A portable video magnifier with a black screen displaying enlarged text, mounted on a folding black stand over a document.

Mercury 13 Low Vision Computer System

by TrySight

$3,495.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The system comes ready to use, but it has several features, including OCR, split screen, and contrast settings. A family member can set it up and learn it with the instructions and some practice. Getting the best results means choosing the right magnification and colors for the user's vision. That is why it fits guided setup rather than a plug-and-play product.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Mercury 13 is a foldable low vision computer that works as a laptop, a magnifier, and a text reader in one. It runs Windows on a Surface Pro 8 tablet with a 13-inch HD screen and shows live magnified views. It also has full-page OCR, which reads printed text aloud, along with several high-contrast color schemes and a split screen for near and distance viewing. A large print keyboard, trackpad, built-in LED light, and Zoom magnifier/reader software come with it. It folds flat to fit in a laptop bag and runs up to 8 hours on battery in laptop mode. This is a good fit for someone who wants one device for reading, magnifying, and everyday computing. A distance camera for classroom use is a separate add-on, and a second monitor is optional.

Getting it

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Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

MaxiAids Visit
$3,495.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$3,495.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Unfold the stand and open the system. Connect the large print keyboard and trackpad.
    2. Power it on and open the pre-installed Zoom magnifier/reader to start magnifying right away.
  • With a guide
    1. Choose a contrast color scheme and set the magnification level that is comfortable for the user's eyes.
    2. Practice using the OCR to read a full page of print, and try the near and distance split screen.
    3. Plan on about 30-60 minutes to get comfortable with the controls.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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