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ZeitGeist

Hand holding a long, brown rectangular device with a speaker on one end and three yellow buttons underneath attached to a lanyard.
Product Type: 
Primary device
Manufacturer Name: 
CareTec

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Product Description: 

ZeitGeist is a handheld voice output electronic device with a clock, calendar, timer, and stopwatch functions, designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision and for older adults. It combines a number of time-related functions and speaks through either its integrated speaker or headphones (not included).

Main Features: 

  • The unit tells time (including dual time zone) in hours, minutes, and seconds, and automatically adjusts to Daylight Savings Time and leap years.
  • Its talking calendar tells the current day of the week, date, calendar week, the number of days passed and remaining in the year, and the current zodiac sign.
  • The user can set up to 10 different alarms, each with a separate signal, along with a stopwatch and two countdown timers (seven days and one hour).
  • The unit manages up to 10 non-recurring or recurring appointments and calculates age in years, months, days, minutes, and seconds or the day of the week for any date.
  • Stopwatch, up to 24 hours.
  • Cuckoo-clock (hourly report).
  • 14 different jingles.
  • The unit fits in a pocket or can be carried around the neck on the attached lanyard.
  • It comes with instructions on audiocassette as well as braille and large print quick-start sheet.

Primary Specifications: 

  • Speech output available in more than 20 languages.
  • Speaker (3 volume levels).
  • Headphone jack.
  • Power supply: 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries (included).
  • Dimensions: 1 x 4.5 x 1.25 inches.
  • Weight: 65g.

More Information: 

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