C-Pen Reader Pen Review

The new Reader Pen by C-Pen raises the bar for a product in this category. The quality of speech, speed, accuracy and added features make this a pretty interesting addition to the scanning pen arena. This pen may be of interest if you are dyslexic or need to reference physical media as part of your research or studies.
You can find more information about this pen here:
www.scanningpenshop.com/

[@PRANAY119]

*I like the design of the **Bestt.Digital** translator , and charging case. It is little bit heavy. The application is easy to use, but there are things to be improved. For example, I knew the earbud are connected to the phone, but I didn’t know I need to reconfirm it again, so I would be able to use “Speaker mode” . I took sometime to find it though.*

[@TomHannaHouston]

Thank you for a great review. This really helped demonstrate the functions I was most curious about and will be a huge help in making a decision.

[@laurathompson4458]

Hands down! C pen wins! My son is in college and deal with auditory processing and doesn’t comprehend a lot of text content and like dyslexia he gets text mixed around!!!!

[@sherrisolomon2843]

Laura Thompson, I think you meant visual?

[@rasul471]

Thank you for helping. Your information did help me a lot more than the other videos 👍

[@o0LoveLove0o]

I want this for my baby father. He can’t read but what amazes me is how successful he has been while not being able to read.

[@Luciiffeerr]

o0LoveLove0o Where are you from? Thinking that he can’t read?

[@michaelsherby6896]

Iam 76 never read a book, thank you for all the kides that are coming up. I know it Wala be affordable in the Neureuther but right now way out of my SSI. but good going 🤠 🤟 👍

[@ambarmalik]

Is it possible to buy in french with french English translation?

[@itiya5146]

What is the name of that app that takes pictures and reads it back to you??

[@afroindia42]

This is awesome! Have a 9 yr old; diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia

[@Darkwolfhellhound]

I really struggle with reading and avoid reading because of a lot of shame for how slow I read and my dyslexia. This looks like an amazing product! I've been using an app called Natural Reader and ORC to transcribe my books but it's daunting.

[@Bratzismylife]

I feel your pain

[@richardtreptow1328]

does this only read texted or handwriting aswell?

[@OptimalTraining]

Thanks for the great review. I am going to order one

[@samanthaperrin6567]

Anyone know if newer models have Bluetooth capability? My son might use it then.

[@TRULIFETRUPAIN]

thanks for the video I ordered it and hopefully I will enjoy it thanks again God bless

[@lkh693]

Very good video. Just wondering if anyone know if you scan it on a world then put it in the dictionary will it read it out for you.

[@efremlewis3681]

Can I use this with my iphone?

[@melaries1823]

Will be using one for school. Cant wait.

[@anilbairapaka3538]

Where ri buy this device,can you some one help me.

[@wrightadventures4]

Does it speak the definitions to the words? I'd like one for our 8 year old daughter who has reading difficulties and I think she'd struggle to read the definitions. thanks

[@jackchurchill8793]

Yes it reads out definitions with the Collins English Dictionary. The Oxford Primary Dictionary has also recently been added - a much simpler dictionary to understand.

[@TroyPorter70058]

Are they different models with different features Are abilities ?

[@thecodpast]

+Tro P. There are two models. The other model is a striped down version that can be used in exam situations. www.scanningpenshop.com/en/reading-aids/c-pen-exam-reader.html/

[@seanjohn3226]

Will c=pen reader read out Russian and Chines words? As in words that are in a different language as in foreign names?

[@jameshoughton7071]

how do you use the music function

[@jackchurchill8793]

You can use the device as an audio recorder or you can download MP3 & Wav files to the pen and then listen to them.

[@lorrainenewbold7658]

Does it have a setting for punctuation? It appears to skim over full stops.

[@jackchurchill8793]

Hi Lorraine, good question. A punctuation pause setting has been added so you can increase the time after punctuation. There is also now a word pause setting so you can have longer between each word if you wish.

[@RoshanSingh-cx3fj]

Kya c pen text reader bana ke dikha skta hai

[@maureenryan9096]

Does the c pen spell word for you 🤔 like when I'm filling out letters and I need a word spell Instantly .

[@sophiarodriguez1861]

Thanks man!!

[@aryanjain8182]

Hindi ke liye kam rarta h kya c pen

[@dogstar518]

my sharon I think the c-pen is brilliant . i got the chance to use a c- pen at college it made a difference in class doing maths GCSE. It was cool .went i get the chance i am going to get one. i am Dyslexia so my read and spelling is bad some time and i read it sound wrong but went the c- pen reader it all of sudden it sound right.

