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Freedom Scientific Announces New RUBY™ Handheld Video Magnifier
(St. Petersburg, Florida - June 5, 2009) — Freedom Scientific today announced the new RUBY™ handheld video magnifier. The RUBY contains a small camera and displays images on a brightly lit 4.3-inch screen. The magnification level can be varied from 2x to 14x with none of the distortion that one experiences with traditional magnifying glasses. The compact, lightweight design with a folding handle allows the RUBY to be easily slipped into a pocket or purse ready for use at any time. Use the RUBY to verify a prescription at the pharmacy, read the menu at a restaurant, fill out a check at the bank, read item labels at the grocery store, and much more.
The RUBY is extremely easy to use. Simply flip out the handle, turn it on with a push of a button, and use it as you would any glass magnifier. With the handle folded underneath, rest it directly on a document, and use the zoom button to adjust the magnification for the best reading comfort. A single button can switch between five different viewing modes – full color for viewing photos and four enhanced contrast modes for reading text. For items on high shelves, a Freeze Frame button lets you capture the image and bring it close for easier reading.
The RUBY operates for more than 2 hours on its included rechargeable batteries. You can also use 4 AAA alkaline batteries.
“The RUBY is our smallest video magnifier yet,” said Brad Davis, Vice President of Freedom Scientific. “It’s a great companion to our TOPAZ desktop video magnifier line and our other low vision solutions, MAGic® screen magnification software, the SARA™ scanning and reading appliance, our ONYX™ portable low vision cameras, and the OPAL™ handheld video magnifier. It reaffirms Freedom Scientific’s commitment to providing the most fully-featured line of technology solutions for the visually impaired."
The RUBY is priced at $745 and will be available for purchase in July. For more information including specifications, visit www.LowVisionSolutions.com or contact Freedom Scientific at 800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000.
About Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific is the world's leading manufacturer of assistive technology products for those who are vision impaired and products for the special education and learning disability market.
Freedom Scientific®, TOPAZ™, MAGic®, SARA™, ONYX™, OPAL™, and RUBY™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries
