Deep Dive: Optaro iPhone Low Vision Magnifier!

Welcome to another fantastic Tech Connect presented by the Vision Forward Association!

This Tech Connect is our Deep Dive on Optaro by Eschenbach, that means a full examination and demonstration of everything this magnifier has to offer! On Deep Dive we build from the ground up! That means you'll hear all about this device's hardware, all the controls, each feature and every mode will be explored in detail by our Assistive Technology Specialists!

However, if you only want the main take-aways then maybe you should check out our Fast Facts on Optaro! You can find that link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLkA2s9Fp00

On today's Tech Connect, we demonstrate the various modes of the Optaro, a low vision magnifier designed for iPhone! Our Assistive Technology Experts will explain this device's controls and then test just how well it preforms in a variety of situations! This includes: close-up text and glossy print, contrast and color options, and its ability to preform OCR style functions. Our Assistive Technology Experts are excited to share their findings with everyone.

0:00 Start
1:05 Introducing the Optaro, compatible with iPhone 12 and newer
4:27 Assembling the device, variety of case options, Tips and Tricks for construction
7:45 Demo and explanation of button controls, Settings, color contrast options, Camera,
11:45 Using the "Tell Me Button," ( somewhat limited by similar capability to OCR)
13:30 Zooming in and out, pinch and reverse pinch, Flip between magnification levels
14:45 Reading Line controls, Expanded upon later in the video around 20:55
15:20 First Thoughts? How good does it look even at MAX magnification?
17:30 Settings Menu, Simple Operating Mode, False Colors Library, Reset to Factory Settings,
20:55 Insert of Reading Line settings and options, Windowing and Alt Colors for Focus
23:45 Wrap-Up Review, comparisons with Ruby Magnifier, hopeful improvements?
28:40 Upcoming Assistive Technology videos, livestreams, LMS for free ACVREP Credits!

If you have any additional questions about the Optaro, or any other magnifiers like the Ruby XL, please add those down in the comment section and we will endeavor to help! Join us next time on Tech Connect, and be sure to leave your thoughts down in the comments below and ask plenty of questions!

Vision Forward's Tech Connect continues to bring you the information you need to make the most out of your devices. Our experts know there are many factors to consider, so if you have any follow up questions please post them in the comments and we will help you find the assistive tech that's best for you.

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