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Mobile braille displays

Here you find information about mobile braille displays available in Germany. The product descriptions are based on manufacturer data (folder material and Internet presentations). We strive for completeness, however, we cannot guarantee these. We receive additions gladly: clauss@dias.de

Last complete revision: June 2006

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The braille displays are sorted in alphabetical order:

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ALVA 544 Traveller

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Ludwig Becker, AASB, Novotech GmbH, TiemanOptelec, Reinecker
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules
Operating controls:
double cursor routing via two-rowed routing keys, 4 navigation keys, 2 advanced key pads with each 6 buttons, 2 operating keys
Miscellaneous elements:
Internal battery, operating time 2 hours
Measures:
310 x 290 x 24 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
1,3 kg
Connection types:
USB port, serial port
Screen reader:
Jaws, outSPOKEN, Virgo, Protalk, SWB, Visiobraille, HAL, SRD/2 and others
Operating systems:
Windows NT, Windows 95/98/2000/XP, MS-DOS, UNIX and OS/2

ALVA 544 Satellite

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Ludwig Becker, AASB, Novotech GmbH, Reinecker
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules
Operating controls:
double cursor routing via two-rowed routing keys, 4 navigation keys, 2 advanced key pads with each 6 buttons, 2 operating keys
Miscellaneous elements:
10 mignon accus, rechangeable (operating time approx. 15 hours), internal power pack 110 - 220 Volt
Measures:
310 x 290 x 24 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
2,1 kg
Connection types:
2 USB ports, serial port
Screen reader
SatelliteJaws, outSPOKEN, Virgo, Protalk, SWB, Visiobraille, HAL, SRD/2 and others
Operating systems:
Windows NT, Windows 95/98/2000/XP, MS-DOS, UNIX, App and OS/2

ALVA Delphi 440 Multimedia

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
only second-hand, was offered by Ludwig Becker, AASB, Novotech GmbH, Reinecker
Number of braille modules:
43 braille modules, thereof 3 status modules
Operating controls:
double cursor routing, 4 navigation keys, 3 operating keys
Miscellaneous elements:
Accus (operating time approx. 8 hours)
Measures:
310 x 300 x 30 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
2,5 kg
Connection types:
2 parallel ports, 2 serial ports, 2 slide-on receptacle
Screen reader:
Jaws, outSPOKEN, Virgo, Protalk, SWB, Visiobraille, HAL, SRD/2 and others
Operating systems:
Windows NT, Windows 95/98/2000/XP, MS-DOS, UNIX and OS/2

ALVA MPO

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Novotech GmbH
Number of braille modules:
20 braille modules
Operating controls:
8 cells braille input
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated mobile, notebook, diary, directory service, pocket calculator, speech output, data synchronisation, accus (operating time approx. 8 hours), power pack (110 - 220 Volt)
Measures:
240 x 105 x 45 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
0,775 kg
Connection types:
USB port, 2,5 mm headset in/out, 3,5 mm stereo audio output, SIM card bracket
Screen reader:
not specified
Operating systems:
Windows CE

B2K-44

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
only second-hand, was offered by Audiodata GmbH
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules, thereof 4 status modules
Operating controls:
TAC buttons for cursor routing, TASO slider, function keys
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
384 x 115 x 25 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Blindows 2. generation
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP

BMS 40

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
B&M Ingenieurbüro GmbH
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules, thereof 4 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, Mousefollow buttons, shortcut keys
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
540 x 330 x 50 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
Mains operation
Screen reader:
Jaws for Windows
Operating systems:
Windows NT, Windows 95/98, MS-DOS, UNIX and OS/2

BM 24

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Audiodata GmbH
Number of braille modules:
24 braille modules
Operating controls:
TAC keys for cursor routing,function keys, navi-sticks left and right, 6 B-buttons for further navigation functions (each with 3 left and right of the TAC buttons), 6 A-buttons in front of the row for advanced functions.
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
282 x 114 x 25 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Blindows 3.1
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home and Professional

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BM 40

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Audiodata GmbH
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
TAC keys for cursor routing,function keys, navi-sticks left and right, 6 B-buttons for further navigation functions (each with 3 left and right of the TAC buttons), 6 A-buttons in front of the row for advanced functions.
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
not specified
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Blindows 3.1
Operating systems:
Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home and Professional

BM 40+

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Audiodata GmbH
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
TAC keys for cursor routing,function keys, navi-sticks left and right, 6 B-Buttons for further navigation functions (each with 3 left and right of the TAC buttons), 6 A-buttons in front of the row for advanced functions, TASO slider, 30 thumb buttons for navigation from each reading module.
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
not specified
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Blindows 3.1
Operating systems:
Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home and Professional Attention: A stationary display is to be added.

