A white desktop reading machine with an overhead camera arm, with a woman seated before it.

i-Reader 2 Desktop Scanner

by Rehan Electronics

$1,999.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The i-Reader 2 is a complete reading device that needs only power, so a family member can set it up from the instructions. A short session is still needed to choose voice and language settings, connect a monitor if wanted, and learn the keys for moving through text. That puts it at guided setup rather than self-serve.

What it is

Summary

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

The i-Reader 2 is a desktop scanner that reads a full letter-size printed page aloud. You place the page on it, it scans the text, and a natural-sounding voice reads it back. You can pick a male or female voice and one of twelve languages, and change the reading speed and volume. It also connects to a monitor by VGA or HDMI, so you can see the scanned page with each word highlighted as it is spoken. That helps if you read along with the voice. It runs on AC power and comes with a carrying case.

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

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$1,999.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$1,999.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Place the unit on a table and plug it into AC power. It takes about 45 seconds to start up.
    2. If you want to read along on screen, connect a monitor with the VGA or HDMI cable.
    3. Set your voice, language, speech speed, and volume, then scan a test page and practice the arrow-key controls for moving by word and line. Expect 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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