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I am the mother of a 3.5 year old tough girl sweety pie ! Laterica Tiggs 10/6/11 Technology Share __Basics__ The V-Reader is an electronic device that was designed to read stories. The V-Reader requires cartridges that have the stories on them. The device comes with one cartridge and additional cartridges are sold separately. The company offers downloadable books from its website. The device has buttons and a key pad to record responses, and it has a touch screen. Each story has games designed for word building and a dictionary to provide explanations of each word used in the story. The stories are easily read with each word highlighted as it is spoken. V-Tech is the creator of the V-Reader. The Device is $49.99-$59.99. It usually sells for the lower price during the winter holiday season. __Benefits__ People with audio/visual impairments will have a huge benefit with this device. The device speaks the words and highlights each word as it is spoken. There is a volume control to raise or lower the audio, and it has a earphone outlet to assure quiet to others in the area when the device is being used. There is color and animation which makes the storyline easier to follow. Adults that have limited reading capabilities will benefit from this product. The device is made from a durable material which makes it difficult to tear or break. The device caters to children starting at age 3. __Constraints__ The V-Reader requires eight – ten batteries, and does not have a built in rechargeable battery. Having a rechargeable battery will save the consumer money. There is an adapter for the device along with a carrying case, but they are sold separately. The cartridges are somewhat difficult to remove. The touch screen pencil is detachable which makes it easier to misplace. To improve the cartridge removal, an eject button can be added to the device. A cord or string can be attached to the pencil to keep it attached to the device. Finally, the company can offer the carrying case or adapter to accommodate the device.

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