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KURZWEIL 1000 FOR WINDOWS

Kurzweil 1000 Reading Software on a laptop displaying text that is under a document camera. The text is magnified and shown on the computer screen.
Product Type: 
Device modifier
Manufacturer Name: 
KURZWEIL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
Approximate Cost: $1,200.00

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Product Description: 

Kurzweil 1000 speaks text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to suit individual preferences. Also, it provides users with document creation and editing as well as study skills capabilities for note-taking, summarizing and outlining text.

Main Features: 

  • Voice selection: Male and female reading voices in 31 different languages. Switchable while reading.
  • Saving and retrieving documents.
  • Portable: Sends files to handheld devices such as Braille note takers and embossers as well as portable devices such as DAISY and MP3 audio players. 
  • Appointment Calendar with Audible Reminders.

  • Online Information Search and Retrieval.

Primary Specifications: 

  • Minimum Memory: 2 GB.
  • Hard Disk Space: At least 4 GB of available hard disk space.
  • Sound Card: Sound Blaster-compatible sound card with speakers.
  • CD-ROM drive, full-size keyboard and/or 17-button keypad.
  • Scanners and cameras:
    • Kurzweil 1000 is designed to work with scanners that meet the TWAIN standard for image capture devices, which includes the vast majority of scanners available.
    • Kurzweil 1000 will support image acquisition from the following cameras: HoverCam Version 5 and Kodak Sceye.
  • MP3 File Playback on Other Devices: MP3 player capable of playing multiple sampling rates.
  • Operating System: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, and Vista.

More Information: 

See Manufacturer's website.