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explorē 12 Magnify your active lifestyle!
The explorē 12 Portable Magnifier is the largest in the Explore line of portable magnifiers for people with low vision. Designed as an easy-to-use electronic magnifier that offers superb full high-definition image quality for improved near and distance viewing allowing you to do the things you want.
The 12-inch touch screen is the perfect magnifier for anyone who wants a larger interface for reading, writing, painting, drawing and so much more. With its superior magnification range, this tablet-sized magnifier allows the continuation of everyday activities like reading and writing, viewing pictures and maps, and much more, just about anywhere
Great for Students
The explorē 12 Portable Magnifier is not only easy to carry around and allows students to start their class without delay. Take it out of the bag, switch it on and it’s ready to go.
Perfect for Seniors
With a lightweight design and 3.5-hour battery life, it’s an ideal companion for maintaining your active lifestyle wherever you are, at home or on the go. Explorē 12 is not only easy to carry but also very simple to use. Just pull it out of your bag, turn it on and it’s ready when you are!
With live panning, you can zoom in and out then pan across a book to read more easily without having to move it and you can choose from many color enhancements to increase visual contrast at the touch of a button.
Stay Active and Engaged
With superior magnification range, the tablet-sized explorē 12 allows you to continue everyday activities like reading, writing, painting, viewing photos or maps and much more.
Exceptional Design
Ergonomically well-placed buttons at the bottom edge also ensure easy zoom in and out, as well as access to desired visual settings customization.
When used with its portable, folding reading stand, explorē 12 is stable and perfectly positioned with plenty of room to read, write, do self-grooming or perform other manual tasks.
With explorē 12 you’ll enjoy reading all over again, even for long periods of time.
The Explorē line of video magnifiers delivers the independence you desire to perform all your daily tasks and to engage with the world around you. With the explorē 12 your eye condition won’t keep you from enjoying the great moments of your life.
Scott Krug Presents
In this video, Scott Krug, President and Co-Founder of New England Low Vision and Blindness, describes the many features of the Explore 12 Portable Magnifier
Other Helpful Videos:
What’s in the Box:
Functionality and Settings
Physical Overview and Basics
explorē 12: Update v1.1
We are delighted to announce that multiple new features, usability improvements, and fixes are now available for explorē 12 via software update (version 1.1).
Panning in distance viewing mode 
The user can now horizontally pan using gestures or on-screen icons when the device is in distance viewing mode. Users will find this function helpful in orientating themselves to distant objects.
2-finger “Overview” gesture in distance viewing mode
This gesture, previously available only when using the device to view documents on the stand, is now available for use with the distance viewing mode. This functionality benefits the user in locating where in the distance they may wish to zoom in for closer inspection.
Red-black and red-white contrast colors 
Red-black and red-white contrast colors are now included to support those users who find these combinations most beneficial to their viewing needs. The user must enable these contrast colors if they desire to use them.
Lighting control setting for each viewing mode
LED lights may now be on, low, or off for each viewing mode enabling the user to set up their device for use in various environments or for specific tasks.
Preferred zoom for each viewing mode
Users may now set their desired zoom for each mode: tabletop, stand, and distance, making it easier to move from task to task efficiently.
Watch our new explorē 12 videos highlighting these updates and more:
- Distance Panning and 2-Finger Overview
Product Manual
About New England Low Vision and Blindness
At New England Low Vision and Blindness, we bring hope through assistive technology, personalized training, and compassionate care. As a full-service provider, we offer a wide range of solutions for individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are hard of hearing, backed by experienced Technology Rehabilitation Trainers.
With access to nearly every major technology brand and custom training services, we help clients discover the best tools to meet their personal, educational, or professional goals.
Visit our showroom or schedule a no-obligation assessment at home, school, or work for a relaxed, 1-on-1 demonstration.
