Optelec Introduces The New ClearNote Portable

Optelec Introduces The New ClearNote Portable – foldable, lightweight and ultra-flexible laptop magnification solution for educational and professional use.

Barendrecht, the Netherlands, October 27th, 2008 – To better serve the growing needs of the active visually impaired, Optelec, the world leader in innovative and assistive technology for visually impaired people, presents the new ClearNote Portable USB video magnifier. With its ultra-slim and lightweight design and ultra-flexible camera head, the ClearNote Portable completes a portable workstation with real-time video magnification for students and professionals. It packs a complete high-performance laptop magnification solution into an ultra-light and foldable design, making it more convenient to bring it with you wherever you go.

ClearNote Portable’s ultra-slim, foldable design allows easy set-up and transportation. Simply connect the ClearNote Portable to any desktop or laptop computer via the USB port, and plug-and-play technology makes it possible to work on-the-fly. The built-in ultra-flexible camera rotates for almost 360 degrees, providing crisp and clear images taken from any distance. This makes ClearNote Portable ideal for use in a classroom or during business presentations or lectures.

A unique and intelligent camera preset system makes ClearNote Portable remember specific image settings when connected to a PC. Imaging focusing the camera upon your desktop reading material and then rotating the camera towards the whiteboard to view distant information. The magnification and viewing mode settings automatically re-adjust to their previously selected settings, when moving the camera from distance to close-up viewing and back, making reading more comfortable. Another unique feature of ClearNote Portable is the self-viewing option. Simply swivel the camera towards you and view your self on your PC’s monitor. The ClearNote Portable camera will mirror the image, allowing you to put on make-up quickly and easily.

The foldable design makes ClearNote Portable ultra-slim and lightweight. Yet, it does not compromise power and features. You can connect it to any laptop PC via the integrated USB port and ClearNote takes the power directly from your PC. You will never be without power. Powerful features such as full control over brightness, contrast and color saturation is possible. Futher, you can capture and store as many images and you like for later reference.

Combining near and distance viewing with an ultra-flexible and foldable design, makes ClearNote Portable the perfect solution for use in and educational or office environment.

Optelec showcased the new ClearNote Portable laptop magnification solution new FarView at the CECIAA booth at Silmo 2008 (October 30th – November 2nd, 2008 in Paris, France) and SightVillage London (November 4th, 2008 in London, United Kingdom).

About Optelec US
“Improving the quality of life of visually impaired and dyslexic people, reaching out with simple and effective solutions,” Optelec was founded in 1985 and is recognized as the worldwide market leaders in providing innovative solutions for the blind, visually impaired and learning disabled. The company’s flagship ClearView+ line has led the industry in high quality, innovative products that effectively improve the daily lives of the visually impaired. In January 2007, Tieman U.S., Holding Company to Optelec U.S. spun off ShopLowVision.com (www.ShopLowVision.com) and LowVision.com (www.LowVision.com) as a sister companies, providing the one-stop-shop for optical, non-optical and daily living aids products solutions and education for eye care professionals and consumers. Visit us at www.optelec.com.