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Will the standard Stream still play NLS cartridges?
Yes, the "standard" Stream will continue to be packaged with a short USB cable to attach to the NLS book cartridge to play or copy it to the Stream.

The most convenient way to read NLS book cartridges anywhere, anytime!

In the United States, over the next few years the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) will replace old cassette books and magazines by new digital book cartridges. Digital book cartridges are about the same size as a single cassette but the entire book fits on only one cartridge. There is no need to manage multiple cassettes or change sides anymore. The digital books on the cartridges are high quality human recorded audio without the hiss of cassette tapes. NLS will provide free digital book cartridge players over the coming years to all patrons.

The Library Edition is a new model of the popular pocket size Victor Reader Stream from HumanWare and is capable of playing both the download digital books and the new book cartridges. If you do not have a computer for downloading books the Victor Reader Stream Library Edition can play the book cartridges directly using its convenient book cartridge holder that attaches to the back of the Stream to hold the cartridge. Simply insert a book cartridge into the holder and the book begins to play automatically!

Your favorite NLS book in your pocket

The NLS digital books are encrypted and you must apply to the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) web site to get an authorization file that, when loaded to the Stream, will provide the necessary digital decryption key to play both the download books and book cartridges. To apply for BARD service and request the authorization to play the books on the Stream visit the BARD web site at: https://nlsbard.loc.gov

For more details about the BARD service and player authorization please read the NLS section of the Stream FAQ .
Packed with DAISY functions
This little player packs a mighty punch, offering high performance and advanced navigation. Victor Reader Stream gives you access to a book with equivalent speed, flexibility and accuracy of reading a printed book. Full control is at your fingertips. To learn more about Stream advanced features go to VR Stream Advantages
Battery
Since you will not want to stop using it, Stream comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. So, long trips become the perfect time to catch up on reading.

Your favorite NLS book in your pocket

The NLS digital books are encrypted and you must apply to the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) web site to get an authorization file that, when loaded to the Stream, will provide the necessary digital decryption key to play both the download books and book cartridges. To apply for BARD service and request the authorization to play the books on the Stream visit the BARD web site at: https://nlsbard.loc.gov

For more details about the BARD service and player authorization please read the NLS section of the Stream FAQ .
Packed with DAISY functions
This little player packs a mighty punch, offering high performance and advanced navigation. Victor Reader Stream gives you access to a book with equivalent speed, flexibility and accuracy of reading a printed book. Full control is at your fingertips. To learn more about Stream advanced features go to VR Stream Advantages
Battery
Since you will not want to stop using it, Stream comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. So, long trips become the perfect time to catch up on reading.