Features:

  • Totally portable, pocket-sized device that reads text out aloud with an English human-like digital voice.
  • Simply pass the nib across a word and it instantly displays the definition and reads the word aloud (even when not connected to a computer).
  • It is also a scanner for capturing lines of text and uploading to a PC or Mac into any nearly application. 2GB of storage, download to computer via USB with no additional software required.
  • Collins 10th Edition Dictionary onboard; look up scanned words. Includes a voice recorder with playback onboard.
  • Package includes reader pen, carry case, USB cable, instruction manual, and earbuds.
and I think this one sounds more like natural speech

I bought this pen for my 11 year old daughter. We have never used a reading pen before, so I can't speak for any of the other pens on the market, but this pen appears to be the smallest and easiest to handle. I have also listened to some of the other voices, and I think this one sounds more like natural speech. We live in the US and the pen has a British accent, but she likes the way it sounds so we haven't tried to Americanize it, although it may be possible. It is surprisingly easy to handle and can be moved quickly across the page. My daughter sometimes has problems with catching some of the line above or below the line she is reading which makes it say nonsense, but it just takes a little practice. It can read most fonts ( and occasionally even handwriting) as long as the size fits in the "window" thing at the end of the pen. It helps if you look at the words through the clear plastic end as you scan across the line. We have really only used the pen for reading, although it has a dictionary, ability to store text, and a voice recorder. It only took a few minutes to figure out how to use it. I like this pen and am glad we got it.

Empowering reader

The pen was easy for 11 year old dyslexic. She is so excited and empowered by this tool.

Wonderful

The C-Pen is great. I love to read, but I am a very slow reader, which made getting through technical writings almost impossible. With the C-Pen, I can now read those very boring technical books I have. It's easy to use. It's easy to hold. It has a great battery life. The only negative and not much of one is that if you hold it at too much of an angle, it will give you gibberish. I wish I had this pen when I was in college. My grades would have been a lot better.

Great Assistive Technology for those with reading difficulties such as Dyslexia

The C-Pen Reader works great! We ordered this pen for my brother who is in the 3rd grade with a diagnosis of dyslexia. We purchased this specific C-Pen Reader because I am a Special Education student teacher and had the opportunity to work with a 7th grade student who also has dyslexia and I saw the great benefit for him with using his C-Pen Reader. My student uses the C-Pen in his schooling especially for his science and history classes where the vocabulary level in the textbooks are beyond not only his reading level, but the 7th grade level as well! His favorite parts about the C-Pen Reader are the headphone capability (as to not bring attention to his usage) and the dictionary function! As for my brother, he uses the C-Pen so far in his general classes, but we have seen the most improvement in his math ability as he is able to use the C-Pen to read story problems, which have caused him great difficulty. After a conference with his IEP team, it was agreed that he could use the C-Pen for all reading except for his actual Language Arts class where he is assessed for his reading skills. Because my brother is in another district than where I receive my practicum, it was great to bring this technology to the attention of his Special Education Co-Op. Outside of school, my brother has also found that he likes using the C-Pen for reading at home. Because of his dyslexia, reading has always been difficult therefore he has not enjoyed the act of reading in any capacity. My brother loves dinosaurs, and with the C-Pen, he has chosen on occasion to read at home, which have some difficult vocabulary, but that hasn’t stopped him! I wish that more families and educators would be aware of assistive technology such as the C-Pen Reader to bring relief to people who do have reading difficulties. As a side note: the original pen that we received had an issue with the MENU button, but the company was great at getting back to us and sending us a new unit. The pictures attached show the new pen with menu items to navigate to the volume control

Now he feels he can function at work and in the written world like everyone else

I bought this for my husband who is a complete dyslexic. He's struggled his whole life finding a way to read something "on the fly" and this works for him. He can just scan it and it reads to him! It's the miracle he's been waiting for his whole life. Now he feels he can function at work and in the written world like everyone else.

C-Pen is a highly accurate and easy to use scanning pen with text to speech.

The C-Pen Reader is an easy to use scanning pen with text to speech output for individuals with dyslexia or a learning disability. This pen provides fast processing and is accurate with scanning. In comparison with prior scanning pens used, this model is much more accuracy and forgiving when scanning text. It's larger scanning pen that seems to accept a much wider area of text or print scanned. Where as prior scanning pen required more precise physical control and technique of scanning, this pen provided immediate success with initial trial. I would highly recommend this pen for scanning single lines of text. Carol Leynse Harpold

Bought this for my husband. He is dyslexic and ...

Bought this for my husband. He is dyslexic and has a very hard time filling out forms such as the ones at the doctor's office. This has made him feel a lot more independent when he comes across a word he isn't familiar with and the confidence boost of not having to ask anyone "what does this say?" has been worth every penny. He can go to his doctor's office by himself and fill out the forms. his only complaint -which I was aware of- is that it doesn't read handwriting.

I Bought this for my grandma who is losing her ...

I Bought this for my grandma who is losing her sight. It is a Christmas present so i haven't given it to her yet, but i tested it out and it works well. If you follow the directions it works 90% of the time which surprised me. It is loud enough that she will be able to hear it & as long as she can see the line of words, I believe this will get everyday use.

Works just as advertised

We bought the C-pen reader after my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia. With a little help from a C-pen, she is able to read books that are on her above average intelligence level even though the books might be slightly above her reading level. This allows her to choose books that are more interesting to her and keeps her more enthusiastic about reading. The C-pen is super intuitive and she mastered its use within just a couple minutes. The sleek fit and finish helps her think of it as a 'cool' device instead of an embarrassing one. She really wants to take it to school to show it off, but we are afraid someone will want to steal it.

My Dyslexic 7 year old is loving this, and it's helping her learn to read

My daughter has been struggling, so hard, to learn to read. She's Autistic/ADHD/dyslexic, and reading is a struggle. So many days/nights have been tears and throwing books at the wall, with "I'll never get it". This pen has given a child who's actual reading level is "Go, dog, go" the opportunity to 'read' books at her emotional level (which is more "American Girl"). This is giving her the desire and confidence to work on her fluency and phonics, because she WANTS to be able to do it herself now. Before, she was just giving up. Tools like this can really give a child an opening into a new world. This pen is relatively easy to use, the learning curve is pretty small. Yes, it makes mistakes (most artificial intelligence does) but like all text to speech it's fairly easy to figure out from context what it meant.

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