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Intel Reader Bundle

Suggested RRP: £499

Bundle Includes

  • Intel Reader
  • Intel Portable Capture Station

Description

The Intel® Reader can open—or reopen—a world of magazines, newspapers, books, greeting cards, and even menus for people almost anywhere. Perfect for those who want a mobile, easy-to-use reading solution with buttons instead of a touch screen, the Intel Reader converts text to speech by taking a picture. A complete point-shoot-listen device, the Intel Reader needs no additional equipment, networking, or special software. For added capabilities, the Intel Reader is compatible with Achieve Software.

Technical

Intel Reader

Processor
Intel* Atom* processor

LCD display
4.3" (10.9 cm) (16:9)

Camera
5 megapixel, autofocus 
range 4 in. (10 cm) to approx. 1.1 yd. (1 m)

Data storage
4-GB Intel* Solid State Drive (SSD), approx. 2 GB for user data. Can hold up to 600 processed pages (images and text) with up to 20 pages in waiting, or up to 500,000 text-only pages.

Connectivity
USB 2.0 Type A; USB 2.0 Type Mini B; AC power; stereo audio jack

Audio output
Integrated speakers and 1/8 in. (.35 mm) audio jack

Supported file formats
DAISY* 2.02 (DAISY), NISO 2002 (z2002 or DAISY 3), NISO 2005 (z2005 or DAISY 3), NIMAS 1.0/1.1, MP3, WAV, ASCII text

Battery
Rechargeable 6-cell lithium-ion; DC7.4V, 3300 mAh. Charging time approximately 150 minutes. Fully charged battery lets the Intel Reader play over four hours of text-to-speech or MP3 audio, capture and process over 85 images of text, or remain in standby for up to 5 days.

Carrying case
Helps protect Intel Reader while allowing full camera, reading, and listening functionality. Includes shoulder strap.

Power adapter
Input: 100–240V, 1.5A; Output: 12V, 5A, 1 lb. (.45 kg)

Dimensions

  • Product: 6.5" x 5.35" x 1.3" (16.5 cm x 13.6 cm x 3.3 cm) with battery
  • Packaged: 11.5" x 7.6" x 6.5" (29.5 cm x 19.3 cm x 16.5 cm)

Weight

  • Device with battery: 1.38 lb. (.63 kg)
  • Packaged: 4.8 lb. (2.18 kg)

Capture Stand

Dimensions (W x H x D)

  • 16.4" x 11.9" x 4.25" (0.41656 m x 0.30226 m x 0.19795 m)

Weight

  • x 0.19795 m) Weight 9.4 lbs. (4.26376 kg)