Devices

Systems that Plug into a Television

Ash Technologies Ltd
B5, M7 Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Tel: +353 45 88 22 12
Fax: +353 45 88 22 14
Email: info@ashtech.ie
Web: www.ashtech.ie

Prisma
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Prisma is a portable, full colour video magnifier that can magnify photographs, maps or just about anything. Comes complete with stylish adjustable camera stand. Wide magnification range of x4 to x30 on a 14' TV enables you to get an overview and to zoom in for detail. Prisma connects to a standard TV for its display and collapses to 5cm in height weighing less than 1kg so can be used anywhere. Enhanced reading modes for comfort and ease of reading. Optional VGA adapter available to connect to a VGA monitor allowing you to switch between Prisma image and PC image.
Price: £595.00 + VAT and delivery
Last updated: 28/06/2006

Tvi Colour
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The TVi Color is a closed circuit television magnifier for people that need text and photos magnified. It uses a small TV camera in an ergonomic, hand-held "mouse" and incorporates a zoom lens which allows the level of magnification to be altered. The magnified image is displayed on a standard television in full color or enhanced black and white. The mouse has rollers which facilitate easy scanning of text, and its mobility allows difficult-to-read items such as medicine bottles, cooking instructions, etc., to be magnified easily. Key features: Zoom lens; no re-focussing required; High contrast black-on-white and white-on-black image; Full color Photo mode for viewing photographs;
Exposure control to enhance poor quality text; Overview mode for easy orientation or looking at one's own face for example; Full control of all functions from the mouse; Optional handwriting stand available; Compact size, lightweight.
Price: £345.00 + VAT and delivery
Last updated: 28/06/2006

Assist Vision
1-6-11 Takatsukasa, Takarazuka, Hyogo 665-0051, Japan.
Tel: +81 797 74 2206
Fax: +81 797 73 8894
Email: info@assistvision.com
Web: www.assistvision.com

Neo
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Neo allows magnification from 2x to 50x on a 14" TV monitor and up to 75x on a 20" TV monitor. Also the wide range contrast and brightness controls allows you to distinguish even the smallest details. Writing has never been easier with Neo´s large and sturdy workspace and choice of light settings to reduce shadows. The table can also be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension for easier movement. Neo gives you the flexibility to choose between 3 different viewing modes - full color, black and white and reverse, as well as continuous or one touch auto focus depending on your needs. Also, by connecting an external video camera to Neo, you can now see distance objects such as the front of a classroom or the faces of friends or relatives. Simple, easy to use control panel, with both tactile and color-coded controls
Last updated: 29/06/2006

Audiodata
Schloss Langenzell, D69257 Wiesenbach, Germany.
Tel: +49 62 23 49 090
Fax: +49 62 23 49 0999
Email: info@audiodata.de
Web: www.audiodata.de

Video Light
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VideoLight´s major features are: Supporting arm for camera and lamp, with a table clamp for mounting the unit on the side of a table; Powerful halogen lamp for improved lighting; Color camera – fully rotatable to allow pointing either at the user, downwards or forwards, e.g. for looking at a blackboard using the zoom-function; Control panel, rotatable for comfortable use, with connectors for power supply, a color monitor or TV (via converter), and a foot switch for hands-free zooming operation and (if required) PC monitor feed-through; and a XY-sliding-table for easy movement of reading matter when no table clamp is used (optional).
Last updated: 25/09/2006

Axos
124 Boulevard De Verdun, F-92411 Courbevoie Cedex, France.
Tel: +33 1 4789 8305
Fax: +33 1 4789 9142
Email: bassevision.info@axos-fr.com
Web: www.axos-fr.com

Zoomax Visu
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Video visual aid which can be connected to a tv set or a computer monito using a 17" or 19" LCD screen. Motorised colour or black and white camera. Autofocus. Postitive and negative views. Can freeze the image on screen. Accepts large format documents (e.g. newspapers).
Weight: 4kg
Ref: 8318
Last updated: 26/09/2006

Bierley
Crossing Cottage, Wyfordby, LE14 4RY, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 800 0430 282
Fax: +44 845 280 2281
Email: sales@bierley.com; info@bierley.com
Web: www.bierley.com

