Simon Reading Machine

Making reading fun and simple

Simon says let's read! This reading machine is as easy to operate as a photocopier; just place your text on the glass, press the start button and it reads!

Simon is one of the simplest, most affordable, yet extremely powerful reading machines available today. In addition to the impressive performance, Simon is extremely affordable, setting a world price breaking record. It is also the first reading machine that is so lightweight you can easily carry it under your arm. It also sets a standard in simplicity of use. There are only two main commands: start and stop. Simon’s high quality voice requires only three controls: volume, speed and pitch. Intuitive, easy to remember text navigation cursor controls complete the logically laid out, ergonomic control panel. With no need for complex settings that are customary on other reading machines, Simon delivers ease of use, reliability and performance in an all in one outstanding product. An exceptionally large glass scanning area of 8.5 by 14.5 inches, makes it possible to scan two pages of a large book at the same time. With its elegant looks, Simon will suit your home or office environment well.

A result of over two decades of experience in developing and manufacturing a successful range of reading machines and other assistive technology products, this is the latest member of the award winning Robotron product family.

It is designed for the widest possible user base, including busy people who want a no nonsense reading assistant at work or home, students, elderly people, public libraries, educational and support organizations.

Simon is efficient, fun and friendly. Simon says let's read today!

Technical Specifications -

• Scanning resolution - 600 dpi
• Scanning speed - Typically 13 seconds per page
• Recognition throughput - Up to 400 characters per second
• Reading speed - Up to 3 pages per minute
• Optical Character Recognition - Multifont, mixed fonts, 6 to 32 points
• Automatic differentiation - Text and graphics, columns
• Automatic settings - Page orientation, brightness, contrast, paper size
• Document size - 8.5 by 14.5 inches (216 by 370 mm)
• Output type - Highly intelligible synthesized speech
• Audio Output - Standard 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
• Power supply - 100-250V, automatic sensing, 25W max
• Dimensions - 18 by 14 by 3.6 inches (457 by 356 by 91 mm)
• Weight - 8.5 lb (3.7 kg)