Device Name	Telesensory Pico	Microsoft SAMI
Function	Visual Magnifier(color)	Simplifies closed captioning for educators or developers.
Size	6.5" x 3.5 "	N/A - Software
Durable	Not covered, looks fairly durable	N/A - Software
Easy to update and/or repair	no update needed, probably not woth the cost of repairing	no updates yet
Portability	High	Accessible through Windows Media Player 6 or higher
Level of psychomotor skills needed	two buttons, low skill needed.	little for student
Aesthetic options available	none	none needed
Needs of the school environment	This would be helpful in most core classes for students who might traditionally go to CMC and cannot participate in classroom activities	Could be used in any application where computers are involved or video equipment is used, such as projectors
Capacity to serve the student (programs, academic levels, communication assistance), as well as its ability to "grow with the student"		Based on standard programming classes allows for growth with technology
Willingness to provide a trial or loaner period	30 - money back trial	Free
General reputation of the company in terms of construction, service, training, and reliability	good overseas, unknown local	It's Microsoft, good reputation in the business world
Resource for information	http://www.telesensory.com/Pico/index.html	http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms971327.aspx
Related to the learner on your campus, work with the appropriately designated personal on your campus to review and understand the professionally designed Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and what it specifies as appropriate resources for assistive technologies. Provide a brief summary of that review.