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Desktop units magnifying text from 1.7 to 80 times, with an inbuilt 22-inch widescreen display.
At minimum magnification, a full-width view of a typical (A4) magazine etc is available without moving the tray left and right.
Grey scale (photographic) or digitally enhanced picture. Positive and negative polarity. Automatic focus.
Full-colour setting (full-colour model only).
Two models: "5" with fewer features and controls than "5+".
10 combinations of contrast colours ("5+" model only).
Speech assistance (5+ model only).
Focus lock (5+ model only).
Picture masking (blinds): horizontal and vertical, all adjustable (5+ model only).
Computer input with footpedal switching (5+ model only).
Solid-state illumination. Optional light-shielding curtain for users who are particularly sensitive to glare.
Tray travel allows viewing of documents greater than A4 size, at all magnifications, without needing to reposition the document on the tray.
Familiar TV-style controls, all soft-touch rotary (no click switches). Very slimline design positions the LCD display at the ideal height for viewing. The display tilts slightly back or forwards.
Recommended retail price: 2550 Australian Dollars ("5" model), 2600 to 2850 dollars depending on options chosen ("5+" model).
Power requirements: 240 volts A.C. 50 Hertz, 80 Watts.
Warranty: 2 years, return to dealer.
Link to more specifications for the Colourama-5
A desktop unit magnifying text from 2.5 to 19 times (low-power lens version) or from 3.5 to 27 times (high-power lens option).
AUTO-FOCUS - EASIEST POSSIBLE USE!!
Works through a standard colour TV!
Can use Channel 1 - no need to buy a modern TV with video or UHF!
Positive and negative pictures.
Automatic picture control with manual over-ride.
Solid-state illumination for use in low ambient lighting.
Solid metal construction. Optional Colourama-style tray available.
A full-colour picture setting! (colour model only)
Recommended retail price: B/W model 1600 Australian dollars, colour model 1700 Australian Dollars, no GST. Optional tray: 380 Australian dollars, no GST. Optional cushion: 30 Australian dollars, no GST.
Link to more specifications for the OptomA-F
We make wooden cabinets to order, to house your new magnifier! Choice of split-wheel or ball castors. Easily wheel your equipment around, even on carpet.
Material is 19mm pine. Finishing is available to match your existing furniture.
Recommended retail price: from $ 120 with wheel castors. From $ 150 with ball ("shepherd") casters (better for smooth movement on carpet). Prices include GST.
A handheld unit based on a computer mouse, magnifying text at either 20 or 40 times. Can be supplied with lower magnifications by request.
Left-hand mouse button toggles between magnification setings.
Works through a standard colour TV.
Can use Channel 1 - no need to buy a modern TV with video or UHF!
Positive and negative pictures.
Manual picture control using the mouse's scroll wheel!
Solid-state illumination.
Rollers for easiest straight-line motion.
A full-colour picture setting!
Recommended retail price: 700 Australian dollars, no GST.
Link to more specifications for the Genius CCTV
Portable CCTV magnifying text from 4.0 to 22.5 times on an inbuilt 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen.
Full-colour picture and 5 contrast-colour modes.
Image-freeze function for viewing items beyond easy visual range.
Recommended retail price: 980 Australian Dollars. Optional in-car charger: 40 dollars. Handwriting accessory: 150 dollars.
Warranty: 2 years, return to dealer.
Link to more specifications for the P430
Allows CCTV image to be displayed on a VGA monitor. For a full-size picture, follow the link below.
Simple switching between computer image and CCTV image at the press of a button.
Brightness, contrast and colour of CCTV image can be adjusted separately.
Recommended retail price: 200 Australian Dollars ex GST, 220 dollars inc GST.
Optional extra - a footpedal to allow the user to switch without taking their hands off the keyboard.
Recommended retail price: 136 Australian Dollars ex GST, 150 dollars inc GST.
Link to more specifications and a larger photograph of the Converter