C-Pen Reader 2
C-Pen Reader 2
Improved Speed and Performance
C-Pen Reader 2 features an enhanced GPU and increased internal memory. This makes scanning easier and more efficient than ever before by providing faster load times, which makes reading and studying that much better.
AI Text Recognition
Our AI text recognition has been enhanced to provide higher speed reading and more accuracy. C-Pen Reader 2’s software supports even more languages, dialects and fonts, allowing you to comfortably read a variety of literature.
Bigger and Better Interface
C-Pen Reader 2 has been given a bigger and better interface. Featuring a sharper screen with larger icons and text, navigating through the easy-to-understand menu has never been simpler.
Audio Boost Function
The maximum volume levels have been increased even more thanks to the new audio boost function. Now, hearing scanned text is better than ever, which is perfect for those who are hard of hearing or those working within a group.
Technical Specifications
| Screen | OLED 256 x 64 |
| CPU | 1.2GHz dual core |
| Memory | 16GB including up to 5GB user space |
| Scan font size range | 6.5-22 pt |
| USB | 2.0 high speed/micro USB |
| Earphones | 3.5mm |
| Battery | 600mAh |
| Certifications | UKCA, CE, RoHS, FCC |
| Size dimensions | 135 x 33 x 19mm |
| Weight | 50g |
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| I have dyslexia or a similar reading difficulty and I am trying to read | English, Spanish, French | Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Danish | |||
| I work in a secure location, have dyslexia or a similar reading difficulty and I am trying to read | English, Spanish, French | ||||
| I need help reading an exam paper and I am trying to read | English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Danish | ||||
| I have some sight loss* and I am trying to read | English, Spanish, French | Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Danish | |||
| I work in a secure location, have some sight loss* and I am trying to read in: | English, Spanish, French | ||||
| I am learning English** and my mother tongue is: | Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Arabic | ||||
| Standalone device | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scannable Languages | English, French, Spanish | English, French, Spanish | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Danish | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian | English, French, Spanish |
| Reads scanned language | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transfer scanned text to PC / MAC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Transfer scanned text to PC / MAC within any app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Transfer scanned text to ios / Android / Chrome within any app | |||||
| Reads in | English, French, Spanish | English, French, Spanish | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Danish | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian | English, French, Spanish |
| Word by word definitions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Word by word translation | ✓ | ||||
| Sentence translation | |||||
| Translates to | English, French, Spanish | English, French, Spanish | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Danish | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Arabic | English, French, Spanish |
| Weight: | 220 g |
| Dimensions: | 30.4 x 24 x 5.41 cm; 220 Grams |
| Brand: | C-pen |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Manufacture: | C-Pen |
| Dimensions: | 30.4 x 24 x 5.41 cm; 220 Grams |
| Reference: | 7350085370127 |
As described but not as expected
The device is accurate and as per the advertised description. Disappointed though that it does not support Bluetooth. Takes the edge off an otherwise superb product. (I should not have expected Bluetooth would have been standard).
Good produc
When it’s set up it’s just the job for me.
This is an awesome device to help someone with dyslexia. It is clear and loud, just a little finicky when it come to placing for accuracy.
This is an awesome device to help someone with dyslexia. It is clear and loud, just a little finicky when it come to placing for accuracy.
It was a present for relative who has dyslexia..they find it helpful
Love this product, was brought for my uncle who finds it hard to read, it does exactly as described (reads out printed texted once scanned with the pen). Only issue is the sound is quite low, however earphones were also supplied so shouldn’t be a problem.
Bit clunky but I'm happy
I’m sure my opinion will be better over time as I feel some of the issues are user based.
I feel it’s a bit overpriced, but for the help it gives me I’m not complaining. My Dyslexia makes me quite anxious when confronted with large amounts of reading and this has helped immensely.
Very helpful for dyslexic child.
My 10yr old found this very straightforward to use. It struggles a little with artistic fonts/close spacing as found in comics, but works very well with all books and newspapers it has been tried on. Instruction manual could be clearer on the set up and what the various settings mean.
This item will do exactly what it says it will do.
When you get used to using it, how I managed to live without it I will never know.
