Intel® Reader
The Intel® Reader can open—or reopen—a world of magazines, newspapers, books, greeting cards, and even menus for people almost anywhere. Perfect for those who want a mobile, easy-to-use reading solution with buttons instead of a touch screen, the Intel Reader converts text to speech by taking a picture. A complete point-shoot-listen device, the Intel Reader needs no additional equipment, networking, or special software. For added capabilities, the Intel Reader is compatible with Achieve Software.
Benefits of text-to-speech technology
Vision impairment doesn’t have to mean the end of reading. Turning text into speech lets people with impaired vision stay in touch with the world through this mobile, easy-to-use product.
Students
When readers get access to text on their own terms, they also get the confidence they need to read and learn independently. The Intel® Reader is also easy to use and move around, which can increase autonomy in special populations, and free teachers for more personalized instruction.
Research
The Intel® Reader can help improve test scores in special populations by helping readers comprehend content. Studies show that daily technology use also increases achievement among students in reading intervention programs1.
Improving Student Performance with the
Intel® Reader ›
Field Study: Promoting Learning and Independence ›
Learn how the Intel Reader was developed
Ben Foss shared the mobile text-to-speech tool, and his experience with dyslexia, with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Watch the video below. You will be taken to a third party site.
Turning words into speech ›
Processor
Intel* Atom* processor
LCD display
4.3" (10.9 cm) (16:9)
Camera
5 megapixel, autofocus
range 4 in. (10 cm) to approx. 1.1 yd. (1 m)
Data storage
4-GB Intel* Solid State Drive (SSD), approx. 2 GB for user data. Can hold up to 600 processed pages (images and text) with up to 20 pages in waiting, or up to 500,000 text-only pages.
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Type A; USB 2.0 Type Mini B; AC power; stereo audio jack
Audio output
Integrated speakers and 1/8 in. (.35 mm) audio jack
Supported file formats
DAISY* 2.02 (DAISY), NISO 2002 (z2002 or DAISY 3), NISO 2005 (z2005 or DAISY 3), NIMAS 1.0/1.1, MP3, WAV, ASCII text
Battery
Rechargeable 6-cell lithium-ion; DC7.4V, 3300 mAh. Charging time approximately 150 minutes. Fully charged battery lets the Intel Reader play over four hours of text-to-speech or MP3 audio, capture and process over 85 images of text, or remain in standby for up to 5 days.
Carrying case
Helps protect Intel Reader while allowing full camera, reading, and listening functionality. Includes shoulder strap.
Power adapter
Input: 100–240V, 1.5A; Output: 12V, 5A, 1 lb. (.45 kg)
Dimensions
Product: 6.5" x 5.35" x 1.3" (16.5 cm x 13.6 cm x 3.3 cm) with battery
Packaged: 11.5" x 7.6" x 6.5" (29.5 cm x 19.3 cm x 16.5 cm)
Weight
Device with battery: 1.38 lb. (.63 kg)
Packaged: 4.8 lb. (2.18 kg)
Product Support
If you need technical support for the Intel® Reader or Intel® Portable Capture Station, please contact the vendor from whom you purchased the product.
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Additional Information
Product Documentation & Training
Intel Reader Manuals
Intel Reader Portable Capture Station Manuals
Intel Reader Safety
Product Updates