BM 80

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Audiodata GmbH
Number of braille modules:
80 braille modules
Operating controls:
TAC keys for Cursor routing,function keys, navi-sticks left and right, 6 B-buttons for further navigation functions (each with 3 left and right of the TAC buttons), 6 A-buttons in front of the row for advanced functions, TASO slider, 30 thumb buttons for navigation from each reading module.
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
not specified
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Blindows 3.1
Operating systems:
Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home and Professional

BMS IV Jumbo

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
B&M Ingenieurbüro GmbH
Number of braille modules:
20/40/80 braille modules, additional 10 function keys
Operating controls:
Routing buttons, lineskipping buttons, shortcut keys, transport bag.
Miscellaneous elements:
Navigation wheel
Measures:
460 x 245 x 38 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
2300 g
Connection types:
Foot switch, power supply by USB
Screen reader:
Jaws for Windows, HAL/Supernova
Operating systems:
Windows 98/2000, NT/ME/XP

BMS IV Mini

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
B&M Ingenieurbüro GmbH
Number of braille modules:
20/40/64/80 braille modules, additional 8 function keys
Operating controls:
Routing keys, lineskipping buttons, shortcut keys, transport bag.
Miscellaneous elements:
Navigation wheel
Measures:
330 x 207 x 25 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
1110 g (without transport bag), 1685 g (with transport bag)
Connection types:
Power pack, USB, Foot switch
Screen reader:
Jaws for Windows, HAL/Supernova
Operating systems:
Windows 98/2000, NT/ME/XP

Braille Star 40

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH, IPD GmbH
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules, status Modules to fade in
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 2 triple action keys, 8 function keys
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accu (operating time approx. 20 hours)
Measures:
331 x 227 x 24 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
1,4 kg
Connection types:
USB port, serial
Screen reader:
Jaws, SuperNova, Window Eyes, HAL
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 95/ 98, XP, Windows ME, MS-DOS, Linux

Braille Voyager 44 and 44+

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Tieman/Optelec
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 4 reading keys, 8 operating keys, 1 Windows navigation button
Miscellaneous elements:
Transport bag and V24 moduls
Measures:
closed: 145 x 330 x 30 mm (w x d x h) open: 240 x 330 x25 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
ca. 1,2 kg
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Jaws, Outspoken, HAL, Supernova, Virgo and Window-Eyes
Operating systems:
Windows98/ME and Windows 2000
Connection types:
USB port and COM port (only braille Voyager 44 +)

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Braille Wave

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH, IPD GmbH
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules, status modules to fade in
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 11 function keys
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accu (operating time approx. 20 hours)
Measures:
364 x 123 x 35 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
1,0 kg
Connection types:
serial
Screen reader:
Jaws, SuperNova, Window Eyes, HAL
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 95/ 98, XP, Windows ME, MS-DOS, Linux

Braille Window 44 classical design

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
only second-hand, was offered by Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH, IPD GmbH
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules, thereof 4 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 8 function keys, 2 navigation keys, 16 buttons-keypad
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
648 x 260x 45 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
3,3 kg
Connection types:
serial
Screen reader:
Jaws, Suse Blinux
Operating systems:
MS-DOS, Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000, Suse Linux ab V. 7.0

Braille Window Modular 44

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH, IPD GmbH
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules, thereof 4 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 8 function keys, 2 navigation keys
Miscellaneous elements:
adapted MF2 keyboard, 16 buttons-keypad, additional combineable braille-embossed printing keyboard
Measures:
375 x 255 x 53mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
2,4 kg
Connection types:
serial or USB
Screen reader:
Suse Blinux
Operating systems:
MS-DOS, Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000, Suse Linux from V. 7.0

