FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sales Contact: Otis Wilson, Inside Sales
Media Contact: Brad Davis
Blind/Low Vision Group
800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000
www.FreedomScientific.com
Freedom Scientific Adds Ultra-Portable Video Magnifier to New Low Vision
Product Line
(St. Petersburg, Florida, January 18, 2006) - Freedom Scientific today
announced the new OPALT ultra-portable video magnifier at the Assistive
Technology Industry Association (ATIA) annual conference in Orlando. This
exciting new product offers powerful features for low vision users on-the-go
and is an excellent companion to the TOPAZT line of desktop video magnifiers
the company announced in December.
The OPAL contains a small camera and displays images on a brightly lit
four-inch screen. The magnification level can be varied from 3x to 6.4x with
a sliding fingertip control while the unit rests firmly on a document. The
ultra-portable design allows the OPAL to be easily slipped into a coat
pocket or purse so it is ready for use at any time. Use the OPAL to verify a
prescription at the pharmacy, read the menu at a restaurant, fill out a
check at the bank, read item labels at the grocery store, and much more.
Like the TOPAZ, the OPAL features simple, ergonomic controls. Simply turn it
on with a push of a button, place it on an object or document, and use the
zoom slider to adjust the magnification for the best reading comfort. A
single button can switch between seven different viewing modes - indoor and
outdoor full color modes and five contrast modes for reading text.
"One of the unique features of the OPAL that really sets it apart is the
ability to connect it to a TV or computer to take advantage of the
additional magnification afforded by the larger screen - up to 32 times on a
20-inch TV," said Brad Davis, Vice President of Freedom Scientific. "The
OPAL is a great addition to our TOPAZ desktop video magnifier line and our
other low vision solutions, MAGicŪ screen magnification software and the
SARAT scanning and reading appliance. It reaffirms Freedom Scientific's
commitment to providing the most fully-featured line of technology solutions
for the visually impaired."
The OPAL is priced at $795 and will be available for purchase in March. For
more information including specifications, contact Freedom Scientific at
800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000.
About Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific is the world's leading manufacturer of assistive
technology products for those who are blind or vision impaired and products
for the special education and learning disability markets.
Freedom ScientificŪ, TOPAZT, MAGicŪ, SARAT, and OPALT are either trademarks
or registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries.
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