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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have a student who is using Windows 8 touch screen and I wanted your input and advice about screen magnification. I personally do not have access to a Windows 8 computer, but from what I can see from the Internet it looks like Windows 8 has a fully functionally screen magnifier with full screen, color inversion, keyboard and mouse focus capabilities. The student is in the market to get a screen magnifier but honestly he has not worked with or tried out the Windows 8 version that is built in very much at all. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What are some of the drawbacks of the Windows 8 magnifier. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Is Windows 8 compatible with some of the mainstay screen magnifiers like Magic or ZoomText? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Is there another screen magnifier that I should look into for him besides Magic or ZoomText that is compatible with Windows 8? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Interested in your feedback and expertise. Thanks! <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>