A video magnifier with a silver body and screen showing a magnified orange slice, mounted on a folding blue stand.

Zoomax Snow 12 Portable CCTV with Foldable Stand

by Zoomax

$1,555.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The Snow 12 works on its own, but it has several features, like the stand, different viewing options, and page scanning with spoken text. A family member can learn these from the manual or a tutorial in about half an hour. That is more than just opening a box, so it fits guided setup.

What it is

Summary

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

The Snow 12 is a portable electronic video magnifier. It shows enlarged text and objects on its screen, so you can read, write, or look closely at small things. It also has a full-page scan feature with OCR, which reads printed text aloud. A foldable stand is included in the name, which suggests you can set it on a table for hands-free reading. This is a fuller device than a pocket magnifier, so expect to spend a little time learning its controls before it feels natural.

Getting it

Try before you buy

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

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$1,555.00

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$1,555.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Insurance
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Unfold the stand and place the magnifier on a table or hold it over what you want to see.
  • With a guide
    1. Charge the device if needed, then power it on and find the controls for zoom and screen view.
    2. Try reading a page or writing under the camera, and adjust the magnification until the text is comfortable to see.
    3. Practice the full-page scan with text-to-speech on a printed page. Plan on about 30 minutes to get comfortable.

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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