[@amisangcayi6042]

Hey... me too and I really think the c pen would be great for me

[@AnilKumar-zd1ef]

Hi is it works for any kind of fonts & styles like bold, italic with persuasive writing

[@thecodpast]

Hi Anil, it works for most of the fonts styles, bold & italic, but probably not for handwriting/ persuasive writing.

[@AnilKumar-zd1ef]

The Codpast is it recognise only system fonts. That may be in pursuing writing.

[@ebrukaraer3756]

It is sad that it has not got it in Turkish- English language translation. I also would have expect The dictionary to define the words more in detailed like, given 2-3 synonyms words and example sentences to see how the word is used, if needed:(

[@ynellirosas]

What app can I use to read pdf docs ?

[@thecodpast]

You can read PDFs with Claro PDF or Claro Speak+. Hope this helps. Here are the links: www.clarosoftware.com/portfolio/claropdf/ and thecodpast.org/2016/07/claroread-text-to-speech-software-review/

[@NannyRecruiter]

Thanks, Very informative!

[@Min55555]

is there a app that can do something like this? help me!!!!!

[@emandkatesmom]

SPEECHIFY

[@tammymacpherson5154]

I am just wondering if this is this the leading pen that you would recommend 6 years later or are their other options out their?

[@lingodrive]

Very good question which is I would like to know myself

[@joanlords843]

Hi I was looking at your KZbin video which is terrific. I have dyslexia also and I have looked for numerous things for years. There's been so many times I've had a fake so many things. I love this pan that you demonstrated. I looked on Amazon and I could not find it. What company makes this C-pen the one that I saw doesn't work as well as the one that you demonstrated. I definitely need text to speech to help me with my work can you give me some suggestions.

[@thecodpast]

+Joan Lords Hi Joan, thanks for checking out my video. The Pen is made by a company called C-Pen. In the UK they can be purchased by a company called, Scanning Pen Shop: www.scanningpenshop.com/en/reading-aids/c-pen-reader.html/ If you are in US I know there are plans for the pens to be available on amazon but I am not sure of the time scale. You can get more up to date information here:[e-mail] Sean

[@sidartthp76]

can you please tell me how much memory have in this pen

[@thecodpast]

Hi Sidartth, it has 4GBs of memory

[@hryank33]

It is a shame that the exam reader and the dictionary pens are available in so many languages while the Reader pen only available in English and Spanish.

[@Hanske0]

3 year later > still no DUTCH !!! Why not? like the 610E...

[@tonjacates5444]

Does this work with digital Laptops phones ect?

[@thecodpast]

unfortunately no...

[@richardfisher4202]

Very good review!

[@ianfwhite7573]

Excellent review. Nice dance moves, too ;)

[@kathryncurnow6554]

Can you record it to your computer for like a college text book so you can read it through audio? Would anyone know?

[@thecodpast]

In theory you could, but this product is better suited to reading paragraphs, pages or short books rather than lengthy text books.

[@busymama3372]

Can it translate french to english?

[@kierangregan562]

Hello, are you able to change the speed that the C-pen reads out the word or words?

[@thecodpast]

Yes you can. There's 3 speed: slow, medium and fast. You can also change the volume of the play back in the text reader setting.

[@kierangregan562]

The Codpast Where would i buy some from i cant find that version anywhere sorry

[@thecodpast]

you can get the product at www.scanningpenshop.com/

[@rashidahmad8051]

I got this device today It sometimes do not scan things written in a table (The borders of table = most of the time it read as 1 or L ) Secondly you have to move pen very smoothly A slight unpredictable movement will result in something different

[@ahmeddabir3476]

What is the price bro

[@theresestcoeur5381]

Rashid: I have the same problem with mine!🇨🇦

[@TechnoGlowStick]

This is really cool! ^_^ I could see this as being a great language study tool!

[@juliaehlers9494]

What version of the C-Pen is this? I found one on Amazon, but I want to make sure I am buying the most up to date version of this pen for my daughter. Thank you!

[@thecodpast]

Please contact Scanning Pen directly for more information. Here's their phone no.:[phone] if within the UK or email them at: [e-mail]

[@dhanrajsomani1034]

Price kitni he

[@DanniiiiA]

can go through kindle? or ipad

[@thecodpast]

This is meant mainly for physical products. If you want to read digital products, you may find this work better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ_Im56Zpc1lrpI

[@amyoungil]

Yes, nice review, thanks so much. But I agree the background music is much too loud, and covers up you. Just your talking would be great!