MonoMouse
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The MonoMouse is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable mouse-style video magnifier plugs into a television video jack and can be used for reading a newspaper or book. Objects are displayed in black and white with gray scale imaging that reduces glare from a bright white background. The magnification level is 15x (15 times actual size) on a 14-inch TV or 22x on a 20-inch TV. A high magnification options doubles the level of magnification. The size of the viewable field remains constant at approximately 2.5 x 3.5 centimeters (HxW) in the standard mode or 1.3 x 1.8 centimeters in the high magnification mode. Uses mains electricity.
Price: £99.00 + VAT
Last updated: 27/06/2006

Enhanced Vision Systems
5882 Machine Drive, Huntington Beach, California 92649, USA.
Tel: +1 714 374 1829
Fax: +1 714 374 1821
Email: evinfo@enhancedvision.com
Web: www.enhancedvision.com

Flipper
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Flipper's innovative rotating camera design enables people with low vision to perform daily tasks more effectively. By rotating the camera head, the user can read, write, and view magnified images at any distance. Any task is possible with Flipper, just point and view! Flipper is lightweight and can be moved easily from one area to another. Simply roll the base and rotate the camera to view the desired image. With so many built-in features, it is easy to see why Flipper is the ultimate in flexibility.
Price: £995.00
Last updated: 20/11/2007

Max
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Max is a powerful, portable, hand-held digital magnifier designed for people with low vision. The size of a computer mouse, Max connects directly to any TV or monitor in seconds, to read newspapers, magazines, recipe cards and even medicine labels. Enlarge print on any surface curved or straight. The optional Max Track enables the magnifier to move smoothly across multiple surfaces. Max is available in a vivid color or black and white display. Max offers multiple viewing options and magnification up to 28x on a 20" TV. View pictures in photo mode or choose between high contrast positive or high contrast negative for easy reading.
Price: £89.00 (black and white); £129.00 (colour)
Last updated: 20/11/2007

Eschenbach Optik GmbH + Co
Schopenhauerstr. 10, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany.
Tel: +49 911 3600 0
Fax: +49 911 3600 3 58
Email: mail@eschenbach-optik.de
Web: www.eschenbach-optik.de

ELG 04
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The ELG 04 color video magnifier can be connected to any existing television set using just one lead - Euro AV lead (SCART socket). Designed with simplicity in mind - minimal operating features. With positive reverse polarity in the black-white mode. High-contrast images even in colour mode. Screen magnification approx. 5x to 70x, depending on the size of the television screen used. An additional reading cap can be used to reduce magnification, in this way images can be viewed in a 9 x 13 mm format.
Weight: 7.85kg
Ref: 16541
Last updated: 26/09/2006

HumanWare
11 Mary Muller Drive, PO Box 3044, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Tel: +64 3 384 4555
Fax: +64 3 384 4933
Email: nz.info@humanware.com
Web: www.humanware.com

SmartView 7000
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Sleek, modern ergonomic design with mobile monitor for maximum flexibility, comfort and convenience. View objects in brilliant full colour or in high contrast black and white. Enjoy crystal clear display of images with a fully auto focus system. Simply push a button and the “pre set magnification control” will instantly reset itself to one of two magnifications sizes that have been set. Use the hand held zoom control to increase and decrease the size of the object on the screen and to change magnification settings. Choose a standard monitor or an optional space saving flat screen, slim line monitor and select the size of monitor to suit – or use an existing computer monitor or TV. View reading material from one of sixteen coloured background/foreground combinations in the contrast best suited to vision requirements. Use the enhanced photo viewing mode to view colour photos, illustrations, plans and other images. All controls are located in the front panel of the SmartView and are designed to be intuitive and easy to use. The reading table allows for movement in every direction making it simple to view any object. 2.3x - 44x magnification range.
Height: 370mm Width: 355mm Depth: 460mm
Weight: 9kg
Price: From £1700.00
Last updated: 15/10/2007

Innoventions, Inc
9593 Corsair Drive, Conifer, Colorado 80433-9317, USA.
Tel: +1 303 797 6554
Fax: +1 303 727 4940
Email: magnicam@magnicam.com
Web: www.magnicam.com

