The Merlin Mini! A Powerful Magnifier made Magically Portable!

Welcome back everyone to another fantastic Tech Connect brought to you by the Vision Forward Association! Today, Cory and Luke are excited to showcase the Merlin Mini! This foldable video magnifier provides much more than basic magnification! Stick around and our Assistive Technology Experts will teach you everything you want to know!

0:00 Start
0:36 Introduction
2:10 Basic Uses, Brightness, Filters and Controls
5:00 Distance Viewing and Line Markers
6:50 Self View, camera adjustments,
9:17 What / who is this device best for?
11:24 Summary, Upcoming Live Show and Events
13:55 Ending

The Merlin Mini provides robust low vision customization options for its user. Various contrast controls and color filter options give you the tools to tailor text to your particular needs! There are additional options for adding line markers, black borders and other tools used to reduce visual clutter.

The device's camera can be tilted upward, enabling its use at great distances. This distance view is perfect for students and young professionals in the workplace who may be expected to follow along with presentations made at a distance. Not to fear! Merlin Mini is here to help! This sturdy device can fold down flat so as to be easily packed in a backpack. Its five hour battery life can endure most presentations and classes, but it also can be used by plugging it into a wall outlet for continuous use.

And finally, the camera can be turned all the way around so as to point at the user themselves. This self-view is designed to help the user check their hair and face, whether that is for the purposes of hygiene, shaving or applying makeup.

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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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