Optelec Introduces the first ever ClearView+ 22" widescreen display at the ATIA Conference 2008.

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January 30th, 2008
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Nathalie Leentvaar
Marketing Communication Manager
Optelec B.V.
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Optelec introduces the first ever ClearView+ 22" widescreen display at the ATIA Conference 2008

From one button simplicity to endless possibilities

Barendrecht, the Netherlands, January 30th, 2008 - Optelec, the world leader in innovative and assistive technology for visually impaired people, will showcase its new ClearView+ 22" widescreen at the ATIA Conference 2008 in Orlando, United States, January 30th - February 2nd, 2008 (Booth # 519).

Optelec's new 22" widescreen complements the existing ClearView+ line of 17" and 19" CRT and TFT displays. Optelec's screens are highly valued because of their unique screen technology offering now a choice of no less than 4 different displays. Each ClearView+ features a glossy display, providing more vivid colors and deeper blacks, resulting in perfectly crisp and clear images. In addition, these unique Optelec glossy displays provide about 30% more light than a standard off-the-shelf matte display.

The ClearView+ with 22" display combines well known user-friendly one-button-simplicity with stylish widescreen technology, making reading and writing more comfortable than ever before. With only one button, the user can increae or decrease magnification and switch from text to photo mode and back. Users that require more features can upgrade their system anytime by selecting one of the Feature Packs.

"Through our continuous focus on versatility and modularity, we are able to deliver a solution that meets today's and tomorrow's requirements of customers with different lifestyles, and thus requiring different features," stated Ivar Illing, International Product Manager of Optelec B.V. "Whether a customer is seeking for simplicity or extensive features, our attractive and user-friendly ClearView+ line of video magnifiers is ready to meet requirements of each individual users."

Optelec will also showcase its ALVA BC640 with Feature Pack powered by ALVA Explorer, Optelec's own screen narrator with Braille support. ALVA Explorer will be included with every ALVA BC640 providing instant Braille and speech access to any Windows XP or Vista PC without the need of installing any drivers.

Optelec will be debuting the ClearView+ along with its entire product range at the ATIA Conference 2008 in Orlando, United States, January 30th - February 2nd, 2008 (Booth# 519).

About Optelec
"Improving the quality of life of visually impaired and dyslexic people - reaching out with simple and effective solutions."
Optelec was founded in 1975 and is recognized as the worldwide market leader in providing innovative solutions for the blind, visually impaired, and learning disabled. The company's flagship ClearView+ and Compact+ line provide a simple, modular, and effective solution for people with a visual impairment. The ALVA BC640 and EasyLink series provide Braille users with complete control of their cellular phone, PDA or PC from a Braille display with Braille input keys. The user-friendly Braille Voyager and ALVA Satellite Braille terminals provide portable access for active participation in the mainstream, global information community.

Today Optelec has offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium as well as a wide distribution network throughout Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia, Southern Africa and Australia.

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