Magni-Cam
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Up to as much as 70X magnification when connected to a 35 inch monitor. The hand-held camera weighs only 7 ounces. The user varies the magnification by lowering or raising the camera from the printed material and it automatically stays in focus. Comes with easy-to-follow large print instructions and cables to connect the camera to your TV. Now you can also use your Magnicam™ with any PC or laptop.
Last updated: 25/09/2006

MagniSight Inc
3631 N. Stone Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907, USA.
Tel: +1 800 753 4767 (USA and Canada only)
Tel: +1 719 578 8893
Fax: +1 719 578 9887
Email: info@magnisight.com
Web: www.magnisight.com

Explorer PC Compatible
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With attractive, ergonomic design and maximum versatility, Explorer PC is ready for your computer*. Alternate between computer and camera image with a push of a foot switch. The camera image can be viewed simultaneously on a SVGA and TV monitors.** Stand-alone option offers the clarity of an SVGA monitor without the PC compatibility. Magnification from 4x to 50x depending on monitor size. Variable brightness control for individual contrast needs. Separate camera/monitor design allows for inline or side-by-side viewing. Full Auto Focus or Manual Focus models available. Optional: Select-A-Color, Line Marking/Windowing.
*Computer Not Included
**TV monitor Not Included
Price: Call Manufacturer
Last updated: 09/05/2006

Variety of Explorer CCTV Video Magnifiers
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MagniSight offers a variety of CCTV video magnifiers for people with low vision. All systems come with a separate camera/monitor design to allow for side by side, or inline viewing configurations. Additionally, all Explorer models are equipped with either Full Color or Black and White camera, Auto Focus (with manual focus override), or Manual Focus capabilities, Reverse Contrast mode, a large viewing table with raised back edge for paper alignment and a tilted front edge for ergonomic control. Explorer models have a wide range of contrast control, and can be customized to include a television monitor in 14" or 20", or a 17" PC monitor. Optional features like select-a-colour, line marking and windowing, and pc compatibility are also available. High quality glass zoom lens allows for magnification from 3x all the way to 70x depending on camera type and monitor size.
Price: Call Manufacturer
Last updated: 09/05/2006

Micro Marvellous
8 Ovens Street, Box Hill North, Victoria 3129, Australia.
Tel: +61 3 9890 9383
Fax: +61 3 9897 1768
Email: gaethjo@micromarvellous.com.au
Web: www.micromarvellous.com.au

Colourama
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A desktop unit magnifying text from 8x to 28x, using a standard colour TV as a display unit. Features include: grey scale (photographic) or digitally enhanced picture; positive and negative polarity; full-colour setting; 8 combinations of contrast colours, eg. blue on yellow; blinds (masks) and automatic picture control with manual over-ride. Automatic or manual focus.
Price: A$2500.00
Last updated: 05/05/2006

OptomA-F
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A transportable unit magnifying text from 3.5x to 27x, using a standard colour TV as a display unit. Full-colour and positive/negative enhanced picture. Automatic or manual focus. Automatic or manual contrast control. Optional X-Y table.
Price: A$1700.00
Price: Optional X-Y table: A$380.00
Last updated: 05/05/2006

Panorama
A desktop unit magnifying text from 8x to 28x, using a standard colour TV as a display unit. Features include: grey scale (photographic) or digitally enhanced picture; positive and negative polarity; 8 combinations of contrast colours, eg. blue on yellow; blinds (masks) and automatic picture control with manual over-ride.
Price: A$2400.00
Last updated: 05/05/2006

New Vision
Sherwood, The Quarry, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0BX, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 1249 814309
Email: info@newvisiontechnology.com
Web: www.new-vision.org.uk

Blue-Eye
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Full colour zoom camera with an integral wheel for easy zoom control. Ideal for reading and writing. Connects to your TV with a scart connector.
Price: £149.00
Last updated: 21/07/2006

Golden-Eye
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Full colour zoom camera with read / write feature. For all TV's with a scart connection. With easy manual zoom and focus controls.
Price: £149.00
Last updated: 21/07/2006

