Clarity IV-U Portable 5x - 20x Digital Magnifier, - Personal Vision Assistant
by Clarity
Our Price: $179.00
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: ClarityModel: i-vu
Color: Black
Product features:
- Weighs only 4oz and fits in a pocket or purse for easy portability.
- Provides magnification between 5x-20x.
- Push button freeze frame allows you to bring an image up for closer inspection.
- Color and inverse modes allow for easier viewing.
- Power save/Auto shut off maximize the 3 hours of battery life.
Digital camera reviews of Clarity IV-U Portable 5x - 20x Digital Magnifier, - Personal Vision Assistant
Digital camera Review: It works, but----
Summary: 2 Stars
My major gripe with the magnifier is the so-called instructions. A single piece of paper printed on one side that only shows a picture of the machine and identifies the control buttons, but almost nothing about the actual use of the buttons. For instance one of the keys brings up a menu that has two items on it; one of them is "Brightness." When you push the thing to activate that control, all that happens is the word "Brightness" appears on the screen with sort of a sunburst beneath it. Any manipulation of that button by itself or in combinatiion with other buttons does nothing to alter the brightness.
The instruictions do say to charge the batteries before using the unit. Inserting the rechargable batteries is straightforward enough, but when the charger is plugged in the lights blink now and then, but there is no indication what that means, or any way to know when the batteries are indeed chanrged. I am putting it in a fire-proof container and leaving it hooked to the charger overnight to see what happens. If it doesn't burn up, I'm betting that the lights will still be blinking now and then. If so, I shall presume that it is charged. However, wouldn't it be nice to know?
The center button will freeze an image on the screen. I tried it with numbers in the phone book. At minimum (5X) magnification I could get a complete phone number displayed DIAGONALLY across the little screen. By freezing it I suppose it could be useful to have when actually dialing the number.
Had the instructions contained even a slight amount of useful information, and had the product been delivered on time, I probably would have rated it with 4 stars.
I think the manufacturer and retailer of the I-VU should be very ashamed of the so-called instructions for this machine.
Summary of Clarity IV-U Portable 5x - 20x Digital Magnifier, - Personal Vision Assistant
Industry's Smallest CCTV Gives You Freedom In The Palm of Your Hand... i-vu is a highly portable digital magnifier designed as a Personal Vision Assistant. i-vu gives the user instant magnification anytime, anywhere. i-vu provides magnification between 5x - 20x. i-vu's 2" LCD screen gives no distortion around the edges compared to the traditional handhelds. Clarity Solutions introduces i-vu, the industry's smallest CCTV for digital magnification. It is perfect for individuals who have difficulty reading small print. The i-vu is a simple to use digital magnifier that will help you read menus, prescription bottles, books and bills eas- ier; view pictures more clearly; and enjoy your favorite hobbies. According to Dave Brody, CEO of Clarity, "The i-vu is Clarity's latest offering in video magnifiers to allow individuals with vision loss the ability to lead normal lives." Smallest CCTV Traditionally portable video magnifiers have been larger and cumbersome to use. The i-vu is the smallest digital magnifier to date and utilizes the latest in LCD technology to give a crystal clear image with no distortion. With a weight of only 4oz. it can easily fit in a pocket or purse and has a specially designed carrying case to protect it.Magnifiers
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