The BrailleSense plus 18 portable notetaker is one of the smallest available which has a wide range of applications and features to help you manage your day-to-day life at work, home and on the move. Pre-installed software includes a word processor, email, web browser, scheduler, address book and media player. Special Offer - Order a Braille Sense OnHand 18 portable notetaker before 31 January 2011 and receive the LCD display for free.
Product details
18 cell braille display and Perkins style keyboard
compact and lightweight - less than 500 grams
high quality speaker and microphone
wireless internet and Bluetooth connectivity
4GB internal memory
multimedia player for music, DAISY and radio
built-in GPS and digital compass
add further memory with its SD card slot and USB port
seven hour battery life with two rechargeable batteries included
Included software
Word Processor
Create, edit, print and braille a wide range of files direct from the BrailleSense 18. Compatible with Microsoft® Word, text, rich text and braille files (BRL, BRF).
Schedule
Keep track of you appointments, meetings and important events. You can synchronise with Microsoft® Outlook, set alarms, backup and print.
Email
Create, receive, reply, forward and send email directly, including attachments. Connect to POP3 and SMTP email accounts.
Web browser
Navigate through web pages by form, table, frame or control. Manage your home page, favourites and history.
Media, radio and DAISY player
Listen to your favourite music, podcasts, DAISY books and audible books on the BrailleSense. Tune into FM radio stations and add presets.
MSN messenger
Login and chat to your friends using MSN Messenger.
Database manager
Create your own custom databases to manage your important information.
Utilities
The BrailleSense plus 18 also includes a file manager, address book, scientific calculator, calendar, alarm and stopwatch.
Included content
dictionary
bible
one year subscription to RNIB Talking Book service (books only)
one year subscription to NTNM digital newspaper and magazine service
Optional extras
Sense Navigation
Search, register and manage your points of interest. Navigate via postcode, address, point of interest or saved waypoint
External LCD display
An LCD display can be connected to show text in a range of font sizes.
Technical specifications
Model: H318B
Product Name: BrailleSense 18
Keyboard type: Perkins style keyboard
Video display: External LCD display (optional extra)
Braille display: 18 cell
Internal Memory: 4GB Flash
Connectivity: WLAN 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0
Interface: USB OTG, SD slot (SDHC)
Navigation: Built-in GPS sensor and digital compass (Map data is sold separately)
Text-to-speech voices: RNIB Amy
Support file formats
Documents: HBL, DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT, BRL, BRF, HTML/XML
Media files: MP3, MP4, WAV, ASF, OGG, WMA, M3U, AA, AAX, WMV, FLAC
Daisy contents: Daisy 2.0/2.02, ANSI/NISO, NIMAS 1.1, Bookshare.org, Audible Audio.
Recording formats: MP3, WAV
Inputs: built-in MIC, Line-in
Battery: Removable Lithium Ion - 2 batteries and external charger are included.
Size: 17.2cm x 9cm x 2.7cm
Weight: 425g (including battery)
* These specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Product code: HT254
