Shareware
The following programs are either free or just require a donation if
you really use the program. None have the true functionality
of the "real" large print programs, but can be helpful in a pinch,
or on a limited budget.
| Program |
Dragnifier |
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| Company |
Ed Halley |
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| Operating Systems |
Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT. |
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| Magnification Range |
2x, 4, 8x |
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Manufacturers Feature
List:
(From their web site) |
A quick one-touch pixel magnifier
program. Drag the rectangular or round lens around to get a close-up
of your bitmaps. It even has a reticule to count pixels. With hot-key
support, a giant lens option, and a large arrow cursor |
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| Supplemental Speech |
No. |
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| Cost |
Donation |
| Program |
ABF
Magnifying Tools |
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| Company |
ABF Software |
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| Operating Systems |
MS Windows
98/Me/NT4/2000/XP/2003 |
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| Magnification Range |
1x to 64x |
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Manufacturers Feature
List:
(From their web site) |
ABF Magnifying Tools is a set of useful
graphics tools for viewing the screen area in different zooms. Each
tool has its own unique behavior and usability. All tools supplement
each other and allow designers and people with poor eyesight to work
with computers better.ul. |
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| Supplemental Speech |
No. |
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| Cost |
$14.95 |
| Program |
Magnify |
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| Company |
Ravenblack |
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| Operating Systems |
Windows 95, Windows 98, |
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| Magnification Range |
1x to 20x |
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Manufacturers Feature
List:
(From their web site) |
Somewhat a programmer's utility, though
I've been complimented on it by other sources. Zooms in on the screen
around the mouse pointer |
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| Supplemental Speech |
No. |
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| Cost |
Free |
| Program |
iZoom
Standard 1.2 |
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| Company |
Issist |
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| Operating Systems |
Windows
2000 and XP. |
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| Magnification Range |
1.5x to 16x |
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Manufacturers Feature
List:
(From their web site) |
6 Zooming modes, including Full Screen
and Magnifying Lens, Adjustable zoom lens size, High grade image
smoothing , User Configurable color settings, Cursor enhancements,
Caret tracking, Option to launch the program automatically at startup
Requires Intel 300 Mhz Pentium II (or equivalent)
upwards, 128 MB RAM |
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| Supplemental Speech |
Yes. |
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| Cost |
$79 |
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