Hello again everyone,
Christmas seems so long ago now and we hope that 2013 is proving to be a good year for you. We have a quite a few new products and developments to share with you so we hope you find this edition of Equipment Solutions News interesting.
Words of wisdom.
With each issue we have some simple words of wisdom to help you through the day. They will feature towards the end of each Equipment Solutions News so read through and we hope you enjoy them.
Let's start with some of the exciting new products we have in stock now:
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The Hannover instant kettle
The Hannover Instant Kettle is great for those of you who are tired of noisy kettles that sound like they are going to take off as they boil or if you worry about spills while pouring. This kettle dispenses boiling water at set quantities at the push of a button. You can select 1 quarter, half or full cup, push the relevant button and the Hannover will pour the water into your cup which you place on the drip tray. No more spills or burnt finger tips. The tank holds 2.2 litres of water and is easy to fill. While it is a little bulkier than your average kettle, the Hannover's silent operation and easy operation is worth checking out. Priced at $125 (plus $13 postage).
Go to the kettle's product page here.
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Pocket LED sliding magnifier
This sturdy and compact magnifier offers 3 times magnification with an inbuilt LED light to make viewing easier. Slide the case open to expose the magnifier and automatically switch on the light. Easy slide open and close action. Priced at $20 (plus $4 postage).
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i-loview 7 HD video magnifier
This advanced 7 inch portable magnifier provides versatility and function in a compact and stylish design. It offers both near and distance viewing on a large screen that offers a clear and crisp image with continuous auto focus. Simply point and see things in focus in live mode. No hassles with changing settings to view the world around you. This is currently at a reduced price of $1,200 (normally $1,250).
Go to the i-loview 7 HD product page here.
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Zoomax Desire 24 inch high definition desktop video magnifier
This feature packed desktop video magnifier or CCTV provides image clarity on a large 24 inch wide screen. Easy to use controls to adjust colour and contrast settings as well as magnification and brightness levels. Priced at $2,400.
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Olympus DM-5 voice recorder
Quality audio we associate with the Olympus brand has been combined with improved accessibility. This high quality voice recorder incorporates voice guided menus and functions as well as support for reading DAISY audio books. Particularly suitable to students and professionals. Priced at $499. Go to the DM-5 voice recorder product page here.
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Super lightweight telescopic canes have arrived
We mentioned these super lightweight canes in our last issue advising they were coming soon. Well they have arrived and they are proving very popular. These telescopic canes are very light and fold down to fit into a very compact velour carry case. Great as a back up cane or for indoor use. We recommend you talk to one of our Orientation and Mobility Specialists to find out more. Priced at $39 each.
Don't forget our online shop for other goodies at www.visionaustralia.org/shop or call us on 1300 84 74 66.
New podcasts about the new tablet computer from Microsoft called the Surface
The Specialist Support Team at Equipment Solutions has been pretty impressed by the inbuilt accessibility features available in the new tablet by Microsoft called the Surface. We have produced a few podcasts about them and they can be found on the Smartphones and apple iOS devices page.
The Vision Australia website and the Online Shop have been revamped
The Vision Australia website and the Online shop has undergone a facelift that went live during November last year. Some of the new features of the Online shop will be information about the stock availability of products, particularly when stock is low, as well as the opportunity for you to provide feedback about a product you have bought.
Simply email us your feedback and we will publish your review of that product. The email address is [email protected].
Join us in building our online community
A new exciting feature of the Vision Australia website is a blog space on accessibility. This is a great way to keep up to date with the latest developments in assistive technology.
Why not Bookmark it? Here is the link: www.visionaustralia.org/atblog
Our new website also features online forums for you to ask questions about assistive technology and other topics. We have started some threads about topical subjects related to assistive technology.
Why not share your ideas and provide a comment? Here is the link: www.visionaustralia.org/forum
Finally, this issue's words of wisdom.
If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
Until next time.
The Vision Australia Equipment Solutions team
[email protected]