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  1. Q: What is the Braille Sense Plus?

    2. A: It is a notetaker for people who are not sighted.

  2. Q: What kind of keyboard does the Braille Sense Plus have?

    3. A: It has a Perkins style Braille keyboard.

  3. Q: Is there a QWERTY keyboard version available?

    4. A: At this time, there is not a QWERTY keyboard version available. However, it is possible to connect a USB or Bluetooth keyboard to the Braille Sense Plus.

  4. Q: How many keys are on the keyboard?

    5. A: It has 9 Braille keys, 4 function keys, 32 cursor routing keys, and 4 scroll keys.

  5. Q: How many Braille cells are on the Braille Sense Plus?

    6. A: 32

  6. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus play MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, WMV, MPA, and PLS files?

    7. A: Yes

  7. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus have a Daisy player to play audio books?

    8. A: Yes. The Braille Sense Plus supports Daisy 3.0.

  8. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus use Window-Eyes?

    9. A: No. The Braille Sense Plus is self voicing, using the Eloquence synthesizer.

  9. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus have a rechargeable battery?

    10. A: Yes, it comes with a detachable lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

  10. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus have an LCD display?

    11. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus is the only Braille notetaker on the market that has an LCD screen to allow sighted people to see what you are typing if you have the LCD turned on.

  11. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus be used as a Braille display for a computer?

    12. A: Yes, it can do this via the serial port AND the USB client port. So, if your computer has a USB port and not a serial port, you will still be able to use the Braille Sense Plus as a Braille display for your computer. In order for Window-Eyes to work with the Braille Sense Plus as a Braille display via the USB client port, you will need to install a file for Window-Eyes, which is available on our website at www.gwmicro.com/kb1043.

  12. Q: Can I install Winamp on the Braille Sense Plus?

    13. A: No, you cannot install Winamp because you cannot install third-party applications, but there is no need to do so. The Braille Sense Plus has its own built-in media player, which plays MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, WMV, MPA, WAX, M3U, and PLS files.

  13. Q: Can I synchronize the Braille Sense Plus with Microsoft Outlook?

    14. A: Yes, you can synchronize your contacts and calendar between the Braille Sense Plus and Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007.

  14. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus compress and decompress files using zip and unzip?

    15. A: Yes

  15. Q: What operating system does the Braille Sense Plus use?

    16. A: It is based on Windows CE.NET version 5.0

  16. Q: What is the size of the Braille Sense Plus?

    17. A: 9.8" (width) by 5" (depth) by 1.5" (heigth)

  17. Q: How much does the Braille Sense Plus weigh?

    18. A: 2 lbs.

  18. Q: What processor does the Braille Sense Plus use?

    19. A: Intel X-Scale (PXA270)

  19. Q: How much flash memory does the Braille Sense Plus have?

    20. A: 8 GB

  20. Q: How much RAM does the Braille Sense Plus have?

    21. A: 128 MB

  21. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus have a way to connect to a computer monitor?

    22. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus can connect to a computer monitor through the built-in VGA port. If you connect the Braille Sense Plus to a computer monitor, sighted people will be able to see what you are typing.

  22. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus have a built-in Ethernet card?

    23. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus has a 10/100 Base-T built-in Ethernet port

  23. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus be connected to an ink printer or a Braille embosser?

    24. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus can be connected to an ink printer or Braille embosser via the parallel port or the USB port.

  24. Q: What type of ink printers does the Braille Sense Plus support?

    25. A: The Braille Sense Plus works with HP printers (Level 3 PCL or higher).

  25. Q: Will the Braille Sense Plus work with USB memory sticks (also called USB flash drives)?

    26. A: Yes, please contact GW Micro for prices on supported USB memory sticks.

  26. Q: Will the Braille Sense Plus work with CF memory cards?

    27. A: Yes, please contact GW Micro for prices on supported CF memory cards

  27. Q: Is the Braille Sense Plus capable of wireless Internet connectivity?

    28. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus can be connected to a wireless network using its built-in wireless capabilities. It can connect to a wireless network using 802.11b or 802.11g

  28. Q: What type wireless network security protocols does the Braille Sense Plus support?

    29. A: It supports WEP and WPA. WPA2 is coming soon. We recommend using WPA because it is more secure.

  29. Q: How many memory card slots does the Braille Sense Plus have?

    30. A: The Braille Sense Plus has 2 memory cards slots. It has 1 CF slot and 1 SD slot, which also supports high-capacity SD cards.

  30. Q: How many USB ports does the Braille Sense Plus have?

    31. A: The Braille Sense Plus has 2 USB ports. It has one USB Type A port for connecting USB memory sticks, keyboards, and other devices. It has one USB Mini-Type B port for connecting the Braille Sense Plus to a computer to act as a refreshable Braille display.

  31. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus record sound?

    32. A: Yes, via the external microphone jack or the built-in microphone.

  32. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus have an external headphone and microphone jack?

    33. A: Yes

  33. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus have buttons on the front to operate the media player?

    34. A: Yes

  34. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus store appointments?

    35. A: Yes

  35. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus access the web and email?

    36. A: Yes

  36. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus be used with a modem?

    37. A: Yes, a CF modem can be used with the Braille Sense Plus. Contact GW Micro for pricing.

  37. Q: Can I lease the Braille Sense Plus?

    38. A: No, not at this time.

  38. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus sound an alarm to alert me to an appointment it has scheduled?

    39. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus can do this even if is turned off. You can set the alarm to sound at the time of your appointment, or at a time you specify before the appointment. For example, you can set the alarm to sound one hour before your appointment.

  39. Q: How much time does it take to fully charge a dead battery?

    40. A: Approximately 4 to 6 hours for the initial charge when you first receive your unit. After that, when the unit is turned off, it will take approximately three hours to charge the battery.

  40. Q: What warranty options are available for the Braille Sense Plus?

    41. A: The Braille Sense Plus has a one-year parts and labor warranty with the exception of the battery, which is 6 months. Contact GW Micro for pricing on extended warranties.
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