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Its Go Time for eSight Go! | Tech Connect Live!

Join our guest Jeanette Von Dyck as we explore the brand new wearable magnifier: eSight Go!

0:00 Start 1:30 Jokes! 3:00 Audience Comments 5:45 Introducing Jeanette Von Dyck and the eSight Go! 7:00 Jeanette's personal story about getting involved in Assistive Technology 9:45 The eSight Go is best for those with Low Vision, ideal for those between 2200 to 2800 12:00 It is the type of device that you really need to test in person before knowing if it is right for you. 13:00 Jeanette explains Peter's Anomaly: Congenital Cornea Scarring 16:30 Audience Comments and Questions 18:15 Jeanette recalls recent history from eSight 3 (2017) through eSight 4 (2020) and now eSight Go! 23:30 The eSight Go! Physical Description, USB port, Neck Battery provides 3 hours of use per battery, 26:00 Tilt controls are quick and do not require you to physically tip the device = reduced neck strain 29:00 eSight Go weighs 170 grams for the visor itself, and you can use a longer USB cord 30:00 Device controls explained 32:45 No current ability to input a different signal from that USB but it might be improved in the future 34:00 Digital Tilt replaces the biopic tilt, the nose pads can still be adjusted though 37:00 Audience Chat, waiting list for the device, and how good is its display of Color? 40:00 Does the eSight App still work with the eSight Go? YES! The app can also be a controller. 41:15 Who owns eSight? Gentex Corporation intends to invest in the creation of future devices too 43:00 Discount for customers who have previously purchased older devices, or via Dr referral. 45:15 Vision Forward Association will allow you to visit and test out this and other wearable devices. 46:15 Wrap-Up and Contact info for [email protected] or (855-837-4448) 48:00 Upcoming produced videos including accessibility of Microsoft Edge browser. 49:00 End

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