Intel® have release the Intel® Reader

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Intel® have release the Intel® Reader.

Recently we worked with Baseline Creative to develop the new NRSB website.

During the build we looked an many applications and devices that the visually impaired use on a day to day basis. One of the items that caught my eye was screen readers.

In general screen readers seemed to be bulky devices that were not overly portable – but the Intel® Reader seems to be something slightly different.

I read about it from the Guardian’s website and then on the Intel® website.

Why make a fuss about the Intel® Reader?

As the Intel® Reader is portable it can be used anywhere; on a bus to read the paper, in a restaurant to understand the menu – just about anywhere.

What is the cost?

Currently you can buy the Intel® Reader from Amazon.com for £999.

Overview:

• The Intel® Reader can play most audio files as well, so can act as a portable music player
• Its display is 4.3” (10.9cm) (16:9)
• Its storage capacity is 4GB. It can hold up to 600 processed pages (images and text) with up to 20 pages waiting to be processed or up to 500,000 text-only pages
• It has USB ports for connectivity
• Audio playback is delivered through integrated speakers or a 1/8” (.35mm) audio jack
• Standby lasts for 5 days and playback is around 4 hours
• It is supplied with a carrying case and weighs around 1.38 kgs

Want to see it?

If you would like to see the Intel® Reader click here.