For Windows $229, Upgrade for $89
The AspireREADER™ 4.0 is an enhanced version of the CAST eReader 3.0 that helps struggling students improve reading and learning outcomes by providing access to digital talking books, webpages, and word processing through synchronized visual, auditory, and tracking feature functions.
AspireREADER™ 4.0 is a Section 508 compliant software reader and provides a user-friendly experience for students and readers of all ages, while providing special features and navigation controls for individuals wiht sensory and cognitive disabilities.
Developed and marketed by Aequus Technologies in partnership with CAST, AspireREADER™ 4.0 is available for Windows only. (The Macintosh version is under development.)
For more information, please visit www.aequustechnologies.com
Includes three modules:
Digital Talking Book Player
Provides access to DAISY 3.0, NIMAS, and DAISY 2.02 books via human-recorded or computer-generated speech.
Accessible Web Browser
Reads any W3C- or Section 508-compliant webpage
Accessible Editor
Allows users to create and read Rich Text documents
Includes many features such as:
- Read aloud via human-recorded or computer-generated speech
- Reading speed control to ensure understanding
- Advanced navigation and search
- Keyboard-controlled shortcut keys
- Electronic bookmarks and note taking
- "Where am I now?" feature
- Playable via CD, DVD, WWW, etc.
System requirements
- Microsoft WIndows 98, 2000, ME, or XP
- Minimum 1 Ghz processor
- 256 MB of RAM (384 MB recommended)
- 200 MB of available hard-disk space
- Minimum 2X CD-ROM drive
- Internet Explorer 6.0
