PENfriend 3 Voice Labeling System

$195.00

Description

Make everyday items easier to identify with the PENfriend 3 Voice Labeling System, an audio labeling device from RNIB designed to support people who are blind or have low vision. This convenient system lets you record your own voice messages and associate them with special stickers, making it easy to identify items, organize belongings, and access important information independently.

Using the PENfriend 3 is simple. Record a message with the handheld wand, attach a compatible sticker to the item you want to identify, and touch the wand to the sticker to play back your recording. Create labels for food, medicine, files, DVDs, household supplies, and more. You can also record reminders, shopping lists, purchase dates, personal memos, or messages for a caregiver.

The PENfriend 3 offers more than audio labeling. Its updated design includes a music player and a talking book player, providing additional entertainment and listening options. With 8GB of internal memory capable of storing up to 250 hours of recordings and a memory card slot that supports expansion up to 16GB, it offers plenty of room for your personalized audio labels and recordings.

The system features tactile, high-contrast operating buttons and a dedicated power button. Audio instructions are available in multiple languages, and video instructions are available online to help users get started. Supplied with recordable labels, the PENfriend 3 Voice Labeling System is a versatile tool for improving organization, accessibility, and independence at home, at work, or on the go.

Key Features

• Recordable Audio Labels: Record personalized voice messages and associate them with stickers.
• Simple Audio Playback: Touch the PENfriend 3 wand to a label to hear its associated recording.
• Versatile Labeling: Identify food, medicine, files, DVDs, household items, and other belongings.
• Personal Reminders and Memos: Record notes, shopping lists, purchase dates, calendar reminders, and messages for caregivers.
• Music Player: Listen to music using the device’s built-in music player.
• Talking Book Player: Includes a talking book playback function.
• 8GB Internal Memory: Stores up to 250 hours of recordings, according to the supplied product details.
• Expandable Storage: Includes an SD card slot supporting memory expansion up to 16GB.
• Tactile, High-Contrast Buttons: Helps users locate the operating controls.
• Dedicated Power Button: Provides a separate button for powering the device on and off.
• Audio Instructions: Instructions are available in multiple languages.
• Video Tutorials: Detailed video instructions are available online.
• Reusable Recordable Labels: Messages can be changed and labels reused where appropriate.
• Included Labels: Supplied with colored recordable labels. Confirm the package quantity before listing, as the provided details mention both 127 and 130 labels.
• Extensive Label Options: More than 2,600 unique reusable audio labels are available, according to the supplied product information.

Benefits for People with Low Vision or Blindness

The PENfriend 3 Voice Labeling System provides spoken identification of everyday items, helping users access information without relying on printed labels or visual recognition alone.

• Identify Food and Household Products: Record the contents of containers, cans, bottles, and food packages.
• Manage Medication More Independently: Record identifying information on suitable labels for medication containers. Always verify medication details and follow professional instructions before taking medication.
• Organize Important Documents: Label files, records, folders, and other paperwork with personalized audio messages.
• Access Information by Touch: Locate a sticker and use the wand to hear its recorded message.
• Remember Important Details: Record purchase dates, reminders, lists, and personal notes for later playback.
• Communicate with Caregivers: Leave recorded messages or instructions for family members and caregivers.
• Enjoy Audio Entertainment: Use the music and talking book player features for listening beyond everyday labeling.
• Personalize Your System: Create recordings tailored to your routines, preferences, and organizational needs.

Who Can Benefit from the PENfriend 3 Voice Labeling System?

• People who are blind and need a way to identify everyday items.
• People with low vision who find printed labels difficult to read.
• Older adults who benefit from spoken reminders and audio identification.
• Individuals who want to organize food, clothing, personal belongings, and household supplies.
• Students who need to identify school materials and personal items.
• Professionals who want to organize files, records, and workplace supplies.
• Families and caregivers supporting accessible daily living.
• Anyone who benefits from personalized audio labels and recorded reminders.