Eyoyo Portable Digital Video Magnifier Electronic Reading Aid 3.5 Inch LCD Screen for Low Vision 2x-25x Zoom Foldable Handle

I was very hesitant to buy this. I had tried one of those microscopes with a 7" screen, I also tried a handheld camera that connected to a USB on my computer and that was not that great.This is perfect. It's not to bulky and it does actually work really well. However there are some things you need to take into consideration. First off just like a magnifying glass you have to vary how far away from the object you hold this. Too far and the item appears dark and out of focus. You also have to understand that if an older person is using this and their hands shake that will causes problems. You basically get the same effect as if you zoomed all the way in on your cell phone camera and then spun around to aim it at something. It basically just becomes super hard to lock onto an object at that point as the image becomes jittery and impossible to get back in focus.What I like. It's pretty essay to operate, turn it on hold it about 1/8" above what you want to read and it will show you a clear magnified image. There are buttons to make the text larger or smaller, like I said super easy to use.What I don't like. This has options for you to record what you see onto a memory card. It's one of those things where you just have to ask, why? Why would anyone want to record something they are magnifying? This extra feature just adds extra buttons and makes it complicated for older folks.So does it work? Yes, really well. However, If you are buying for someone you have to be honest about whether they can A, turn it on and b, hold it steady. If those two things are a concern this may not be for them.

This item starts out at 2 x the normal size when viewing text, then you can increase to 4, 8 & 16 times magnification & then to 25 x if needed; The operating instructions are easy to follow, all of which makes difficult reading a pleasure once more; this is highly recommended for low vision readers & will enhance your experience tremendously.

[To start with...no, I'm not associated with the vendor or manufacturer, etc.] —This inexpensive 3.5" video magnifier is well made and all features work easily and as promoted. I bought it for a 95-year-old man with severe macular degeneration, especially impacting close up vision. He has other hand held magnifiers and they are minimally helpful. Was trying to find something that would work better for him. Tried glasses with interchangeable lenses 2.5x to 25x...was not useful for him. Bought this video device and tried it myself including attached to my TV...worked really really great! Took it to his place and for the first time, he could use it by himself and be able to read words and track along to the next word. I think with practice, he could read with it. Unfortunately, his TV was lacking the ability to easily switch inputs to its yellow RCA port. He has a PC with a modern monitor and will be looking into utilizing either a RCA to HDMI or RCA to RGA adapter. Should work, and make this device even more useful for him. With the TV (or possibly monitor) aspect, he probably won't need the larger, more expensive models...important on his fixed income. I was afraid it would be flimsy and not last, but this was not the case...it is well made. It has a useful manual, but could be improved to be more clear to ordinary folks like us. I might buy another one for myself. 5 stars for sure!

I purchased this product for my father. It works well but you can only see very little information at a time. I wish someone made a much larger product for reading purposes (my father cannot operate iPads).

Why did you pick this product vs others?:My father is losing his vision due to wet AMD. This product is so helpful to him. It allows him to still be able to read things which makes him feel like he is still somewhat self-reliant. That alone makes it worth the cost.

Great reading device, it is so helpful. My mom had used a similar one and I ordered for a friend in need of something similar. It has been so helpful to helping her vision. It will contrast to whit on black, white on blue, blue on white, blue on yellow or just plan magnify black on white. There is a real style cable for hooking up to an older television as well. I highly recommend this to anyone that is having vision issues.

I got this for someone with failing vision. This person has lost vision completely in one eye and the other is slowly getting worse. I looked at many similar digital magnifiers and most were very expensive.This one is perfect. With it things they can read things that were impossible to read before: the tine print on pill bottles, the expiration dates on food packages, small text in recipes, the fine print on the documents and medical forms.Unlike some I looked at with buttons difficult to read for those with failing vision, the buttons on this model are well placed and well marked so there is not fumbling and confusion in operationIt works so well bought a second one as a backup.

I carry this magnifier with me everywhere I go. And I am so glad I found it.