A portable video magnifier with a large screen showing a magnified orange slice, mounted on a folding stand.

Snow 12" Magnifier with Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

by LS&S

$1,555.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The Snow 12 is a complete, standalone magnifier, but it has many features to learn: color modes, panning, reading lines, OCR, and optional screen connections. A family member can set it up and get good results in about half an hour with the manual or a tutorial. That fits guided setup. A professional isn't needed, though a low vision specialist can help someone pick the best settings.

What it is

Summary

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

The Snow 12 is a portable video magnifier with a 12-inch touch screen. It enlarges print from about 2.5X to 19X using a 13-megapixel camera, and it has 10 high-contrast color modes plus full color. Its OCR feature, which reads printed text aloud, works in more than 20 languages, so you can listen instead of straining your eyes. It also has a distance mode for far-off text, a freeze-frame option, and a folding stand for reading or writing under the camera. The battery runs about 2.5 hours after a 2-hour charge, and a carrying case is included. You can also connect it to a TV, monitor, or computer through its HDMI and Type-C ports.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$1,555.00
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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
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Charge the battery for about 2 hours before first use, then power it on.
  • With a guide
    1. Unfold the stand, place a document under the camera, and practice zooming, switching color modes, and panning with the touch screen or analog stick.
    2. Try the OCR read-aloud button and set your language, then adjust the reading line or masks to suit your eyes.
    3. Expect about 30 minutes to get comfortable with the controls.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 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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