FARMINGDALE, NY, December 09, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- With the holiday shopping season heating up, MaxiAids has released its annual list of Holiday Gift Ideas for Independent Living for 2009 and this year technology is in the spotlight. "We're excited about the Kapten GPS Navigational System from Kapsys," said Elliot Zaretsky, founder and president of MaxiAids. "It's the first 100% voice interactive GPS, and it can be used while walking or when using public transportation. We're sure our blind and visually impaired customers will love it."
Mr. Zaretsky also expects the Jitterbug, the Simple Cell Phone, to be a hot seller. "The Jitterbug is great for seniors and those with low vision," he says, "but it's also perfect for anyone who doesn't want to deal with the hassles that come with using other cell phones these days." It has a large display, oversized buttons, a dial tone like a real phone, and you can even get Operator Assistance. Plus, there are no contracts to sign."
Here's the full list:
Reizen Talking Water-Resistant Watch. Offers three ways to tell the time, plus you can wear it throughout the day without concern about getting it wet! Simply press a button to have the time announced. Time is also displayed on the LCD and on the analog clock face. Hourly chime. Alarm with snooze. Black. Item #700787 - $24.95 (Also available in several other colors and in a Spanish Talking version.)
iTalk Voice Activated Talking Alarm Clock. Recognizes and responds to your voice commands. Find out the time, set the time and alarms and even "hit" snooze using only your voice. Say "Hello iTalk" and the clock responds "Can I help you?" Then simply speak your question or command, for example "What time is it?" or "Set time" and the iTalk will respond appropriately. AC powered. Recognizes 8 voice commands. Large 2" numbers on red LED with dimmer. Item #709705 - $47.95.
Reizen LED Torch Flashlight. As rugged and functional as it is stylish, it's a great stocking stuffer. Features six long-lasting LED's that provide a bright, clean light. Made of high quality aircraft-grade aluminum anodized inside and outside giving it a sleek, polished look. Waterproof. Shockproof. Uses 3 AA batteries (not included). Measures 8-1/4" Long x 1-1/16" Diameter. Item #309536 - $14.95.
Kapten Talking Pocket GPS Navigational System by Kapsys. The first ever ultra-compact, 100% voice interactive GPS! You make navigation requests by talking to the Kapten and are in turn given spoken directions. For the sighted user, this means your eyes are always on the sidewalk or street. And it also gives the blind or visually impaired pedestrian a tool to help get where they need to go. Item #304504 (US Map Version) - $475.00. Also available for Canada.
Reizen Talking Vibrating Alarm Clock. Time & date announcement, plus a vibrating alarm. Displays the day of the week, date and the time on the LCD. Time is displayed in large (nearly ½" high), bold numbers. Voice prompts help you navigate setting. Compact enough to take along as a travel alarm. Handy flip out stand lets you sit it securely on a table or nightstand. Uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries (not included.) Item #701271 - $18.95.
Reizen II Talking Digital Blood Pressure Monitor. A voice prompt lets you know the monitor is ready to use, and a simple press of the button is all it takes to start the auto-inflation of the arm cuff. Announces Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Readings and Pulse Rate in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German. Readings are also displayed on the large backlit LCD. 80-reading memory with date/time reference. Uses AC adapter or 4 AA batteries (both included.) Also includes zippered Storage Case. Item#: 188310 - $119.95
VoiLa Voiced Label Reader for the Blind. Compact unit enables the user to record voiced labels and attach them to virtually any item, then reads them back on demand. Labels are tactile, so they are easy to locate, and have an adhesive backing for affixing to objects, can be sewn or taped to objects, or simply hung from them. Includes labels numbered 1-50, attachment accessories (rubber bands, Velcro strips, magnets & zip ties) and 2 AA batteries. Additional sets of 50 labels (up to 250) may be purchased separately. Item #308557 - $129.95.
Reizen Talking Radio-Controlled Analog Watch. Stylish and functional, this stainless steel watch receives a daily signal from the NIST Atomic Clock in Colorado, ensuring accurate time and even accounting for Daylight Savings changes - so you never have to set it! Time is announced at the simple touch of a button. A second touch of the button gives you the day of the week and the date. Hourly chime. Alarm. Large 1-1/4" diameter face. Black leather band. Battery included. Item #704034 - $59.95
Cool Surf Computer Lap Desk. With dual USB-powered quiet-running exhaust fans and a LapShield Heat Barrier, both designed to divert heat away from both the computer and your lap. Comfortable dual Microbead pads incline the lap desk slightly towards you providing a better working angle. Includes USB cord and handy built-in 5"x 4" x 1/2" storage compartment for USB cord or other small items. Measures 15-3/4" x 12-1/2" x 1-3/4". Black. Item 204543. $24.99.
Jitterbug J, the simple cell phone, offers a large display and big buttons that are easy to see and use. Dial tone makes it feel like your home phone and 24-hour US-based operator assistance is always available. There are no complicated menus to navigate and no contracts to sign. It's perfect for those with low vision, seniors, baby boomers or anyone wanting to simplify their cell phone calls! Item #300213 (Graphite) or 300214 (White). Call MaxiAids at 1-800-522-6294 or visit http://www.MaxiAids.com for the lowest price.
About Maxi-Aids
Maxi-Aids is a world-leading provider of products for independent living, supplying an extensive range of aids and devices to improve the lives of the Blind, Low Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Diabetic and those with mobility and other special needs. Maxi-Aids is the exclusive distributor of the Marks Script Guide writing aid for the Visually Impaired and Reizen products for special needs. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.MaxiAids.com or call 1-800-522-6294.
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