With advancements in technology, the variety of new handheld CCTV's, or portable video magnifiers, grows rapidly with each month. Undoubtedly, it can be confusing with well over 25 products on the market with different sizes, different price tags, and so many varying features. In short, these products are as unique as the people they were designed for and picking the right product for you is like forming a relationship, or a friendship with another person.
Caveat emptor, meaning “buyer beware.” Going back to the my friend analogy, relationships aren’t formed without knowing a lot about the person. Same here, the technology one chooses should be researched and thought about prior to purchase. This, in fact is caveat emptor; the responsibility of picking the right product to spend money on, rests upon the buyer’s shoulders.
Therefore, here is a great website that can help you in the search for that perfect product. It provides an overview, along with comparisons between the large variety of products thebatchannel.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/portable-handheld-electronic-video-magnifiers-comparison-2-2-2/
Although very comprehensive, it does not address some of the most important questions to you, the user.
So here is my advice:
1. You must always go back to your top 10 list. This is a rating of the features and capabilities that would like the technology to be capable of.
2. You must answer questions similar to the following: What type of reading will you be doing? Will you be doing much writing? Will you be using this device to do perform other tasks such as looking at the thermostat on the wall, or viewing appliance dials, and etc.
3. Research the specific capabilities of each device. For instance, some technology only works on flat surfaces. Focus on other considerations such as a tilting screen which makes it easier on your neck when reading for longer periods of time.
4. Think about your vision. For example, persons who do not have extremely low vision can be frustrated by units that do not work in the lower magnification ranges where more printed material can fit on the screen.
5. Consider asking an expert for some guidance. Working with a professional, technology expert can really be crucial in finding the right technology for you.
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