Portable Magnification
Portable Magnifiers are pocket size light weight versatile electronic magnifiers. They are easy to carry wherever you go. They offer a range of magnification and a variety of contrasts such as colour, black and white and reverse contrast. Most models have a built-in rechargeable long life battery.
Amigo - Enhanced Vision
The Amigo weighs approximately 500 gm and a zoom range of 3.5x to 14x The viewing screen is approximately 16.5 cm and tilts for optimal viewing. It has 6 viewing modes including 2 colour options. It has a freeze frames feature. Removable standard battery with internal charger including a spare battery. It comes with 2 year warranty.
For more information visit the following website -
http://www.enhancedvision.com/products/desktop_magnifier_amigo.php
Fusion –Quantum
The fusion weights just over 1 kg, and has a 7” display. The magnification range is 7x to 17x. It works in a range of modes and different colour combinations. The Fushion has a battery life of three hours and can be lugged into the power supply for extended use if required.
For more information visit the following website -
http://www.quantech.com.au/fusion
Looky – Steller – Technology
The Looky weighs 200gm and the screen is 9 cm. The zoom range is 3x to 8x with three viewing modes. It has a stand for writing and a rechargeable battery, but can also use standard batteries.
For more information visit the following website -
http://www.steller-technology.co.uk/looky.php
Optelec Compact+ - Quantum
The Optelec compact + has a zoom range of 5 x to 10 x. It has six viewing modes including one which is ideal for magnifying displays such as a mobile phone screen. An integrated writing function. The battery life is around 2 hrs 45 mins.
For more information visit the following website -http://www.quantech.com.au/Compact
http://www.optelec.eu/?id=1835
Pebble – enhanced vision
Pebble’s small lightweight design makes it an ultra-portable pocket magnifier. Magnification is 2x to 10x with 6 viewing modes. Freeze image feature and foldable and adjustable telescopic handle. Over 2 hours battery life.
For more information go to the following website -
http://www.enhancedvision.com/index.cfm/pid/256/Products/Enhanced/Vision/Pebble
Pico – Telesensory
The Pico has a zoom range of 3x to 11x. The colour LCD display is 10.6cm and weighs approximately 28 grams. It has 3 illumination options. The battery life is approximately 1.25 hours and the charge time is 2 hours.
For more information go to the following website -
http://www.telesensory.com/Pico/moreinfo.html
SenseView - Pacific Vision
The senseView has up to 4.5 hours of battery life and has a battery life remaining meter. Its zoom range is 4x to 22.5x and it offers 4 brightness levels and 6 different colour modes.
For more information visit the following website -
http://www.pacificvision.org.nz/
SmartView Mobile - Humanware
The SmartView Mobile offers desktop feature in a portable size with a 7 inch screen.
For more information go to the following website -
http://www.humanware.com/en-australia/products/low_vision/desktop_portable_magnifiers/_details/id_128/smartview_mobile.html
Smartview Versa – Humanware
The SmartView Versa has a 4.3” wide screen with 5x to 15x magnification and multiple contrast modes.
For more information go to the following website -
http://www.humanware.com/en-australia/products/low_vision/handheld_magnifiers/_details/id_133/smartview_versa.html
Smartview Pocket – Humanware
The Smartview Pocket is a small lightweight with large intuitive buttons. The magnification range is 3x to 9x with 4 viewing modes.
For more information go to the following website -
http://www.humanware.com/en-australia/products/low_vision/handheld_magnifiers/_details/id_102/smartview_pocket.html
Strix - FOCI BV
The Strix has 4x to 20 x magnification range and a range of colour modes. It has an integrated 7” TFT display and an autofocus camera. The Strix has a far vision feature. It weighs 1 kg and the battery life is approximately 2.5 – 3 hours.
For more information visit the following website -http://www.foci.nl/content/view/3/3/lang,en/
Ruby – Freedom Scientific
The Ruby offers a 4.3 inch screen, fold-away handle and five modes and freeze frame feature. It uses 4 AAA rechargeable batteries. It also works with disposable batteries. For more information go to the following website -
http://www.freedomscientific.com/products/lv/ruby-product-page.asp