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On November  10, 2005 Scott and Pam made sailing history by achieving their first milestone becoming the first legally blind people to cross the Pacific Ocean!

VoiceNote mPower QT

The VoiceNote mPower is used onboard for navigation through speech synthesized GPS and many it also provides many organizational tasks

Features

  • Computer style keyboard
  • Speech output only
  • One key touch access to the main menu and on line help
  • Two key touch volume, speed and pitch control
  • Weight: 0.75kgs/1.65lbs
  • Dimensions: 25cm x 15cm x 4cm/9.9” x 5.9” x 1.6”

For more information about the VoiceNote mPower QT visit www.humanware.com


VictorReader Stream

 


VictorReader Stream


Color PocketViewer

The PocketViewer is used onboard for reading various writing information, but it is especially useful for reading charts

Features

Designed to be truly portable, the PocketViewer's robust design ensures the product goes wherever you do. PocketViewer's superb full color picture quality allows you to read maps, view photographs, illustrations and three dimensional objects.  Its built-in writing stand adds increased flexibility making it possible for you to sign checks and write up brief meeting notes. Enhanced contrast modes (white/black or black/white) can be selected for clear and easy reading. 

PocketViewer's features include:

  • Full color display
  • High contrast display modes (black/white and white/black)
  • 7x magnification range
  • Retractable writing stand 
  • Built-in rechargable battery
  • Extended battery life, 2 hours continuous use
  • Reduced recharge time, 3 hours
  • Battery status indicator
  • Sleep mode
  • Compact viewing are 4" x 3"
  • Portable robust design 6.5" x 3.6" x 1.4"/166mm x 90mm x 35mm
  • Weight 0.7lbs/300 grams 
  • Includes AC adaptor and carry case

The PocketViewer's portable design allows you to: 

  • Look at details and price labels in shops
  • Sign checks and credit card payments
  • Choose tapes and CD's
  • Read instructions on packets, recipes and bottles
  • Check lottery results, television and radio programs
  • Browse through magazines and read books while traveling. 

For more information about the PocketViewer visit www.humanware.com

 
 

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Last updated: 04/11/08.