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Eye-Pal (Various Models)

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Model: 
Ace, Ace Plus, Reader, SOLO, Vision, ROL
Product Type: 
Primary device
Manufacturer Name: 
Freedom Scientific
Approximate Cost: $2,000.00

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Product Description: 

The Eye-Pals are easy-to-use scanning and reading appliances for people who have difficulty reading printed text.

Eye-Pal Reader 

An easy-to-use scanning and reading appliance that instantly and accurately converts printed text into speech. The Eye-Pal Reader will sense document placement and automatically begin to scan and read.

Eye-Pal SOLO

Eye-Pal SOLO is hand-motion activated for ease of use, and requires no computer knowledge.

Eye-Pal Vision

Eye-Pal Vision can read to you using high-quality speech.

Eye-Pal Ace - This product has been discontinued

Has a built-in screen to display photos, magnify small objects, and enlarge text. This battery-powered, lightweight product weighs only 3.5 pounds.

Eye-Pal Ace Plus - This product has been discontinued 

This model features a WiFi connection for scanning and sending documents via email.

Eye-Pal ROL - This product has been discontinued

The Eye-Pal ROL (Read Out Loud) incorporates AudioMinder technology, which enables it to assist users with their daily schedules. With AudioMinder, users can set alarms and record appointment reminders.

Main Features: 

Eye-Pal Reader includes these features:

  • Ergonomic, foldable, and lightweight.
  • Advanced auto-focus, auto-zoom camera.
  • Automatically detects size of a document to ensure accurate OCR.
  • Instantly scans an entire 8.5 by 11 inch page without missing any text lines.
  • Hand-motion activated.
  • Save text as TXT, JPEG, or MP3 files.
  • Can be localized for any of 19 languages.
  • Choose among several different voices and languages for each localized version.

Eye-Pal SOLO includes these features:

  • Easy to set up and use — no computer required.
  • Converts printed text to natural, human-sounding speech.
  • Automatically and accurately reads printed material.
  • Hand-motion activated.
  • Scans 20 pages per minute.
  • Save documents as TXT or MP3 format files.
  • Lightweight and space saving: weighs under 7 pounds and is only 9″ wide by 11″ long.

Eye-Pal Vision includes these features:

  • Accurately and instantly scans, reads, and magnifies even the smallest text.
  • Scan an object to magnify it, or have content read aloud with built-in speech.
  • Ergonomic, foldable, and lightweight.
  • Live magnification up to 14x.
  • 7 color/contrast combinations.
  • Use with included remote keypad.
  • Save text as TXT, JPEG, or MP3 file format.
  • Hand-motion activated.
  • Connect to a monitor or TV to display magnified text.

Eye-Pal Ace includes these features:

  • Accurately and instantly scan, read, and magnify text.
  • Easy to use, lightweight, and portable — weighs only 3.5 lbs.
  • 10-inch monitor with built-in anti-glare lights.
  • Braille display compatible.
  • Use with rechargeable battery or AC power.
  • Create alarms and voice reminders in the calendar using AudioMinder.
  • Save and share scanned documents and photos.
  • Create photo albums and tag photos with voice labels.
  • Can be localized for any of 20 languages.
  • Choose among several different voices and languages for each localized version.

Eye-Pal Ace Plus includes these additional features:

  • Wi-Fi Connectivity.
  • 100% spam-free email with the ability to attach voice messages, images and documents to easily stay in touch with family, friends and professional contacts.
  • Ability to download books from Bookshare.
  • Ability to stay on top of the news by downloading your favorite publications from NFB Newsline.
  • User-replaceable, rechargeable battery.
  • Compatible with refreshable Braille displays for near instant access in Braille from print, and downloaded material.
  • Option to plug in USB keyboard for character entry.

Eye-Pal ROL includes these features:

  • Instantly scan and read text in all types of print.
  • Lightweight, and portable.
  • Open a saved document and the Eye-Pal ROL will continue reading from where you left off.
  • Two auto-focus HD cameras and anti-glare LED lights ensure accurate scanning of printed text.
  • Braille display compatible.
  • Create alarms and voice reminders in the calendar using AudioMinder.
  • Save and share scanned documents.
  • Can be localized for any of 20 languages.
  • Choose among several different voices and languages for each localized version.

More Information: 

The Eye-Pal Ace, Eye-Pal Ace Plus, and Eye-Pal ROL have been discontinued by the manufacturer, but they may still be available for purchase from third party vendors. Try searching the products by name on the internet. Be careful as the manufacturer may no longer support them - or support them for long.

See Manufacturer's website about the Eye-Pal Reader.

See Manufacturer's website about the Eye-Pal SOLO.

See Manufacturer's website about the Eye-Pal Vision.