GADGETS

 

To order just contact us in any of the following ways

 

Phone: 01293 817733

 

Email: SALES@AUDIOBOOKCHOICE.COM

 

Audio Book choice Limited,

47 Basepoint Business Centre, Metcalf Way, Crawley, RH11 7XX UK

 

The following electronic gadgets are commercially available but can be used successfully by someone who is vision impaired.  The items we select at Gadget Choice have been reviewed by our vision impaired focus group and many of the functions if not all are accessible allowing a vision impaired person to make good use of each product. 

 

 

++Audio Gadgets

 

+Panasonic Wire Free Stereo Headphone System 

 

Music or Chat wherever you go around the house absolutely Wirefree!  These Can Styled headphones offer a powerful sound created by a 40 millimetre driver unit.  Also featuring radio frequency of 100 metres.  Simply plug the small base station into the mains and another lead into your sound source.  Then just wear your headphones around the house or in the garden for up to 100 metres.  Colour silver.  Quick Start Guide on tape. 

£39.99

 

+The Pure Sonus DAB Radio with IVOX Speech.  The DAB radio vision impaired people are raving about and finding extremely easy to use.

 

Features: IVOX Speech to assist you to find your favourite DAB station at the turn of the tuner dial.  Just turn the tuner dial and on each click turn you will hear a pleasant female voice which will tell you the station, to select just push in the tuner dial.  Easy-to-read full-screen graphical display.  Two independent alarms mean you can have different alarms for you and your partner, different alarm settings for weekdays or weekends, or set a backup alarm just in case you sleep through the first.  Alarms can be set to different stations or to a simple alarm tone.  Touch-sensitive SnoozeHandle snoozes the alarm and indicates time and alarm settings with one or two taps.  Again, the pleasant female voice will speak to you either telling you the current time or the alarms you currently have set.  The sleep button switches the SONUS-1XT off automatically after 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes.  Set the alarm as well and you can fall asleep to one station and wake up to another.  The Clock is automatically updated from the broadcast DAB time signal, so you don’t have to set it or worry about resetting it when the clocks go forward or back. 

 

Just connect your Pure Sonus radio to the mains power and the tuner will automatically gather as many DAB stations as are available in your area.  Solid wood cabinet maple finish with robust metallic speaker and controls.  Also included is a CD User guide to assist you to get the most out of this product.  telephone support line direct to Pure for any questions you may have regarding your new Pure Sonus DAB Radio. 

 

£109.99 NORMALLY £120.00

 

+Mikomi Portable Stereo CD Radio Cassette Player

 

Top loading CD player, CD-R CD-RW disc compatible.  AM FM radio with analogue tuner dial.  Single cassette with one touch recording, LCD display, 3.5 stereo headphone  socket.  twin speakers incorporated into this compact unit. minimal amount of buttons and easy to use.  Carrying handle which fits flush into top of player when not required.  Colour silver.  Runs on AC power, power cord supplied, runs on 8 C type batteries (not included). 

£24.99

 

+Goodmans Portable Stereo CD, Radio Cassette Recorder

 

2 times 3 watts RMS sound output, DBBS extra bass function, twin speakers incorporated into unit.  Top loading CD player, FM-AM stereo radio with analogue tuner, auto stop cassette deck, record from CD/radio to cassette or built in microphone to enable you to record messages etc.  Easy to use remote control, 3.5 head phone socket, carrying handle which fits flush into unit when not required.  Large tuner and volume controls, raised buttons for ease of use.  Runs on mains power, power cord supplied.  Runs on 8 C type batteries (not included).  Colour Silver

 

£34.99

 

+the Maxell CD Cleaning Machine 

 

Keep your CDs in excellent condition.  Just spray a few drops of the cleaning fluid provided on to a CD and place in the machine upside down and close the lid.  Grip the wheel on the outside of the machine which then turns the cleaning pad inside the machine and cleans your CD.  All done in one minute.  Comes together with the Maxell Multi Purpose Cleaning Fluid.  Use this extra bottle of cleaning fluid to clean your CDs, computer and TV monitors together with all the outside of your electronic machines and Hi-Fi. 

 

£14.99

 

+Panasonic Personal FM/AM Stereo Radio Cassette Player

 

25 hour batterylife, fast forward and rewind controls, extra bass system, easy to use raised control buttons, headphones included, uses 2 AA batteries supplied. Colour silver and metallic blue. 

£22.99

 

+Sanyo Portable Cassette Recorder 

 

This machine is compact and extremely easy to use and will play any standard audio cassette.  Features: built in speaker and microphone together with 3.5 headphone and external microphone sockets together with volume dial.  Record, play, rewind, fast forward, stop-eject, pause and boost buttons.  Also features cue and review.  Slide away carry handle and this unit sits on four non-slip rubber feat.  Runs on 4 AA batteries not supplied, runs on mains power, power adaptor supplied.  Colour black. 

£29.99

 

+Sony Dual Speed Cassette Recorder 

 

Compact and easy to operate.  Play audio books on this machine with the facility to slow down or speed up the playback with the wheel on the front of the machine.  Twin speeds.  Built in speaker with built in microphone gives you the option to record messages, tapespond to family and friends.  3.5 mono External microphone and headphone sockets.  Uses 2 AA batteries, 4 AA  batteries are supplied.  Runs on mains power, power adaptor not included.  Quick start guide on tape.  Colour silver. 

