[Mn-abs] New Braille Note

Wed Dec 2 08:01:10 UTC 2009

 >>> Richard Gieschen 11/28/2009 7:34 AM >>>

Upcoming Information Session at SSB- December 18, 
2009, Humanware Apex Notetaker

There are a lot of options for 
accessible/portable notetaking devices/strategies 
including netbooks with a screenreader, cell phone based packages and dedicated
notetakers such as the PacMate, BrailleSense, 
Braillino, BrailleNote and more.

If you are interested in learning more about the 
new Humanware Apex notetaker the latest in the 
Braillenote series of notetakers from Humanware, you are
invited to the following session(s):

Session 1- For Staff/Teachers and Trainers- 9:00 to 10:00
Conference Room A/B- SSB, Suite 240, 2200 
University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN  55114
Presenters- David Webber- Second Vision and Mark Carson, Humanware

Session 2- General Audience/Community- 10:30 to 11:30
Conference Room A/B- SSB, Suite 240, 2200 
University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN  55114
Presenters- David Webber- Second Vision and Mark Carson, Humanware

The sessions are free, for more information and 
to preregister please contact David Webber at Second Vision-

David D. Weber
Second Vision, LLC, 18556 Pathfinder Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(866) 961-8822 ext 2
(866) 490-4807  fax
DavidW at SecondVisionOnline.com
http://www.SecondVisionOnline.com

See you there!  Rich

The Apex is the latest device in the Braillenote 
line of notetakers from Humanware.  Like previous 
models of the Braillenote, it is available in BT (Braille)
and QT- Qwerty Keyboard Versions.  Here is some 
information from the Humanware Web Page-
www.humanware.com

Take note. Take charge.
Take your success further.

HumanWare has been helping people who are blind 
maximize their digital communications since 2000, 
when the innovative BrailleNote was first introduced.
The BrailleNote family has continually evolved to 
address the needs of students, professionals and 
consumers. Today, advanced productivity as well as reading
in total comfort are at the heart of all our note taking products.

The new BrailleNote Apex puts success at your 
fingertips. Whether you are a busy professional 
or a hardworking student, today's connected, digital world
is all yours with the sleek and powerful BrailleNote Apex.

Cutting-edge technology

Starting with BrailleNote's acclaimed design, 
exceptional ergonomics and outstanding reading 
and writing experience, our designers set out to meet your
needs at work, school or home by taking the 
technology further than ever before:

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• The thinnest and lightest Braille notetaker anywhere
• Powerful KeySoft applications for dynamic real-time communications
• NEW Windows CE 6 operating system
• Extensive connectivity
• Enhanced support for large documents and media files
• Plug and play visual display
• Convenient user-replaceable battery
• Integrated real-time clock maintains time and 
date for 30 days without battery power
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Connectivity with global reach

The BrailleNote Apex assures that you stay connected wherever you go:

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• Built-in options are at your fingertips to 
access Web pages, download e-mails or retrieve 
files from your wireless or Ethernet network.
• Enjoy the convenience of wireless accessories 
and connectivity to keyboards, a wireless 
earphone or your mobile phone using the improved Bluetooth manager.

• Printers, embossers, hard drives, flash drives 
and more, it's a snap to connect to one of the three available USB ports.
• Keep an updated list of personal contacts and 
appointments by synchronizing information with your PC.
• Use your BrailleNote's keyboard to input 
Braille or navigate with your computer screen 
reader using the Braille Terminal Mode.
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Smart Ergonomics

The BrailleNote Apex is designed for maximum 
comfort during extended reading and writing tasks.

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• Comfortable full-size Braille keyboard makes 
all your notetaking quick and easy.
• Signature thumb keys make extensive reading a real pleasure with effortless
• navigation by line, sentence or paragraph.
• Newly designed scroll wheel allows for 
effortless navigation in menus, documents and e-mail lists.
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More memory and storage options

The BrailleNote Apex puts more power in your 
hands with 8GB of internal memory and various 
portable storage options, including support for high-capacity
SDHC cards.

Sound thinking

The BrailleNote Apex offers outstanding stereo 
sound capabilities for playing back recordings, 
listening to audio books, interviews, news, your favorite
music or any of the thousands of Internet radio programs.

Keysoft Inside

The acclaimed KeySoft Suite of applications is 
both user-friendly and efficient.

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• Easy-to-use menu system enables users to 
quickly review applications and settings.
• An extensive set of shortcut commands allows 
users to instantly access any desired feature.
• Context-sensitive "help" is always available 
when you need to remember a command. One-key 
touch accesses the Main Menu and Online Help.
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KeySoft includes a comprehensive suite of 
productivity applications with feature-rich content that is 100% accessible.

Word Processor: Translate between any grade of 
Braille and text formats including Microsoft 
Word, then print or emboss any document or attach it to an e-mail.

Book Reader: Read books from Bookshare, RFB&D, 
Audible and numerous other sources. Read Braille 
or text formats in your preferred grade of Braille. Enjoy
listening to audio books and take advantage of 
the powerful DAISY navigation features.

Web Browser and E-Mail: Surf the Web - do online 
research, shopping and banking. Send and receive 
e-mails, and stay connected via your preferred network
connection.

Voice Memos: Record lectures, class notes and 
memos, then instantly play them back from 
anywhere in KeySoft with a single key press.

Media Player: Listen in stereo to MP3, WAV and 
Windows Media files and a number of other 
formats. Create playlists, enjoy Internet radio or music while
reading, e-mailing or surfing the web.

Streaming Audio: Enjoy listening to Internet 
radio programs that use MP3 or Windows Media formats.

Keychat: Communicate in real time with 
colleagues, friends and family using state-ofthe- 
art instant messaging (IM) services.

The revolution is at hand

With the innovative line of BrailleNote products, 
HumanWare has changed the way people who are 
blind connect, work and interact. Thinner and lighter, enabling
its users to stay ahead of the fast-paced world 
around them, the BrailleNote Apex truly delivers power to the people.

The Technology
Operating system

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• Microsoft Windows CE 6 operating system
• 8GB of non-volatile user storage
• 256MB SDRAM
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Connectivity

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• One SD card socket supporting SDHC cards
• Built-in Ethernet port (10/100Mbps)
• Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g protocol
• Built-In Bluetooth 2.1
• One high-speed USB 2.0 client port for Active Sync and Braille Terminal Mode
• 3 high speed USB 2.0 host ports
• Optional USB voice modem
• Optional GSP receiver via Bluetooth
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*Optional USB voice modem

Hardware

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• 32 cell refreshable Braille display
• Computer-style keyboard (QT model)
• 8 -dot Braille keyboard (BT model)
• Speech output with choice of TTS
• GPS receiver via Bluetooth
• Stereo speakers
• Internal Omni Directional Microphone
• Rechargeable and user-replaceable lithium-ion battery
• Real Time Clock with 30-day battery backup
• External speaker / headphone and microphone jacks
• Weight: 812 g (1.8 lbs)
• Dimensions: 19 mm (0.78 in) H x 244 mm (9.61 in) W x 143 mm (5.63 in) D
• Processor: Freescale iMX32
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Please call HumanWare to find out more about what 
BrailleNote Apex can do for you.

Tel: 1 800 722 3393
Us.sales at humanware.com
http://www.humanware.com/

Rich Gieschen
Access Technology Specialist
SSB Resource Center for Assistive Technology
State Services for the Blind
Suite 240, 2200 University Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN  55114