ClassMate Reader

Reading made easy everywhere!

This portable digital audio book player helps students increase their reading speed, comprehension and vocabulary, wherever they go. ClassMate reads aloud and simultaneously displays and highlights text on its full colour screen. Its simple, flexible interface can be configured to the user’s specific needs.

It also includes helpful study tools to enhance learning, such as bookmarks, recording, a highlighting function and a speaking dictionary. With built-in text-to-speech, it works with e-text or NIMAS files. Unlike other reading and learning applications that require a computer, the ClassMate is a completely portable stand alone solution. Students can download and store their curriculum directly on an SD card for easy access, anytime, anywhere.

The ClassMate can be set to match the user’s pace preferences. Its full colour screen can be configured to change the font type, text size, colour, line spacing, etc. The user can adjust the text scrolling speed and move text to view above or below the passage read. Use your fingertip or the stylus - simply touch the screen to underline a passage, insert a bookmark or a note in the text, or even consult the integrated dictionary.

Features include:

* Study tools to support learning.
* Highlighting helps you focus on important passages.
* Bookmarks help you find specific pages or sections.
* Text or voice notes: take personal notes within the text.
* Speaking dictionary: instant access to more than 25,000 words. Provides spelling, pronunciation and meaning.
* Create personalised tests to accommodate students during exams.
* Built-in text-to-speech using the new Nuance Vocalizer human sounding voice.
* Easily copy text files on NIMAS text book.
* Easy to use, interactive, 51mm x 76mm screen. Landscape view and full colour display.
* Plays DAISY 2.x, DAISY NISO, MP3, NIMAS, Txt, HTML and XML.
* Voice recording capability via built-in microphone.
* Play back through stereo headphones or built-in speaker.
* Connects to external thumb/USB drives.
* USB 2.0 port to connect to PC as Windows USB drive.
* Weight: 303g. Dimensions: 88mm x 155mm x 25mm.
* Replaceable rechargeable battery (7 hours play time).
* Built-in battery charger - can be played whilst recharging.
* Built-in stand for hands free listening.
* Dedicated buttons for key functions - record, study tools, go to page, dictionary.
* Volume and speed toggle controls.
* Quiet keypad with simple four arrow navigation.
* Home button to access the main menu, Dictionary button, Go to button for easy navigation and Play/Pause button.
* Microphone, external speaker and stereo headphones.