[@tagamigigoslow4678]

You need to make part 2...ive heard it is good for left handed people?...great info thanks

[@aliasprojects6214]

Does this pen translate languages?

[@New_age_productions]

awesome

[@dayanrai7570]

How many languages available??

[@thecodpast]

it's English only at the moment.

[@jackchurchill8793]

& Spanish. The ExamReader Pen is Eng, Spa, Ger, Fre and Ita

[@fishingfun4135]

Wow thanks so much that helped a lot I can not right stuff that well this helps

[@ssssatyasundersagar4789]

Can this pen store scanned text in pc as editable text? Waiting for your reply... 🙂

[@thecodpast]

Yes it can. Please refer to the video from 6:15 to 7:32 and it will show you how to use this pen as a digital highlighter and scanning text directly to a PC/Mac as an editable text.

[@ssssatyasundersagar4789]

The Codpast ... I am from India and how can I find this ... and how much will it look can i found this on amazon... if yes please give me a link...👍

[@thecodpast]

You can contact Scanning Pens Ltd. via this website: www.scanningpens.co.uk/reading_aids/c-pen_reader.html They may be able to ship to India for you.

[@pikeman1000]

Nice one mate.

[@Marcin_Kulpa]

hi, something has change since? does it translate from English to Polish?

[@thecodpast]

The current version doesn't but keep an eye on our video feed for new products that may come out in the future.

[@Marcin_Kulpa]

would you let me know please on [e-mail] would be wonderful thank you and have good day

[@angelo3820]

What about battery?? How long does it last?

[@thecodpast]

I used mine lightly and it seems to last for weeks. But you might find more accurate info here via live chat: www.scanningpens.co.uk/reading_aids/c-pen_reader.html

[@jackchurchill8793]

Around 8hrs of constant use.

[@grylteohlove]

Does this come in a version suitable for chinese learner?

[@thecodpast]

This model doesn't read Chinese I'm afraid.

[@jackchurchill8793]

This pen translates Eng-Chi-Eng www.dictionarypen.com/

[@hotdoge5182]

Can these be used for the blind?

[@hotdoge5182]

If they can't see words on books can they scan the book and have the c pen read outloud

[@55alive8]

How well do it read numbers.

[@thecodpast]

As far as we are aware, it reads numbers as well as letters

[@55alive8]

Thank you.

[@90Davidea]

Highly recommended. Simplicity and accuracy at its best.

[@Rajesh-7-6-54-]

hand writing..scanned or not..it's convert the Document s in Pc

[@thecodpast]

Hi Rajesh, it probably does not work on handwriting/ persuasive writing I am afraid

[@sezginsofi1463]

It would be good to have the function of accepting and interpreting faculty members at universities. this accommodation should be developed in suitable glasses. sports functions should be added

[@thecodpast]

Here are some glasses that perform a similar function www.orcam.com/gb/myeye/

[@charmaineleslie3392]

Can the c-pen reader read medical words and context

[@jackchurchill8793]

It has a text to speech engine so is able to speak most words correctly.

[@ericawhincup5426]

Can headphones be used with the pens

[@jayfoulk2453]

Not sure about headphones but it does come with earbuds.

[@thecodpast]

yes, you can use headphones with the C-Pens

[@karthikeya3594]

How does it help with vision affected 'readers' ?

[@thecodpast]

+karthi keya Hi Karthi when you say 'vision affected' do you mean those with Irlen/visiual stress or do you mean visually impaired? For the visual impaired this might be a better mobile solution: www.knfbreader.com/ For visual stress/Irlen you can find some solutions here: www.dyslexic.com/Visual-Impairment?sort=featured&page=1

[@samshep70]

Using the inbuilt select to speech through the Android camera works better.

[@gokarnaghalegurung3965]

Nice

[@chrisd.x3276]

I just found out this exist. I'm going to buy 1 soon. I wish this was invented ever since I was in kindergarten in 1990. I may would've been in Harvard University!!

[@drenag3870]

Right.. agree 💯

[@jeannaidoo7584]

Hi, does it have Bluetooth? And can it scan directly to PC without cable using the bluetooth

[@publiclygrown]

Can it scan digital products or just books

[@thecodpast]

This is meant mainly for physical products. If you want to read digital products, you may find this work better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ_Im56Zpc1lrpI

[@publiclygrown]

Interesting but not interested but not what I meant I was talking something like this, that I can use it on digital devices such as if I'm at the train station and I'm using a machine

[@thecodpast]

Maybe this is more what you are looking for - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eauwpWOQlLufbLc

[@publiclygrown]

Yes that's it thanks u that will work

[@akulavinodhbabu3516]

how many languages available

[@seandouglas3675]

C-Pen Reader reads in English, French & Spanish

[@tarunkumar1136]

@@seandouglas3675 does this have an embedded dictionary? If yes what is the source of dictionary data.