BRAILLEX EL 40p

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
F. H. Papenmeier
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 4 panning keys, navigation bar
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accus(operating time approx. 12 hours), power pack
Measures:
360 x 322 x 31,5 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
2,4 kg incl. accus
Connection types:
serial, optionally USB
Screen reader:
Jaws, HAL 95 / NT, Slimware Window Bridge etc.
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 95 / 98 / ME, MS-DOS, Linux, OS/2

BRAILLEX EL 40s

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
F. H. Papenmeier
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 2 panning buttons, navigation bar
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
310 x 115 x 22 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
0,9 kg
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
not specified
Operating systems:
Windows

BRAILLEX Tiny

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
only second-hand, was offered byF. H. Papenmeier
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 9 function keys
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accus (operating time approx. 6 hours), power pack
Measures:
290 x 255 x 285 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
2,5 kg incl. accus
Connection types:
serial, optionally USB
Screen reader:
Jaws, HAL 95 / NT, Slimware Window Bridge etc.
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98/ME, MS-DOS, Linux, OS/2

Combibraille 45P

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
only second-hand, was offered by Tieman/Optelec
Number of braille modules:
45 braille modules, thereof 5 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 6 function keys, 5 operating keys
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accu (operating time approx. 8 hours), plug-power pack
Measures:
313 x 300 x 41 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
ca. 2,5 kg
Connection types:
serial and parallel
Screen reader:
HAL, SuperNova, SWB for Windows 3.x and Windows 95, Jaws
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 3.x/95/98/ME/ 2000, MS-DOS

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Easy Braille

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH, IPD GmbH
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 8 function keys, 2 navigation keys
Miscellaneous elements:
none
Measures:
305 x 90 x 29 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
740 g
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Jaws, SuseBlinux
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, 2000, 95/98/ME, MS-DOS, Suse Linux from V. 7.0

Focus 40

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
IPD GmbH, Ludwig Becker
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
double cursor routing keys, 8 function keys with 3 switch keys, 6 navigation keys, 2 selection keys, 2 whiz wheels
Miscellaneous elements:
Audio input/output
Measures:
348 x 135 x 43 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
1200 g
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Jaws, SuseBlinux
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, 2000, 95/98/ME, MS-DOS, Suse Linux from V. 7.0

InfoDot 40n

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Flusoft Special-Computer-Technik
Number of braille modules:
42 braille modules, thereof 2 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 3 navigation keys, 9 function keys
Miscellaneous elements:
Accu, 230 Volt plug power pack
Measures:
500 x 300 x 50 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
0,5 kg
Connection types:
serial
Screen reader:
HAL NT, SuperNova NTInsight 2.0, HAL 95, SuperNova 95, Jaws 3.5, 3.7, Insigth98
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 95/98/ME, MS-DOS

InfoDot 40p

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Flusoft Special-Computer-Technik
Number of braille modules:
42 braille modules, thereof 2 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 3 navigation keys, 7 funktion keys
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
500 x 300 x 50mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
3 kg
Connection types:
Serial
Screen reader:
HAL NT, SuperNova NT, Insight 2.0, HAL 95, SuperNova 95, Jaws 3.5, 3.7, Insigth98
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 95/98/ME, MS-DOS

InfoDot 40 pro

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Flusoft Special-Computer-Technik
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules, thereof 4 status modules
Operating controls:
double cursor routing via two-rowed routing keys, 2 navigation crosses with each 6 keys on frontside, 4 navigation keys on frontside
Miscellaneous elements:
2 integrated batteries
Measures:
355 x 100 x 30 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
0,9 kg
Connection types:
USB port, serial
Screen reader:
Jaws, SuperNova, Window Eyes, HAL
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, XP and Windows ME

InfoDot 40 ps

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Flusoft Special-Computer-Technik
Number of braille modules:
43 braille modules, thereof 3 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 7 function keys
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accu
Measures:
308 x 246 x 22 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
1,6 kg
Connection types:
USB port, serial, parallel
Screen reader:
Jaws, SuperNova, Window Eyes, HAL
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, XP and Windows ME

PACmate PBD

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
FreedomScientific, IPD GmbH, Pro Tak
Number of braille modules:
20, optionally 40 modules
Operating controls:
10 function keys, scroll wheels, double cursor routing keys
Miscellaneous elements:
5 Volt USB-A-mini to USB-B-cable, keyboard rack for PC or Laptop, transport bag
Measures:
20er display 110 x 270 x 35 mm; 40er display 115 x 305 x 35 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
20er display approx. 0,9 kg; 40er display approx. 1 kg
Connection types:
USB Mini B
Screen reader:
not specified
Operating systems:
Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Win2000, Windows XP, Windows CE 3.0, Windows CE.NET.

