Thank you Sam for posting and making this video. I’m seriously about considering. Sorry I can’t speak properly today lol I am seriously considering purchasing this product. It looks awesome this handheld OCR magnifier.
We tested one today. The "arm" is an excellent feature. It allows me to view parts of a document by moving the document as opposed to moving the Optelec. This is a great convenience. I does indeed display text on a black background with yellow letters and numbers. This is crucial since that's all I can see. Magnification, which is an issue on my Optelec 5 because it displays too large, have been solved by the O10. Simply zooming OUT with 2 fingers makes text smaller, which is also crucial to me. I tested the speaking feature and I'm unsure of its usefulness, but may buy that version anyway, hoping I can get used to it. We're thinking seriously about purchasing, hope to decide soon since they're back ordered. Stay tuned.
Having all those manuals totally cracks me up! I still don’t know why OVR kept talking me out of a device like this when it’s clearly something I would use. Anyway, thanks for showing us! Very helpful device if you can afford one.
Thanks for the review. When you said it is multi-purpose I was hoping it would have a forward facing camera as well to help with grooming. It really doesn't do much that can't be done with an iPad or Android tablet for much less money.
I've had several Optelecs in the past and might consider this one. As I have RP, I have no need for magnification but I have a desperate need for contrast. Pros and cons. Pro: The arm is helpful. I no longer have to slide the device over the book, which may not be flat. Pro: Larger screen provides me a better chance that I have found the text I'm looking for. Pro: Black background white or yellow text. I wish you would have demonstrated them. This might have convinced me to buy. Pro: Speech capability, might be useful especially if I can slow it down. Con: Touch screen controls. I can't see them. Good thing to power button is a button. Con: Manuals. I can't see them. Honestly, did you think I'd be able to read any of the literature. "Setup" is a Catch-22. Con: Magnification: TOO LARGE, WAY TOO LARGE. Anything over size 10 font is WAY TOO BIG. Can you magnify down?
Sam another great video. What a awesome product. I go to the mailbox waiting for the glasses, looking forward for the arrival! Thanks for sharing. Take care, be well. 😎🔓TBP
I lost it when I saw all the manuals. The irony. 😂 I would love to have somerhing like this in my daily life though! Maybe if it becomes more affordable.
thanks so much for this video. I am trying to find a good portable CCTV that can serve as a desktop unit as well and is good for riding under and so far it looks like this is the best option
@@theblindlife I will have a look at it. I tried to contact my local distributor for the compact 10 and have gotten no response back from them at all. Even if I decide to go with the clover book I hope it's not the same distributor. That could be a real pain.
Found your channel after talking to an Optelec rep. Excited to watch some of your videos. I have been legally blind since 2017 and still struggle at times with accepting it.
Yeah, multipurpose is ok, but I just want a CCTV that's not huge and that's all I need. I have an Optilec CCTV from 2001 that is the old CRT style. When things are multi-purpose is just keeps the price high.
Do you know of something similar with physical buttons? I have a friend looking for something like this, but she will eventually lose her eyesight & the touch screen interface wouldn't work for ucr effectively once her vision is gone.
Hey Sam, Would you comment on the Mircast function? Can I only use a MS Windows adapter with a PC to get what is on the magnifier to the TV? I have a MAC.
I don't think I would buy this because it has no voice over or talk back type feature for navigating the screen. I am also left handed so there is that.
Hey Sam, one more thing, if you didn’t happen to see my video, I am doing the self-promotional project again this year. If you would like to submit a video, it would be awesome to promote your channel and I’m sure everyone would love to see you
Uff I don’t know. I really don’t like any of these video magnifiers. They all have some flaws. Is there one digital magnifying Gadget that makes it easier to read big books? I don’t want to read newspapers
It does what a $100 tablet can do, and costs $1295! Sad. This is why I stopped watching these videos. Seems these corporations want to take advantage of us more than help us. Just my .02. I'd get an Android tablet, and magnifier app.
A tablet cannot do what this does if you have extremely low vision. Now clearly if you are barely borderline legally blind then maybe you can suffice with just a tablet but if your vision is more severely diminished then it does not take the place of this type of device
Thank you Sam for posting and making this video. I’m seriously about considering. Sorry I can’t speak properly today lol I am seriously considering purchasing this product. It looks awesome this handheld OCR magnifier.
I really like Compact. I've had the Compact Mini for years now and its still going strong.
Hey Sam! Thanks for another great video, I always enjoy a review a video from you :-) thanks again! Matt
We tested one today. The "arm" is an excellent feature. It allows me to view parts of a document by moving the document as opposed to moving the Optelec. This is a great convenience. I does indeed display text on a black background with yellow letters and numbers. This is crucial since that's all I can see. Magnification, which is an issue on my Optelec 5 because it displays too large, have been solved by the O10. Simply zooming OUT with 2 fingers makes text smaller, which is also crucial to me. I tested the speaking feature and I'm unsure of its usefulness, but may buy that version anyway, hoping I can get used to it. We're thinking seriously about purchasing, hope to decide soon since they're back ordered. Stay tuned.
