Oct 26 2010
Provider of assistive technologies for the visually impaired and blind, Optelec US, has announced the availability of its new PowerMag+ series of LED magnifiers. The PowerMag+ line allows effective and easy magnification reading by using advanced Schweizer-brand optics, durable materials and better illumination.
The PowerMag+ series has SMD LED lighting in the stand and hand magnifiers. The devices make user experience simpler with the use of ergonomic switches. There is a new battery compartment to offer convenient replacement.
The magnifiers comprise five diverse illumination colors and nine powers. The PowerMag+ enables users to customize their low vision requirements, and offers bright and uniform light distribution. The magnifications include 15X, 13X, 10.75X, 8X, 7X, 6X, 5X, 4X and 3.5X with illuminations of contrast yellow, bright white and HaloBright white. The PowerMag+ line comes with stand and hand-held models.
Optelec US’ President, Andre Hardy stated that the enhancements done to the PowerMag+ line will allow the LED magnifiers to be easily used by the users. The new design and the cost-effectiveness of the PowerMag+ line makes it a useful solution for customers, Hardy said.