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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I'm not sure if you're talking about Document Magnifier CCTV's, or other types. I have some information on handheld CCTV's (not for documents but for enlarging), but I have to find it.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Additionally, wearable computers such as </font><a href="http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/10/27/0413220&mode=thread&tid=126&tid=134&tid=137&tid=191"><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">this one</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif"> make me hopeful that sunglass style wearable magnifiers will be around in a few years.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I'm a big fan of the Optelec Clearview series when it comes to Document magnifiers, I've found them to be high quality, with all of the features you want.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Portability, however, is interesting. These things are a little hefty, but movable. However, I've found them to be pretty rugged, so constant moving of these devices shouldn't be a big deal if you've got a wheeled cart or something to haul them on.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Additionally, ease of control and features available seems to be good. All of the video magnifiers have pretty much the same features (color changes, white on black or black on white, lines, pointers, etc.) I personally prefer the 700 series. They're built primarily for computer monitors, but can also handle TV outputs as well.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Just my $0.02. Anyone else have any thoughts?</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Kevin A. Sesock, A+, NET+, CNA, MCSA<br>
Assistive Technology/Accessibility Support<br>
Information Technology Division<br>
Oklahoma State University<br>
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<br><font size=2 color=blue face="Arial">The last time I looked Optelec was the top of the heap, I am going to be looking too real soon. Please send your responses to the list.</font>
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From:</b> Michael Goldhammer [mailto:goldhamm@mhcc.edu] <b><br>
Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:56 AM<b><br>
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<p><font size=2 face="Arial">Colleagues - The Disability Services Office is considering purchasing another CCTV for people with Low Vision.</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<p><font size=2 face="Arial">Features Wanted:</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial"><br>
Portability</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial"><br>
Color display abilities</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial"><br>
Use with eathier TV or Monitor</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial"><br>
Near/Far abilities</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial"><br>
Two or three dimension imaging</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<p><font size=2 face="Arial">The ones I know about</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial"><br>
Flipper</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial"><br>
Clarity</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font>
<p><font size=2 face="Arial">Any recommendations from experience?</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </font>
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<p><font size=3 face="Arial"><b>Michael Goldhammer,</b> BS, ATP<br>
Assistive Technology Computer Specialist<br>
Mt Hood Community College<br>
26000 S.E. Stark Street<br>
Gresham, Oregon 97030<br>
503.491-7593<br>
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