Intel Launches Ereader for the Blind
Intel this week launched the Intel Reader, a device aimed at helping the blind and people with reading-based disabilities such as Dyslexia or low vision.
The Reader is, of course, Atom-powered and while at first glance it looks a lot like an ereader, it's not your average Kindle copycat. The device combines Intel's Atom processor with with a 5mp camera. The camera captures an image of the printed text and the Reader then converts it into a digital format, which it plays back to the user in a "lifelike" male or female voice. It can also display with different levels of magnification on the device's 4.3-inch 16:9 LCD.
The Reader boasts a 4GB Intel SSD, as well as USB and mini USB support, weighs 1.38 lbs. With a fully charged battery, it can play over 4 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. It also comes with the option for purchasing the Portable Capture Station, which aids users in capturing large amounts of text, such as a chapter or an entire book
Available in the US through select resellers, the device comes with a hefty price tag. Don Johnston is selling it for $1,499 and the capture station will cost you an extra $399.
More here if you're interested.

"Don Johnston is selling it for $1,499 and the capture station will cost you an extra $399."
Don Johnston is selling it for $1,499 and the capture station will cost you an extra $399.
You're right, this isn't a Kindle at all.
Like most everything else, they get taught, they remember and they use the device. I can use most of my devices by feel alone without having to look at it.
Ever heard of braille?
Guide dogs?
hmmm.. i have an idea for the freezes.. imagine Loud Scream Of Death like the BSOD but with voices(whines more like it)... anyway.. to know a battery is gonna run out isnt really hard to put into a feature.. even normal handphones now have vibration and/or certain sounds that signals that the batery almost empty...
"I'm Blind NOT DEAF"- sum1 i dun remember..
I can't see this being very popular, though I suppose it's good they're trying.
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This looks like a great portable solution for blind/low vision, however I wonder about the size of the buttons. My dad is fortunate that he hasn't lost all his tactile sensation in his hands (a frequent problem for diabetics) but he doesn't have enough to read braille. The recessed buttons almost look a little too 'modern' and streamlined to give it a cool "iLook" rather than being a little more practical in size/layout which does concern me however. But, then again my dad does manage just fine using the flat touchpad on the microwave and that doesn't even have a tactile response.
No, this won't be covered by anyone's insurance. It's, "Experimental."
And you thought the Apple tablet was going to be an overpriced e-reader!
Anyway. this sounds pretty interesting as well