This is a new VERA sealed in manufactureer's box. These are 8,000 dollars, see
Freedomscientific.com, but because you are on this list you can have it for only
950 dollars!

What is a Reading Machine (VERA)?

A reading machine is an electronic appliance that scans a printed page, and
through an internal synthesized voice, reads the printed material back to you. A
good reading machine is compact, easy to use, and versatile, with a pleasant,
tactile surface, and a clear voice that uses life-like intonations.

You don't need to be an electric whiz to use it. A good reading machine lets you
read now, or save the scanned material and read it later, building a library of
your favorite books.

VERA - Very Easy Reading Appliance

VERA is the perfect reading machine for Blind or Low Vision people of all ages
who need to "keep it simple".

Only three steps to reading independence:

Lift the lid

Insert your material

Depress the read button

If you want to get a little more adventurous you can push one or two more
buttons and store documents, books, magazines, letters, receipts,etc. to recall
and listen to over again. If you want to really get brave you can even upgrade
to the system read email.As an option, you can add a computer monitor or
interface VERA to your TV set. This is a great option for seniors who are not
blind but have low vision and would like to see their documents enlarged as they
are read.

FEATURES

A complete, easy-to-use reading machine able to read books, magazines, recipes,
personal correspondence.

Elegant, hand-crafted wooden case.

A specially-designed VERA keypad that's easy to learn.

Crisp, clear, speech.

Complete instructions for simple use.

THE VERA KEYPAD

Large keys with colorful, tactile markings.

Placement of keys designed for intuitive ease of use.

Only three keys needed for basic use -- Scan, Read and Stop.

Each key has only one easy-to-learn function.

Less-frequently used keys tucked away under a flip-up cover.

READING WITH VERA

Read a page continuously, or read line by line, or even word by word.

Easily move backward or forward through the page.

The document is automatically saved when VERA is turned off.

Change the text size and colors on the optional VERA display screen or TV to
suit your needs.

Here's how it works:

The Scanner - takes a picture of the page.

The Reader - converts the picture into spoken language and reads it aloud.

The Keypad - lets you control VERA.

The Speaker - lets you hear VERA reading aloud to you.

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