Poet Compact 2 and Poet Compact 2+

When designing the Poet Compact 2 we focused on its main function: reading. This slender all-in-one reading machine can read any kind of printed matter with just the press of a button. There is no need to study lengthy manuals and you do not need to have any prior knowledge of computers to operate the Poet Compact 2. The built-in stereo loudspeakers directed towards the listener ensure a sound that is loud and clear. The controls are self explanatory, in tactile shape and have sensible pressing feedback as well as touch tones. Try it yourself – you’ll be convinced of how easy it is to operate.

The facts

Minimum controls
Stand-alone, all-in-one unit
Clear accurate speech
Pleasing human-like inflection
Multiple languages on request
Low energy consumption
Acess to various additional menu functions (Poet Compact 2+)
CD drive for MP3, DAISY and more (Poet Compact 2+)
USB Port for MP3, TXT, RTF und DOC data transfer (Poet Compact 2+)
Document managament system (Poet Compact 2+)
MP3 functions: generate and transfer Text-to-Speech on external devices (Poet Compact 2+)

Poet Compact 2

The Poet Compact 2 is the basic model with only 2 buttons. With the first button it scans and recognizes texts quickly with a high-quality 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 to your preference even when Poet is running. All controls are located in an aesthetically pleasing position on the front panel. The Poet Compact 2+ is a model for more advanced users who prefer more feature

Poet Compact 2+

The Poet Compact 2+ has a front panel that offers more controls and possibilities: access to menu functions, speech settings, plug-ins, CD-drive for listening to DAISY-books, etc.