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INTEL® READER
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Intel® Reader


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Intel® Portable Capture Station


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The Mobile Device that reads print aloud - $899.00 - continues for a limited time!

The Intel® Reader enhances independence for people with visual impairments, blindness, or reading-based learning disabilities by providing convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials. The Intel® Reader's unique design combines a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel® Atom processor that converts printed text to digital text, then reads it aloud. With the Intel® Reader, people can:

  • Gain more freedom with the ability to read printed materials anytime, anywhere
  • Enjoy greater flexibility, using the Intel® Reader to access a wide variety of printed materials and to read and manage content in the ways that are most convenient for them
  • Gain independence, privacy and confidence by handling reading tasks for themselves, without having to wait for assistance
  • Increase productivity and achieve more with fast, efficient access to the printed information they need at work or school and in their daily lives

Intel Reader Features - The Intel® Reader gives people convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials. Its features include:

Easy-to-use Design: The Intel® Reader is easy to use. Simply point, shoot and listen to printed text such as schoolwork, printed work documents, magazines, mail, cookbooks and more. Easy-to-locate buttons, audio and visual navigation, and straightforward menus make it easy to locate the functions users need.

Convenient Mobile Reading: Weighing just over a pound and about the size of a paperback book, the Intel® Reader provides all the power of a bulky PC and scanner in a convenient size for work, school, home, or on the road. The Intel® Reader fits easily in a purse or backpack and is ideal for reading on the go, with a sturdy magnesium case and generous battery life. Point-shoot-listen mode enables reading in a variety of locations, from work and school to shopping or travel, making it easy to read signs, product labels, concert programs, guidebooks and other text on the go, and the earphones allow private listening, clearly and discretely, without disturbing others.

Convenient Bulk Capture for Large Documents: The Intel® Portable Capture Station (which can be purchased separately) is used with the Intel® Reader to quickly and conveniently capture large amounts of text for school, work or pleasure. The sturdy, portable stand enables complete, rapid text capture, holding the camera to help capture books, magazines, newspapers, and other documents. A transparent film holds books flat for easy capture, and the large, easy-to-find capture button on the base helps users quickly capture lots of pages. It folds up into a convenient briefcase size for use at home, work or school.

Content Management Features: The Intel® Reader helps people organize and access their content efficiently so they can accomplish tasks faster. The library feature lets people bookmark favorite documents for fast access. Users can navigate within a document by word, sentence, or by page, and they can go to a specific page or jump to the beginning or the end. During playback, the text is highlighted as it is read aloud, and users can have the Intel® Reader pause and spell out highlighted words.

Content and Playback Choices: The Intel® Reader can store and play back a wide choice of content. The Intel Reader will play most content, including MP3, DAISY books and even text transferred from a PC, as well as MP3 or WAV music files. It can also generate audio versions of printed materials, such as MP3s, that can be played on most digital music players or computers. Users can play back content with lifelike voices, selecting gender, pitch, and speed to suit their personal preferences. A USB connection makes it easy to transfer files to or from a personal computer or USB drive.

Tech notes:
(Intel® Reader)
Processor: Intel® Atom Processor
LCD Display: 4.3" (16:9)
Camera: 5 megapixel, auto focus (Focus range of 4" to approx. 1.1 yd)
Data Storage (Estimated - User results will vary based on actual content): 4GB Intel® Solid State Drive (SSD), approx. 2GB for user data. Can hold up to 600 processed pages (images and text) with up to 20 pages waiting to be processed or up to 500,000 text-only pages
Connectivity: USB 2.0 Type A; USB 2.0 Type Mini B; AC Power; stereo audio jack
Audio Output: Integrated speakers and 1/8" audio jack
Supported File Formats: DAISY 2.02 (DAISY), NISO 2002 (z2002 or DAISY 3), NISO 2005 (z2005 or DAISY 3), NIMAS 1.0/1.1, MP3, WAV, ASCII text
Battery: Rechargeable 6-cell lithium-ion; DC7.4V, 3300mAh. Charging time approximately 150 minutes.
(Note: Battery operating time will vary depending on the type of content being captured or played, usage conditions such as screen and flash settings, as well as environmental factors such as temperature. As the battery ages, anticipate lower operating duration.)

With a fully charged battery, the Reader can:

  • Play over 4 hours of text-to-speech or MP3 audio
  • Capture and process over 85 images of text
  • Remain in standby for up to 5 days
Carrying Case: Helps protect Reader while allowing full camera, reading, and listening functionality. Includes shoulder strap
Power Adapter (Input: 100-240V, 1.5A; Output: 12V, 5A, 1 lb.)
Size: (Product) 6.5" x 5.35" x 1.3" with battery, (Packaged) 11.5" x 7.6" x 6.5"
Weight: 1.38 lbs. device with battery, 4.8 lbs. packaged

(Intel® Portable Capture Station)
Capture Area: 12.5" x 18" to accommodate textbooks
Connectivity: USB 2.0 Type A; USB 2.0 Type Mini B; AC power (same as Intel® Reader, power adapter included)
Page Holder: Film Transparent film to keep pages flat; replaceable spare available
Size: (Product) 16.4" x 11.9" x 4.25" (folded closed); (Packaged) 20.6" x 15.6" x 7.2"
Weight: 9.4 lbs device only; 11.4 lbs packaged

A 2-year extended warranty is available. Please Contact Us for details.

Intel Digital Health Group
Intel's Digital Health Group is passionate about how technology can improve healthcare worldwide. We are committed to developing unique products to connect people and information for a better healthcare experience. Informed by nearly a decade of ethnographic studies, we share a vision with healthcare leaders of using innovative technologies to transform healthcare, improve chronic disease management, and enhance wellness and independence.

Products from this group carry the Intel® Health brand. These include the mobile clinical assistant - a reference design that allow clinicians to access patient records at the point of care; the Intel® Health Guide —­ a system that connects care teams with their patients for personalized healthcare management at home, and the Intel® Reader — a mobile device that increases independence for people who have challenges reading printed text.
For more information on the Intel Reader, visit reader.intel.com

Copyright © 2009 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, and the Intel Health logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Do not use the Intel® Reader as a sole means of reading safety or hazard warnings, medication labels or instructions, or financial or legal documents when a reading inconsistency or misreading of written text might put you at risk of personal injury or economic harm. For such critical reading, always use a backup means to confirm that you understand the writing, such as an alternative accessible format or another person.

Please be advised that the Intel Reader does not fall under our 30 day return policy.

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