Overview

This product includes the ElBraille 40 computer only.

The ElBraille is a portable device designed for users who are blind or deaf-blind and want to stay connected at school, work, or home as well as on the go. The twenty-first century, take anywhere replacement for the dedicated notetaker, ElBraille combines the power and flexibility of a modern mainstream computer running the Windows® 10 operating system with JAWS® and a Braille display with a full Braille keyboard to offer a fully accessible compact computer. (Purchase JAWS separately, or use your existing license.)

JAWS provides the best screen reader experience with either Eloquence speech output or the highly responsive and life-like Vocalizer Expressive Compact voices as well as full Braille output. Type text into documents or perform JAWS and Windows® commands right from the Braille display’s keyboard using the JAWS BrailleIn® feature. Run any Windows application such as Microsoft Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, or Outlook®. Use FSReader to read DAISY books from sources such as Bookshare.org or browse the internet with Microsoft Internet Explorer® or Mozilla® Firefox. ElBraille also includes a set of specially designed apps for performing popular actions such as the creation of voice or text notes, listening to audio content, and more.

The ElNotes application developed by Elita Group is designed to create, store, and manage text and voice notes on the ElBraille Notetaker. ElNotes allows a user to quickly create text and voice notes using a set of special keystrokes and then export them to TXT or MP3 files respectively, if needed. These files are saved to a user-specified folder and then are available to be read and listened to using other ElBraille applications.

Save by upgrading your current investment - Compatible with your existing Focus 40 Blue 4th Generation Braille Display and your existing JAWS license.
The Focus 40 Blue Braille Display is permanently attached to the ElBraille. If you wish to upgrade your existing Focus 40 Blue to ElBraille, call us at 1-800-665-3005 to place your order and make arrangements to send your Braille Display in for the upgrade.

Note: Initial purchase of the ElBraille 40 does not come with the Focus 40 braille display.

Specifications

• Runs Microsoft Windows 10
• Braille display: 40 refreshable Braille cells, an 8-dot Perkins-style Braille keyboard
• Microprocessor: Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300, Quad-Core 1.84 GHZ CPU
• 160 GB of internal memory, 2 GB RAM
• 2 stereo speakers
• Built-in Microphone
• An additional system speaker with sound and vibration feedback
• Wireless WLAN802.11 A/B/G/N/AC networks support (2.4 and 5 GHz)
• Bluetooth V4.2
• A built-in 4G LTE modem supporting 7 cell networking standards: TDD-LTE, FDD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, CDMA1X/EVDO, GSM/GPRS/EDGE. Download speed up to 150 Mbps, upload speed up to 50 Mbps
• GPS 1/8" (3.5 mm) headphone jack
• Memory card slot supporting SD, SDHC, SDXC up to 256 GB
• USB 3.0 port
• Mini HDMI port
• 2 year warranty
• Rechargeable 10,400 mAh battery
• Approximately 17 to 20 hours on battery, even with wireless networking turned on
• Powered with an AC adapter (110 to 240 V) or from battery; adapter includes replaceable plugs (UK, US, EU, AU)
• ElBraille 40 dimensions: 13.3x4.1x1.3 in. (338x105x33 mm)
• ElBraille 40 weight: approximately 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) with battery and Braille display

Software

• Microsoft Windows 10 operating system
• Supports Microsoft Office 2016, 2013, or 2010
• Available with JAWS for Windows screen reading software including high-quality Vocalizer Expressive voices
• A specially designed self-voiced and self-Brailled emergency menu allows recovery of the device without system reboot or loss of data in case speech and Braille output is interrupted

Downloads

Find the available downloads for this product here:

• ElBraille 40 User Manual (PDF)