is accessible when the intuitive cover is removed. • The sleep timer function turns the player automatically off at a set time. • Voice guides help the user through all key operations and menu items. • Key description mode. • Built-in user’s guide in DAISY format. Flexible data management • Supported disk:12cm diameter, Stamped CD, CD-R, CD-RW. • LAN:10/100Base-TX 1 port, IEEE802.11 b/g. • Bluetooth Ver2.1+EDR. • 2GB internal memory. • Compatible with SDHC, supporting up to 32GB. • Plays content on USB flash memory drives with USB 2.0 (Type A) high speed. • A DAISY CD can be backed up to an SD card or a USB device and internal memory. Backups between SD card and a USB device and internal memory are also possible. Reliable design • Specially optimized High-Fidelity sound. • Integrated speaker. • Audio out by 3.5 mm stereo mini jack. • Rubber slot-in disc mechanism to prevent disc scratching. • Shock resistant design by rubber stabilizers for the CD-ROM drive and three-dimension rubber edges. • Waterproof rubber keypad. • Operation time with replaceable battery: • 5 hours playback of DAISY CD, 8 hours playback of SD Card Memory. • Charging time of 4 hours. • AC adapter: 100V-240V, 50/60 Hz. • Size: 225 x 180 x 63 mm or • 8.86 x 7.1 x 2.5 inches. (W/H/D) with cover, less than 1.35 kg / 3 lb. Accessories • Intuitive cover (Attached on the unit) • AC adaptor • User’s Guide CD • Quick Reference guide • Safety Instructions Sleep Timer Power Eject Title Speaker Rewind Forward CD Slot Play / Stop Volume adjust Tone adjust Removable cover Removable intuitive cover Key layout without the intuitive cover PLEXTALK and DAISY Online In the early 2000’s, we were foreseeing potential needs for online delivery of DAISY books to the visually impaired and print disabled. From 2006, we started field trials for online delivery by collaborating with local libraries in Japan, Sweden, U.K. and Australia in order to study the technical feasibility of online capable DAISY players. The experiences and expertise we acquired through those field trials was shared with the DAISY Online Working Group of the DAISY Consortium. The DAISY Online Delivery protocol was been adopted as the standard of the online delivery system in 2010. We believe the Linio, the world’s first DAISY Online compatible player, will provide you with new reading experiences. For further information please contact: www.plextalk.com Product specifications and appearance may change without prior notice. © 2008-2012 Shinano Kenshi Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved. Plextalk and Plextalk logo are registered trademarks of Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd.