Hello list,

A couple of months ago I bought a mini viewer from Telesensory.  I have
been meaning to post my thoughts on it in case anyone else is looking for a
similar product.

 I am quite happy with the mini viewer.  It is about 8 by 9 by 4 in its
case and is quite  light, much lighter than a laptop.   The viewing screen
itself is about 5 by 3.  You move the machine over the paper rather than
move the paper under the machine.  It does come with a small stand so that
you can mount the viewer and slide paper under it like a CCTV.  This does
not work too well though; the resolution is just not that great when it is
on the stand.  There are color settings but I tend to always use black &
white.  The resolution is very good.  I use it mostly for travel.  You can
read menus, phone books and even maps.  I would think it would be kind of a
pain to read a large document.  It uses a rechargeable battery that comes
with it as well as a regular electric outlet.  My only complaints about the
mini viewer is that the case is not well padded so offers little protection
for the camera / viewer .  I also find it a little difficult to disconnect
and reconnect the battery.  All in all though I am very satisfied with it.

Happy new year to all,

Sherry Wells


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