PDA

View Full Version : Lunar Screen Magnifier


Snowy
9th February 2009, 09:40 PM
Lunar Screen Magnifier Version 9 works with Windows and Windows applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet and email. It allows users to continue working with the computer in exactly the same way and is therefore highly practical for both office and home situations. Lunar Screen Magnifier's advanced technology means that even on high magnification, text and images remain smooth, clear and easily readable. Further clarification of activity on-screen is available thanks to strong, high contrast colours. Simply choose what works best for you.


Easy to use
Lunar is simple to configure and easy to use. Supported by comprehensive online help, they also come supplied with interactive tutorials on audio CD. Lunar is designed to work automatically with most off-the-shelf Windows applications.

The Lunar control panel makes all of the most common controls easy to find and more advanced features no more than two mouse clicks or key presses away. There are three choices of control panel; full view mode, menu mode or from the system tray so whether you are a new or experienced computer user, or wghatever your level of sight, you can find a style that suits your needs.

At the office or at home, for business or pleasure, Lunar enables you to work with the latest information technology in the same way as friends and colleagues.

Integrated system
Lunar is stable and reliable, whether in use on a home PC or network server. Installed on a network or a server, Lunar Screen Magnifier can be used at any terminal and can simply be switched on or off as required. We offers flexible licensing options and discounts for organizations with more than one Lunar user.

http://www.techready.co.uk/site/images/ProductHighlights.gif;jsessionid=0a0105501f4339da1 773d21f4b7091a597a0f02f49ac.e3eSc34OaxmTe34Pa38Ta3 8Qb3r0

Magnification
Increase the size of everything on screen from 1.2 up to 32 times.
Fractional magnification allows users to select magnification levels below 2 times in small increments such as 1.2x, 1.33x, 1.5x and 1.8x.
Magnified text is smooth and clear in any colour
Choose from 20 high contrast colour schemes or build your own.
Replace problem colours anywhere on screen.
Choice of high visability mouse pointers.
Smooth scrolling for browsing long documents.
Choice of high visibility mouse pointers.
Smooth scrolling for browsing long documents.
Choice of screen magnification styles: whole screen; split screen; window; lens; auto lens; hooked areas.
Set up the screen exactly according to your requirements or swap easily between screen views.
Find your way through complex web pages with a list of links, headings or frames.
Internet Updater for fast, automatic updates.
Comprehensive online and context sensitive help.
Intuitive hotkeys for easy operation. http://www.techready.co.uk/core/media/media.nl;jsessionid=0a0105501f4339da1773d21f4b7091 a597a0f02f49ac.e3eSc34OaxmTe34Pa38Ta38Qb3r0?id=106 3&c=585712&h=239052352cd1342f656a


Speech (LunarPlus only)
Reads out screen text including documents, menus, web pages, and emails.
Talks as you type, by characters, by word or both.
Document Read highlights each word as spoken.
Choice of software speech synthesisers including Dolphin Orpheus (multilingual) and Microsoft Text-to-Speech.
Orpheus' intelligent pronunciation recognizes similar words by context.
recognises Choice of nine Orpheus voices or create your own.
Choice of Orpheus languages, including: English (UK) and USA), Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish (Latin and Castilian) and Swedish. New languages are being added.
Version 9 is also compatible with all our favourite RealSpeak voices.

General
Comprehensive online and context sensitive help. A self-playing text and audio manual in the DAISY book format is also included, complete with Dolphins EaseReader DAISY player.

Dolphin products include hotkey emulations of other screen readers and magnifiers to allow users new to Dolphin to use hotkeys they are familiar with.

Lunar comes with a print manual, quick reference cards in print and Braille and interactive "DAISY" getting started guides and manuals on CD. Technical support is available by email.



Introducing Lunar Pen Edition
Lunar is now available to order in two separate editions: the PC Edition or the new Dolphin Pen Edition.

Using the Lunar Pen means that users can carry their software with them and instantly run it on any PC, as if it were their own home system. Crucially, this means that the individual users settings are automatically applied to the system. As soon as the Lunar Pen is removed, the software is no longer running and the PC is ready for another user to insert their Lunar Pen and have their software running, with their own personal settings applied.

Unlike other screen access solutions, the Lunar Pen is not installed on the PC, but instead runs from a USB Pen Drive which is a small portable device, just a few centimetres long, which plugs straight into the USB port of a computer. The convenient size means that a user can carry their Lunar Pen in their handbag or pocket, and run their access software on any PC, without the need to configure settings each time, as all user configurations are saved back to the Lunar Pen.

Laurel
9th February 2009, 09:48 PM
Can't comment about this kind of technology, but just wanted to say this section is a really good idea. I can think of one or two items I use, that I could review! :D

Snowy
9th February 2009, 09:54 PM
Please do :)

tegg
10th February 2009, 08:11 PM
hi snowy i really found that interesting as been using browsealoud for ages now it has it limitations but for free it not too bad,i used dolphin speech years ago loved it, my problem now is that i having more and more days when i can hardly type because of fingers so also been thinking about talk to text as well as text to speech. i hope that makes some sence. any way would you know if the two sort of soft ware are either combined in any packages or can run together. i will be talking to rnib when i back on email.

the luner pen sounds brill though and i will pass that info onto my brother as he moves around a lot with his job,

Snowy
10th February 2009, 08:29 PM
Hi Tegg, well the speech to text is complicated but I know lunar will work with most other software.

Have you thought about another type of keyboard? I am registered as bling (Guide dog owner) and i use a black keyboard with white letters BUT it is also a notebook style one so the key pressing is softer, maybe better on your hands.

tegg
10th February 2009, 09:11 PM
thanks for speedy reply, i looked at key board ages ago for desk computer but didnt feel confident enough that they would be of long term use to pay £150 for one, hands are very shakey and turn in on selves, i did have an OT advise me to use a pointer, which i confess to finding a little funny, i know since i lift QA college many many moons ago i lost touch totally with whats available.
do you mind if i ask what is your dogs name, have you been together long. imegan worked as seizure support dog til 6years ago she had cancer she old and smelly now and a hungry belly on legs. no handbag is safe is around her

Snowy
10th February 2009, 09:20 PM
I payed nothing like that for my keyboard, I will see if I can find something for you and post a picture now I know why you need it.

My dog (Yale) is my 3rd dog, but the way you talked about yours, i swear i thought you were talking about Yale :) He is a golden lab, smart as they come but you have to watch his every more and for a blind bloke thats not easy lol lol He has just been told he has Arthritis, ok I was told as he couldnt understand the vet woman, she was scotish.....lol lol So he has to retire early, he is nearly nine so was gonna retire next year anyways. Guide dogs are now looking for my next dog....

IanC6
13th March 2009, 12:16 PM
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/The-Best-Stickers-for-Keyboard__W0QQ_armrsZ1

I know that the above store has nothing to do with magnifiers, but, it has the cheapest replacement letter stickers, well at least the cheapest I have found, even with P&P they work out a LOT cheaper than buying large letter stickers in the UK! I have used them in the past, and will be ordering another set soon, as my kids have nearly worn all the lettering off this keyboard.