Easy too use
Not tried all functions yet but so easy too use
Absolutely brilliant, life change
Ordered for my 68year old brother who never mastered reading, he is absolutely amazed by it, he says it is a life changer for him as he need not wait for anyone to read any correspondence he may receive he will be able to do it himself he just can’t stop raving about it. Thankyou
Great produc
Very easy to use, all the ones on market seemed very good valve
Reading made easie
Easy to use, I wish I had of known about this before. Highly recommend if thinking about buying this. Makes reading enjoyable
This product has been a life saver for me. I’m a dyslexic Law Student and struggle so much with comprehension. This pen has been a life saver for me, scan over the text and it will read out the text on screen, you can get to control the volume (fast or slow) of the text been read out, can also record as well.
The feature that I enjoy is the dictionary, it uses the Collins dictionary and explains what ever word you want to be explained to you.
Fantastic
It has been fantastic for are little one at school and home
Useful tech for people with dyslexia
Got this for my son, who has dyslexia. He is about to start High school. Very useful. New found passion for reading and really likes the dictionary function. Only wish it is was Bluetooth enabled so he could used it in conjunction with air pods.
Great recourse
Easy to use I can see this being an essential tool for our 9year old
Value for money
It was easy to use, would have been better if it could read text messages also not just fir exams…but as it was designed for exams I still wouldn’t mark it down …also would be great if I could use it wireless. Other than that good product.
Very useful piece of equipment.
Absolutely fantastic piece of kit that I use with my dyslexic students. It is important to get the correct positioning of the pen, and to move the pen smoothly in order to get the best accuracy. Great for dyslexic individuals, or anyone who struggles to read.
Life improving tool, thank you
Given to an adult in their 60’s, with severe dyslexia. I had to help with the initial setup, and after showing them a few times, and multiple tries, they are beginning to get use to holding it and the speed to move the pen. They are so pleased to gain some independence on reading food labels and catalogue text (rather than just relying on pictures for information). The pen is not 100% fool proof, and sometimes can get jumbled as it scans, but persistent is key. Thank you for changing their outlook in life, and allowing them some freedom and insight into the written world.
5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly brillia
Worth the money!!!
It really is a god send for me.
C-PEN. Simply brillia
I bought this item for a neighbor who suffers from dyslexia and after using it and showing them how to use it i can easily say that this is a fantastic piece of kit. You simply scroll along the text and the pen tells you what is written. It has quite simply changed their lives. I highly recommend this c-pen.
Such a useful tool
The pen is a useful tool for my 11 year old grandson who is dyslexic. It’s easy to use and helps with difficult words. He now enjoys reading books much more instead of skipping words and not fully understanding the story.
Highly recommended.
Reads words you can't.
This is a reader pen used to translate the written word to spoken word. Works well once you get used to the speed at which to move pen across word. Great for school pupils. Wouldn’t be suitable for reading a book though!!
Bad instructions
The C-Pen Reader is 5 star has an item but being sold for people with low vision I became frustrated because I needed another method to magnify the instructions and to read the tiny letters on the buttons
Therefore it is impossible for me to use
No faults
Bought this for mu son, he found it very easy to use, he also has ADHD and with the speaking, he didn’t get as distracted as he usually does. Would definitely recommend.
Brand new disability aid
Bought as present for disabled granddaughter VI dyslexic and sen, was expensive but well worth it has come on leaps and bounds in a week and in confidence no more waiting for people to help great independence aid specially with dictionary feature
Brilliant, well worth the money
I brought this c pen for my dyslexia son to use and he thinks it is amazing and so easy to use. Well worth the money he said he will be using it all the time
did the job
did the job but this did not work as it show so i have to call amazon and ask for a replacement and since then it has work as it shod do
5.0 out of 5 stars Great bit of kit for someone with dyslexia
This is a replacement for one my teenage daughter had lost/taken from her bag. It is a great bit of kit for a dyslexic person.
I bought this pen for my disabled brother in law. He cannot read or write and was delighted he could read menus and books with it.
Such a amazing piece of technology!
Brilliant for helping my dyslexic son, pricey but worth it, can read french and Spanish, also explains word definitions!!!
very useful for my 9y old boy
Very useful device, my 9y son really likes it. the voice a bit robotic and could benefit from more natural reading of the dictionary with appropriate pauses between 1st meaning, 2nd meaning etc. i wish i had this device myself 20 years ago!
5.0 out of 5 stars Scanmarke
Excellent choice in pen. My daughter to finds it easy to use and it’s helping her understand her school work. Great service too and very fast delivery.
Bought for a 25 year old with dyslexia. It’s proving to be a very useful tool for reading recipes, newspapers, books. Well worth the money. It’s used every day and is making reading so much easier. Highly recommended.