[@thecodpast]

@@tarunkumar1136 yes it has. According to their website, the C-pen's internal dictionary uses the Collins English Dictionary (30th Anniversary Edition Tenth edition) or Oxford French and Spanish Dictionaries. Hope it helps.

[@hamster4335]

Will Bluetooth ear pods work with this pen?

[@vikranthvikky1648]

May I know it's cost in rupees

[@thecodpast]

the best place to find out this info is to go to www.scanningpens.co.uk/ :)

[@Nawlinsmama]

Please let us know when this becomes available on Amazon. I have a 15 year old and 9 year old who both have dyslexia!

[@montes336]

I found a website where they sell this pen. www.scanningpenshop.com/en/reading-aids.html

[@thecodpast]

Sorry for the late reply, if you are still interested to the product, you can go to www.scanningpenshop.com/

[@jackchurchill8793]

www.amazon.com/dp/B015OL7VNS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?m=A2EXRP1BU3427H&ref_=v_sp_widget_detail_page&linkCode=sl1&tag=scanningpens-20&linkId=f9afd257bc1016e7d4109cafcd83b1e9

[@ghost-ct7ku]

I have that

[@estousoobservando.7862]

will be great if have translate to brasilian portuguese.

[@flacalacita]

This is a great review but the background music is so distracting. I can't block it out and listen to you at the same time so I'm leaving the video early.

[@sabinogarcia4980]

It doesn’t bother me 😂

[@ZubairKhan-dk5nd]

Assalam o alaikum thnk to

[@UpgradedTitanDrillman74]

Atleast this pen isnt in dom studio😅

[@user-oe8cv5]

🖊️✏️🖋️✒️ ✏️. ❤ 🖊️ ✒️ 🖋️

[@Colin_VR_official]

Fr bro

[@bkro2002]

New Pen model with color screen available: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnWYopxtZZKsZrc

[@zerozero5027]

Can you scan off iPad?

[@thecodpast]

If you are using iPad, you may want to try a text to speech app for iPad instead. There's plenty of choice on the market, ClaroSpeak Plus is one of the good ones. Here we have a video for this app, have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ_Im56Zpc1lrpI

[@dineshseervi5471]

What this can prepare maths ..for exam

[@jackchurchill8793]

This pen is not for algebra, fractions etc, it is for reading words and it can read numbers

[@Colin_VR_official]

Is ThAt ThE GUy FrOm SKiBidI ToiLET?!

[@mohammed_107]

i'm blind person is this product great for me?

[@vieldelacruz3689]

bro i don't know read that save me a lot thank you i'm going to use it fo

[@miriamodonovan7895]

What would be even more helpful would be for the dictionary definitions of the scanned words also to be read out. Having to read them would be hard for some readers.

[@thecodpast]

I think this pen does read out the dictionary definitions :)

[@jackchurchill8793]

Yes it reads out definitions with the Collins English Dictionary. The Oxford Primary Dictionary has also recently been added - a much simpler dictionary to understand.

[@youmo07]

At amzone £240

[@malghamdi5054]

This is amazing !! could it read and scan Arabic ?

[@thecodpast]

At the moment, it only does English, Spanish and French.

[@jackchurchill8793]

We now have the DictionaryPen which works in 7 languages- this can translate English into Arabic (this direction only). www.dictionarypen.com/

[@rajendarvyas]

Sanskrit language font can be scanned

[@Ectaco]

This is a new color reader pen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Znqkc617iMp8ptk

[@aminajaffar2638]

The scanner has translate from English to Arabic

[@jessharvey4118]

It’s hear not hair

[@ameliebri]

My mum is probably going to get it for me because I can’t read

[@donnaparks1919]

I'm severely dyslexic and vision impaired.

[@huntergaming6698]

This is not at Amazon

[@jackchurchill8793]

www.amazon.com/dp/B015OL7VNS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?m=A2EXRP1BU3427H&ref_=v_sp_widget_detail_page&linkCode=sl1&tag=scanningpens-20&linkId=f9afd257bc1016e7d4109cafcd83b1e9

[@dragonball3166]

I almost bought this pen it does not translate Japanese language for me to read manga

[@bossgirlvintage3297]

Just buy a kindle paper white. Cheaper than that pen.

[@drewsquickfix]

Cool review but ...Those aren't real glasses are they ha ha. Assoooged