PC-Eye TV Version
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Full colour portable CCTV with zoom control. Increase or decrease size of text. Options to select Black and White or Colour. Also negative / positive image.Connects to your TV through the scart connector.10x - 30x push button magnification adjustment. Negative / Positive Black / White & Colour on-off buttons. Soft touch on the book or news paper for easy reading. Built-in 6-super bright white LED lamps.
Price: £299.00
Last updated: 21/07/2006

OPTRON Assistive Technologies
PO Box 5454, Morton, Illinois 61550, USA.
Tel: +1 309 694 2077
Fax: 1 888 5 OPTRON (1 888 567 8766) - Toll free
Email: info@optronusa.com
Web: www.optronusa.com

OPTRON PCT
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Available in 6 different monochrome colours, reversed polarity and a variety of other functions for optimized reading comfort. Turning the camera on the sturdy swivel arm displays the surroundings on the monitor. Blackboards, overhead projectors, flipcharts - the PCT’s infinitely variable zoom and its autofocus produce an excellent image quality in the desired size. With Optron’s TwistCam™ technology the camera can be rotated to almost any angle – the picture on the display is always perfectly upright and leveled. The PCT offers many display options. It can be used with a television or with a computer monitor. Different models and various accessories help to find the best match of options for each user’s individual preferences. agnification range from 1.5x - 70x depending on type of screen used.
Weight: 2.2kg
Last updated: 28/06/2006

Ovac
67-555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Building C-103, Cathedral City, California 92234, USA.
Tel: +1 800 325 4488 (USA and Canada only)
Fax: +1 760 321 9711
Email: info@ovac.com
Web: www.ovac.com

Flex-Eye
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Continuous autofocus color system. Features include: black and white or reverse image viewing; flex arm mount; wide viewing angle. Magnification ranges depend on size of TV.
Weight: 2.3kg
Last updated: 26/09/2006

Pro-Zoomer
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The PRO ZOOMER is a simple and easy way to magnify objects and materials. Just two simple adjustments, zoom and focus, enable you to read, pay your own bills or clip grocery coupons. Light-weight and portable, PRO ZOOMER can be used anywhere, anytime at home, office or vacation site.
Magnification ranges depend on size of TV.
Last updated: 26/09/2006

ZACC-H-S
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Identical in looks to ZACC, but with 50% greater magnification range. The ZACC-H is a zoom autofocus desktop CCTV magnifier that can magnify images up to 100x the original size. Magnification range depends on size of TV.
Weight: 5kg
Last updated: 26/09/2006

ZACC-S
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Auto focus colour desktop reader with ball bearing x-y table. Features include: color, black & white or reverse viewing mode; push button zoom; high resolution; wide viewing angle. Magnification range depends on size of TV.
Weight: 5kg
Last updated: 26/09/2006

Zoom-Eye
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The ZOOM-EYE Flex-Arm Magnifier allows you to magnify objects 15" to 21"away, this greater working distance makes it ideal for crafts and hobbies. Just two buttons on top of the camera allows you to zoom objects in and out. Choose ZOOM-EYE Flex-Arm Color or ZOOM-EYE Flex-Arm B/W. Features: Push Button Control - Change magnification, positive to reverse and large and small. Latest Technology - CCD Imager with Advanced Digital Signal Processor and Integral Autofocus Lens. Magnification range depends on size of TV.
Weight: 2.3kg
Last updated: 26/09/2006

REHAN Electronics Ltd
Industrial Estate, Courtown Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Tel: +353 55 22013
Fax: +353 55 20732
Email: seamusd@rehanelectronics.ie or sales@rehanelectronics.ie
Web: www.rehanelectronics.ie

Affinity Basic Colour
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The Affinity Basic Colour versatile Auto-Focus electronic magnifier with all the settings you need. Floating table with auto focus, multiple text foreground and background text colours increase and decrease magnification to suit your needs. With the option of using your own television as the screen via the scart socket, in a split unit design which can be connected and used either In-Line or Side-by-Side. It will give all the advantages of the Affinity Supreme full CCTV electronic magnifier, however for the best result choose the 'Supreme' with its own screen. Magnification from 2.8x up to 57x depending on monitor size. Ultra long life bright LED illumination. Colour Photo and Text Mode with contrast modulator for improved text mode. Positive/Negative Text Mode with selectable background/foreground colour combinations in text mode. Shadow mask and underlining for improved reading. Smooth running, extra large table with full-featured brake system. Easy to use controls.
Last updated: 30/06/2006

Affinity Basic Colour VGA
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Includes two modes of auto focus - both continuous and one-touch instant focus. High bright white long-life LEDs eliminates the blinding effect from too much light found with many CCTVs. Split unit design which can be connected to a TV monitor and used either In-Line or Side-by-Side. Full colour or black & white system. Magnification from 2.8x up to 57x depending on monitor size. Ultra long life bright LED illumination. Photo and Text Mode with contrast modulator for improved text mode. Positive/Negative Text Mode. Selectable background/foreground colour combinations in text mode. Shadow mask and underlining for improved reading. Smooth running, extra large table with full-featured brake system. Computer conection with simple switch-screen function. Easy to use controls. 60Hz CCD camera.
Last updated: 30/06/2006

Affinity Basic Mono
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A Black and White versatile Auto-Focus electronic magnifier with all the settings you need. Floating table with auto focus, multiple text foreground and background text colours increase and decrease magnification to suit your needs. With the option of using your own television as the screen via the scart socket, in a split unit design which can be connected and used either In-Line or Side-by-Side. Black & White high contrast system. Magnification from 2.8x up to 57x depending on monitor size. Ultra long life bright LED illumination. Photo and Text Mode with contrast modulator for improved text mode. Positive/Negative Text Mode with selectable background/foreground colour combinations in text mode. Shadow mask and underlining for improved reading. Smooth running, extra large table with full-featured brake system. Easy to use controls.
Last updated: 30/06/2006

Affinity Basic Mono VGA
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A versatile Auto-Focus electronic magnifier with all the settings you need. Floating table with auto focus, multiple text foreground and background text colours. With the option of using your own television as the screen, a computer monitor in a split unit design which can be connected and used either In-Line or Side-by-Side. Black & White high contrast system. Magnification from 2.8x up to 57x depending on monitor size. Ultra long life bright LED illumination. Photo and Text Mode with contrast modulator for improved text mode. Positive/Negative Text Mode with selectable background/foreground colour combinations in text mode. Shadow mask and underlining for improved reading. Smooth running, extra large table with full-featured brake system. Easy to use controls.
Last updated: 30/06/2006

Reinecker Reha-Technik GmbH
Sandwiesenstr. 19, D-64665 Alsbach-Hähnlein, Germany.
Tel: +49 6257 9311 0
Fax: +49 6257 2561
Email: info@reineckerreha.de
Web: www.reineckerreha.de

Maxlupe Mini
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Maxlupe mini is an easy-to-use optical magnifier with a superior contrast level. It is small and lightweight and can be operated by one hand so is perfect for taking out and about when you need to read labels in the supermarket or train timetables. Magnification levels can be selected to four or eight times the original size. Background and contrast can be selected from monochrome, black and white, positive and negative. Also, the wireless TV transmitter allows for easy switching from the built in Maxlupe screen to your TV screen.
Length: 215mm Width: 75mm
Weight: 0.41kg
Price: £934.13
Last updated: 27/06/2006

Topolino TV
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Topolino TV magnifies a window up to four times by selecting it with the remote control. At the touch of a button Topolino TV provides a still picture, that enables you to follow every detail of what takes place on the screen. By means of a hand held camera Topolino TV enables you to read and look at pictures! Topolino TV displays text and pictures on your TV screen at a magnification of up to 40 times.
Last updated: 27/06/2006

TV Zoom
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TV Zoom magnifies a window up to four times using a remote control. At the touch of a button TV Zoom provides a still picture, that enables you to follow every detail of what takes place on the screen.
Last updated: 27/06/2006

Telesensory Corp
(InSiPhil (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.)
71 Bukit Batok Crescent, #05-10, Prestige Centre, 658071, Singapore.
Tel: +65 63 16 5370
Fax: +65 63 16 5373
Email: info@insiphil.com
Web: www.telesensory.com

