The Poet Compact 2 is a speaking device that scans printed materials then speaks them out loud with a human-like voice. It has a CD Drive that can read a number of different format CD's, including the Daisy format. It is designed for people who prefer the "talking book" format, or who are totally blind. The Poet Compact 2 is the basic model with 2 buttons only. The Poet Compact 2+ is a more advanced model that allows access to various additional menu functions.
General Details
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Poet Compact 2 is the basic model with only 2 buttons. The first button scans and recognizes texts with speech output. 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.
Poet Compact 2+ is a more advanced model who has more controls: access to menu functions, speech settings, plug-ins, CD-drive for listening to DAISY-books, etc.
There is a wide selection of voices that can read your correspondence to you, natural-sounding English, American, and male and female Australian accents. Poet Compact 2+ also has facilities for connecting with USB memory sticks, or even with USB MP3 players so that the text that have scanned can be listened to wherever.
Manufacturer/Country
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Warranty
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Websites
- Poet Compact 2 - http://www.opteksystems.com.au/poet.htm
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Models / Specifications
Model Poet COmpact 2+: Advanced model with 3 buttons, 1 menu keypad, 1 on/off button and 2 control knobs
Model Poet Compact 2: Basic model with 2 buttons, 1 on/off button and 2 control knobs
Suppliers (1)
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Optek Systems (Dundas)
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Optek Systems (Dundas)
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Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing, and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards see http://www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation
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