A portable magnification camera unit with a small black camera atop a tablet showing a red panda on a stand.

Snow Pad

by Zoomax

$1,555.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The Snow Pad has to be connected to an iPad and its split-screen and mirroring features set up. A family member can usually do this with the written instructions in about half an hour. A low vision specialist can help if you want to check that the magnification and view settings suit your needs.

What it is

Summary

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

The Snow Pad is a portable electronic magnifier that connects to your own iPad, so the tablet becomes the screen you read and view on. It's built for people with low vision who want something lightweight, and the vendor describes it as especially useful for students. A split-screen design lets you look at near and far things at the same time, such as a desk and a board across the room. Screen mirroring and split view are also included for school and office tasks. It works with an iPad you already own, so you'll need to supply the tablet.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$1,555.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$1,555.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Once it's connected, the iPad shows the live magnified view, so you can start looking at objects or text right away.
  • With a guide
    1. Connect the Snow Pad to your iPad as shown in the manufacturer's instructions.
    2. Try the split-screen (near and far) view and screen mirroring, and adjust them to what you need to see. 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: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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