[Athen] Daisy Player that can take a beating

[Gaeir Dietrich]

For a workhorse DAISY player, I still really like the Victor Classic Plus.
We have about 50 of them that we passed out to colleges in our state a few
years ago, and I have only had problems with one. Somehow the power jack on
the Classic broke, so we could not recharge the battery any more. 

 

And as Robert said, for small and portable, I love the Stream.

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From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Robert Beach
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 8:46 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] Daisy Player that can take a beating

 

As far as sturdy, I don't think you can do better than the Stream.  However,
it isn't one you can secure very easily.  The classic may still be your best
bet for a library environment since it can be cabled down.

 

 

Robert Lee Beach

Assistive Technology Specialist

Kansas City Kansas Community College

7250 State Avenue

Kansas City, KS  66112

Phone: 913-288-7671

Fax: 913-288-7678

E-Mail: rbeach at kckcc.edu

 

From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Hausler,Jesse
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:34 AM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] Daisy Player that can take a beating

 

Hello,

 

I am looking to purchase a Daisy hardware player that could survive as a
loaner in a library setting.  We have a Victor Classic plus and a few Telex
Scholars and they are finally nearing the end of their days. 

 

Does anyone have any suggestions for a "work horse" daisy player? Or would
the Classic plus still be the one to buy?  We use the Victor Wave and Stream
for direct student loaning, but are looking for something a bit more sturdy
for this purpose. 

 

Thanks,

Jesse Hausler

Assistive Technology Resource Center

Colorado State University

970-491-0625

http://atrc.colostate.edu 

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