The Mercury 13 is a 13-inch Windows-based tablet that is lightweight, compact and has been designed for people who have low vision. It’s an all-in-one low vision system, operating as a digital magnifier with text-to-speech capabilities and can also functions as a laptop.

Features

13-inch HD screen
Autofocus 8MP high-definition camera
Adjustable live magnification up to 20x
Multiple enhanced contrast color modes
Full page optical character recognition (text-to-speech)
Foldable stand with integrated LED light and USB hub
Menu and reading capability in multiple languages
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader pre-installed
Up to 8 hours of battery (laptop mode)
Bluetooth large print keyboard and mouse
Laptop bag

Benefits

Integrated USB hub and LED lights – for peripherals such as USB thumb drives and bright LED lights to illuminate documents in low light environment
The entire stand easily folds up with the tablet to a 15-inch laptop size and can be kept in a laptop bag or backpack
Easily reads documents with printed text with accurate text recognition and in natural voices – perfect if you experience eye strain or visual fatigue
The Mercury 13 is powered by a Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet – making it compatible with all your existing Windows software

Technical Specifications

Screen: 13-inch HD
Magnification Range: 1.5x to 20x
Camera: 2880 x 1920p
Colour Modes: up to 28
Weight: 2.6kg
Dimensions LxWxH cm
- Tablet: 28.7 x 20.8 x 0.94
- Folded: 30.48 x 33.02 x 5.08
- Unfolded: 30.48 x 33.02 x 30.48

Further Information

Optional second monitor
Optional distance camera

Achieving Goals

Electronic magnifiers with text-to-speech capabilities enhances the visual experience and independence of individuals with low vision. They allow the user to enlarge and view text/images/objects in their ideal magnification size and preferred contrast. Therefore, making it easier to read or view. If the user experiences any eye strain or visual fatigue, then the text-to-speech feature enables printed text to be read out aloud.

Ideal for a person with low vision that requires a digital magnifier with text-to-speech capabilities and functions as a laptop.