£35.99

 

+Sony FM/AM Portable Radio

 

Handy size, high sensitivity and reliability, telescopic antenna, power switch/volume control, tuning indicator, band FM/AM selector, tuning control, 3.5 earphone jack.  Colour silver, black cord looped carrying strap,  runs on two AA batteries supplied.  £14.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

++DOMESTIC GADGETS

 

+The Micromark Wirefree 30 Metre Door Chime Kit

 

Features ding dong tone, portable chime unit uses 3 AA batteries supplied and fitted.  Push button unit comes with battery supplied and fitted.  30 metre range is measured in free air, the internal range is dependant on the type of building construction and the number of walls/ceilings the signal has to pass through. Colour white.  Comes with printed fitting instructions and customer service helpline number. 

£15.99

 

+The Micromark PERSONAL ATTACK ALARM

 

Powerful 110 decibel siren, easy to use rip-cord instantly triggers alarm. To silence push tab back into the base of the unit. Can be worn around neck or wrist or attached to dog-clipp so can be placed where it can be easily reached if in danger, colour flame orange.  Will fit in pocket or attach to handbag, briefcase.  Acts as a deterrent anywhere, anytime. Can also be used to protect property such as bags or briefcases. Soft nylon neck chord and dog clip attachment included. Continuous battery running life of thirty minutes approximately.  2 Panasonic batteries supplied and fitted. 

 

£9.99  

 

+Micromark Slow Cooker –

 

just the thing for these dark and cold winter months.  This electric slow cooker has a 2.5 litre capacity.  Cooks all meats and vegetables slowly during the day allowing you to do other things.  It’s ideal for making casseroles, soups and steamed puddings.  There is a removable ceramic bowl for serving and easy cleaning.  The clear glass lid enables you to view the food whilst cooking.  The slow cooker has a high or low setting and a neon on/off light.  Colour white.  There are fully illustrated instructions and even recipe ideas included in print and on cassette. 

£21.99

 

+Micromark Mini-Food Chopper 

 

Ideal for small portions, sauces, processing, chopping, mincing and crumbing.  Pulse   speed button, stainless steel blade, dishwasher proof transparent chopping container.  60gm 3 quarters of a cup capacity.  Safety locking lid.  Colour white.  Please be careful of sharp blades.  Printed user guide on cassette. 

£11.99 normally £17.99

 

+     Micromark Small Kettle 

 

Features flat concealed element for easy cleaning.  Lift off lid for easy filling.  Good V shaped spout.  Power on indicator.  Automatic shut-off together with boil dry cut-out for extra protection.  Also includes two small travel cups which fit inside this travel kettle when not in use. This Micromark small lightweight kettle is ideal for people who don’t want to boil large amounts or may be unable to lift or manage with larger kettles.  Just enough for one large mug.  This item runs on normal power supply.  Colour white.  Printed instruction guide on tape. 

 

£11.99

 

+the Draper Clip-on, pocket size L E D Torch 

 

Swivelling spring-loaded clip, protective rubber lens shroud/on-off switch, 3 times high intensity L E D.  Complete with 3 AAA batteries which are supplied and fitted. 

 

£6.99

 

+The Morphy Richards VOYAGER STEAM TRAVEL IRON Complete with travel pouch and worldwide travel adaptor

 

Features include horizontal and vertical shot of steam, easy glide coated sole plate and filling beaker.

Colour blue with five fabric settings, lightweight and easy to use. 

£11.99

 

+Micromark Desktop Coffee Maker

 

Individual coffee maker, complete with pot mug.  Produces a single cup of coffee.  Perfect as a gift or for use on the desk in the office or home.  Removable coffee filter for easy cleaning. Suitable for use with ground coffee.  Colour black 

 

£11.99

 

+DESKTOP RECHARGEABLE PYRAMID HEARING LOOP WITH DOCKING PORT

 

Why this loop is better than others on the market:

 

A top of the range loop that has been designed and manufactured to the highest specification and is suitable for numerous applications at the flick of a switch whilst being fully portable.  Allows the hard of hearing to participate in either one to one conversations or group meetings and improve hearing quality. Shortlisted for the Naidex new product of the year award.

 

The loop can be used on mains or battery.  The loop can be used even when charging.  The unit will only charge up to the capacity of the batteries and then stops charging prolonging battery life.  A microphone is fixed into the top for collecting sound without having to rely on rebounded sound like many loops on the market.  The air vent under the ridge ensures the loop is kept at the correct temperature to optimise performance.  This loop uses quality rechargeable NiCad batteries which are replaceable.  Nonslip rubber feet, offset feet ensure the loop will only sit on the base the correct way for charging.

 

The pyramid shape of the loop allows an upright loop for better audibility.  Colour blue and comes with a fully comprehensive instruction manual, on/off switches for total control, a customer help line which puts you directly through to a person who will be pleased to help and advise you, C E certification for safety and peace of mind, full 12 months warranty, conforms to EEC directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC 

 

Features:

 

Mains in, unit ‘on charge’ indicator, power on indicator, microphone working indicator, loop adjuster high/low, microphone adjuster high/low, microphone, charging base on/off switch, on/off switch  docking port, height approximately 8 inches, width approximately 8 inches.

 

£89.99 normally £139.99

 

+The Flexy SHEET MAGNIFIER pack!

 

Flexy Sheet magnifiers are an ideal aid for the partially sighted to read large areas of small print.  In three sizes, all come with a blue plastic wallet to prevent surface scratches.

 

Sizes: 

83 x 52 mm (credit card size) 

           136 x 96 mm (passport size)   

          188 x 66 mm (cheque book size)

£6.99