Plustek BookReader V100 Color Flatbed Scanner

Plustek's BookReader integrates high-speed scanning, natural voice synthesis (for read back) and highly accurate text-to-speech and Optical Character recognition (OCR) functionality, all in one device. Additional features, especially designed for the vision impaired, include: magnifying functions, Font controls, volume controls, speech controls, bookmark functions, PDF reading, etc. All of them combined make BookReader a highly versatile Computer companion. To use these features, the User simply places a book or document on the scanning platen and, with the touch of one button, the book is scanned for one's reading pleasure. With a single touch, the Book Reader transforms printed words into Audio Output which can be saved in MP3 Format for archiving and later access. The unit comes with Plustek Patented SEE Technology which uses a curved lamp to provide a clear scan of the book without Distortion along the spine of big, bulky books.

The Plustek Book Reader provides exceptional quality speech output to make your book reading experience more enjoyable

Scanned documents can be saved in MP3 or WAV format. With the assistance of portable audio devices, you can enjoy reading books anytime and anywhere

Simple hot key design to control the functions you need, such as voice volume, forward/backward, reading speed, Color contrast, word spelling, etc

The color contrast function increases the visual effectiveness and helps those with color blindness to use certain color combinations. This allows for a more enjoyable and easy reading that is not hard on the eyes

Interface: USB 2.0

Resolution: Optical 1200 dpi

Maximum Scanning Area: 8.5" x 11.69", A4 / Letter Size

Scan Mode: Single Pass

System Requirements: 500 MB HD, Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, USB Port

Approximate Unit Dimensions: 18" (D) x 11" (W) x 4" (H)

Approximate Unit Weight: 8.5 Pounds