ELBA

Braille Assistant A Braille notetaker that works Global connectivity the easy way Papenmeier, the German Braille specialist with more than 25 years experience in refreshable Braille, presents a new generation of notetakers: BRAILLEX EL Braille Assistant (ELBA). A universal communications tool and a state-of-the-art Braille display for other computers, BRAILLEX ELBA is the most versatile portable Braille device around. Send and receive email or surf the web, take notes or organize your day, share information with other devices or access your Windows based PC. BRAILLEX ELBA offers this with quality refreshable Braille and easily understood speech -- in many different languages.

Full Internet and email access With BRAILLEX ELBA you don't need a computer to send or receive messages or to surf the web. The built-in modem and friendly yet powerful software make sure you stay connected. Superior hardware with large memory BRAILLEX ELBA features a state- of-the-art CPU designed for portable use with plenty of computing power and advanced power management. The 16MB of non- volatile flash memory and 32MB RAM can store thousands of documents. Rock-solid Linux-based software BRAILLEX ELBA uses a linux based operating system. Although most users will never "see" the operating system, they will take advantage of its advanced networking capability and its rock-solid applications.

BRAILLEX ELBA comes with a set of applications including a word processor email, Internet browser, Address Book, Day-planner, scientific calculator, etc. Ease of use Users of all levels will find the menu-driven control center easy to learn and navigate. Windows users will find the shortcut keys they are used to. Text can be entered in grade 1 or 2 Braille, translation and reverse translation are available at any time. Ergonomic keyboard and patented Easy Access Bar

BRAILLEX ELBA is available with either a Braille or QUERTY type keyboard. The mechanics of the Braille keyboard were inspired by the technology used for piano keyboards. You will feel the difference when writing long texts -- and you will hear the difference when taking notes. Another highlight of BRAILLEX ELBA is the patented Easy Access Bar, a long key situated on the front of the device. This joystick-like control moves the display up, down, back and forth in a very fast and intuitive way. You issue commands without ever taking your hands off the Braille display. In the control center, you use the Easy Access Bar to navigate through the menus.

Complete Productivity Suite

BRAILLEX ELBA comes with a complete selection of productivity tools: From the control center, choose between the word processor, File Manager, MP3 player, email, Internet browser, scientific calculator, spreadsheet, database, day-planner, and address book. Easy file transfer to and from a PC is a must. BRAILLEX ELBA can also do file conversion (read and write Word files) and keep your data files up- dated with its automatic synchronization utility. Since Linux is a multi-tasking operating system, you can have several applications running at once. For example listen to music with the MP3 player while you work.

Braille Access to Windows based computers

Connect your BRAILLEX ELBA to your computer, run a screen reader like Jaws, Supernova, Window Eyes, etcdd, and you have a Braille terminal to your computer -- an award-winning refreshable Braille display and a Braille keyboard.

All in one BRAILLEX ELBA, Papenmeier's new Braille Assistant, combines all of your communications and Braille requirements into one compact and easy to use device.

Technical Specifications:

STRONGARM RISC processor Linux operating system DRAM 32 Mbytes, Flash Memory 16 Mbytes

Braille Display: 18 or 32 8 dot cells with integrated cursor routing. patented Easy Access Bar

Keyboard: 8 Braille keys plus space bar and two extra keys Silent keys with tactile feel optional, QUERTY keyboard instead of Braille keyboard at no extra charge port for external psst; keyboard

Speech: Very understandable natural speech Optionally, up to 4 voices or languages Internal speaker or headphones

Power Management: rechargeable Lithium battery, 10 hours capacity, Low power electronics Fuel gauge to keep precise track of charge

Memory: 32MB RAM 16MB Flash memory Optional disk drives (up to 1 GB) and storage cards

Communication ports: Serial with standard 9-pin connector, Parallel standard 25-pin connector, USB Client, PSST; keyboard, Standard Type II PCMCIA slot, Ethernet, Internal 56k modem, Speaker Output, Microphone Input

Program suite: Word processor, File Manager, File transfer to and from PC, Automatic data synchronization, File converter (read and write Word compatible format), Braille translator, MP3 player, email, Internet browser, Scientific Calculator, Voicenote, Spreadsheet, Day- planner, Address book, Data- base, Root shell for power users allowing direct access to the Linux system, Braille Terminal to allow BRAILLEX ELBA to act as a Braille display and Braille keyboard for other computers Visual Display Support: (optional) external LCD

Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.5 x 2;

Weight: 4.5 lb for 32character -version Aluminum-magnesium case Soft carrying case with shoulder strap

Sighted Electronics, Inc. 69 Woodland Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675 (800) 666-4883