Boxes have been opened but the item is unused and in immaculate condition. The TV-Eye can connect to either the AV or SCART socket on a television and it uses the screen to magnify reading and writing. The magnification is proportional, so the bigger the television, the bigger the magnification. The TV-Eye reading/writing magnifier takes up very little room. Its magnetic base sits securely on its stand without being permanently fixed. Folded up in its off state it is aesthetically pleasing as all the control buttons are hidden and out of sight. The television automatically recognises the TV-Eye when it is switched on. Magnification is from 4x to 12x in colour.