News & Updates
ClaroRead V5 Released
Posted on: 3/1/2009
ClaroRead V5 Now Shipping
ClaroRead V5 is now shipping in the US! If you would like an update, just contact Claro directly and we will schedule a demonstration of ClaroRead V5. Full information and datasheets for ClaroRead V5 are available on www.claroread.com
So what's new in ClaroRead V5?
Claro has maintained the ease of use of ClaroRead, but extended the performance based on customer feedback. The V5 release includes the following enhancements:
Visual highlighting
The new focus sentence feature greys or dims out sentences in MS Word not being spoken by ClaroRead. This is helpful for focusing the eye on the text, and also tracking the position in a document. The word trail feature makes words color progressively as they are spoken by ClaroRead. This allows effective word by word highlighting, with minimal visual disruption. Any color can be chosen to highlight the text.
Research and capture information
The new ClaroCapture program included with all versions of ClaroRead V5 lets you collect text from any document and web page, grouping it as a project file. The research file can be sent to Word or Power Point. It can also extract highlighted text from Microsoft Word documents. A great study skills tool. ClaroCapture is available free by download for existing ClaroRead users upon request. Download a full complimentary copy of ClaroCapture for your use from here.
Scanning paper and converting PDF files
ClaroRead Plus V5 now uses the updated Omnipage 16 engine, which gives you faster and more powerful scanning, including a rich new Preview function. The Preview function lets you pick scan order, size, orientation and other settings. The highest quality optical character recognition is now included in ClaroRead Plus and Premium, making it ideal for scanning or converting books, articles and other content to become accessible, readable and editable.
Word checking
Word Check now gives extra definitions, context for the current spelling, and a Google search link within the improved Word Check window. Any corrections you make in the ClaroRead spellcheck window are remembered, and you can review your own spelling corrections later. You can use this information to build your personal correction list and add your corrections directly to Word’s Autocorrect in bulk from the ClaroRead Advanced Settings Editor.
New voices
Claro has always aimed to offer the highest quality voices for inclusion with ClaroRead. V5 now contains RealSpeak Samantha, Jill, RealSpeak Solo Tom (all American English) and also RealSpeak Solo voice Daniel (British English).
Click on the following links to hear audio samples of the voice.
Readable font
The Tiresias family of fonts have been designed for optimum accessibility and usability. Tiresias PC font is now installed by ClaroRead V5 for use in all your Windows applications. Tiresias was developed by Dr John Gill currently at RNIB Scientific Research Unit, in the UK.
ClaroRead USB and ClaroRead Premium Bundle
ClaroRead Standard on a USB pen drive has been popular since release. This is now available as V5, and also includes ScreenRuler, Claroview and Claro Capture on the USB stick. We have reviewed the pricing of the ClaroRead Premium bundle and reduced it to £199. The ClaroRead Premium (ClaroRead Plus CD and ClaroRead Standard USB pen drive) bundle no longer includes our MindFull concept mapping tool (still available separately) but does include the new USB Exporter function for synchronizing the settings of ClaroRead Plus on the PC with the USB stick (or vice versa).
Pricing and Availability
ClaroRead Standard, Plus and the Premium bundle are shipping now, and pricing remains the same at $295 for ClaroRead Plus, $210 for ClaroRead Standard CD, $210 for ClaroRead Standard USB and a PRICE REDUCTION for ClaroRead Premium bundle to $285. All prices exclude taxes and shipping. To confirm, ALL versions of ClaroRead V5 also include ScreenRuler V2 and ClaroView, as well as the new Claro Capture. View the ClaroRead Comparison Chart from here. Upgrades are available, so please contact us for upgrade options. Claro Software Ltd. Toll Free: 1 (866) 800 5151. usasales@clarosoftware.com
