Computer Screen Magnifier
Monitor Screen MagnifierTry reading the simple tips first before you invest in expensive software.
There are two things you can try with Windows before you purchase a PC screen magnifier: 1) Simply hold the Control key and click the + key. Hitting the - (minus) key will make the page smaller.
2) Magnifier is a display utility for those who have Windows XP that makes the computer screen more readable by people who have low vision by creating a separate window that displays a magnified portion of the screen. This is how to access it: On the Start menu: Point to All Programs Point to Accessories Point to Accessibility Select Magnifier. I found it easy to use, however at first the screen seemed confusing. You can magnify to the power of 9. I found as I increased the magnification the font became more difficult to read. But it's free if you have Windows XP and maybe worth a try before buying expensive software.
Attachable Computer Screen MagnifierThis type of magnifier attaches over your existing monitor.Benefits are:
√ Reduces glare √ Blocks UV rays √ Provides anti-reflection √ Easy to install - usually mounts on the top of the monitor √ Fits 14-19" monitors. √ Models for flat screen monitors are available √ Stand magnifiers are available for laptop computers √ Magnifies approximately to 2x √ Inexpensive. Cost is usually $100 or less
Windows MagnifierThe pc screen magnifying software options are: 1) LunarPlus made by Dolphin 2) MAGic made by FreedomScientific 3) ZoomText (previous version called Big Shot) made by Ai Squared Up to 36x screen magnification, clear images and smooth navigation. You can choose which part of the screen to magnify. Or magnify the whole screen. Provides control of your on-screen color, contrast and brightness. Can adjust the size of your pointers and cursors so when you move your mouse, its very easy to see. Cost is around $400 4) SuperNova, which integrates Lunar with the screen reading and Braille output capability of their full-featured screen reader, Hal. 5) JAWS (by FreedomScientific) offers a full-featured screen reader. These screen magnification programs are compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, and NT/2000. The cost range is between $300-$400 and can go as high as $600. Laptop Screen MagnifierA laptop screen magnifier provides 1.5x magnification. It doubles the size of text on computer screen. It simply hangs on top of the monitor and provides a sharp and clear image and filters harmful UV rays.Go from Computer Screen Magnifiers to Macular Degeneration Magnifiers
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