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HD Magnification in an Ultra-Portable Package

The all-new RUBY XL HD puts crystal clear, high-definition magnification in the palm of your hand. The slim RUBY XL HD goes anywhere with you, while the five-inch screen brings out even the finest details. You can magnify materials up to 14 times – books, photographs, newspapers, medications, labels, and more.

The RUBY XL HD is easy to learn and to use, whether at home, in the office, or on the go. It snaps open to hold the screen at a natural angle, sliding effortlessly across a document as you read. Color-coded tactile buttons make it easy to adjust magnification, select the color mode, or add a reading line or masks. The convenient fold-out handle has two positions for a firm and balanced grip while reading packaging labels or prescription bottles.

 

Features

  • See more on the 5-inch widescreen LCD
  • Continuous zoom with 2x–14x magnification
  • Lightweight design at 10.5 ounces
  • Fast reading with no blur
  • Built-in reading stand
  • Two-position flip-out handle
  • Goes anywhere with 3 hours continuous use

Advanced Features

 

  • Freeze Frame with adjustable magnification
  • Adjustable Reading Line and Masks to keep your place
  • 20 high-contrast color viewing modes so you can adjust text to be easy on your eyes
  • Save images and send to the computer with a USB port
  • Includes batteries, charger, wrist strap, case, and USB cable
  • SlideShow mode for hands-free review

 

Crystal-clear Image in a Lightweight Handheld HD Video Magnifier

The RUBY HD combines high-definition camera technology with a lightweight body to bring you crystal-clear images in a small package. The 4.3-inch screen and built-in LED lighting provides magnified high-contrast images with no distortion. Its streamlined design means it can slip comfortably into a pocket or purse, giving you easy access to photos, prescription labels, and much more. The RUBY HD is easy to use and has advanced features that can make you even more independent.

Features

  • View text and images on the 4.3-inch LCD
  • Continuous zoom with 2x–13x magnification
  • Lightweight design at only 8 ounces
  • Fast reading with no blur
  • Easy flip-out handle
  • Uses rechargeable or disposable AAA batteries
  • Goes anywhere with 2 hours continuous use

Advanced Features

  • Freeze Frame with adjustable magnification
  • Adjustable Reading Line and Masks to keep your place
  • 20 high-contrast color viewing modes so you can adjust text to be easy on your eyes
  • Save images and send to the computer with a USB port
  • SlideShow mode for hands-free review
  • Includes batteries, charger, wrist strap, case, and USB cable
  • Optional reading stand

 

Handheld Video Magnifier with Clear, Vivid Image and No Distortion

The RUBY handheld video magnifier is small and lightweight enough to fit into a pocket or purse, yet provides the magnification you need to help you read or see details, whether you are at home or on the go. The 4.3-inch, full color, bright screen makes it outstanding for reading bills, letters, checks, and receipts. The RUBY is easy to use, with large buttons that are easy to see and feel.

Features

  • View text and images on the compact 4.3-inch screen
  • Built-in LED lighting
  • 2x–14x magnification with handle extended
  • 5x to 10x magnification flat on a table
  • Lightweight design at only 7.7 ounces
  • Uses rechargeable or disposable AAA batteries
  • Goes anywhere with 2 hours continuous use
  • Fast reading with no blur
  • Easy flip-out handle

Advanced Features

  • Freeze Frame with adjustable magnification
  • 5 high-contrast color viewing modes so you can adjust the text to be easy on your eyes
  • Internal memory to store up to 15 images
  • Includes batteries, charger, wrist strap, and case
  • Optional reading stand

 

The ONYX OCR magnifies and reads aloud any document. The clear voice, magnification and high contrast makes reading so much easier. Comfortably change your focus from reading magnified texts yourself, to letting the ONYX OCR read them to you when reading becomes too tiring. Just place your document under the fixed OCR camera on the left and activate the speech function. Enjoy listening to any document as it is read aloud by a high quality voice, without straining your eyes. This four-in-one solution integrates two separate cameras: one for transforming text to speech output and one for magnifying documents and observing the room around you. This way, you can clearly see what you want, whether it is across the room or at your desk!

The ONYX OCR is a video magnifier for users who want to combine magnification and speech. The self-contained design integrates two cameras and a 24-inch touch-screen. It allows you to view a full letter page on the screen, and to magnify materials up to 131 times.

The ONYX OCR combines the perks of several video magnifiers in one design. With this four-in-one solution, you can magnify text on your desk, write, work on hobbies, view images from a distance, view yourself, and even listen to documents as they are read aloud! You can comfortably switch between reading magnified-text and listening to documents. Just place your document under the fixed OCR camera on the left side of the magnifier, tap the touch-screen and enjoy listening to the text, without straining your eyes.

