Everyday Technology

1 Welcome

2 Contents

2 Keep up to date

3 How to order

4 Portable video magnifiers

8 Desktop video magnifiers

10 Braille technology

12 Accessible tablets and computers

17 Reading machines

18 Telephones and mobile phones

22 Software

24 Daisy audiobook players

28 Lighting

32 Everyday gadgets

Welcome

We’re delighted to introduce our exciting new Everyday Technology catalogue. Whether you want to listen to your favourite book or newspaper, or make notes using a voice recorder, you’ll find something here to help. Stay in touch with family and friends using our range of accessible computers, tablets and phones. Our selection of electronic products includes programs to help you get the most from your computer, large print keyboards and screen reader software, so you can get or stay online, or continue working or studying. You’ll also find a great choice of video magnifiers which offer a flexible approach to reading with magnification and text-to-speech. We have a range of lighting options for you at great prices. From desk to floor lights, we’ve got it covered. Visit our online shop at rnib.org.uk/shop where you’ll find even more products to choose from. Thank you for your support.

Keep up to date

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How to order

· Buy online rnib.org.uk/shop

· Call us 0303 123 9999, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5.30pm

· Email us

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Special orders

Special order products are non-returnable unless faulty and Easy-pay is not available for these products. We kindly ask our customers to ensure that any faulty products being returned are packaged securely for stable transit, or the warranty may be voided. Where possible, please use the original packaging.

About our pricing

Prices are correct at time of publishing and VAT is 20%. Both may be subject to change. Product specifications are correct at time of publishing; however, to ensure we offer the latest improvements and upgrades they may change during the lifetime of this catalogue. Stock is subject to availability.

Introducing the smartlux digital portable video magnifier, your ideal reading companion

This lightweight digital magnifier is the latest generation of the highly successful smartlux DIGITAL. Featuring a 5 inch, anti-reflective screen and using only 3 buttons, simplicity really is at the heart of your future reading companion. Find out more by searching for product code HC99 in the RNIB online shop: www.rnib.org.uk/shop

Portable video magnifiers

A portable video magnifier can offer you a wide range of magnification when you’re out and about or at home. The models listed vary in features, but unless otherwise stated, all have image capture and save capability, a reading stand, rechargeable batteries and are simple to use with large buttons.

mobilux DIGITAL Touch HD 4.3” portable video magnifier

Touch-screen operation, plus one tactile button for on/off • 6 magnification modes (4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, 10x, 12x) • 5 colour/contrast modes • Screen reader function when connected to PC • SD card support (card included) • LED illumination • 3 hours battery life • Weighs 230g. HC100 £895 excluding VAT / £1,074 including VAT. Special order.

i-loview HD 7” portable video magnifier

Superior image quality • Close up and distance viewing • Auto-focus • Up to 50x magnification in live view mode and 120x for stills • 5 colour/ contrast modes • SD card support (card not included) • LED illumination • TV connectivity • Writing stand • 3 hours battery life • Weighs 535g. HC78 £878.33 excluding VAT / £1,053.99 including VAT. Special order.

Amigo HD 7” portable video magnifier

Clear images with vibrant colours • Close up and distance viewing • Auto-focus • 1.4x to 25x magnification • 28 colour/contrast modes • Adjustable brightness • Writing stand • PC and TV connectivity • 3-5 hours battery life • Weighs 590g. HC94 £795 excluding VAT / £954 including VAT. Special order.

Snow HD 7” portable video magnifier

Intuitive to use • 2.2x to 16x magnification • Autofocus • 12 colour/contrast modes • 6.5cm to 5m viewing distance • LED illumination • Image capture only (no save facility) • Writing stand • TV connectivity • Up to 5 hours battery life • Weighs 500g.

HC95 £625 excluding VAT / £750 including VAT

Smartlux DIGITAL 5” portable video magnifier

Simple to operate – only 3 buttons • Improved model • Anti-reflective screen • 4 magnification modes (5x, 7x, 9x, 12x) • 5 colour/contrast modes • LED illumination • Writing stand • 2.5 hours battery life • Weighs 220g. HC99 £499 excluding VAT / £598.80 including VAT. Special order.

ZOOMAX Snow 4.3” portable video magnifier

Small enough to operate with one hand • 3.7x to 19.75x magnification • 6 colour/contrast modes • 3.5 hours battery life • Image capture only (no save facility) • Writing stand • TV connectivity • Weighs 220g. HC76 £380.45 excluding VAT / £456.54 including VAT.

Ruby 4.3” portable video magnifier

Small enough to fit in pocket • Foldable handle • 2x to 14x magnification with handle extended, 5x to 10x laid flat (no reading stand) • 5 colour/contrast modes • 2 hours battery life • Weighs 218g. HC55 £316.24 excluding VAT / £379.49 including VAT.

‘‘The RUBY video magnifier is the most magic magnifier that I have come across. With it, I can record a photograph, increase or decrease the size and even adjust the colour to suit my sight.’’

Reg Arnfield.

Pebble-Mini 3” portable video magnifier

Ultra-compact design, small and light enough to wear around your neck • 2x to 10x magnification (close up viewing only) • Auto-focus • 28 colour/contrast modes • 2-3 hours battery life • PC connectivity • LED illumination • Weighs 113g. HC96 £195 excluding VAT / £234 including VAT. Special order.

Desktop video magnifiers

Desktop video magnifiers have the highest levels of magnification and many other advanced features.

Prodigi Duo 24” video magnifier

2-in-1 desktop and portable magnifier • Text-to-speech feature • Portable 5-inch HD magnifier docks into desktop unit • Up to 20x magnification in live view and 80x for stills • 16 contrast/colour modes • Full page capture • Store images • Portable unit has built-in rechargeable battery with up to 4.5 hours battery life. HC84 £2,528.33 excluding VAT / £3,033.99 including VAT. Special order.

TOPAZ PHD 12” portable video magnifier

Offers the features of a desktop video magnifier but folds away like a laptop for portability • Quick find function – zoom in/out, locate next section easily • Up to 24x magnification • 27 colour/contrast modes • SD card support (card not included) • Mains powered only. HC92 £1,595 excluding VAT / £1,914 including VAT. Special order.

TOPAZ 22” desktop video magnifier

Simple to operate, only 3 dials • Up to 68x magnification • 30 colour/contrast modes • Freeze frame • Focus lock • Extra large reading table • Easily adjustable monitor • LED illumination.

HC88 £1,410.19 excluding VAT / £1,692.23 including VAT. Special order.

SmartView Synergy PI 23” video magnifier

Features a progressive camera that improves text in movement, providing a stable image without lag or distortion • 3.7x to 75x magnification • 16 colour/ contrast modes combinations • LED illumination. HC68 £1,216.67 excluding VAT / £1,460 including VAT. Special order.

ColorMouse RM video magnifier

Turn your TV into a magnifier – simply plug the ColorMouse into your TV and scan the text or image you wish to enlarge • 28x magnification on a 40” TV (example) • 3 colour/contrast modes including full colour • 2.7m cable • SCART connection.

HC87 £119 excluding VAT / £142.80 including VAT.

MonoMouse RM video magnifier

Turn your TV into a magnifier – simply plug the MonoMouse into your TV and scan the printed item you wish to enlarge • 3 contrast modes in monochrome only • 28x magnification on a 40” TV

(example) • 2.7m cable • SCART connection. HC26 £89 excluding VAT / £106.80 including VAT.

Braille technology

Whether you’re new to learning braille, supporting someone who reads braille or an experienced braillist, we have a great selection of braille technology to meet your needs.

Tiger Premier 100 embosser

Designed to produce outstanding results and run long hours – perfect for universities and schools. A network-ready embosser that makes printing double-sided braille and the highest resolution

tactile graphics easier than ever. Includes Tiger Software Suite.

HE15 £7,495 excluding VAT / £8,994 including VAT. Special order.

Tiger SpotDot braille embosser printer – red

Print in full colour and emboss braille and tactile images at the same time. Reliable braille printing at up to 60 characters per second on a wide range of paper sizes. Three braille dot heights. Print directly from Word and Excel with Tiger Software Suite. HE13R £4,536.58 excluding VAT / £5,443.90 including VAT. Special order.

Perkins SMART brailler – blue

Sighted and blind people can teach and learn braille together with this brailler. Letters/words are shown on an LCD screen and spoken in real-time as they are brailled in SimBraille or large print. Choice of contracted or uncontracted braille. USB port for saving and transferring files. BM44BLUE £1,501.25 excluding VAT / £1,801.50 including VAT.

Perkins Classic brailler (light touch)

Mechanical writing machine for producing braille up to 42 characters per line. Upwards embossing to check braille as you write. Supplied with a protective dust cover and wooden eraser. Made from metal with an enamel finish (colour varies). BM36 £556.24 excluding VAT / £667.49 including VAT.

Accessible tablets and computers

The computer packages listed here are exclusive to RNIB and offer straight-out-of-the-box accessibility at amazing prices. Get online today and find information, order your weekly shop for home delivery, chat or catch up with the latest world news and more.

RNIB all-in-one PC with JAWS (23” display)

Our fully accessible talking all-in-one PC comes with JAWS speech software installed on a Fujitsu Esprimo X923. Includes Microsoft Office (Home and Student edition). HT319 £1,459.03 excluding VAT / £1,519 including VAT. Special order.

RNIB 13.3” notebook with JAWS

Our fully accessible notebook comes with JAWS screen reader software installed on a Fujitsu Lifebook E734. Includes Microsoft Office (Home and Student edition), Bluetooth and HD webcam. Slim and lightweight at 1.6kg. HT323 £1,428.98 excluding VAT / £1,489 including VAT. Special order.

RNIB all-in-one PC with MAGic (23” display)

Our fully accessible all-in-one PC comes with MAGic magnification software installed on a Fujitsu Esprimo X923. Includes Microsoft Office (Home and Student edition). HT320 £1,308.97 excluding VAT / £1,343 including VAT. Special order.

RNIB 13.3” notebook with MAGic

Our fully accessible notebook computer comes with MAGic magnification software installed on a Fujitsu Lifebook E734. Includes Microsoft Office (Home and Student edition), Bluetooth and HD webcam. Slim and lightweight at 1.6kg. HT324 £1278.98 excluding VAT / £1,313 including VAT. Special order.

RNIB desktop with JAWS and 19” monitor

Our fully accessible desktop computer comes with JAWS screen reader software installed on a Fujitsu Esprimo E420 E85+. Includes Microsoft Office (Home and Student edition). HT317 £1,169.03 excluding VAT / £1,229 including VAT. Special order.

RNIB desktop with MAGic and 19” monitor

Our fully accessible desktop computer comes with MAGic magnification software installed on a Fujitsu Esprimo E420 E85+. Includes Microsoft Office (Home and Student edition).

HT318 £1,018.97 excluding VAT / £1,053 including VAT. Special order.

RNIB 15.6” laptop with JAWS

Our fully accessible laptop comes with JAWS screen reader software installed on a Fujitsu Lifebook A514. Includes Microsoft Office (Home and Student edition), HD anti-glare display, HD webcam, integrated digital microphone and spill-resistant keyboard with number pad. HT315 £849.01 excluding VAT / £909 including VAT. Special order.

HP 12” tablet with Synapptic software

Pre-installed Synapptic software provides easy-to-follow menus, large high-contrast text, voice control and clear speech feedback. With Skype, Voice Memos, video magnifier, text-to-speech, GPS, internet radio, Freeview TV and more. Includes USB Talking Book adaptor and 2 years of software updates. HT333 £708.39 excluding VAT / £747 including VAT. Special order.

Synapptic Tablets and Smartphones are stylish, modern devices that are simple and straightforward to use. Great features include:

· Large print, high-contrast text

· Control with your voice or use magnification

· Catch up with friends over Skype or email

· Camera and colour identifier

· Digital TV and internet radio options

· USB book reader – great for RNIB Talking Books!

If you’re thinking of using a tablet or smartphone for the first time, or just want to communicate and catch-up quickly and easily, then Synapptic is for you!

RNIB 15.6” laptop with MAGic

Our fully accessible laptop comes with MAGic magnification software installed on a Fujitsu Lifebook A514. Includes Microsoft Office (Home and Student edition), HD anti-glare display, HD webcam, integrated digital microphone and spill-resistant keyboard with number pad. HT316 £699.03 excluding VAT / £733 including VAT. Special order.

Samsung 10” tablet with Synapptic software

adaptor and 2 years of software updates. HT332 £508.11 excluding VAT / £547 including VAT. Special order.