Braille Star changes all that. In addition to talking all the functions of traditional braille terminals to new levels of power and performance, Braille Star also enables portable information management. Only Braille Star gives you a "scratchpad" to jot a few notes independently while connected to--or disconnected from--your PC. And only Braille Star lets you download your data from a PC into the "scratchpad", then disconnect Braille Star to read, edit, add to and save your data when you travel.

Braille Star requires only 4 user-exchangeable batteries to give you up to 20 hours of independent use. Ergonomically designed "easy read" braille cells and the triple-action navigation buttons set a new standard for reading comfort and ease of use.

Braille Star--the next generation in braille displays!

Highlights

Revolutionary scratchpad stores up to 4,000 pages of text.

Ergonomically designed braille cells for relaxed and easy reading.

Unique triple action navigation keys for simply yet powerful control.

USB and serial ports.

4 user-exchangeable batteries provide up to 20 hours use.

Lightweight, ultra-slim design.

Convenient backpack/shoulder bag.

Portable, Ergonomic Design

Braille Star's lightweight design and ultra-slim profile offer easy connectivity as well as on-the-road flexibility. Connect to your home or office PC via Braille Star's USB or serial ports. The solidly built top tray slides out to securely hold your PC keyboard or laptop computer.

Ergonomically Designed Braille Cells

Braille Star's ergonomically designed braille display is unlike any other refreshable display. The unique concave braille cells ensure an optimal hand position for relaxed and easy reading.

Triple Action Navigation Keys

Unique to the Braille Star, the triple action navigation keys are easily located at your fingertips to efficiently and intuitively navigate in multiple Windows applications without moving your hands from the braille display.

Revolutionary Scratchpad

Braille Star's "scratchpad" feature allows up to 4 MB of data storage (approximately 4,000 pages of text). The scratchpad enables you to take notes "on-the-go", using only one piece of equipment. Simply download a file from your PC to the Braille Star, and off you go with your data stored to read, edit and save in the Braille Star scratchpad.

HT Com Software

The Braille Star's HT Com software enables you to transfer data between your PC and the scratchpad, and visa versa. Download books, reports or web content and access this information portable, independent of your PC. Copy notes from the scratchpad into a Microsoft Word document, or download information from your favorite web site to read later at your leisure.

Eight-key Braille Keypad

The well-defined and strategically placed 8-key Braille keypad allows for mnemonic commands to effortlessly operate within the windows environment and to enter your preferred grade of braille data into the scratchpad.

Two Space Bars

Braille Star's 2 space bars enable you to either execute chording commands or simulate thumb-keys to navigate the braille display.

Standard Qwerty Keyboard

A standard qwerty (PC-type) keyboard is included with the Braille Star to allow for convenient data entry into the scratchpad.

Convenient Backpack/Shoulder Bag

Braille Star's ingenious carry pack can be used as a backpack or, with a quick change in the Velcro straps, be used as an over-the-shoulder carry bag.

Specifications

· 40 concave "easy read" braille cells
· 40 cursor routing buttons
· External keyboard input and output
· USB and serial connection
· 4 MB memory (4,000 pages of text)
· 2 triple action navigation keys
· 8 function keys
· Autonomy for 20 hours
· Quick charge (3 hours )
· Dimensions: 13.2 in. x 13.5 in. x 1 in. (width x depth x height)
· Slider extendable to 13.4 inches
· Weight: 3.08 lbs
· 2-year warranty
· Compatibility: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, Linux, DOS