Features

 

  • Four-in-one video magnifier with two separate cameras for distance, document, self-view and OCR functionality:
    • Flexible camera to observe objects across the rooms or auditoriums in sharp focus (distance view), to magnify documents such as reading materials, daily business tasks, classroom assignments, product labels and craft projects (document view), and to get magnified true mirror image (self-view)
    • Convenient fixed position OCR camera to listen to documents effortlessly – Always place the document in the same place
  • Touch screen monitor: Tap the screen to begin reading at any point and from any place in the document
  • Displays full pages and automatically identifies the document layout

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Autofocus HD camera
  • OCR camera – 13 Megapixels
  • Magnification Range: 24-inch monitor: 1.7x to 131x
  • 24-inch full-color TFT widescreen display
  • Point & Read functionality: intuitive touch interface
  • Overview: full letter page viewing
  • Assistive reading with automatic text zone recognition
  • Fast text recognition (OCR)
  • Over 60 reading voices in 31 languages
  • Saving and opening documents on an SD card or USB stick
  • Large icon and large font menu
  • Volume control
  • Speed control
  • Digital photo viewer
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • SD card slot
  • USB port
  • Headphone connector
  • Weight: 24-inch – 25.8 lbs / 11.7 kg
  • Working height under camera: 16.4 inches / 41.6 cm

 

The ONYX Deskset HD is a portable video magnifier that adapts to multiple environments and tasks for productivity at school, work, and at home. The new sleek design integrates a high-definition camera and monitor to let you clearly see what you want, whether it's across the room or at your desk. The 3-in-1 flexible camera provides document reading, distance viewing, and self-viewing modes with versatile controls.

Features

 

  • Self-contained and easy to carry
  • Three-in-one flexible camera with distance, document, and self-views:
    • In distance view, even objects from across large rooms or auditoriums can be seen in sharp focus
    • Document view gives you the ability to magnify items such as reading materials, daily business tasks, classroom assignments, product labels, and craft projects
    • With self-view, you get a magnified true mirror image close up
  • Automatically remembers your last working settings in every view
  • Choice of monitor sizes: widescreen 20-inch, 22-inch, or 24-inch
  • Magnification up to 131 times the original size, depending on monitor
  • Read what you want, where you want, with camera rotation in all three directions
  • True full color plus high-contrast full color
  • Optional rolling carrying case (20-inch and 22-inch models)

Productivity Features

 

  • 33 color modes including high-contrast, true-color, and grayscale to fit your viewing needs
  • Freeze Frame allows you to freeze the image on the screen for close inspection of small objects or to keep your place
  • Focus Lock to keep the camera focused on the paper while writing
  • Keep your place easily with the adjustable Reading Lines, Masks, and Shades
  • Quickly zoom out to easily find your place and zoom back in using the Find feature

 

The Optelec ClearReader+ Advanced includes the Optelec ClearReader+ and Magnification Feature Pack. The Magnification Feature Pack expands the functionality of the Optelec ClearReader+ scanning and text-to-speech reading device, and now offers electronic video magnifier and document saving capabilities. By the press of a button, low vision users can both view and/or listen to scanned or saved text instantly and simultaneously with user-friendly controls.

Connect the Optelec ClearReader+ to any VGA monitor, TV or video magnifier and select your preferred high contrast color and text magnification using the Magnification Feature Pack. View photos and save important documents on a SD memory card or USB flash drive for later reference.

You can also use the Magnification Feature Pack and ClearReader+ with voice-only menu options. Blind users will be able to utilize the intuitive interface control to hear documents read aloud with preferred settings, and save materials with expandable memory options. 

The Optelec ClearReader+ Advanced combines ease of use, video magnification, high quality multilingual speech output, and fast text-to-speech recognition technology with an attractive portable design. The Optelec ClearReader+ Magnification Feature Pack is also available separately for existing ClearReader+ users. 

Overview

  • Modern design with a retro look and feel
  • Quality of sound
  • Excellent OCR performance on difficult brochures, flyers and newspaper columns
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Battery operated up to 5 hours
  • Modularity and ability to upgrade as technology advances
  • No fan for less noise and quiet when in use
  • Multiple languages integrated

Key Features

  • 4 pre-selected reading voices (US Samantha, US Tom, Mexican Spanish Paulina, Canadian French Julie)
  • 42 total different voices available, in 29 languages with 3 in American English and 2 in Spanish
  • Photo and text mode (column and line view)
  • 12 selectable high contrast colors
  • Up to 16 X magnification of the original document
  • 3 menu options (advanced, basic, voice-only)
  • 2 font options (Arial and Verdana)
  • Save text, photos or books
  • Expandable memory on SD card or USB drive
  • 3 saving options (save without voice label, save with voice label, save book)
  • 2 word highlight options (block or box)

Rediscover the joys of reading anytime and anywhere with the Optelec ClearReader+, combining fast text recognition, a choice of high quality naturally sounding voices, and, all in an attractive portable design.

To read any printed text by dictation, the Optelec ClearReader+ device integrates ease-of-use with a high-quality, multilingual voice output and fast optical character recognition (OCR) and text-to-speech recognition technology, all within a sleek and retro design. With only five controls, the Optelec ClearReader+ is one of the most intuitive and user-friendly text-to-speech devices available.


Access to printed documents such as magazines, newspapers, books or a letter from a friend has never been so easy. Portable and battery powered, the Optelec ClearReader+ assistive technology device can be used in the home, at school or work, making it ideal for reading books, newspapers, receipts or reviewing bills and bank statements.


