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ReaderPen/C-Pen/Reading Support/Human Reader Alternative/Classroom aid

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Color: ReaderPen


Features

  • Reads scanned text aloud or via included headphones, nurturing reading independence
  • Provides a consistent language model for English language learners
  • Includes multiple built-in dictionaries (including the Oxford American Dictionary)
  • Stores scanned data to your device with the scan-to-file feature
  • Saves audio to review later, helping people with a limited working memory
  • Portable, with an 8-hour-use battery
  • No additional setup required | No computer or Wi-Fi required
  • Includes a ReaderPen (from C-Pen), USB cable, instruction manual, and earphones

Media Type: USB


Scanner Type: Text


Brand: C-pen


Model Name: FBA_8


Connectivity Technology: USB


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 11.97 x 9.45 x 2.13 inches


Item Weight: 9.12 Ounces


Minimum System Requirements: Windows 7


Product Dimensions: 9.45"D x 11.97"W x 2.13"H


Product Dimensions: 11.97 x 9.45 x 2.13 inches


Item Weight: 9.1 ounces


Item model number: FBA_8


Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: November 6, 2015


Manufacturer: C-Pen Reader


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    • Usefulness is very user-skills dependent.
Color: ReaderPen
Product arrived promptly, and worked out of the box. I returned it, however, because it didn't suit my purpose. I figured that a review of what it did well, and what was less good in my context might help. Essentially, I noted two potential problems, only one of which was a problem for me. First, this would have been for my college-age, mildly dyslexic daughter. She can read well enough to enjoy fiction, but it's definitely a mental effort for her, and as such, the process of reading a textbook is less effective than it should be, since a chunk of her brain power is taken up with reading, and therefore less brain is available for comprehension of the material. So, we tried this. It worked, recognizing the letters and words of a book with high accuracy. However, the reading voice is stilted. It's better than Steven Hawking's famous synthesized speech, but it definitely lacks the natural inflection that makes normal speech readily comprehensible. On balance, my daughter found that it was more cognitive effort to understand the device's speech (while simultaneously controlling the sweeping of individual lines of text accurately) than it was to make the effort to keep track of the words and "take charge" of her dyslexia. If you're in a similar situation, I suspect that the only way this evaluation can be made is by trying it out; each person's struggle with dyslexia will, of course, be a very personal, very individual, level of effort, and as the balance changes, so would the value for that individual. The other potential problem for some users would be that the device requires a decent degree of manual dexterity (which in turn requires mental focus) to track the line of words. My daughter has absolutely no problem in this respect, but when I tried it out myself (my brain function, dexterity, and reading skills, are definitely unimpaired) even I noticed that some focus on line-tracking was necessarily part of the act of using it. It can be likened to trying to draw a reasonably accurate pencil line along one line of text, never straying outside the boundary of that line (or it will start reading the wrong words from the line above or below). For some folks, that level of dexterity will be unreasonably draining (or outright un-achievable, I suppose). My guess is that if you have the intended user draw pencil lines on the lines of words in a book, you'll get some idea of whether this is a problem, non-issue, or flat out non-starter. The stilted reading style is exacerbated more than a little by having it read the lines as it scans them. The result is usually that it reads one line, then pauses while you're lining up to read the next line (and the user must be capable of determining which line to scan next, of course!) This pause could be avoided if you simply scan an entire chunk of text into memory (which it appears it can do), and have the device read it afterwards. On this topic, however, I suspect that it would be more efficient to use a flatbed scanner, OCR software in a computer, and then let the text to speech feature of your computer read the document. I should add that there was no issue whatever with my return, shipping in both directions being taken care of by Amazon, or the seller. I'm a Prime member, which might have influenced that, but the general policy was such that returning it was not a problem. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • The item is not shock proof
The reader pen is not shock proof and will damage if you drop it. For the price that is being asked, a protective case is a must. I've ordered this product before and dropped it once on a concrete floor and the device bricked. I ordered a second device off Ebay. It was also bricked. I do enjoy the product which is why I ordered it three times, but there needs to be a way to shock proof this device or at least provide a case. The tech repair cost without insurance is extremely expensive about as much as buying a new device because you have to pay to ship the item to Sweden to get it fixed. You have to pay for shipment, repair and return shipment totaling $200+ dollars. Just beware if you buy this device because you will have to rig a DIY case or else you run the risk of losing your money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023 by Mind Tunnel
    • Great concept but limited in use. Great for dyslexic or adhd child
I used the product to try and have it read the word back to me. However, it could only handle one sentence at best maybe two and I found that frustrating. It would be excellent for a young child who is just beginning to read! The cost is not that bad either for such a tool. If they ever start making an upgrade that could read the whole page back to you, I would love to be a tester! But for now, this tool is only good for a child just starting to read or a grade school child who just seems that little bit of help. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023 by Sue
    • Gives my child confidence and independence!
My child has dyslexia, and this reading pen is very empowering for her. She is able to read books at her grade level by herself, because she can use the C Pen to read and look up any words she doesn't understand. It took us a little while to figure out how to work the reading pen because the instructions are a bit lacking, but now that we have it figured out it's easy. The only negative I can see is that the dictionary must not be a full dictionary. My daughter is currently reading a historical fiction novel, and some of the words don't show up in this pen's dictionary. They aren't words that are as commonly used these days, but they should still show up in the dictionary. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023 by MJMom
    • The BEST investment of my 2020 purchases
Color: ReaderPen
Review Image by Trieu Trieu
My advice, skip the new C-pen that can only scan text. This worth every penny. Reading and annotating on the computer doesn't help me with concentration. E-readers can only do so much with PDF annotation, plus the refreshing rate and the small screen can be annoying. Paper is my only option as it allows me to be completely isolated from the internet and entirely focus on the text in front of me. But I need to take notes? This is when this gem comes in. I can highlight all the essential facts and send the texts to my computer. Then I drag and drop those texts into a mind mapping tool to synthesize themes and connections between research articles. No more wasting time typing texts into the computer. If you cannot tell already, I love to annotate my readings. This includes books rented from the library. With this C-pen, I can highlight and save all the selected quotes to my computer after completing a book. There is no way I can do such a thing with an ordinary highlighter. If I wanted to annotate, I must buy the book. The best thing about this device is its accuracy in scanning texts. I read other reviews on Amazon and expected the scanning function might be challenging to work with. This model is fast and accurate, nothing like the negative reviews mentioned. I would say up to ~97% accuracy. The dictionary function is beneficial in learning new words. I didn't realize how much I needed it until I use it. The battery lasts a very long time on a single charge. I finished a 300 pages book and still 80%. Very practical. Will I repurchase this device? 100% Yes! This is the best investment for my education career. I wish I found this fantastic tool sooner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020 by Trieu Trieu
    • A+
Color: ReaderPen
Works good like it should
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023 by Ron B.

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