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PEGASUS 42/4

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Mobile Hilfsmittelzentrale Deininger
Number of braille modules:
42 braille modules, thereof 2 status modules
Operating controls:
cursor routing keys, 4 navigation keys
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
335 x 240 x 35 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
1,5 kg
Connection types:
serial, keyboard power pack
Screen reader:
Supernova (combineable with all current screen readers)
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 95/98, Windows 3.x, MS-DOS, OS2

PM 40

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
IPD GmbH, Ludwig Becker
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
double cursor routing keys, 2 whiz wheels
Miscellaneous elements:
none
Measures:
317,5 x 121,9 x 389 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
990 g
Connection types:
USB port
Screen reader:
Jaws, SuseBlinux
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 95/98/ME,MS-DOS, Suse Linux from V. 7.0

Power-Braille 40 (PB 40)

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
only second-hand, was offered by C.H. Bugert
Number of braille modules:
40 braille modules
Operating controls:
not specified
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accu
Measures:
not specified
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
serial, parallel
Screen reader:
Jaws
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 98 and Windows ME

Power-Braille 65 (PB 65)

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
only second-hand, was offered by C.H. Bugert
Number of braille modules:
65 braille modules
Operating controls:
not specified
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accu
Measures:
not specified
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
serial, parallel
Screen reader:
Jaws
Operating systems:
WINDOWS CE

PrivatLine

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
hedo GmbH
Number of braille modules:
42 braille modules, thereof 2 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys
Miscellaneous elements:
not specified
Measures:
not specified
Weight:
not specified
Connection types:
not specified
Screen reader:
Jaws, HAL, Connect Outloud, TPR
Operating systems:
Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, XP, Windows ME, MS-DOS

Vario 40

Data documented on:
26.06.2006
Supplier:
Baum Retec AG
Number of braille modules:
44 braille modules, thereof 4 status modules
Operating controls:
Cursor routing keys, 6 display keys, 7 braille operating keys
Miscellaneous elements:
integrated accu (operating time approx. 40-80 hours), extension box
Measures:
299 x 109 x 25 mm (w x d x h)
Weight:
0,9 kg
Connection types:
USB port, serial, parallel
Screen reader:
Virgo, Jaws, HAL/Supernova
Operating systems:
MS-DOS, Windows 3x, 9x, NT 4, 2000, XP, OS/2, Linux

Criteria for the product selection

Offerer

If more than one offerer is indicated here, inquire yourself also about service and support achievements of the respective dealer.

Number of Braille modules

The Number of braille modules, which a line can have, varies today with mobile Braille displays from 18 to 40 places, with stationary from 60 to 88 places.

Control elements

Here we document, which control elements the specified products have. For instance cursor routing keys rank among control elements, scrolling keys or navigation borders.

Other components

Further components mean f.e. batteries and/or akkus, additional hardware or further internal software for the braille display.

Mass

The size of the braille display is indicated in width x depth x height in mm.

Weight

Actually the weight is - like the mass - relevant for the mobile employment of a braille display. The weight can vary with mobile braille displays from 740 g to 3.3 kg and with stationary displays from 1,1 kg to 4.7 kg.

Connection types

Here we document, which interfaces belong to the braille display. Important interfaces for additional adaptions are such as headphones, loudspeakers or microphone, and all interfaces in order to connect the Braillezeile with other devices (PC, mobile phone).

Screen reader

Here we document, for which on the German market offered screen readers the braille display is suitable.

Operating systems

Here we document, for which operating systems (Windows and/or Linux) the braille display is suitable.

Further INCOBS-information

Here we indicate whether there is e.g. further information like single tests or helps to the product.

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