To operate, simply power on the unit, release the camera arm and place the reading material under the high-resolution camera. Press the scan button to take a snap shot of the text, and in seconds the Optelec ClearReader+ will read the desired text in high quality speech. The Optelec ClearReader+ Basic offers all the benefits of the ClearReader+ but is AC Powered and without a built-in rechargeable battery. 
 
Additionally, the Optelec ClearReader+ is easily customized to read text at different speeds, in up to 29 supported languages and 42 different voices.

Highlights Include:

  • Camera: High-resolution camera with state-of-the-art wide angle optics and integrated object lighting.
  • Text recognition: High-quality, multilingual text recognition for the user to click and read in a few seconds.
  • Languages: Four languages installed with 29 languages supported, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Turkish, Portuguese, Catalan, Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Romanian, and Slovak.
  • Voices: Support for 42 different voices and choice between male, female or different dialects and regional accents.
  • Battery and Power: Integrated Li-ion batter for five hours of continuous use. (Optelec ClearReader+ Basic is AC Powered)
  • External Buttons and Controls: Forward/backward, play/pause, speed, scan, volume, on/ off.
  • Connections: Headphone and power connectors.
  • Handle and Speakers: Foldable carry handle and built-in stereo speakers.
  • Dimensions: 9.1 x 9.4 x 3.9 inches / 23 x 24 x 10 cm
  • Weight: 5.4 lbs / 2.46 kg (ClearReader+) and 4.97 lbs / 2.26 kg (ClearReader+ Basic)
  • Accessories: Carrying Case and Wireless Headphones (not included)

The Optelec Compact 7 HD is the newest, truly portable 7-inch widescreen electronic video magnifier with High Definition image quality, extreme simplicity and an attractive style. Integrating the largest screen available in the Optelec Compact product family, it is still small enough to easily carry from one location to another.

The high contrast widescreen provides an increased field of view and the ability to see even more of the material compared to traditional portable magnifiers. You can rely on the ultra sharp High Definition and Auto-Focus camera with a patented LED lighting system for even, glare-free illumination to deliver the best available image quality. Reading newspapers, letters or viewing photos anywhere at home, in the office, at school or on holiday is easier than ever!

Features:

  • Continuous magnification of 2X - 24X
  • 7-inch High Definition full color TFT widescreen display
  • Immediate reading with “one-touch” to open and power on
  • 4-hour continuous use rechargeable battery; large icon battery status
  • Patented indirect camera LED lighting system for even, glare-free illumination
  • 8-megapixel High Definition and Auto-Focus camera
  • Large icon settings and information menu to save user settings
  • Adjustable brightness with full color photo mode and 16 high contrast color combinations
  • Two reading positions
  • Snapshot function with audio indication sounds
  • Carrying case, wrist strap and a microfiber screen cleaning cloth
  • Portable and lightweight at only 1.4lbs (22.6 oz.)
  • Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
  • 2-year standard warranty

Does low vision keep you from the activities you love?

Regain your independence with the Optelec ClearView+ desktop video magnifier. Read your morning newspaper, view family photos, enjoy hobbies, complete crossword puzzles or write checks with the touch of a button. The unique modular design allows you to customize a system to best meet your personal vision, usability and comfort needs. Ideal for extended reading and writing.

Modularity

Multiple Models Customized for YOU

  • Tailor-make your ClearView+ and include up-gradable features for your specific eye condition
  • Exchange modules to grow with you as needs or uses may change
  • Quality and instant in-home service and demonstration

Ergonomics

Proper Posture for Optimal Viewing

  • Controls are on the reading table to help avoid fatigue from continuous arm lifting when changing magnification, contrast and brightness
  • 5-directional Ultra Flexible Arm allows you to adjust the monitor to your preferred reading distance and angle
  • Lowest reading table allows a comfortable and natural reading posture

Simplicity

Easy-to-Use with One Master Dial

  • Adjust the image or text with one button
  • Smoothly move the Easy-Glide Reading table in any direction and lock without force by a "one-touch" electronic brake
  • Advanced functionality, yet easy to use

Image Quality

High Definition that Brings Life into Focus from 1X-95X

  • Exceptional quality, true color, smooth character edges, and minimum fading decreases eye fatigue
  • 30% more adjustable brightness and sharper contrast backgrounds thanany other video magnifier
  • Always-In-Focus technology for crisp clear focus and magnification level even while being moved on the reading table
  • Optimized position of light sources for even illumination without a distracting reflection

Optelec offers the ONLY desktop video magnifier that can be custom configured to your exact needs and budget. We can help you get started today!

Step 1: Choose a monitor size

5 options available: 24" High Definition Widescreen, 24" TwinView PC Split-Screen, 22" Widescreen, and 18.5" Widescreen

Step 2: Choose your model type

3 options available: High Definition Color, True Color, Black & White

Step 3: Select your advanced features

2 optional upgrades: Basic Feature Pack, Advanced Feature Pack

 

Enjoy faster reading for longer periods of time!

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