My son has SN and can’t read or write . Taking some getting used to but would highly recommend to anyone . Did have problems setting it up and no one online to help , no number to call just had to keep sending messages. Though I did get a call first thing the next morning . Definitely recommend for anyone struggling with reading
This product has been an absolutely amazing product for my son and has opened up a whole range of books and magazines he is now able to read. he is able to use the C-pen at school using the head phones supplied and the neat design really helps. I can recommend this product enough if you have a problem or you know someone with a reading problem it will really help. it does take a bit of practice to get the angle of the camera correct but once mastered works like a dream.
5.0 out of 5 stars This is very useful. I had one some years ago but it ...
This is very useful. I had one some years ago but it could not be upgraded at that time. This one has a lot more extra features.
This has been an amazing tool for my son who is dyslexic. I would recommend it over and over. The multiple languages are a huge plus. If you’re dyslexic in your mother tongue, If you’re dyslexic in the others as well.
My son suffers with irlens and severe single word dyslexia, we wanted to wait until he started secondary school to decide about a c pen v irlens glasses. we decided to go down the c pen route best choice EVER !!! What a difference, he can access the dictionary which also comes with spanish, we have been told dyslexics find spanish an easier language to assimilate (not sure how true that is)he loves it it has allowed him to be a independent learner, keep up with the class which had increased his confidence all in the space of a week!! Why did we not invest in this earlier!!! Crazy!!! His secondary school so far have been supportive in him using his pen. It has a left and right handed function. The only down side is it doesn’t read teeny tiny print but to be honest he will rarely come across that in school so that is not a issue for him. I WOULD definately recommend.
As a dyslexic student in High School, this C-Pen is a real life saver. The pen is very neat in design and lightweight which is easy to fit in my pocket or pencil case at school. As well as being a great tool for helping me with reading the text, the Pen also has the function to take notes from the text I scan and load them onto my computer where I can edit them for my exam revision. The pen is easy to use and to get started. I use the Pen to scan a whole paragraph and then listen to the voice read back the paragraph to me which helps with the flow and understanding of the text, rather than scanning just one sentence at a time. With the neat, small headphones I am able to use the Pen in class without distracting anyone around me.
I bought this pen for my husband who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and struggles with reading. It is perfect and has transformed his life. It is discrete, portable and easy to use. The non robotic voice is easy to listen to. The robust carry case fits easily into a pocket and the headphones mean he can use it anywhere. It works perfectly on all reading matter – newspapers, books and magazines. It is worth every penny and I would thoroughly recommend it.
I brought the C-Pen Reader for my dyslexic son to use during his first year at secondary school. He was a little unsure at first weather or not to take it into a classroom environment where he’d be using it surrounded by his peers. However, once he’d worked out how easy the controls are to use and how discreet it is, it’s now a permanent and essential piece of equipment in his school bag.
As the other reviewers have stated, it will read single words along with full sentences and if forgotten, it’ll hold previous scanned words in its memory. It comes with a protective case and headphones, although if he wishes not to use them, he can adjust the sound of the ‘female voice/reader’ so not to interfere with lessons. It is very comfortable to hold and the colour allows it to camouflage itself amongst other essentials and it will fit neatly into a pencil case. I’ve also looked on-line and seen that he could download other languages to its memory (although please check with the website first as how easy this is I don’t know as his is still in English).
The only downsize for me was the price when I was considering buying it but now after taking the plunge and seeing how it’s helped him transition from primary school, it’s well worth every penny I paid. The purchase has given him piece of mind and he now has his C-Pen to rely upon instead of the awkward embarrassment or time consuming technic of stopping to ask friends or teachers what the text in books or work sheets say.
I have relied on my phone app until now. C-pen has helped no end whilst I study for my A Levels. I’m severely dyslexic so the pen has significantly increased my independent study
The C-Pen Is an amazing aid for me as a dyslexia school student. I have used it for in class and out of school then I’m revising. If you are like me I would say get this Pen.
Received the product an hour ago, and in use so far, working very well and surprisingly accurate.
I was quite hesitant at first as was not sure about the scanning accuracy of the pen, but I rang Scanning Penshop and they were quite helpful in addressing questions and concerns.
The 3 features I like and are quite useful:
1) the fact that you can scan and store text stand-alone on the device’s memory without having to be connected to a device (bluetooth or USB)
2) the keyboard mode for scanning text right onto a word processor, when plugged in to my MacBook via the USB cable provided
3) and the built-in dictionary