Atlas 610
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Color camera only. The Atlas 610 can be connected to any size S-video or NTSC television monitor, creating a full color video magnification system. Paired with an S-video monitor, the Atlas 610 provides special viewing modes to accommodate individual eye conditions. Magnification range of 4X to 40x (on a 20" monitor).
Length: 39.6cm Width: 60.7cm Height: 33cm
Weight: 12.3 kg
Ref: GF2A
Price: $1400.00 (for U.S. only)
Last updated: 30/08/2007

Genie Pro
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Genie Pro can be used with most computer monitors or televisions. Magnification range 5.5x - 50x (on a 17" monitor). The Aladdin Genie Pro allows a user to simultaneously view the computer image and the video magnified image when attached to a compatible computer. This split screen mode helps create a work station environment allowing an individual with low vision to view magnified images while also reviewing information from their computer. In addition to full color, the Genie Pro displays printed material in high-contrast black text on a white background and white text on a black background along with offering twenty-four background/foreground color combinations to make viewing comfortable for each user. Additionally, the user can display vertical or horizontal line markers and shadow mask to help track text and reduce glare. This system also features a large depth of field for viewing three-dimensional objects and a non-glare reading table which permits reading heavy books.
Width: 396mm Depth: 607mm Height: 330mm
Weight: 12.3 kg
Ref: GEP-3
Price: $2895.00 (for U.S. only)
Last updated: 30/08/2007

Olympia
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This powerful portable magnifier gives you the power of a desktop video magnifier, with the freedom of a portable product. Olympia provides maximum flexibility and control-including a wide range of magnification settings, adjustable brightness, and a tilted screen to reduce glare. Enjoy hours of reading for work, school or pleasure on the built-in 7" display. Experience even greater magnification levels by connecting Olympia to any compatible TV monitor. Comes with a writing stand so you can easily fill out forms, complete your homework, and write letters and checks. Innovative viewing features and flexible settings: wide screen view and tilted screen make it easier to read and write in a variety of circumstances. Choose colour, positive or negative text, or yellow on blue viewing mode and adjust brightness to meet your visual needs. No assembly or set up required. With the carrying case, battery pack, and optional car charger you can take it anywhere. Magnification: Standard: 4.3X, 7.8X, 13X; Max Magnification: 8.6X, 15.6X, 26X; Writing: 4.5X, 9X.
Length: 208mm Width: 137mm Height: 108mm
Weight: 1.14kg
Price: $1495.00 (for U.S. only)
Last updated: 30/08/2007

Videospec Ltd
30A High Street, Old Woking, Surrey GU23 9ER, UK.
Tel: +44 1483 722273
Fax: +44 1483 728343
Email: sales@videospec.co.uk
Web: www.videospec.co.uk

Colour-Combi
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This 2 camera system enables the user to read, write and view pictures in colour as well as black/white (positive) or white/black (negative). The Colour Double Camera is connected to the user's own television via the SCART connection. Text size is dependent on the screen size. Magnification on camera one is 12x on a 20" (8x on 16") and camera two gives 26x on 20" (21x on 16"). The cameras are positioned so as to allow reading with the higher magnification camera one, and both reading and writing under the second camera. An optional flexible stand is available which can be used for performing two-handed operations like sewing or painting.
Price: £399.00
Last updated: 21/07/2006

Eezee Reader 2000
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The Eezee Reader 2000 reads print on books, letters and bottles. The Eezee Reader 2000 displays the image in black/white (positive) or white/black (negative). Run scanner over page to view at great magnification on TV screen, (18 x on a 14" TV). Tilt or lift scanner off page to view columns or pictures. Lower scanner to zoom back to full magnification. User can see their handwriting as they fill in forms, do crossword puzzles or write cheques. The wheels enable user to write easily in a straight line. Scart connection to TV so no tuning necessary. (Aerial adaptor available if TV has no scart socket). Lift scanner off parking stand to view print, then replace to resume normal TV watching. The extra long cable enables user to sit at the best distance from the TV for comfortable viewing from their favourite chair. Spare cable is neatly stowed in the parking stand. Also available in Wide-View and Colour models.
Price: £199.00 (2000 and Wide-View); £300 (Colour)
Last updated: 21/07/2006

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