Readable®   TURNY®   Description   Q   Q Required manipulations to prepare the book or magazine for reading Requires very precise positioning of the book or magazine. Guidance recommended for first-time users ** ** Requires little explanation ** ** Size and dimensions of books and magazines Accepts books up to 'A4'-size or even slightly bigger. Up to 650 pages. Accepts paperbacks and even smaller books. Minimum book size: 7cm (2.75") (or smaller with minor adaption). Supports ring binders. ** ** No paperbacks. No larger books. No ring binders ** Paper properties: Glossy, thick, rough,... Accepts virtually any kind of paper, as long as the pages are not too thick ** * No 'cardboard'-pages ** * Required actions to turn a page Straightforward operation. Built-in scanning. IR Xmitter included. Fast, automatic cycle. ** ** Requires a single manipulation (Single button or IR) * User intervention Pages can be straightened by the user. Sticking pages can be separated. Adjustable paper thickness ** ** Very slow and no user control over the operation cycle. ** ** Adjustments: book size, height, placement,... Book is easy to read from beginning to end. Swiveling reading-cylinder. Book can be straightened by the user ** ** No adjustment possible. Puts too much tension on the pages, especially with larger books. Has difficulties keeping the pages flat. ** Control - Technical: Quality and features Both scanning an single-button IR control. Built-in scanning. Comes with powerful transmitter/receiver ** ** Included IR receiver has shortcomings such as weak reception, extremely directional behavior and troublesome operation in general. ** Quality, durability Causes little or no damage. Virtually maintenance-free. No spare parts required. ** ** Requires frequent replacement of the adhesive tape. Books get sticky and dirty. Pages tend to stick. Unit is quite fragile. ** * Features and add-ons Supports all buttons/switches. Table- and bed-stand. Books can be read from a horizontal position. ** ** A different type of Turny® is necessary for reading from a horizontal position. ** * Value for money Quite expensive but fully equipped: scanning, single button, IR transmitter / receiver, 'over-the-bed'-stand ** The standard Turny® cannot be used for reading from a horizontal position. ** Rating   ** *   ** * = bad     * * = reasonable     * * * = good     * * * * = very good

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