That’s great to hear Anthony! Send me an email because I have some questions and may be able to help get one of these for you
Having all those manuals totally cracks me up!
I still don’t know why OVR kept talking me out of a device like this when it’s clearly something I would use. Anyway, thanks for showing us! Very helpful device if you can afford one.
Thanks for the demo! It was very informative. The music in the background was slightly distracting.
Thanks for the review. When you said it is multi-purpose I was hoping it would have a forward facing camera as well to help with grooming. It really doesn't do much that can't be done with an iPad or Android tablet for much less money.
I've had several Optelecs in the past and might consider this one. As I have RP, I have no need for magnification but I have a desperate need for contrast.
Pros and cons.
Pro: The arm is helpful. I no longer have to slide the device over the book, which may not be flat.
Pro: Larger screen provides me a better chance that I have found the text I'm looking for.
Pro: Black background white or yellow text. I wish you would have demonstrated them. This might have convinced me to buy.
Pro: Speech capability, might be useful especially if I can slow it down.
Con: Touch screen controls. I can't see them. Good thing to power button is a button.
Con: Manuals. I can't see them. Honestly, did you think I'd be able to read any of the literature. "Setup" is a Catch-22.
Con: Magnification: TOO LARGE, WAY TOO LARGE. Anything over size 10 font is WAY TOO BIG. Can you magnify down?
Sam another great video. What a awesome product. I go to the mailbox waiting for the glasses, looking forward for the arrival! Thanks for sharing. Take care, be well.
😎🔓TBP
I believe they have sent out glasses to all the winners so it should be coming soon
I lost it when I saw all the manuals. The irony. 😂
I would love to have somerhing like this in my daily life though! Maybe if it becomes more affordable.
LOL you need the magnifier to read the manuals but you need to read the manuals to know how to use the magnifier! It’s a vicious cycle!
thanks so much for this video. I am trying to find a good portable CCTV that can serve as a desktop unit as well and is good for riding under and so far it looks like this is the best option
Not sure of your budget but I would also recommend watching my video on the clover book pro.
@@theblindlife I will have a look at it. I tried to contact my local distributor for the compact 10 and have gotten no response back from them at all. Even if I decide to go with the clover book I hope it's not the same distributor. That could be a real pain.
Found your channel after talking to an Optelec rep. Excited to watch some of your videos. I have been legally blind since 2017 and still struggle at times with accepting it.
That’s awesome Linda, thank you! Congratulations and welcome to the team, LOL!
Wow! Thank you! I’m impressed!
this is a must have
Thanks Mr.Sam for nice videos for VIs.Watched it little late.If I want to buy ,any idea whether available in India.Thanks again
Unfortunately I’m not sure. I would recommend contacting the company to find out.
Wow thats really nice but very expensive , I will have to stick with my phone nagnifier for now 😁✌👍
Do you know which grip stand could turn a tablet into a mini CCTB? To avoid getting a Prodigy Connect 12. Thank you and nice video as always.
I don’t have anything to recommend specifically but you can search on my channel for “DIYCCTV“. I’ve made a couple videos about it
Nice video !
Have you tried the Optelec Compact 6 HD Wear
? It seems really innexpensive for vr type accessory.
Not yet but I believe they will be sending that to me for review.
Yeah, multipurpose is ok, but I just want a CCTV that's not huge and that's all I need. I have an Optilec CCTV from 2001 that is the old CRT style. When things are multi-purpose is just keeps the price high.
Do you know of something similar with physical buttons? I have a friend looking for something like this, but she will eventually lose her eyesight & the touch screen interface wouldn't work for ucr effectively once her vision is gone.
Hey Sam, Would you comment on the Mircast function? Can I only use a MS Windows adapter with a PC to get what is on the magnifier to the TV? I have a MAC.
Does the arm do distance view👀
I like the device!
typical Polo Vision people to locate information in this area....pricing in contact maybe better in a box so that it's visible
I don't think I would buy this because it has no voice over or talk back type feature for navigating the screen. I am also left handed so there is that.
Hey Sam, one more thing, if you didn’t happen to see my video, I am doing the self-promotional project again this year. If you would like to submit a video, it would be awesome to promote your channel and I’m sure everyone would love to see you
Thanks Matt
It cant be use when reading at the desktop or laptop???
Uff I don’t know. I really don’t like any of these video magnifiers. They all have some flaws. Is there one digital magnifying Gadget that makes it easier to read big books? I don’t want to read newspapers
$1295 list price
You should always put the price in your description.
It does what a $100 tablet can do, and costs $1295! Sad. This is why I stopped watching these videos. Seems these corporations want to take advantage of us more than help us. Just my .02. I'd get an Android tablet, and magnifier app.
A tablet cannot do what this does if you have extremely low vision. Now clearly if you are barely borderline legally blind then maybe you can suffice with just a tablet but if your vision is more severely diminished then it does not take the place of this type of device