Compact 10 HD Digital Magnifier Review - The Blind Life

[@blindkenyangamer]

I really like Compact. I've had the Compact Mini for years now and its still going strong.

[@douglashoward6565]

Thank you Sam for posting and making this video. I’m seriously about considering. Sorry I can’t speak properly today lol I am seriously considering purchasing this product. It looks awesome this handheld OCR magnifier.

[@anthonybabonas6781]

We tested one today. The "arm" is an excellent feature. It allows me to view parts of a document by moving the document as opposed to moving the Optelec. This is a great convenience. I does indeed display text on a black background with yellow letters and numbers. This is crucial since that's all I can see. Magnification, which is an issue on my Optelec 5 because it displays too large, have been solved by the O10. Simply zooming OUT with 2 fingers makes text smaller, which is also crucial to me. I tested the speaking feature and I'm unsure of its usefulness, but may buy that version anyway, hoping I can get used to it. We're thinking seriously about purchasing, hope to decide soon since they're back ordered. Stay tuned.

[@theblindlife]

That’s great to hear Anthony! Send me an email because I have some questions and may be able to help get one of these for you

[@BlindtoBillionaire]

Hey Sam! Thanks for another great video, I always enjoy a review a video from you :-) thanks again! Matt

[@Braillechickenwhisperer]

Having all those manuals totally cracks me up! I still don’t know why OVR kept talking me out of a device like this when it’s clearly something I would use. Anyway, thanks for showing us! Very helpful device if you can afford one.

[@katywaldram4610]

Thanks for the demo! It was very informative. The music in the background was slightly distracting.

[@anthonybabonas6781]

I've had several Optelecs in the past and might consider this one. As I have RP, I have no need for magnification but I have a desperate need for contrast. Pros and cons. Pro: The arm is helpful. I no longer have to slide the device over the book, which may not be flat. Pro: Larger screen provides me a better chance that I have found the text I'm looking for. Pro: Black background white or yellow text. I wish you would have demonstrated them. This might have convinced me to buy. Pro: Speech capability, might be useful especially if I can slow it down. Con: Touch screen controls. I can't see them. Good thing to power button is a button. Con: Manuals. I can't see them. Honestly, did you think I'd be able to read any of the literature. "Setup" is a Catch-22. Con: Magnification: TOO LARGE, WAY TOO LARGE. Anything over size 10 font is WAY TOO BIG. Can you magnify down?

[@tishaholliman7454]

Wow! Thank you! I’m impressed!

[@hilaryweiner893]

Thanks for the review. When you said it is multi-purpose I was hoping it would have a forward facing camera as well to help with grooming. It really doesn't do much that can't be done with an iPad or Android tablet for much less money.

[@elliieebit]

I lost it when I saw all the manuals. The irony. 😂 I would love to have somerhing like this in my daily life though! Maybe if it becomes more affordable.

[@theblindlife]

LOL you need the magnifier to read the manuals but you need to read the manuals to know how to use the magnifier! It’s a vicious cycle!

[@michaelhalcomb1304]

this is a must have

[@worab1]

Sam another great video. What a awesome product. I go to the mailbox waiting for the glasses, looking forward for the arrival! Thanks for sharing. Take care, be well. 😎🔓TBP

[@theblindlife]

I believe they have sent out glasses to all the winners so it should be coming soon

[@amandamills4133]

thanks so much for this video. I am trying to find a good portable CCTV that can serve as a desktop unit as well and is good for riding under and so far it looks like this is the best option

[@theblindlife]

Not sure of your budget but I would also recommend watching my video on the clover book pro.

[@amandamills4133]

@@theblindlife I will have a look at it. I tried to contact my local distributor for the compact 10 and have gotten no response back from them at all. Even if I decide to go with the clover book I hope it's not the same distributor. That could be a real pain.

[@lindarosenkoetter4981]

Found your channel after talking to an Optelec rep. Excited to watch some of your videos. I have been legally blind since 2017 and still struggle at times with accepting it.

[@theblindlife]

That’s awesome Linda, thank you! Congratulations and welcome to the team, LOL!

[@rosieduarte8992]

Wow thats really nice but very expensive , I will have to stick with my phone nagnifier for now 😁✌👍

[@Melanite1073]

I like the device!

[@chandrakantppatil9436]

Thanks Mr.Sam for nice videos for VIs.Watched it little late.If I want to buy ,any idea whether available in India.Thanks again

[@theblindlife]

Unfortunately I’m not sure. I would recommend contacting the company to find out.

[@Gamedaughter1]

Yeah, multipurpose is ok, but I just want a CCTV that's not huge and that's all I need. I have an Optilec CCTV from 2001 that is the old CRT style. When things are multi-purpose is just keeps the price high.

[@patrickolson7390]

Do you know of something similar with physical buttons? I have a friend looking for something like this, but she will eventually lose her eyesight & the touch screen interface wouldn't work for ucr effectively once her vision is gone.

[@jean-philippeperreault8887]

Nice video ! Have you tried the Optelec Compact 6 HD Wear ? It seems really innexpensive for vr type accessory.

[@theblindlife]

Not yet but I believe they will be sending that to me for review.

[@keybubba]

Does the arm do distance view👀

[@memoryofthefuture2379]

Do you know which grip stand could turn a tablet into a mini CCTB? To avoid getting a Prodigy Connect 12. Thank you and nice video as always.

[@theblindlife]

I don’t have anything to recommend specifically but you can search on my channel for “DIYCCTV“. I’ve made a couple videos about it

[@GloriaNak]

I don't think I would buy this because it has no voice over or talk back type feature for navigating the screen. I am also left handed so there is that.

[@marylynnswartz-dors-8317]

Hey Sam, Would you comment on the Mircast function? Can I only use a MS Windows adapter with a PC to get what is on the magnifier to the TV? I have a MAC.

[@jenp.6682]

It cant be use when reading at the desktop or laptop???

[@frankgetz4300]

typical Polo Vision people to locate information in this area....pricing in contact maybe better in a box so that it's visible

[@BlindtoBillionaire]

Hey Sam, one more thing, if you didn’t happen to see my video, I am doing the self-promotional project again this year. If you would like to submit a video, it would be awesome to promote your channel and I’m sure everyone would love to see you

[@theblindlife]

Thanks Matt

[@georgesandoval8311]

$1295 list price

[@georgesandoval8311]

You should always put the price in your description.

[@eddyx92x5]

Uff I don’t know. I really don’t like any of these video magnifiers. They all have some flaws. Is there one digital magnifying Gadget that makes it easier to read big books? I don’t want to read newspapers

[@Grassy_Gnoll]

It does what a $100 tablet can do, and costs $1295! Sad. This is why I stopped watching these videos. Seems these corporations want to take advantage of us more than help us. Just my .02. I'd get an Android tablet, and magnifier app.

[@amandamills4133]

A tablet cannot do what this does if you have extremely low vision. Now clearly if you are barely borderline legally blind then maybe you can suffice with just a tablet but if your vision is more severely diminished then it does not take the place of this type of device