BrailleSense U2 portable braille notetaker

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Product features

The Braille Sense U2 is a powerful notetaker with 32 braille cells and all features you'll need whether you're in work or education. Use the pre-installed software such as the word processor, email and web browser or link to another device such as an iPhone and use as a 32 cell braille display. You can even run several programmes at the same time and easily switch between tasks.



Product details

  • 32 cell braille display and braille keyboard
  • output via braille, text-to-speech (TTS) feedback or both simultaneously
  • compact and lightweight - less than one kilo
  • high quality speaker and microphone
  • wireless internet and Bluetooth connectivity
  • 32 gigabyte internal memory and you can add further memory using the SD card slot and USB ports
  • multimedia player for music, DAISY and radio
  • built-in GPS and digital compass
  • built-in LCD screen
  • 17 hour battery life, 5 hours to charge
  • two year guarantee.

Included software

Word Processor

Create, edit, print and braille a wide range of files direct from the Braille Sense U2. Compatible with Microsoft® Word, text, rich text and braille files (BRL, BRF).

Schedule

Keep track of 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 IMAP, 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 Braille Sense. Tune into FM radio stations and add presets.

Database manager

Create your own custom databases to manage your important information such as your CD collection.

Utilities

The Braille Sense plus U2 also includes a file manager, address book, scientific calculator, calendar, alarm and stopwatch.

Trade-in and save

Save up to £500 when you trade in your old notetaker. Call 0845 900 0015 or email technews@rnib.org.uk for more information.


Sense Navigation

Add detailed map information to your Notetaker with Sense Navigation map software and navigate via postcode, address, point of interest or saved waypoint. Priced £898.00 ex VAT, £1077.60 inc VAT.

Technical specifications

Model: H432B

Product Name: Braille Sense US

Keyboard type: braille keyboard

CPU: Mobile CPU - 1 gigahertz

Video display: LCD or VGA (optional)

Braille display: 32 cell

Internal Memory: 32GB Flash

Connectivity: Ethernet, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0, support for 3G USB modem

Interface: 4 USB ports, SD slot (SDHC and SDXC)

Navigation: Built-in GPS sensor and digital compass (Map data is sold separately)

Text-to-speech voices: RNIB IVONA Amy

Supported file formats

Documents: DOC, DOCX, EPUB, PDF, RTF, TXT, HTML/XML, HBL, BRL, BRF,

Media files: MP3, MP4, WAV, ASF, OGG, WMA, M4A, M3U, AA, AAX, WMV, FLAC, PLS, MID, AAC

Daisy contents: Daisy 2.0 / 2.02 / 3.0, NIMAS 1.1, Bookshare.org, NLS, Open Library.

Recording formats: MP3, WAV

Inputs: built-in MIC, Line-in

Battery life: 17 hours. 5 hour charge time

Size: 25cm x 12.8cm x 3.9cm

Weight: 924g (including battery)

* These specifications are subject to change without prior notice.



Dimensions: Height:3.9cm (1.54") Width:25cm (9.84") Depth:12.8cm (5.04")
Weight: 0.92Kg
Product code: HT274
Returns: If not suitable return within 30 days in original packaging

Price

£4794.00 inc VAT

£3995.00 ex VAT

Blind and partially sighted customers will not pay VAT

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